Understanding Customs Compliance
Customs compliance… It sounds important, doesn’t it? Well, it sure is! You’ve certainly heard of customs compliance, but do you fully understand what’s involved?
How to avoid delays at the border
Are your goods getting stuck at the border, and you’re wondering why? Delays at the border can be frustrating, stressful and costly – and they’re also avoidable!
The Importance of Correct Tariff Classification: Get it Right the First Time
Importers have an obligation to correctly classify their goods for tariff classification, and to understand the potential ramifications of incorrect tariff classification.
Cole International Opens New Branch!
Cole International has opened a new U.S. office in Seattle, Washington.
Get with the times! Boost supply chain efficiency through best use of technology
Businesses large and small depend on digital information transfer to facilitate commercial transactions all along the supply chain – from handling inquiries to placing orders to electronic payment and shipping. The internet has become an enabler of commercial global enterprise – organizations can now move information.
Importing Wooden Products into Canada
The Canadian government regulates the import of all wooden products and wood-containing products into Canada. And, because these items can carry and introduce harmful pests, their import is tightly controlled. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) works closely with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) to.
Take charge of the shipping process to improve your success rate at the border and beyond
We hear concerns from importers and exporters every day. Concerns such as… "My carrier had to wait at the border, causing delays for not just my shipment but all the shipments on the truck." "My air shipment arrived and was not accepted by CBSA so it didn’t clear until the next day. I might as well have sent it by.
Cole International Launches Another Industry First
Cole International now offering new Free Trade services. See Press Release. List of FTA Countries.
The Dreaded Audit
So you’re being audited by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)… Now what? Here, we dive into what happens with a CBSA audit. Audits are Often Inevitable Anyone who ships items across the Canada-U.S. border should be aware that, at some point, they are likely to be targeted for a CBSA audit. “For every customs.
