QUESTION: Can anyone in the Trade advise what value they use to import product into Canada when a sale is not made. Our product will go directly into a 3PL so there is no official sale at the time of import. The sale would occur later. ================= ANSWERS: A reasonable cost I usually use what […]
QUESTION: Has anyone had direct communication with CBSA on the information populated in box 5 of the CCI? CBSA CCI Instructions for box 5 are as follows below, but I also know it is common practice among brokers to look for the importer to be shown in box 5. I’m looking for information from Customs […]
QUESTION: We have rental equipment that we ship to our subsidiary in Canada. They end up paying GST on the entry, but the rental comes back into the U.S. Is the Canadian subsidiary eligible for a GST refund in those cases? ======================== ANSWERS: Yes, the GST paid on the import should be creditable on export, […]
QUESTION: I would like to confirm as importer of record if we should be retaining any further documents for cross border shipments from Mexico/Canada. The documents we are currently retaining are below: Entry Summary (7501) Inward Cargo Manifest for vessel under 5 tons… Entry/Immediate Delivery Form Commercial invoice (includes paps and carrier code) ******** Answers: […]
QUESTION: Our company is looking into importing goods from China directly into Canada. I am unfamiliar with importing into Canada and would like to get a better understanding before we proceed. Preferably the GST tax? Does anyone have any knowledge on this or literature that would be helpful? Thanks! ===================== ANSWERS: Assuming your company has […]
QUESTION: I was curious if anyone in the membership has found a way to pull data out of the ACE Portal for US exports to Canada? My companies exports are not ITAR, nor do they require licenses, thus none of the standard reports pull any data. Are there any data points in ACE for Canadian […]
Drafting the request To submit a request for an advance ruling on a product, you must write a letter, in English or French, that includes the following information: your name and address; your business number (if applicable); a statement that you are the importer, exporter, producer or authorized representative; the name and telephone number of […]
QUESTION: We operate an FTZ in the US. We Admit goods that are manufactured in China. We are exploring using a contractor in Canada to do some work on these goods. We would send them from our FTZ in Bond to the Canadian contractor, they would do their thing, adding value to the items, […]
QUESTION: One of our companies stated that they were advised they could not ship textiles to Canada (Sweatshirts as a holiday gift). I could not find any such directives so I am asking if anyone can provide some additional information or guidance? ========== Answers: I am not aware of any D Memos that would prevent […]
QUESTION: Curious what our Canadian members would classify the below two examples as, and your rational. Women’s knit 47% Polyester, 44% nylon, 9% lycra t shirt 6109.90.00.90 or 6109.90.00.10? women’s knit 43% cotton, 21% nylon, 23% rayon, 9% wool, 4% lycra jacket 6102.20.00.00 or 6102.30.00.00? ************* Answers: For the: Women’s knit 47% Polyester, 44% nylon, […]
QUESTION: We are a US company who is selling a product to our Canada company. Instead of delivering to our Canada company we are shipping direct to their client. This is via truck over the border. Our Canada company will be the IOR with the goods being delivered to their Customer who is the ultimate […]
QUESTION: Question for our Canadian members, what is the best way to import Trade Show material, without having to pay any D&T, or VAT? No consumables (giveaways), just the Tables, displays, and show samples. ===================== ANSWERS: Answer from a US person: ATA Carnet. ====================== http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/services/ie-ei/goods-marchandise-eng.html#s1 Information on display goods, temporary imports, give-aways are mentioned […]
