Before you purchase a commodity that you have never imported before, or it has been some time since you”ve imported, contact your customs broker to confirm the requirements for importation. There are a number of circumstances, requirements or changes to import requirements that could potentially make the import process uncomfortable if not properly researched. ...
One of the major hurdles that Importers of unrooted and rooted plants, cut flowers, cut foliage and decorative branches, and fresh fruits and vegetables must over come is understanding the import regulations regarding the invasive pest Epiphyas postvittana, more commonly know as the Light Brown Apple Moth (LBAM). In 2007, United States Department of ...
Detailed, factual information about the commodity you are importing. Customs clearance isn’t instantaneous. The Customs Broker has to recreate your Canada Customs Invoice line by line electronically for the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and other government departments. Once transmitted, the entry has to be by reviewed by employees of the above mentioned departments. Whether ...
In a previous post, we explained the importance of the Canada Customs Invoice (CCI). We recommend the use of the CCI form, but if a commercial invoice in presented, you need to ensure that your commercial invoice includes all information required for Customs clearance. Please ensure the following is included: Vendor The party that the ...
An Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) fine can be issued to anyone involved in the cross border movement of commodities who contravenes the rules and regulations found in the Customs Tariff and the Customs Act including importers, exporters, brokers, warehouse and duty free shop operators, carriers, freight forwarders or representatives thereof. This means that almost ...
