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  • You Asked… About Barcodes

    You Asked… About Barcodes

    Currently when I am bringing a load of merchandise from the U.S., I fax the paperwork to you with a barcode. When I cross the border, I present Customs with the barcode and then I cross. Is this emanifest or are you talking about something else? Answer: The barcode you are currently presenting to CBSA ...

  • You Asked… About Importing Vehicles

    May 4, 11 • Your Broker KnowsNo Comments
    You Asked… About Importing Vehicles

    How old does the vehicle have to be before we can import into Canada? For example, one (1) or two (2) years? Answer: There are no requirements on the year of vehicles being imported into Canada from the United States. Before purchasing and importing a vehicle, find out about the Registrar of Imported Vehicles (RIV) ...

  • The How To’s: Importing a Vehicle into Canada

    May 3, 11 • Your Broker KnowsNo Comments
    The How To’s: Importing a Vehicle into Canada

    There are  many steps  to follow when importing a vehicle into Canada. For assistance with importing a vehicle, please see our previous blog post on Purchasing a Vehicle in the USA or contact Pacific Customs Brokers at 888.538.1566; we are open 24hrs a day, 7 days a week! What happens after you have cleared Canada ...

  • CARRIERS: Are You Prepared for eManifest?

    CARRIERS: Are You Prepared for eManifest?

    eManifest will require trade partners in all modes of transportation (air, marine, highway and rail) to electronically provide cargo, conveyance, crew/passenger, secondary and importer data to the CBSA prior to arrival at the border. Coming soon, Pacific Customs Brokers Ltd. will be offering eManifest filing services or all carriers into Canada. ...

  • Automation vs. Live Reception…Who Do You Want to Talk To?

    Apr 26, 11 • Your Broker KnowsNo Comments
    Automation vs. Live Reception…Who Do You Want to Talk To?

    An article in the April 2011 edition of Reader”s Digest addressed the phrases that Canadians find most annoying. These included a blend of overused lines that get underneath our skin as categorized by business/client service, family/friends, and relationships. At the top of the list was the phrase “Your call is important to us”. So why ...