Importing printed material? New potential opportunities!
We all know that different types of goods mean different rates of duty at the border. What’s not as intuitive is understanding the distinction between similar items and knowing what classification category an item belongs to for the purpose of assigning duty.
Heads up! CBSA is serious about compliance.
We all know that an audit – or Trade Compliance Verification – by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is a looming possibility for anyone involved in cross-border trade. And recently it seems that audits are becoming more frequent.
Cole International Opens New Branch!
Cole International has opened a new U.S. office in Seattle, Washington.
CBSA’s New Accounting System: Let’s understand this a little better
CARM The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)’s Assessment and Revenue Management project (CARM) is a large, multi-year project focused on transforming how the CBSA assesses, collects, manages and reports on import revenue and trade information. Among its goals is the simplification of accounting systems with the.
Has the new 2017 Customs Tariff impacted you?
HS system The Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System (HS) is the internationally recognized system for coding and describing products for trade. The HS was developed and is maintained by the World Customs Organization (WCO).
Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement
Canadian importers and exporters can now count Ukraine among the nations with which they can engage in duty-free trade.
CETA finally has an implementation date.
The Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) finally has an implementation date. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker made a joint statement on the weekend [July 8] announcing that the provisional application of the massive deal will come into effect on.
Get with the times! Boost supply chain efficiency through best use of technology
Businesses large and small depend on digital information transfer to facilitate commercial transactions all along the supply chain – from handling inquiries to placing orders to electronic payment and shipping. The internet has become an enabler of commercial global enterprise – organizations can now move information.
Your NAFTA Certificate of Origin: Taking a closer look
*USMCA/CUSMA replaced NAFTA on July 1st, 2020. Read More... Does it frustrate you when you receive an incomplete NAFTA certificate from your supplier? Do you often wish there was an easier way to check if your NAFTA certificates are valid?
