Shipping into Canada can be challenging – especially if you haven’t ensured that your goods aren’t affected by Other Government Department (OGD) regulations. There are three critical steps that you need to take to ensure that you are complying with OGD... Read more >
Understanding how the goods you export to Canada clear Customs will help you troubleshoot problems and avoid lengthy border delays. There are a number of steps that you should be familiar with, including the following: Filling out customs documentation; Having... Read more >
When you talk shipping and international trade, all of the jargon and acronyms can make it sound like another language. Yet as a successful business it's important to understand the terminology behind the movement of goods across the border -... Read more >
When exporting goods to the U.S., knowledge of the required documentation and release methods will help you troubleshoot problems and avoid costly border delays. Your release documentation must include some critical information, such as the following: The name, address and... Read more >
Thinking of becoming a Non-Resident Importer (NRI)? Knowing how tariff classification and preferential tariff treatments work can make a big difference to your bottom line, and help you ship more efficiently. Classifying your goods with the correct Harmonized System (HS)... Read more >
Exporting to the U.S. is a multi-stage process that involves many different parties. The following are key players involved in the export of a shipment: Importer Exporter Carrier Customs broker U.S. Customs and Border Protection Do you know which of... Read more >
When moving your goods into Canada, The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) requires a specific set of documents - documents that accurately and completely identify everything being imported. To help you ensure you know what documents you need, and how... Read more >
Ever wondered just what the "AMPS" in "AMPS penalty" stands for? Or just what the DFAIT is? Customs and trade, like most industries, relies on a fair amount of jargon and acronyms. Livingston is here to help. Our experts have... Read more >
Did you know that incomplete or inaccurate documentation are among the most common reasons for border delays? Delays at the border can be a nuisance at best and a supply chain nightmare at worst. These delays are frustrating, stressful and... Read more >
If you're shipping goods to the U.S., you know there are very specific requirements that govern the movement of goods across the border, including documentation requirements. Keeping track of each document, what it's for, and how to complete it properly... Read more >