Importing "casual goods", and importing "personal belongings" are two completely different types of imports with two very different import procedures. They can be easily confused so let us have a closer look by first defining both types of imports.
If you import wood components - wood items and more are at stake without the proper CFIA approvals. When importing goods containing wooden...
Canada Border Services (CBSA) has announced changes to the Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) in the Third Phase of ACI, known as eManifest …
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is improving two way communication with new electronic notices. These notices will communicate to carriers an …
Are you in the business of importing bulk commodities that are valued by weight or volume? If so, it is imperative to ensure that the values provided …
It has been just over a year since eManifest became mandatory for highway carriers. On July 10, 2015, full compliance of eManifest came into effect an …
What is your perspective on customs brokerage? Customs brokerage services are often viewed at surface level on price and speed of entry. However, much …
Currently, carriers and freight forwarders who have filed security with Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) are considered "bonded" and therefore permmited…
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) conducts random examinations on containers arriving in Canada from around the globe at...
Tow truck operators towing a vehicle across the border into Canada are classified as carriers by Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). Therefore…
