We’re being advised by our customs broker that for Canadian entries classification only has to be correct to the eighth digit, and, in the case of errors, it is not necessary to file corrections on the statistical suffixes (9-10th digits). What references are there to back this up or has anyone had conversation with CBSA […]
A current business project has us looking at Canada import requirements related to goods of U.S. origin. Specifically, the question surrounds what requirements, if any, there are that the state of origin of a good must be reported, rather than just the country of origin. For example, if we have an item that is of […]
I was wondering if anybody had any ideas regarding resources the would provide me with a 101 and maybe also a 201 on Canadian Customs Regulations, the HTS, the contents of the B3 (i.e. their equivalent of the 7501), etc.
QUESTION: For those members who are a Non Resident Importer into Canada: How do you handle a Customs Compliance Manual? Do you include what is necessary into a section of your US Customs Compliance Manual – or create a completely separate manual? Any suggestions on additional sections/items to be included different than the US manual? […]
I am a US Importer who has recently been given responsability for Canada locations as well. We are looking at importing sugar packets into Canada. I know with the U.S. I would need to address both Quota and Prior Notice requirements. Is there anything I need to reseach or be aware of for bringing sugar […]
For those members who are a Non Resident Importer into Canada: How do you handle a Customs Compliance Manual? Do you include what is necessary into a section of your US Customs Compliance Manual – or create a completely separate manual? Any suggestions on additional sections/items to be included different than the US manual? (i.e. […]
We are owned by a foreign company. They are requesting us to research the possibility of shipping our US manufactured product up to Canada for packaging and then import the product back to the U.S. for distribution. My boss who is against this change in our process (today we package our US product in the […]
Question: I need some guidance regarding shipping of pyrotechnic material – air bag modules and seat belt pretensioners in Canada Is this type of product considered Hazardous Material Do we need to supply MSDS – Material Safety Data Sheets Do they have to be prepared in both English & French or will English be acceptable […]
It appears to be a standard selection when shipping via the major US freight forwarders to have, when selected, a Canadian Customs invoice printed as the shipment is being confirmed, if the shipment is destined for Canada. Are there any compliance gaps that the membership knows about, if the import/export department relinquishes control over this […]
Can someone please tell me how I can order a printed set of the D-Memorandum (Canadian Customs Regulations)? I can find them online and there are online links to order forms and publications, but none of the links work to order the D-Memorandum. Thanks!
We have truck shipments going into Canada directly to our customers, where our Canadian division is listed as the importer of record. How do we make sure that our Customer does not see the customs paperwork (which contains our intercompany prices)? If anyone could share best practices or procedures related to drop shipments and customs […]
Does anyone know if Canada has the same stance as the US on transacting “Customs business” on behalf of a subsidiary or affiliated company? Could anyone provide the citation if one exists?
