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  • What are the 5 Most Common U.S. Entry Mistakes?

    What are the 5 Most Common U.S. Entry Mistakes?

    For those that were unable to attend the U.S. Customs Compliance Seminar, presented by Pacific Customs Brokers on October 27, 2010, we have listed below the 5 MOST COMMON entry mistakes made by Importers at the Blaine Crossing, as identified by a guest speaker from U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Classification Where it all starts…the ...

  • CBSA Is Not The Only Government Department

    Oct 26, 10 • Your Broker KnowsNo Comments
    CBSA Is Not The Only Government Department

    Other government departments (OGD) are all government agencies that regulate imports and exports into Canada in conjunction with Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). A full list of Other Government Departments & Agencies can be found here. In order for CBSA to process a customs release on regulated commodities, they must be reviewed by the appropriate ...

  • Altering Offical Government Documents

    Oct 12, 10 • Your Broker KnowsNo Comments
    Altering Offical Government Documents

    United States Inspections for Canadian Destinations and Phytosanitary Certificates are protected from being altered, forged or used in any unauthorized manner. Each of these documents contains a statement detailing repercussions of changing the document from the original state. Altering a document includes, but is not limited to: changing information contained in the document, affixing a ...

  • SIMA Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duties

    Oct 8, 10 • Your Broker KnowsNo Comments
    SIMA Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duties

    The Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) sets out the rules and procedures for anti-dumping and countervailing duty actions under Canadian domestic law. The Act is designed to provide protection to Canadian producers who are being harmed or injured by the dumping or subsidizing of goods imported into Canada. Anti-dumping and countervailing duties are a proactive ...

  • Statutory and Civic Holidays – ALWAYS Open

    Oct 5, 10 • Your Broker KnowsNo Comments
    Statutory and Civic Holidays – ALWAYS Open

    .It is business as usual at Pacific Customs Brokers for the Canadian Thanksgiving on October 11, 2010. Our doors remain ALWAYS Open 24/7 regardless of Civic and Statutory Holidays. ...