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Increased possibility of high duties: How SIMA can affect your import costs

What is SIMA? One of the functions of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is to help protect Canadian producers from unfair foreign competition. In this spirit, the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) helps protect Canadian industry from the unfair subsidizing and dumping of imported goods. CBSA and the Canadian.

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Shipping congestion in China – It might affect you

The world’s busiest shipping port in Shanghai, China is experiencing severe congestion in recent weeks. High volume, weather and industry realignment are causing delays affecting numerous companies worldwide.

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Cargo Insurance: Is it worth it?

In light of the unfolding Hanjin bankruptcy saga, shippers are more concerned than ever about protecting themselves against potential risks to their goods along the supply chain. You may be asking: Is it worth it to get cargo insurance? What does cargo insurance protect me against?

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Softwood lumber exports slapped with new duties

An investigation by the U.S. Commerce Department concluded this week that Canadian softwood lumber is unfairly subsidized. As a result, the U.S. will levy countervailing duties of up to 24 percent on Canadian lumber exports starting this week.

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You and your customs broker: It takes two

Finding the right customs broker is like hiring anyone else to work for your company: you need to ask the right questions to make sure you're teaming up with the right person. There are many customs brokerages willing to work for you. It's up to you to identify the one that will be the best fit – who will work as your.

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Incoterms – Providing clarity in International Trade

What are Incoterms? Incoterms (full name: international commercial terms) are standard sets of terms and conditions designed to assist traders when goods are sold and transported. Published by the International Chamber of Commerce, they are intended to clearly communicate the costs and risks associated with the.

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A golden opportunity for U.S. importers: Importer Self-Assessment

What is it? Importer Self-Assessment is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) program that offers qualified U.S. importers exemptions from certain security inspections and comprehensive audits, as well as expedited cargo release services. Started in 2002, the ISA program is based on the premise that importers.

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Importing Wooden Products into Canada

The Canadian government regulates the import of all wooden products and wood-containing products into Canada. And, because these items can carry and introduce harmful pests, their import is tightly controlled. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) works closely with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) to.

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NAFTA update – President Trump gets serious

What’s going on? *USMCA/CUSMA replaced NAFTA on July 1st, 2020. Read More... U.S. President Donald Trump has released a draft letter to Congress outlining the administration’s goals for a revamped North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Trump has been talking about renegotiating the decades-old agreement since.

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U.S. customs compliance: A refresher

If you’ve been reading our blogs you might have caught our previous posts on this topic – for example, this one on customs negligence, and this more recent one on the “Mod Act” and non-compliance penalties. But if you’re importing into the U.S., this is important stuff – and it can be a bit confusing – even for a.

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