Service Offered
Below various subjects covered in the consultation process:
Understanding the basics of customs clearance process
Roles and responsibilities of each stakeholder (buyer, consignee, seller, shipper, importer of record, carrier and customs broker)
Clearance differences by mode of transport (ground, air, sea and courier)
Types of customs disbursements: customs duties, anti-dumping or countervailing duties, Merchandise Processing fees (MPF), surtaxes (sections 301 and 302), SIMA (Canada)
Importer surety bond (US)
2024 new program by CBSA (Canada Border Services Agendy) called CARM (CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management). Mandatory.
Products subjected to other government agencies (USDA, FDA, DOT, EPA, etc.) for imports into the US and, Single Window Interface (SWI) for imports into Canada
Commercial invoice requirements
USMCA certificate of origin
Internal audit process with US entry summaries and Canadian B-3
Tariff classifications regular reviews
Recordkeeping
Additional service upon demand :
Review and audit of Canadian import documents (invoice vs B-3) and US export documents (invoice vs entry summary – 7501) for potential corrections and Compliance.
The basic pillars of Compliance:
Accurate declaration of goods
Appropriate classification (HTS)
Payment of duties and taxes
Recordkeeping
Securing necessary licenses and permits
Labeling and Marking requirements