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.
Logistics 101: Customs Basics
Entering the complex business of import and export can be intense and overwhelming. Our Logistics 101 series is a gentle introduction and an easy-to-follow guide through turbulent, ever-changing waters. We aren’t going to just toss you a compass and wish you luck; we’re in the boat with you, guiding you safely to.
Single Window Initiative (SWI) - Survival Guide #2: Beef and Pork
The new SWI landscape The Single Window Initiative means several changes for importers:
