Canada

Questions and answers about Canada

  • Canadian GST

    Question: Our broker into Canada is paying our GST and in turn we are reimbursing them in US$ a few days later. In addition to a flat transaction fee separately set out on their invoice to us, our broker is adding a percentage up charge to the GST for what they claim are foreign exchange […]

  • Canadian GST

    Our broker into Canada is paying our GST and in turn we are reimbursing them in US$ a few days later. In addition to a flat transaction fee separately set out on their invoice to us, our broker is adding a percentage up charge to the GST for what they claim are foreign exchange risk […]

  • Canada Q&A 1

    A U.S. carrier is enrolled in Canada’s Customs Self Assessment (CSA) program. Following an audit by Canada’s Border Services Agency (BSA), the agency determined that the carrier transported and delivered non-CSA goods from the U.S. to a non-CSA approved Canadian customer (although the importer of record was CSA approved). BSA has advised the carrier that […]

  • Canada Q&A 2

    A U.S. carrier is enrolled in Canada’s Customs Self Assessment (CSA) program. Following an audit by Canada’s Border Services Agency (BSA), the agency determined that the carrier transported and delivered non-CSA goods from the U.S. to a non-CSA approved Canadian customer (although the importer of record was CSA approved). BSA has advised the carrier that […]

  • Canada Q&A 3

    May I please have your kind assistance again? Is there a single one stop place to go to double check duty rates, GST, etc. into Canada without having to consult with a broker? I am looking for accurate information that doesn’t required having to hire a broker to confirm this information. Please advise.

  • Canada Q&A 4

    We are a U.S. company that does not have a presence in Canada. We pay a broker to file entries in Canada and to pay GST. Our shipments are duty free. We are giving the broker a cash deposit to hold in the event we don’t pay our bill to them (which is not likely […]

  • Canada Q&A 5

    I’m curious if any if any of the members are familiar with Canadian HTS chapter 9948? If so could they provide me with a link or any specific requirements to qualify?? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

  • Canada Q&A 6

    Gizmo Company USA sells gizmos to its Canadian counterpart (GIZMO COMPANY CANADA INC) The gizmos cross the canadian border and are cleared into Canada in the name of GIZMO CANADA by Canadian Broker, Hockeypucks Inc. Hockpucks pays all Canadian duties and Taxes and sends an invoice for payment to PAYMYBILLS INC a freight payment company […]

  • Canada Q&A 7

    Does anyone have a Canada B-13 form in Microsoft Word or Excel format that they would be willing to share?

  • Canada Q&A 8

    Is it possible for a U.S. company with no presence in Canada to receive a refund of the GST paid on empty containers shipped from the U.S. to Canada without having the Canadian company act as Importer of Record? We do not participate in the Container Bank. We are being told it is possible but […]

  • Canada Q&A 9

    We work with a global customer who is requesting all sales be set up on a consignment basis. We are struggling to create a process for consignment in Canada due to the CA customer not wanting to have to pay the GST, which I see as unavoidable. For whatever reason it is being believed that […]

  • Canada Q&A 10

    QUESTION ON CANADIAN NRI: Is it required to file an quarterly/annual report with Canada Revenue if acting as a Non-Resident Importer? We are a US company. From the info I can gather most, not all, shipments where we acted as a NRI were samples to a customer. No GST was charged to the CA consignee. […]