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  • Live Receptionist vs Phone Automation

    Aug 3, 10 • Your Broker KnowsNo Comments
    Live Receptionist vs Phone Automation

    In today”s wonderful world of technology one could debate the pros and cons.   Take for example; phone voice and messaging automation. At some point or another we have all experienced the frustrations with voice automation. Who hasn”t been confused by voice prompts and transferred to the wrong service, department or operational person.   Have ...

  • Vehicle Imports Remain the Same

    Jul 28, 10 • Your Broker KnowsNo Comments
    Vehicle Imports Remain the Same

    We have received a lot questions regarding Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) and how it affects the importation of vehicles into Canada. The answer is; the procedure for paying taxes remains the same. Goods and Service Tax (GST) is paid at the time of import and Provincial Sales Tax (PST) is paid at the time of ...

  • Statutory and Civic Holidays – ALWAYS Open

    Jul 28, 10 • Your Broker KnowsNo Comments
    Statutory and Civic Holidays – ALWAYS Open

    It is business as usual for Pacific Customs Brokers on August 2nd, 2010. Our doors remain ALWAYS Open 24/7 regardless of Civic and Statutory Holidays. Pacific Customs Brokers...

  • HST on Imports and Services

    Jul 28, 10 • Your Broker Knows2 Comments
    HST on Imports and Services

    With the arrival of Harmonized Service Tax, a number of goods and services have been affected.   Customs brokerage fees are one of those services that importers will now have to pay the greater tax of HST rather than GST (in most cases).     Whether or not you pay the HST is based on ...

  • Aldergrove Port of Entry Restrictions

    Jul 26, 10 • Your Broker KnowsNo Comments
    Aldergrove Port of Entry Restrictions

    This is a courtesy reminder to all carriers transporting commercial goods who wish to use the Aldergrove Port of Entry that as of August 1, 2010, a letter of authorization from the Canada Border Services Agency  will be required in order to use this port. For more information on requiring a letter of authorization click ...