CBSA has advised that under Natural Resources Canada’s (NRCan) Explosives legislation, airbags are no longer a regulated commodity.
What Importers Should Know About Paying Duties and Taxes on Canadian Imports
There are numerous regulations to follow when importing goods into Canada, and most of the time, it's a good idea to work with a Canadian customs broker to help ensure all your goods arrive safely and within all regulations. However, if you are importing your own materials, one of the most critical sets of laws […]
Certain Corrosion-Resistant Steel Sheet
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated investigations, on November 8, 2019, under the Special Import Measures Act respecting the alleged injurious dumping and subsidizing of certain corrosion-resistant steel sheet from Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and Vietnam.
Changes to plant and animal import permit application forms.
As of November 4, 2019, it is mandatory to use the new plant and animal health import application forms. Any old application forms will be considered incomplete and not processed.
Important Information About Importing Food into Canada
Importing sellable food into Canada can be particularly tricky, due to numerous regulations intended to protect Canadian people and the Canadian environment from potential threats. Food products will be put under extra scrutiny, and you will have additional burdens to see your foods allowed across the border. As is typical, the best approach is generally […]
ARGO Customs Informs Importers About Recent Changes to Canadian Steel and Aluminum Importation Regulations
October 20, 2019 – Toronto, ON – Leading Canadian customs broker ARGO Customs wants importers to be aware of major new changes to the processes surrounding steel and aluminum importation. Importers must be prepared to undergo more scrutiny, and submit additional documentation if their imports are to be allowed into Canada. Changes made to the Special Import […]
How to Prepare to Import Goods into Canada
Canada is a thriving market that brings in business deals from all over the world, with plenty of businesses looking to begin importing their products. However, as a well-regulated economy, becoming a legal Canadian importer can be a bit challenging. There are numerous bureaucratic requirements to fulfill before you can begin bringing in stock. A […]
SECTION 146 AGAINST IMPORTER
A section 146 means you owe outstanding funds to CBSA. Once determined what the outstanding amount is for it can be paid at a customs office and your goods can clear into Canada.
ARGO Customs Informs Importers About Important Changes to Aluminum Import Procedures
September 15, 2019 - Toronto, ON - The customs regulations experts at ARGO Customs wants importers to be aware of a major change to aluminum importation procedures. Effective September 1, 2019, certain aluminum products were added to the Import Control List (ICL), labeled as Item 83. When being imported, these products must cite a General […]
The Effect of Bill C-47 and What You Need to Know
On December 13, 2018, Parliament passed, and royal assent was given to Bill C-47 which amended the Export and Import Permits Act to more strictly control the export of weapons, specifically, by adopting the Arms Trade Treaty. The Arms Trade Treaty seeks to reduce the human rights abuses committed abroad by (primarily) Western-made weapons and […]