Importing Wood Packaging Material into the U.S.
The U.S. government regulates the import of all wood and wood-containing products into the U.S. And, because these items can carry and introduce harmful pests, their import is tightly monitored. Material made of wood that is used as packaging (such as crates, pallets, dunnage, etc.) is also subject to import.
Oops! Mistakes happen
Have you ever worried that you might have missed something when filling out your customs paperwork? As an importer, you know how important it is to accurately declare your goods and back everything up with the correct documentation.
How to avoid delays at the border
Are your goods getting stuck at the border, and you’re wondering why? Delays at the border can be frustrating, stressful and costly – and they’re also avoidable!
Company Compliance Programs: An essential part of your business
Because importers… not their brokers, not their suppliers… are ultimately responsible for customs compliance, sound compliance practices need to be woven into the culture of any company that moves goods across the border.
Blockchain technology and the container shipping industry
What is blockchain? Blockchain technology is a computer-based open-source system for undertaking and tracking transactions. With an agreed-to network of interconnected participants, a blockchain eliminates the need for third party oversight traditionally provided by a bank or online tracking portal.
Cargo Insurance: Are you covered?
All kinds of little things can go wrong to delay or damage your goods while in transit. And since a lot of those things are outside of your control – doesn’t it make sense to insure your goods, just in case?
NAFTA – Who’s won? Who’s lost?
*USMCA/CUSMA replaced NAFTA on July 1st, 2020. Read More... NAFTA – the North American Free Trade Agreement – came into effect on January 1, 1994, building upon the Canada-U.S. free-trade deal of 1988 and creating the largest free-trade area in the world.
CETA update: September 21 = Implementation Day!
CETA, the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, is an agreement between Canada and European Union member states (see the list of countries in our CETA blog from last fall) and is on the verge of being a reality.
Exporting Goods from the United States
Every year, U.S. companies export over two trillion dollars’ worth of goods and services. If you want your business to get in on the action, it’s important to do it right – right from the start. Here's how:
Importing a Vehicle from the U.S. into Canada
You’ve probably heard about – and you may even know – someone who’s found a great deal on a car in the U.S. and is now happily driving it on Canadian soil. But what’s involved in importing, and how do you know whether the car you’re considering will be allowed across the border?
