Canada

  Question:   If you are registered for a business number in Canada for GST/HST tax but are located in the US do you need to register separately for GST & HST tax in Quebec or is the one business number all that is needed?   ———-

  Question:   I understand the requirements to comply with CBSA as an NRI and requesting permission to keep records in the USA, etc… However, I am getting conflicting answers from 2 Canada customs brokerage houses regarding importing into Canada as an NRI.   Basically our goods are of clinical drugs in dosage form 3004.90, […]

  Question:   I understand the requirements to comply with CBSA as an NRI and requesting permission to keep records in the USA, etc… However, I am getting conflicting answers from 2 Canada customs brokerage houses regarding importing into Canada as an NRI.   Basically our goods are of clinical drugs in dosage form 3004.90, […]

  Question: I understand the requirements to comply with CBSA as an NRI and requesting permission to keep records in the USA, etc… However, I am getting conflicting answers from 2 Canada customs brokerage houses regarding importing into Canada as an NRI. Basically our goods are of clinical drugs in dosage form 3004.90, and these […]

  Question: We’ve recently experienced issues with drop shipments to Canada from the US by truck.  The consignee in Canada is not our buyer and is not to see our invoice to our Canadian customer. Would other share how you handle drop shipments?  What documents are sent with the freight?  What is noted on the […]

  Question:   I have a strange transaction that gives me a bad feeling. I would like to explain and appreciate any comments back. Here is the scenario:   1.       USA company (manufacturer) builds and sells (invoices) a product to own entity (related party) in Canada   2.       Canada related entity sells the goods to […]

  Question:   This question is for the Canada legal eagles related to customs valuation and related parties.  Our company is owned by a parent company in another city. My locations ships goods to our facility in Toronto Canada which we control all the pricing they publish, etc.  However they are not technically owned by […]

  Question:   Is there a published definition of what constitutes an Importer of record in Canada ? I’ve searched d-memos, CBSA’s website and the internet and can’t find one.   Looking for something that defines the Canadian Importer of record and criteria when a company can assume that responsibility (financial interest ?)   Thanks

  Question: We currently are registered as a non-resident importer with Canadian customs.  We use ABC COURIER to conduct all our brokerage activities into Canada on our behalf.  FedEx provides a summary B3 for our records. My question is: Does anyone know if a B3 summary document is sufficient for record keeping requirements?

  Question: Can a CANADIAN buying agent, who is the beneficiary of the funds for a purchase, remain a buying agent with commission non dutiable? In the US rulings it is very case specific. **********

  Question: Can a CANADIAN buying agent, who is the beneficiary of the funds for a purchase, remain a buying agent with commission non dutiable? In the US rulings it is very case specific. **********

  Question:   Canada Customs Manual and Shipment Files Internal Auditing   -How do other companies monitor their Customs Manual processes and Shipment Files? -Do you use templates or have templates in place? -What procedures do you have in place for auditing all areas involved (Accounting, Buying/Merchandising, Warehouse Receiving, Classification, etc.)? -How frequently do you […]