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A closer look: end use tariff codes

End use tariff codes or conditional relief tariff items reduce or eliminate the rates of duty that would otherwise apply, provided that the conditions of relief imposed under the tariff item are satisfied.

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10 key practices to ensure customs compliance

Whether your goods are crossing the Canadian border or the U.S. border, avoiding the glare of Customs is every importer’s ultimate goal. Customs compliance and a strong internal compliance program is a top priority.

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Single Window Initiative (SWI) - Survival Guide for importing active pharmaceutical ingredients

The new SWI landscape The Single Window Initiative means several changes for importers:

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Understanding Surtax

Surtaxes can be confusing for importers bringing goods into Canada. They can arrive without warning and change just as fast. Cole’s Consulting department took the time to explain the basics of surtax for companies bringing goods and services into Canada.

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Single Window Initiative (SWI) - Survival Guide for importing explosives

The new SWI landscape The Single Window Initiative means several changes for importers:

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Single Window Initiative (SWI): Survival Guide for importing fresh seafood

The new SWI landscape The Single Window Initiative means several changes for importers:

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Tariff classification basics

Tariff classification can be confusing—even for the experts! But getting your classification right is a crucial aspect of any import/export business.

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Collaborating with border agencies: 4 ways to build credibility

Traditional perceptions of customs and border agencies evokes an Us vs. Them dynamic. Border agencies are seen as suspicious gatekeepers looking for problems.

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Single Window Initiative (SWI) - Survival Guide #3: Importing Plant Cuttings

The new SWI landscape The Single Window Initiative means several changes for importers:

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Single Window Initiative (SWI) - Survival Guide #2: Beef and Pork

The new SWI landscape The Single Window Initiative means several changes for importers:

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