Top 15 Tips for Importing into the USA

Importing goods into the United States isn't exactly a cut-and-dry process. There are many elements to consider when importing into the USA, from the type of product you want to import to the country of origin.
Single Window Initiative (SWI): Survival Guide for importing vehicles

The new SWI landscape The Single Window Initiative means several changes for importers:
When to engage a customs broker

We’ve shared with you why to choose a customs broker, but when is the best time to seek the professional support of a customs broker to avoid delays and penalties? We sat down with Jey Sanmuganathan, Cole’s Western Regional Manager of Customs in Canada for a little Q&A to learn more.
5 Steps & 6 Tips for Importing Vehicles into Canada

The unfavourable exchange rates for Canadians may have you thinking it doesn't make sense to buy a vehicle and have it imported into Canada. However, there are still some scenarios where consumers buy a car in the United States and import it into Canada.
10 Tips for Handling Canadian Customs as an Importer/Exporter

Dealing with Canadian customs as an importer/exporter isn't always easy. The process requires a business to have a deep understanding of several things, such as the duty rates, import fees, the import/export process, and so much more.
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.
Collaborating with border agencies: 4 ways to build credibility
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Traditional perceptions of customs and border agencies evokes an Us vs. Them dynamic. Border agencies are seen as suspicious gatekeepers looking for problems.
Single Window Initiative (SWI) - Survival Guide #3: Importing Plant Cuttings

The new SWI landscape The Single Window Initiative means several changes for importers:
Importing into Canada: A step-by-step process

Importing goods into Canada requires attention to detail to ensure that your shipments cross the border quickly and arrive on time. These details include different customs and logistics processes and regulations that you must undertake to ensure compliance and keep your goods moving.
How climate change is affecting supply chains

At the end of April, 110 shipping companies signed a letter calling for mandatory slow-steaming to be adopted by the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) greenhouse gas (GHG) working group. The letter did not include the signatures of any container carriers, and has created quite a stir. There are ongoing.