Posts from Timothy Byrnes

When shipping international parcels, an important concept to understand is valuation. The declared value is a key determinant of the import process and duty assessment. Over declarations result in needless costs and under-declarations can result in significant fines and legal actions.


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Canadian companies are expanding internationally and depend on low cost options for their urgent international shipping to the USA, EU, UK, China, Asia, Mexico and South America. Often, Montreal companies have low trucking and ocean rates but have very high express pricing.


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Cross border e-commerce shipments are increasingly transitioning to ocean shipments. Using Section 321 type 86 entries, e-commerce merchants can clear e-commerce orders shipped via individual parcels via ocean freight.


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The economic ties between Italy and Canada are growing due to online e-commerce and the Canadian European Free Trade Agreement (CETA). Italy's is among Canada's largest trading partners with strong cultural, academic and interpersonal contacts.


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E-Commerce Guide to Zone Jump Canada to the UK and EU

How to manage international shipping for Canadian and US sellers expanding to Europe

Looking to expand your brand online sales to Europe and UK? Welcome to the idea of direct shipping. Trans-Atlantic trade continues to be a significant opportunity for Canadians! Canada origin goods can clear duty-free under the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). Airlift, clearance, and last mile delivery are the three main components for cross border shipping of eCommerce orders to European customers. How to efficiently classify and clear thousands of individual orders involves intricate details.


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Importing goods into the USA can be a daunting task, but with the right knowledge and preparation, it can be a smooth process. Understanding importing regulations, documentation requirements, tariffs, and duties are essential steps to navigate the complexities of importing.


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Harmonized System Codes Canada

HS codes are a global classification system for importing and exporting goods. Administration of the Harmonize System is via by the World Customs Organization (WCO). It serves as the foundation for the worldwide harmonized system Canada.

HS Codes are key aspect of cross border shipping processes. They are a numerical classification method. Customs authorities rely on this system to identify products cross border transit.


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What if a company imported a product in a way that that qualified it for a low import tariff? And then made changes to the product immediately following import. Changes that, if imported that way, would have resulted in a much higher duty? Well that is exactly what Ford Motor company did. 


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Shipping to Canada from Germany

German connections to Canada are stronger via the Canadian European Free Trade Agreement (CETA). Bilateral trade continue to grow. Canada serves as the North American gateway for many German companies. This guide covers important things to consider when shipping to Canada from Germany.


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Montreal is a leading international city that depends on low cost international shipping to connect to the US and around the world. Many Montreal companies are connecting to suppliers and customers to China, Mexico, Germany, France and around the globe.


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