Many times, we as customs brokers receive phone calls from importers, shippers, dispatchers and carriers frantically trying to find out why their shipment is “stuck at the border”. Lucky for them, we are ALWAYS Open 24/7, with live reception and no voice mail. Sometimes it is a very simple answer and other incidence’s are more ...
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 ...
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 ...
After months of effort, you successfully establish a solid foreign source for a product line. You have met with the manufacturer and are confident with the company and their ability to produce a quality product that meets your criteria and time frame. You have determined packaging and labeling requirements, sought out a good freight forwarder ...
According to the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) Courier Low Value Shipment Program Moratorium Update, the Courier Low Value Shipment Program (LVS) was implemented in 1993 and was meant to streamline and expedite the processing of authorized participants’ low value courier shipments. In 2010-2011, 32 Million Courier LVS Program shipments were processed. Due to the ...
