We break down the complexities of the logistics industry. Understand the ins and outs of moving goods and master the principles, processes, and practices of shipping.
What to do when you receive a Notice of Penalty Assessment
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When you receive an NPA, review the notice carefully, confirm the deadline, gather the supporting records, and seek professional advice before deciding how to respond.
Currency conversion for customs purposes and GST/HST reporting
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The rate on the duty side is fixed by the government. The rate on the GST/HST side is a business decision you make and commit to.
What Canadian importers need to know about product labels
Missing or incorrect labels can delay clearance or create compliance issues after import.
Goods returning to Canada: How tariff items 9813 and 9814 work
Duty relief is possible when returned goods meet the conditions of tariff items 9813 or 9814. But the claim depends on proper accounting and records that prove the goods weren’t altered while abroad.
Remission orders: How Canadian importers can recover duties and surtaxes
Remission orders can create significant duty savings or refund opportunities, but they should be reviewed individually since they apply only to specific goods, countries, periods, importers, or uses.
Deferring duties through the Customs Bonded Warehouse Program
Unlike Duty Drawback, which helps recover duties after they are paid, the Customs Bonded Warehouse Program helps delay duty payment while goods remain under customs control.
How to prepare for a Duty Drawback Program claim
You should be able to support the claim with records that show the duties paid, how the goods moved or were used after import, and the export or qualifying activity connected to the claim.
When and how to use the Duties Relief Program
To use the program, you need CBSA approval, a valid licence number, clear records that track the goods while they are in Canada, and a process to meet export and reporting requirements.
Understanding the Duty Deferral Program for Canadian imports
The Duty Deferral Program can help Canadian importers reduce certain duty costs, but only when the import, storage, use, and export path of the goods meets specific program rules.
How the Courier Low Value Shipment (CLVS) Program actually works
The CLVS Program offers a faster and more efficient path through customs for goods entering Canada by courier. But not every shipment qualifies.
