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The Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement February 2017 update We published an article about this agreement between Canada and the European Union back in November, shortly after it was signed. See our previous blog on CETA for a refresher. The latest development is that, as anticipated, the European.

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Canada-U.S. trade in uncertain times

Are you wondering how the political changes underway in the U.S. will affect your cross-border trade? If you are concerned that you may not continue to enjoy smoothborder crossings… We don’t blame you! Given the uncertain direction of U.S. international trade – but knowing that things are not likely to get easier for.

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Conditional Relief – Accurately Declaring the End Use of Your Imports Can Save You Duty

Here is another important piece of information for importers of goods into Canada: Certain dutiable goods can be brought into the country duty-free when the importer supplies attestations that the goods are being imported for specific end-uses. A certificate or record detailing the end use of the good must be.

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Duty Drawback: A savings opportunity not to be missed

What is Duty Drawback? It’s a CBSA program that offers relief to Canadian businesses from payment of duties on imported goods that that meet certain criteria. Duty Drawback is an incentive program for Canadian manufacturers who produce goods for export purposes using imported components.

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Supply chain security – be part of the solution

Border agencies have been on high alert since the terrorist activities of September 11, 2001. The twin challenges they now face are to ensure security at the border while continuing to enable the legitimate flow of people and goods, vital to the well-being of businesses and the economy. International Supply Chain.

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This one’s for importers: Know your customs responsibilities

Canadian customs laws and regulations are complex and ever-changing, and importers, large and small, appreciate the challenges inherent in navigating such a system. Non-compliance with customs requirements carries a range of penalties, the severity of which varies with the nature of the infraction. And while the.

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Should I maintain my own HS Classification database? 

We defer to experts for all kinds of things: maintaining our cars, fixing our computers, filing our taxes. It takes the guesswork out of these specialized jobs and gives us peace of mind that someone knowledgeable is taking care of us. But, whether you are a big or small business, you’re also looking for ways to save.

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Tariff Classification – Do your homework and get it right the first time.

“Quality is never an accident. It is always the result of an intelligent effort.” - John Ruskin, Art Critic and Writer Proper tariff classification is the foundation of import and export trade compliance. The Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System (also known as the Harmonized System, or HS) is the.

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Honest Import Transaction Mistakes

“I think I've found an error in my Canadian import transactions, and it's my fault. What can I do?” Human error is a fact of life, and honest mistakes can happen with import documentation. No matter the nature of your business or the size of your company – no one is immune to the possibility of a slip-up.

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How to be a *Gold-Star Importer*

Mitigate border delays, penalties, and sleepless nights by being a fully informed, law-abiding citizen. Why you should try to improve your importing game Cross-border shipping is an important part of your business and it takes time and attention to ensure you get it right. Fulfilling your customs responsibilities will.

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