CBSA Verification Priorities: July 2021
Are your goods on it? The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) targets specific industries and products for extra attention at the border to ensure importers are compliant with requirements for tariff classification, product valuation and country of origin.
Canada’s Free Trade Agreements: getting the most out of global trade
Canada partners with the international trade community through several types of trade and investment agreements.
Explainer: What is the difference between a refund and a drawback?
At Cole International, we believe that the more you know, the better your goods will go. Our Explainer posts provide valuable information you should know before you make your next move. We understand that the logistics industry involves complex processes, regulations, and definitions that can be overwhelming to.
Impact of the Work From Home (WFH) movement
One of the most sweeping global shifts since early 2020 has been the rise of the Work From Home (WFH) movement. Importers, logistics professionals, and border agencies alike are working from home offices or kitchen tables--many of us surrounded by family pets and remote-schooling children.
USMCA/CUSMA Certification Of Origin: everything you need to know
The new trade agreement between Canada, US, and Mexico means importers need to be up to date on Certification Of Origin (COO) and the new rules and requirements of this free trade agreement. Find the new forms here.
Will there be duty-relief after Brexit?
The United Kingdom left the European Union at the stroke of midnight on December 31, 2020. This also marked the end of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between Canada and the UK.
Single Window Initiative (SWI): Survival guide for Health Canada (HC) Human Drugs
The new SWI landscape The Single Window Initiative means several changes for importers:
Importing PPE into Canada
During the COVID-19 pandemic, nothing has been more valuable than PPE (Personal Protective Equipment). We wrote about importing PPE into the U.S. recently. Here’s what you need to know before importing PPE into Canada.
Single Window Initiative (SWI) - Survival Guide for Health Canada Consumer Products
The new SWI landscape The Single Window Initiative means several changes for importers:
Survival guide for shipping container inspections in the U.S.
We’ve written about shipping container inspections in Canada. Learn more about the busiest ports into Canada and what you can do to be prepared.
