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  • Understanding the Pre-arrival Review System

    Understanding the Pre-arrival Review System

    The Pre-arrival Review System (PARS) allows customs brokers to submit release information (provided by the importer and carrier) to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) for review and processing before the goods arrive in Canada. This speeds up the release or referral for examination process for the carrier when they arrive at the border with ...

  • CAED – Shippers and Receivers Did You Know?

    CAED – Shippers and Receivers Did You Know?

    The Canadian Automated Export Declaration (CAED) Program was launched by Canada Border Services Agency, January 1st , 1998 as a fast, inexpensive and easy way of reporting your exported goods. For those that a currently using CAED, there is a service patch for your current CAED Version. It is important to note that as of ...

  • AMPS & The NAFTA Certificate of Origin

    AMPS & The NAFTA Certificate of Origin

    The Canada Border Services Agency AMPS (Administrative Monetary Penalty System) legislation enables the CBSA to levy monetary penalties for non-compliance of specified regulations ranging from $100.00 up to $25,000.00 per infraction. This legislation is designed to promote compliance from all sectors of the importing community within the various CBSA regulations. One of the major areas ...

  • CBP VS CBSA Valuation History

    Nov 14, 11 • Your Broker KnowsNo Comments
    CBP VS CBSA Valuation History

    The direct to market program for Non-Resident Importer’s (NRI) can be key if you have the sales volume. While this is an excellent way to take advantage of lower duty rates for importing directly from an offshore country,valuation for Customs declaration remains a critical component of your customs compliance. The United States and Canada differ ...

  • Is Your Company Trade Compliant?

    Nov 8, 11 • Your Broker KnowsNo Comments
    Is Your Company Trade Compliant?

    As the Importer of Record for transactions made with the Canada Border Services Agency, CBSA, it is extremely important that your company is aware of their obligations regarding compliance with Customs regulations. Of the myriad regulations that you face as an Importer, three very important regulations to be aware of are the “Administrative Monetary Penalty ...