Whether you are new to the role or you simply want to get a better understanding of the customs release and entry process when importing to the U.S., this 3-part series is right for you. Part 1: In “Import process... Read more >
This complimentary session will teach you the ins and outs of Canada’s Customs Self-Assessment program, also known as CSA. You’ll learn about why an importer should consider CSA, and the challenges and benefits of implementing the program. CSA is one... Read more >
Duty drawback allows companies to claim refunds of duties, taxes, and fees paid on imported merchandise that is either exported or destroyed. Reviewing your past import entries and exports can identify areas where duty may be reclaimed – not to... Read more >
Watch this session and learn about how Canadian sales taxes can affect U.S. companies selling in Canada! In “Canadian Sales Taxes for U.S. companies”, we’ll review Canadian sales tax concepts, offer examples of how they work, discuss how they affect... Read more >
Watch this session and learn about the important role that valuation plays in your compliance management strategy. In “The Basics: Valuation in Canada”, you’ll learn the importance of valuations, the rules, valuation methods, and how to ensure that your business... Read more >
Watch this session and learn how your business can benefit from duty recovery/reduction opportunities! In “Duty Recovery,” we’ll review specialized options, such as duty drawbacks and remission orders, and you’ll learn how to find and claim refunds. The Canada Border... Read more >
The Regulations Amending the Off-Road Small Spark-Ignition Engine Emission Regulations and Making a Consequential Amendment to Another Regulation was recently published in Oct 2017 in Part II of the Canada Gazette. The new updated regulations will affect manufacturers, distributors, and... Read more >
In September, U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) issued CSMS 17-000609, advising effective November 1st they would penalize any documented violation of the wood packaging material (WPM) requirements. The CBP approach was described in a Livingston Trade News – US... Read more >
U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) has published a November 1, 2017, Federal Register Notice (FRN) advising the below-noted increase(s), effective January 1, 2018. CBP will increase Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) “user fees” by 2.677 per-cent to adjust... Read more >
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) recently issued Customs Notice CN17-34 to advise exporters of the Canadian Automated Export Declaration (CAED) program changes and that CBSA is developing a new system to replace CAED by January 2020. The 2018 version of... Read more >