Importer’s quick guide for AIRS: Canada’s Automated Import Reference System (AIRS)
If you import commodities regulated by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), you might already know a bit about the Automated Import Reference System (AIRS). This powerful tool simplifies the import process by providing detailed import requirements for your goods.
9 reasons why tariff classification is complicated
Providing the right HS codes for Canadian imports prevents delays and extra costs, but determining accurate tariff classification codes can be complicated.
Import tax basics in Canada – don’t pay more than you need
Importing goods into Canada can be a profitable endeavor, but you need to get your import taxes right to ensure compliance with Canadian laws and avoid unexpected costs.
Small business importing guide
For Canadian small businesses, importing goods can be a gateway to sustainable growth, enabling access to products, materials, and markets from around the world. However, these opportunities include the responsibility of managing costs and compliance, particularly when it comes to paying import duties and taxes.
Top 10 Blog Posts of 2024 - Freight rates, boosting ROI, and best practices
As we approach the close of another year, we've curated a selection of our top ten most popular and informative blog posts of 2024. This year, our outstanding posts include blogs about selecting an optimal freight providers, achieving better ROI with logistics and compliance processes, and valuable information about a.
Importing into Canada: Prohibited and restricted goods
Importers ship a wide variety of in-demand goods to consumers across Canada, including products that are restricted under Canadian import law. Incorrectly importing prohibited or restricted goods can lead to serious consequences. Getting compliance right can help you trade restricted - but profitable - goods.
How the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) protects Canadian traders
Canada imports over $475 billion worth of merchandise annually, so there’s a lot at stake for importers and local producers. When disagreements arise, it’s good to know that the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) provides an impartial body that helps to enforce important trade laws and regulations that.
CBSA post entry corrections for Canadian importers
Canadian importers can potentially reduce duties paid by submitting post-entry corrections to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), if the importer believes that the original declaration was incorrect. When an import declaration accidentally includes an omission or an error, a CBSA post entry correction can fix.
CBSA post entry appeals for Canadian importers
Businesses and individual importers occasionally disagree with decisions made by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). These decisions can unfairly increase the amount of taxes and duties paid on imports. CBSA post entry appeals provide a way to ensure that you receive a fair ruling on your import taxes and duties.
What importers need to know about the CBSA and CRA
Importing goods into Canada can be a complex endeavor that requires an understanding of key regulations and procedures. Mandatory import processes and the collection of import duties and taxes are managed by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) – a pair of agencies among a.
