Leverage CUSMA rules of origin for lower import tariffs
CUSMA rules of origin outline a path for importers to benefit from the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) that facilitates free trade. Businesses can leverage these rules can reduce costs, ensure compliance, and streamline importing processes.
Customs basics: documentation and declaration
Although documentation and declaration are fundamentals for importers, the requirements are anything but simple.
Canada’s Free Trade Agreements: getting the most out of global trade
Canada partners with the international trade community through several types of trade and investment agreements.
CARM RPP program financial security—and an update on Release 1
UPDATE: We have received news that the date for CARM Release 1 go-live is May 25, 2021, barring any unforeseen delays.
Explainer: What is the difference between a refund and a drawback?
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.
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:
Impact of the Work From Home (WFH) movement
One of the most sweeping global shifts since early 2020 has been the rise of the Work From Home (WFH) movement. Importers, logistics professionals, and border agencies alike are working from home offices or kitchen tables--many of us surrounded by family pets and remote-schooling children.
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:
Delegating authority with CARM
One of the main features of CARM--and a critical aspect of maintaining seamless operations for yourself as an importer--is the delegation of authority through the CARM portal.
What it’s really like to be audited by CBSA
The CBSA audit. It’s a thing importers try to avoid...but what is it really like to be audited?
