ARGO Customs brokers are using a streamline SWI to process vehicles via Single Window Initiative (SWI) Integrated Import Declaration (IID) (service option (SO) 911 which allows us to submit all information electronically 9no RIV Form 1 is needed to be presented on paper at the border). Importing Motor Vehicles The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) […]
The Mexico Steel Goods Remission Order came into effect on February 2, 2019.
Effective Feb. 2, Mexican energy tubular products (such as those used to build pipelines) and wire rod shipments will no longer cost an extra 25 per cent under Canada’s emergency ‘safeguard’ measures. Steel (some particular goods & HS codes related to) from other countries that don’t have free trade agreements with Canada will continue to […]
CPTPP and Vietnam
The CPTPP provides for a transition period for countries with respect to the application of certification of origin under Article 3.20: Claims for Preferential Treatment, for goods exported from a CPTPP country. Essentially, the country of export may choose to apply Annex 3-A: Other Arrangements, to require the certification of origin be issued by competent […]
Canada quietly moves to resolve steel spat with Mexico.
Finance Minister Bill Morneau has quietly reversed a controversial decision to slap a surtax on two types of Mexican steel imports. Effective Feb. 2, up to a new limit, Mexican energy tubular products (such as those used to build pipelines) and wire rod shipments will no longer cost an extra 25 per cent under Canada's […]
Updated information on food imports
Foreign businesses preparing foods for export to Canada do not need a licence under the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR). The Canadian business importing food into Canada needs a licence under the SFCR to import and any other permission as required by other Canadian Departments and Agencies. Work with an SFC-licensed importer to ensure […]
TARIFF RATE QUOTAS (TRQ) FOR CERTAIN STEEL GOODS
This message pertains to imports of certain steel goods as listed in the Order Imposing a Surtax on the Importation of Certain Steel Goods. The purpose of this message is to inform importers that a new Notice to Importers has been published reflecting amendments to the Order Imposing a Surtax on the Importation of Certain […]
Benefits of using the IID – increased efficiency and reliability
ARGO Customs brokers are using IID system to submit entries to CBSA and all PGAs and were certified for it. The IID makes the process for declaring CFIA regulated imports to the CBSA more efficient for customs brokers and commercial importers across Canada. With the IID, there is no longer a need to send the […]
Imports of turkey and turkey products into Canada.
Imports of turkey and turkey products into Canada are subject to import controls under Canada’s EIPA. Accordingly, an import permit is required for shipments of turkey and turkey products to enter Canada. Under the CPTPP between Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore and Vietnam, Canada agreed to establish a tariff […]
Online “single window”- a new steel and aluminum portal for companies.
The Government of Canada has just published a new steel and aluminum portal, which is an online “single window” where companies can find all information on federal steel and aluminum measures as well as on support programs for companies in the sector.
How to Clear Customs into Canada and How a Customs Broker Can Help
Customs is the process by which the Canada Border Services Agency (“CBSA”) and affiliated agencies which is responsible for enforcing Canada’s import and export laws. For example, the application of taxes and duties, review of products which are forbidden to exit or enter Canada, holding periods, and the transit of goods through Canada to their […]