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 ...
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. ...
“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 ...
As an importer, you must keep current with the new and upcoming changes in regulatory requirements for all government departments. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), for example, with regard to food and plant product imports, will have some changes. The upcoming changes in regulations include: The Food Safety Action Plan (FSAP) is a five year initiative that aims to modernize and strengthen Canada's food safety system and increase collaboration and information sharing among government partners, industry, and consumers in the Imported Food Sector (IFS), as well as provide the Canadian Food...
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. ...
