Compliance Articles

When importing into the U.S., U.S. Customs will always require a customs broker to have a Power of Attorney on file before any electronic data can be submitted on behalf of an importer. This step-by-step guide will explain all the fields you must fill out when sending your Power of Attorney to us.

The CARM program is now in its cutover period. The old system has been shut down and the new system is being prepared for full operational start-up.

Transport Canada is looking to get companies who deal with Dangerous Goods registered by October 25th, 2024.

Did you know that the CBSA publishes advance rulings to assist the importing community with the classification of goods? What are advanced rulings? The CBSA has published a page explaining Advanced Rulings. On this page, you can apply for an Advanced Ruling via email. These rulings, issued under paragraph 43.1(1)(c) of the Customs Act, provide information on the …

In the midst of trade tensions with the U.S., many Canadians are greatly anticipating the new Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) coming into effect. The CPTPP is a free trade agreement between Canada, Australia, Brunei, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore and Vietnam. According to the Government of Canada, Once …

If you’ve ever imported anything from another country, you’ll probably have dealt with tariffs at some point. Whether it’s just to pay duty and taxes, or trying to classify the items you’re bringing in, tariffs play a role in ensuring your items are imported compliantly. Tariffs came into play in 1950, when the initial version …