How do tariff classification numbers work for food importers?
All importers bringing goods into Canada need a 10-digit tariff classification number assigned to the products they import. Accurately classifying food products is mandatory, along with requirements such as getting a Canadian food importing license.
Explainer: Origin of goods - Canadian customs
At Cole International, we believe that the more you know, the better your goods will go. Our Explainer posts provide valuable information you should know before you make your next move. We understand that the logistics industry involves complex processes, regulations, and definitions that can be overwhelming to.
Importing organic food products? Here's the latest you need to know.
Last month new import and admissibility requirements for organic seed products were incorporated into the Automated Import Reference System. If you import organic food products, this post is for you.
Single Window Initiative 101
What is SWI again? Single Window Initiative (SWI) is a more efficient way of sharing product data between the government departments that regulate your products. There are nine government departments that enforce 38 different regulatory programs.
Want money back from the CBSA? Here are 5 great opportunities
Ready to get money back from the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)? The two most common ways are:
Special Import Measures Act (SIMA): 2021 updates
What is SIMA? One of CBSA’s roles is to protect Canadian producers from unfair foreign competition. The Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) is part of that effort, specifically addressing the subsidizing and dumping of imported goods.
SWI - Survival Guide for Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Recyclable Materials (HWHRM)
The new SWI landscape The Single Window Initiative means several changes for importers:
Single Window Initiative (SWI) - Survival Guide for Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) Ozone-Depleting Substances and Halocarbon Alternatives
The new SWI landscape The Single Window Initiative means several changes for importers:
