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Archive for the ‘Non-Commercial Importing’ Category

  • Personal Exemptions for Travelers Entering Canada

    Personal Exemptions for Travelers Entering Canada

    A week ago, I participated in a trade show.   While there were some great meaningful business conversations, there were also those with questions about personal importations.   Several were inquiries about auto imports, which we always expect due to the current strength of the Canadian dollar, but many were inquiring on cross border shopping ...

  • Shipping Christmas Gifts Cross Border

    Shipping Christmas Gifts Cross Border

    CORPORATION TO CORPORATION With the holiday season upon us, many corporations may be sending gifts to clients and vendors. Before your company sends out gifts internationally, you should be aware of a few details: 1) Arrange for customs clearance through your customs broker. The receiver of a gift shouldn’t be responsible for these charges, and ...

  • Non-Commercial Entry of Firearms

    Non-Commercial Entry of Firearms

    In the United States of America, the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution gives its citizens the right to keep and bear arms. Unfortunately for U.S. Citizens traveling cross-border into Canada, they sometimes forget that firearms are still a controlled item for entry into Canada, even if being entered temporarily. When traveling into Canada ...