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  • Statutory and Civic Holidays – ALWAYS Open

    Aug 30, 10 • Your Broker KnowsNo Comments
    Statutory and Civic Holidays – ALWAYS Open

    It is business as usual for Pacific Customs Brokers on September 6, 2010. Our doors remain ALWAYS Open 24/7 regardless of Civic and Statutory Holidays...

  • Country Of Origin

    Aug 20, 10 • Your Broker KnowsNo Comments
    Country Of Origin

    When completing Customs documentation Country of Origin is one of the required fields that is commonly misinterpreted. Country of Origin does not mean where the goods are SHIPPED from but where the goods were grown, produced or manufactured. Incorrect information could result in possible Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) fines.  So when in doubt… ask ...

  • Foreign Vendors Sending Free Samples…Maybe Not

    Aug 17, 10 • Your Broker KnowsNo Comments
    Foreign Vendors Sending Free Samples…Maybe Not

    Every commodity that crosses the border requires specified details for customs clearance, including the free of charge commercial samples. Through the course of business, importers commonly receive commercial samples from suppliers and vendors from both the U.S. and overseas.   Many vendors would deem these shipments as zero value (free of charge) to their Canadian ...

  • 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games

    Aug 12, 10 • Your Broker KnowsNo Comments
    2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games

    If you”ve ever been involved in the movement of a special project or event of epic size, then you know first hand the amount of time that goes into planning and logistics. Add the customs and documentation preparation for crossing international borders and it becomes very perplexing. With numerous shipments crossing at separate times and ...

  • Increase Your Awareness…Know The Consequences

    Aug 5, 10 • Your Broker KnowsNo Comments
    Increase Your Awareness…Know The Consequences

    Fall is approaching and for Pacific Customs Brokers that means the start up of the “Trade Compliance Seminar” season. Whether you are a veteran importer or not, when it comes to cross-border shipping, it is well worth your time to attend a Trade Compliance Seminar or a workshop hosted by Pacific Customs Brokers. The sessions ...