Compliance Articles

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 …