What does AMPS mean to you? If you are importer and exporter of goods into Canada, it’s in your best interest to know what AMPS are. Administrative Monetary Penalty System(AMPS) are monetary penalties issued by Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to ensure customs compliance. Both imports and exports of goods are subject to AMPS. ...
It is business as usual for Pacific Customs Brokers on Labor Day, Monday, September 5, 2011. Our doors remain ALWAYS Open 24/7 regardless of Statutory and Civic Holidays...
Are you planning to import goods into Canada or the U.S.? Maybe it’s your first time, or maybe it’s a new product that you have not purchased before. A word of advice – consult with a customs broker prior to making your purchase decision and NOT when the goods are already in transit. ...
For the past few years, we”ve all been hearing the buzz about Customs – Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) and some of us have jumped on the band wagon. In fact, over 10,000 companies – including importers, customs brokers, carriers and other eligible firms are voluntary certified participants in this terrorism avoidance initiative. Are ...
“Risk comes from not knowing what you’re doing.” Warren Buffett Would you go cliff diving without knowing how deep the water is? Of course not! Exporting to Canada can be an easy process or difficult depending upon your knowledge and resources. Many US Companies have been setting up as Non-Resident Importers without knowing all ...
