Canada

Question: We’re aware that we can go back and request relief for the surtax we paid on US goods into Canada during a certain time period. Does anyone have an Excel list of the HTS numbers for which we are allowed to request remission? Answer 1: Hello, That’s not quite how it works. You must […]

Question: I am trying to ascertain how much we paid in Canadian retaliatory tariffs so we can look into applying for remission. But I’m having trouble getting that number.  It does not appear to be available in the CARM portal.  Or am I missing something? Answer 1: The CARM portal is very weak on data […]

Question: Is there a way for a Canadian importer to provide access to their CARM account to a US company or person for consulting purposes? Answer 1: Short answer is Yes.  Our team in the US manages our Canadian Importer credentials and account. But the way I understand it, they would need to create their […]

Question: A Canadian-based company previously purchased China-origin products from our U.S. company, with the goods first entering the U.S. before being shipped to Canada. To reduce duties, we have proposed drop-shipping the products directly from China to Canada. However, the Canadian customer believes they would still be responsible for paying U.S. duties and taxes because […]

Question: Hi – Looking for more information regarding the remission of tariffs for US goods imported to Canada.  Remission codes were issued for certain sectors, but I’m wondering if I need to file a remission application to use those codes even if my product meets the description. Answer 1: If you meet the description you […]

Question: We are getting different feedback from the couriers on their ability to clear goods under DDP terms into Canada regardless of value.  Can someone clarify: Is the duty and tax exemption on goods valued not over CAD40 from the US (not restricted and no other government agencies) still in place?   Is there an exclusion […]

Question: We are an NRI in Canada and not applicable for the surtax remission. We ship to our customers in Canada using DDP pricing.  Under transaction value, the duty that is included in the value can be deducted from the transaction value to determine the value for duty. If we adjust our prices on US goods […]

Question: I am trying to develop some standard reporting/record keeping (for analysis, post entry audit, etc.) of our Canadian imports, two questions: 1-Is it possible as an importer to extract data/reports from CARM with details (see below for type of detail)? 2-I have identified the below fields as interesting for us, any additional suggestions? CBSA […]

Question: We are currently looking into the feasibility of utilizing the Nairobi Protocol (or a Canadian equivalent) for duty-free entry into Canada and, if so, whether we can utilize duty drawback for the duties paid on importing these grab bars on previous shipments?  We are wondering whether Canada has their own version of the Protocol […]

Question: How do you set your CA account in CARM for ACH payments? Answer 1: There’s a series of very helpful videos from the CBSA available on YouTube. The following link is to instructions for setting up a PAD in CARM. https://youtu.be/iAPbrhFs4Nw?si=r6JteCfLdeX3BztK Answer 2: Good afternoon, I could be wrong but I don’t believe that […]

Question: I am wondering if anybody can share a copy of the Canada $125B list that is being reviewed for additional retaliatory duties, as the gov. has removed it from their website. Answer 1: Please find below the list. FYI, you will need to check the EO on steel and aluminum. Some of the HS […]