Livingston International Inc. - Shipping to the U.S.

- Bioterrorism Act
- C-TPAT and FAST Programs
- Documentation
- Softwood Lumber
- Track&Trace

HOW TO EXPORT/IMPORT GOODS INTO THE UNITED STATES
Whether you are a Canadian company who exports to the United States or a U.S. based company importing from Canada, these web pages are a great source of information related to the movement of your goods across the Canada – U.S. border.

Shipping to the United States – Guide for Canadian Exporters and U.S. Importers
This guide covers basic information that every company that is exporting to or importing goods into the U.S. should know.
Documentation
Find the customs and shipping forms you need to complete to get your goods across the Canada-U.S. border and more.
Technology solutions
Our Insight suite includes leading edge on-line solutions that can help you better manage your supply chain. The newest technology releases are Insight^® e-Link and e-Vent messaging technology.
Carrier's corner
These pages provide guidance to the carriers in regards to getting the shipments across the U.S. border.
U.S. import border release options
Pre-Arrival Processing (PAPS); FAST /NCAP; BRASS (former line release)

Industry Specific Reference Pages
Food imports - Bioterrorism Act
As of December 12, 2003, some food products have been subject to new Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rules. Click on the link above for more information on what these rules are, their impact on your shipments and what Livingston can do for you. Click here to learn about Livingston's U.S. agent service for FDA registration of non-U.S. food facilities.
Softwood lumber imports
Certain softwood lumber imports into the United States are subject to antidumping and countervailing duties. Click on the link above for more information, instructions to help you complete the Certificate of Reimbursement and sample forms.

Trade Resources

Track and Trace
Livingston International offers clients using our North American transportation and logistics services an easy way to track their shipments. We also provide convenient links to the track and trace search features of major carriers and couriers in the United States and Canada.