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Documentation for Air Shipments

Documentation for Air Shipments Importing air shipments into Canada is the fastest way to bring goods from overseas. Compared to shipping by ocean, the freight cost is higher. It makes sense to ship by air if the goods are time sensitive. With air shipments, the storage charges start quickly (compared

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Brexit and Canadian Trade

Brexit and Canadian Trade Brexit refers to the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (EU). It is a play on words, combining Britain and Exit. This means that after leaving the trading bloc, the United Kingdom will no longer benefit from membership in the EU. Once that

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Classification of Backpacks

Classification of Backpacks How to Properly Classify Backpacks The CBSA has issued notice that they have updated the D Memorandum in regards to the classification of suitcases, travelling bags and backpacks. With the kids starting school after summer vacation and back to school shopping in full force, it makes sense to

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What You Should Know: How CETA and the CPTPP Affect You

What You Should Know: How CETA and the CPTPP Affect You Over the past few years, the Canadian government has been exploring dramatic changes to the way the country conducts trade. These changes come in the form of CETA and the CPTPP (formerly known as the TPP), two international trade

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Importing Liquor into Ontario

Importing Liquor into Ontario In 2012, a Canadian man by the name of Gerard Comeau was fined $292.50 after he imported 14 cases of beer and three bottles of liquor from a neighbouring Quebec town into his home province of New Brunswick. But why? For those of us who have

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The Benefits of a CSCB Membership

The Benefits of a CSCB Membership When it comes to finding a reliable Canadian customs broker, there are hundreds of different outfits to choose between, and often not much apparently separating one broker’s offering from the next. Without previous experience to go by, or a trusted referral, making a decision

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What is a Canadian Customs Broker?

What is a Canadian Customs Broker? Try to recall the last time you were lining up at customs. No doubt there were various forms and declarations involved, which may have taken some time to complete, that were even a little bit head-scratching. When shipments of goods are cleared through customs, the

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