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Duties And Tax Liability And Payment, Transferring To You!

Taryn Hannah

Need help understanding the CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) client portal, requirement to purchase your own release prior...

December 24, 2019

Importing A Vehicle From The US Into Canada

Jan Brock

Many people are still researching whether it is cheaper to purchase a new or used vehicle in the US and import the vehicle to Canada.

November 27, 2019

Canada Border Services Agency and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Jan Brock

The CFIA is responsible for overseeing imports of food products, plants, animals and related products...

November 22, 2019

Important SFCR Licensing Information For Importers Of Fresh Fruits And Vegetables

Gloria Terhaar

These licenses are required to be reported at the time of import. If you have your license and have not already reported it to your Customs Broker you should do so ASAP.

November 20, 2019

Engine Emissions Regulations For Importing Into Canada

Adriana Petty

PCB takes a look at what is required for you to ship your on and off road gas and diesel engines. As well as the emissions regulations to ship your vehicle to Canada.

October 15, 2019

CBSA Can Help Protect Your Intellectual Property Rights

Jan Brock

CBSA has established a process where intellectual property rights (IPR) owners or holders can...

October 10, 2019

CBSA Mandates Electronic Reporting For Exporters

Jan Brock

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has announced it will eliminate paper reporting for Exports. The Declaration form (B13A) will no longer be accepted as of June 30th, 2020. Exporters or their service providers will have to report their exports electronically.

September 5, 2019

CBSA Releases Results Of ACI Audit In The Air Mode

Jan Brock

The Internal Audit and Program Evaluation Directorate of the Canadian Government published the results of...

August 8, 2019

Canadian Customs Tariff And The Harmonized System

Jan Brock

If you are new to importing into Canada you may be wondering what is the Canadian Customs Tariff and what exactly is the Harmonized System?

July 18, 2019

Getting Ahead Of International Trade Foreign Exchange Rates

Maria Mate

Most Canadian importers purchase goods and materials from the U.S. meaning most Canadian importers end up with U.S. dollar expenses.

July 3, 2019