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Illustration for: CBSA D-Memorandum Revisions: Identify the Operational Record That Changed
CBSA Updates
September 28, 20266 min read

CBSA D-Memorandum Revisions: Identify the Operational Record That Changed

Recent CBSA revisions do not all create the same kind of import obligation. This guide groups the changes by the operational record they affect—accounting data, tariff classification, origin evidence, warehouse controls and transport reporting—so importers can focus broker discussions on the right files.

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Illustration for: September 2026 Customs Changes: Match Each Rule to the Right Import Control
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September 28, 20265 min read

September 2026 Customs Changes: Match Each Rule to the Right Import Control

Three Canadian customs developments reviewed in late September 2026 require different importer checks: CLVS carrier eligibility, U.S.-origin surtax coding and U.K. tariff treatment. None is GTA-specific, but each can affect shipments handled through Ontario facilities, including Brampton, Toronto and Mississauga operations.

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Illustration for: How the CARM Client Portal Changed the Importer’s Role in Duties and Taxes Accounting
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September 28, 20269 min read

How the CARM Client Portal Changed the Importer’s Role in Duties and Taxes Accounting

CARM changed more than the customs interface. Importers now have a more active role in managing their account, reviewing customs accounting declarations, controlling broker delegation, reconciling statements and resolving duty and tax discrepancies. This guide maps the workflow and the controls GTA businesses should put around it.

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Illustration for: CBSA D-Memorandum Revisions: The Permit and Release Checks GTA Importers Should Revisit
CBSA Updates
September 27, 20266 min read

CBSA D-Memorandum Revisions: The Permit and Release Checks GTA Importers Should Revisit

Recent CBSA revisions are not limited to CARM terminology. Importers handling quota goods, controlled products, energy-using equipment, nuclear-regulated goods or lithium-ion accumulators should review how permits, classifications and release procedures are documented.

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Illustration for: CLVS Air-Carrier Exception: What GTA Courier Importers Need to Control Now
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September 27, 20264 min read

CLVS Air-Carrier Exception: What GTA Courier Importers Need to Control Now

Effective September 14, 2026, authorized participants in Canada’s CLVS Program may use third-party air carriers that are not PIP certified. The exception does not remove the authorized participant’s PIP obligation or the carrier’s bonding and sufferance-warehouse requirements.

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Illustration for: How to Build a Customs Compliance Manual That Survives an Audit
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September 27, 202610 min read

How to Build a Customs Compliance Manual That Survives an Audit

An audit-ready customs manual is not a policy binder. It is a controlled record of how your business classifies goods, determines origin and value, corrects errors, retains evidence and assigns responsibility. This guide explains what to include and how to test whether the manual works in practice.

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Illustration for: CBSA Customs Notice Revisions in 2026: An Operational Change-Control Checklist
CBSA Updates
September 26, 20266 min read

CBSA Customs Notice Revisions in 2026: An Operational Change-Control Checklist

Several 2026 CBSA notices and D-Memorandum revisions affect surtax coding, tariff treatment, warehouse processes, product data and CARM documentation. This operational checklist helps importers assign each change to the right team before the relevant accounting or release activity.

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Illustration for: Ontario Freight Update: Air-Courier Capacity Relief and Two New SIMA Cost Changes
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September 26, 20264 min read

Ontario Freight Update: Air-Courier Capacity Relief and Two New SIMA Cost Changes

Recent Canadian trade measures do not establish a broad Ontario freight shutdown. Instead, they address constrained air-courier capacity while changing duty exposure for wheat gluten and certain Chinese photovoltaic modules and laminates.

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Illustration for: Incoterms 2020 and Canadian Customs: Who Actually Bears the Obligation?
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September 26, 20269 min read

Incoterms 2020 and Canadian Customs: Who Actually Bears the Obligation?

Incoterms 2020 can assign export and import-clearance tasks, but they do not by themselves determine who Canadian customs law treats as the importer. This guide maps each rule to the practical customs workflow and explains what buyers, sellers and brokers should confirm before shipment.

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Illustration for: Customs Notice 26-16: What Rail In-Transit Reporting Changes for Ontario Importers
CBSA Updates
September 25, 20265 min read

Customs Notice 26-16: What Rail In-Transit Reporting Changes for Ontario Importers

CBSA Customs Notice 26-16 clarifies how rail carriers report several categories of in-transit shipments, including U.S.-Canada-U.S. movements and foreign-origin goods transiting Canada. The notice affects carriers, forwarders, sufferance warehouses and importers whose freight moves through Ontario by rail.

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Illustration for: Canada’s U.S. Surtax Orders: Why the September 8 Effective Date Matters More Than Publication Date
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September 25, 20264 min read

Canada’s U.S. Surtax Orders: Why the September 8 Effective Date Matters More Than Publication Date

Canada formally published new U.S. surtax measures on September 23, 2026, but both orders state that they came into force on September 8. The timing matters for importers reviewing U.S.-origin goods, steel and aluminum, in-transit shipments, and tariff-item classification.

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Illustration for: E-Commerce Imports into Canada: How Low-Value Shipments, CLVS and Courier Clearance Work
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September 25, 20268 min read

E-Commerce Imports into Canada: How Low-Value Shipments, CLVS and Courier Clearance Work

Low-value e-commerce imports do not all follow the same customs process. This guide separates the CAD 20 and CUSMA thresholds from the CLVS program, explains the courier clearance sequence, and shows where importers, sellers and brokers commonly create delays or unexpected charges.

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Illustration for: CBSA Trade Compliance Verification Priorities: A Practical Triage for GTA Importers
CBSA Updates
September 24, 20266 min read

CBSA Trade Compliance Verification Priorities: A Practical Triage for GTA Importers

CBSA’s July 2026 verification-priority update highlights surtaxes, supply-managed goods, preferential origin, vaping products, precious metals, electricity and other areas. For importers in Toronto, Mississauga and Brampton, the practical response is a risk-based review of the products and customs claims most likely to require supporting evidence.

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Illustration for: CBSA Verification Guidance Now Uses CAD and CARM Terminology
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September 24, 20263 min read

CBSA Verification Guidance Now Uses CAD and CARM Terminology

CBSA revised Memorandum D11-6-8 on September 9, 2026, to reflect CARM Release 3 procedures and CAD terminology. The update is important for verification and adjustment workflows, but it does not create a new CARM effective date or a new GTA-specific customs rule.

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Illustration for: Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duties: How to Check SIMA Exposure Before You Import
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September 24, 20269 min read

Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duties: How to Check SIMA Exposure Before You Import

Anti-dumping and countervailing duties can apply even when a product’s HS classification appears routine. This guide explains how importers can screen SIMA exposure before ordering, identify the records a broker needs and reduce the risk of unexpected duty assessments.

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Illustration for: Canadian Tariff, Valuation and Origin Updates: Why GTA Importers Need One Synchronized Customs File
CBSA Updates
September 23, 20267 min read

Canadian Tariff, Valuation and Origin Updates: Why GTA Importers Need One Synchronized Customs File

Recent Canadian customs changes connect tariff classification, value for duty, origin evidence and CARM accounting more closely. GTA importers should review whether their tariff databases, supplier records and CAD instructions remain aligned, particularly for U.S.-origin goods, GPT/LDCT claims and covered wood cabinetry.

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Illustration for: U.K.-Origin Imports After September 2026: Separate CPUKT Preference from Wheat Gluten SIMA Duties
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September 23, 20264 min read

U.K.-Origin Imports After September 2026: Separate CPUKT Preference from Wheat Gluten SIMA Duties

Two September 2026 CBSA developments affect different parts of some U.K. import transactions: CPUKT tariff treatment for qualifying U.K.-origin goods and provisional anti-dumping duties on certain wheat gluten. Importers should assess origin, tariff treatment and product coverage separately.

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Illustration for: Cross-Docking and Bonded Warehousing in Peel Region: The Customs Implications
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September 23, 20269 min read

Cross-Docking and Bonded Warehousing in Peel Region: The Customs Implications

Cross-docking does not by itself eliminate customs obligations. This guide explains how unreleased goods, sufferance warehouses, bonded warehouses, Canadian release and export movements interact in Peel Region distribution operations.

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U.S. tariffs and impending bans loom over Ontario and Canadian wine.
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September 22, 20263 min read

U.S. tariffs and impending bans loom over Ontario and Canadian wine.

U.S. tariffs and impending bans loom over Ontario and Canadian wine.

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Illustration for: CARM Accounting Codes Can Change the Amount Deferred—Not Your RPP Eligibility
CBSA Updates
September 22, 20266 min read

CARM Accounting Codes Can Change the Amount Deferred—Not Your RPP Eligibility

CBSA introduced new CARM accounting treatments for certain U.S.-origin goods, wood cabinets and vanities, and excise or GST exemptions in 2026. These changes can affect the amount reported and deferred through CARM, but the existing Release Prior to Payment requirements remain separate.

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Illustration for: Provisional SIMA Duties on Certain Chinese Steel Racks: What Ontario Importers Should Check
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September 22, 20263 min read

Provisional SIMA Duties on Certain Chinese Steel Racks: What Ontario Importers Should Check

Provisional anti-dumping and countervailing duties became payable on September 2, 2026, for certain steel racks from China. Importers serving warehouse, industrial, commercial or retail operations in Toronto, Mississauga and Brampton should review the product definition and recently released goods before treating all steel racks alike.

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Illustration for: Air Freight Clearance at Pearson: Timing, Documents and Common Delays
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September 22, 20269 min read

Air Freight Clearance at Pearson: Timing, Documents and Common Delays

Air cargo moves quickly, but customs release depends on accurate data arriving in the right sequence. This guide explains Pearson clearance steps, the documents brokers need, common delay points and how importers in Mississauga, Brampton and Toronto can prepare shipments for release.

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Illustration for: Why Canada’s 50% Whey Protein Tariff Can Hit Food Manufacturers Harder Than Intended
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September 21, 202610 min read

Why Canada’s 50% Whey Protein Tariff Can Hit Food Manufacturers Harder Than Intended

A high tariff on U.S. whey protein can affect Canadian food and supplement manufacturers far beyond the customs entry. The real exposure depends on product classification, origin evidence, tariff treatment, valuation and whether the ingredient is essential to a finished product.

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Illustration for: Beyond Surtaxes: Specialized CBSA Revisions GTA Importers Should Not Miss
CBSA Updates
September 21, 20266 min read

Beyond Surtaxes: Specialized CBSA Revisions GTA Importers Should Not Miss

Not every 2026 CBSA revision creates a new duty. Several updates instead change how importers handle vehicles, automotive tariff relief, regulated products, rail in-transit cargo, bonded warehouses and controlled goods. Here is what GTA businesses should review with their broker.

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Illustration for: Imported Fuel Excise Tax Remains at Zero Through January 2027: What GTA Importers Need to Check
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September 21, 20263 min read

Imported Fuel Excise Tax Remains at Zero Through January 2027: What GTA Importers Need to Check

Canada extended the temporary zero federal excise-tax rate for specified imported gasoline, diesel and aviation fuels from September 8, 2026, through January 31, 2027. Importers and trade-chain partners accounting for eligible fuel should review the Commercial Accounting Declaration and use Excise Exemption Code F00 where applicable.

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Illustration for: Managing Customs Bonds and Release Prior to Payment as a GTA Importer
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September 21, 20269 min read

Managing Customs Bonds and Release Prior to Payment as a GTA Importer

Release prior to payment can keep imported inventory moving, but it depends on the importer’s own CARM setup, financial security, accounting controls and timely statement payment. This guide explains how GTA importers can manage the bond and release process from application through reconciliation.

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Illustration for: Four 2026 CBSA D-Memorandum Revisions That Change Import Documentation
CBSA Updates
September 20, 20266 min read

Four 2026 CBSA D-Memorandum Revisions That Change Import Documentation

CBSA revised several D-Memoranda in 2026 without creating one general customs rule for all importers. The practical effect is more specific: affected businesses may need to update CAD terminology, permit workflows, Single Window data and supporting records for vehicles, energy-using products and controlled goods.

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Illustration for: September 2026 Customs Changes: Separate the Surtax, Preference, SIMA and CLVS Workflows
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September 20, 20265 min read

September 2026 Customs Changes: Separate the Surtax, Preference, SIMA and CLVS Workflows

Canada’s September 2026 border changes do not create one general customs response. Importers should separate U.S.-origin surtax screening, UK preference eligibility, China steel-rack trade-remedy review and CLVS air-carrier arrangements before updating entry instructions and landed-cost controls.

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Illustration for: Temporary Imports for Canadian Trade Shows: How ATA Carnets Work
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September 20, 202610 min read

Temporary Imports for Canadian Trade Shows: How ATA Carnets Work

Moving display equipment, commercial samples or professional gear to a Canadian trade show does not automatically make the shipment duty-free. Learn when an ATA Carnet fits, how the border process works, what records matter and what a customs broker handles.

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Illustration for: CBSA 2026 Notices by Action Type: What Canadian Importers Need to Change
CBSA Updates
September 19, 20267 min read

CBSA 2026 Notices by Action Type: What Canadian Importers Need to Change

The September 2026 CBSA updates do not all require the same response. This guide separates the revisions into data, tax, tariff, permit and documentation actions so Canadian importers can identify which procedures and broker instructions need review.

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Illustration for: Ontario Shipment Triage After the September 2026 CBSA Notices
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September 19, 20264 min read

Ontario Shipment Triage After the September 2026 CBSA Notices

Three CBSA notices issued or taking effect in September 2026 affect Ontario importers in different ways. The practical response depends on whether a shipment is facing air-carrier capacity constraints, a new U.S.-origin surtax, or a UK tariff-treatment correction.

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Illustration for: What CBSA Looks for in a Post-Entry Verification—and How to Prepare Your Records
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September 19, 202610 min read

What CBSA Looks for in a Post-Entry Verification—and How to Prepare Your Records

A post-entry verification tests whether an importer’s declarations are supported by its records. This practical guide explains the review sequence, evidence CBSA may request, common failure points and how importers can prepare a defensible file.

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Illustration for: How to Read CBSA D-Memorandum Revisions Without Treating Every Notice as a New Duty
CBSA Updates
September 18, 20266 min read

How to Read CBSA D-Memorandum Revisions Without Treating Every Notice as a New Duty

Recent CBSA revisions cover CARM verification files, vehicles, energy-using products, vehicle parts and bonded-warehouse procedures. The operational question is whether a notice changes duty, changes evidence, or simply clarifies an existing process.

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Illustration for: Canada’s September 2026 Tariff Changes Put Origin Evidence Under the Microscope
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September 18, 20264 min read

Canada’s September 2026 Tariff Changes Put Origin Evidence Under the Microscope

September 2026 brought three different tariff consequences for Canadian importers: surtaxes on specified U.S.-origin goods, provisional anti-dumping duties on certain wheat gluten, and new UK preferential tariff treatment. The common issue is not the shipping route—it is whether origin and product-scope evidence supports the claim made at accounting.

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Illustration for: CFIA Requirements and CBSA Release: A Practical Guide to Importing Food, Plants and Animal Products
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September 18, 202610 min read

CFIA Requirements and CBSA Release: A Practical Guide to Importing Food, Plants and Animal Products

CBSA release is only one part of importing regulated goods into Canada. This guide explains how CFIA licensing, permits, AIRS requirements, preventive controls, documents and inspections fit together before a shipment reaches a GTA warehouse.

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Illustration for: CBSA Updates With Different Effective Dates: How Importers Should Read the 2026 Revision Cycle
CBSA Updates
September 17, 20266 min read

CBSA Updates With Different Effective Dates: How Importers Should Read the 2026 Revision Cycle

CBSA’s 2026 updates include surtaxes, tariff-treatment changes, CAD coding revisions and warehouse procedures. The key control is separating a memorandum’s publication date from the date when an underlying duty, tax or reporting rule actually applies.

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Illustration for: CLVS Air-Carrier Exemption Changes How Some Pearson Shipments Are Structured
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September 17, 20264 min read

CLVS Air-Carrier Exemption Changes How Some Pearson Shipments Are Structured

Effective September 14, 2026, authorized participants in Canada’s Courier Low Value Shipment Program may use third-party air carriers that are not PIP-certified. The change is relevant to low-value air shipments moving through Toronto Pearson, but it does not remove the CLVS participant’s PIP requirement or the carrier’s bonding and sufferance-warehouse obligations.

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Illustration for: Customs Valuation in Canada: What Belongs in the Value for Duty
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September 17, 202610 min read

Customs Valuation in Canada: What Belongs in the Value for Duty

The invoice total is only the starting point for Canadian customs valuation. This guide explains what importers generally include in value for duty, what may be excluded, how related-party pricing and assists affect the calculation, and how a broker documents and corrects the result.

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Illustration for: How to Turn 2026 CBSA Revisions Into Shipment-Level Import Checks
CBSA Updates
September 16, 20267 min read

How to Turn 2026 CBSA Revisions Into Shipment-Level Import Checks

Recent CBSA notices changed surtax treatment, tariff eligibility, CAD coding, bonded-warehouse procedures and rail reporting. The practical response is to route each affected shipment through a specific classification, origin, accounting or document check before release or adjustment.

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Illustration for: 2026 U.S. Surtax Remission: A Separate Review for Canadian Importers
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September 16, 20264 min read

2026 U.S. Surtax Remission: A Separate Review for Canadian Importers

CBSA guidance updated September 11, 2026, says remission may apply to surtaxes imposed under the new 2026 United States Surtax Order. The practical issue for GTA importers is not simply whether a shipment is subject to surtax, but whether its classification, end use and records support a remission claim.

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Illustration for: PARS, RMD and Release Options: Choosing the Right Clearance Path for Canadian Freight
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September 16, 202611 min read

PARS, RMD and Release Options: Choosing the Right Clearance Path for Canadian Freight

PARS and RMD are not interchangeable shortcuts. The right choice depends on how complete the shipment data is before arrival, the carrier’s transmission timing, the importer’s accounting setup and whether CBSA can make a release decision from the documents provided.

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Illustration for: CBSA Trade Compliance Verification Priorities: What Importers Should Prepare for in 2026
CBSA Updates
September 15, 20266 min read

CBSA Trade Compliance Verification Priorities: What Importers Should Prepare for in 2026

CBSA’s 2026 verification priorities put practical attention on surtax accuracy, steel and aluminum origin evidence, quota-related steel measures, U.S.-origin goods and CARM Release 3 records. Importers in Brampton, Toronto and Mississauga should organize evidence by product and entry before a questionnaire or verification begins.

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Illustration for: Aluminum Importers Using GIP No. 83 Face New Smelt-and-Cast Reporting From October 1
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September 15, 20264 min read

Aluminum Importers Using GIP No. 83 Face New Smelt-and-Cast Reporting From October 1

Global Affairs Canada has announced new smelt-and-cast reporting and recordkeeping requirements for covered aluminum imports made under General Import Permit No. 83. The changes take effect October 1, 2026, giving importers time to update supplier-documentation controls before the new condition applies.

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Illustration for: AMPS Penalties: The Contraventions Canadian Importers Trigger Most Often
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September 15, 20269 min read

AMPS Penalties: The Contraventions Canadian Importers Trigger Most Often

AMPS penalties usually follow an operational failure: inaccurate data, missing records, late reporting, or a mismatch between commercial documents and the customs entry. This guide explains the most common importer contraventions, how the process works, and what to fix before the next shipment.

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Illustration for: Canadian Tariff Updates: Audit Origin, Classification and Value-for-Duty Together
CBSA Updates
September 14, 20266 min read

Canadian Tariff Updates: Audit Origin, Classification and Value-for-Duty Together

Recent Canadian tariff and origin changes do not create one universal entry problem. Importers should review three linked data points—origin, tariff classification and value for duty—because the correct result may depend on all three.

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Illustration for: Canadian Importers Need to Recheck Origin, Not Just Shipping Routes
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September 14, 20264 min read

Canadian Importers Need to Recheck Origin, Not Just Shipping Routes

September 2026 brought three different Canadian border treatments tied to origin and product qualification: U.S.-origin surtaxes, new UK CPTPP tariff eligibility and provisional SIMA duties on specified Chinese steel racks. Importers in Brampton, Toronto and Mississauga should separate origin evidence from dispatch details and review each product against the applicable rule.

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Illustration for: CUSMA Rules of Origin: How to Certify Correctly and Survive a Verification
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September 14, 20269 min read

CUSMA Rules of Origin: How to Certify Correctly and Survive a Verification

CUSMA preference is not established by a Canada–U.S.–Mexico shipping route alone. Importers need a defensible origin analysis, a complete certification and records that connect the finished good to its tariff rule and production facts. This guide explains how to prepare and respond when CBSA verifies a claim.

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Illustration for: Fraud Investigations at Mirabel Airport: What Importers Should Check Before a Shipment Moves
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September 14, 20268 min read

Fraud Investigations at Mirabel Airport: What Importers Should Check Before a Shipment Moves

Recent CBSA operations at Mirabel Airport resulted in criminal charges connected with cross-border networks trafficking counterfeit and false identity documents. The practical lesson for importers is not a new customs filing rule, but the need to connect shipment documents, business identity, payment records and goods descriptions before release is requested.

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Illustration for: CARM and the Importer’s New Accounting Role: Duties, Taxes, Statements and Corrections
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September 12, 20269 min read

CARM and the Importer’s New Accounting Role: Duties, Taxes, Statements and Corrections

CARM does more than move customs transactions online. It places accounting, payment and financial-security decisions directly in the importer’s workflow. This guide explains the sequence from release through the Commercial Accounting Declaration, statement review, payment and corrections—and where a customs broker fits.

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Illustration for: Two September 2026 Canadian Customs Changes Require Different Entry Checks
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September 12, 20264 min read

Two September 2026 Canadian Customs Changes Require Different Entry Checks

Two national customs changes took effect in September 2026: new surtaxes on specified U.S.-origin goods and eligibility for the Comprehensive and Progressive United Kingdom Tariff. The compliance checks are different—one focuses on surtax scope and transit status, while the other depends on tariff classification and origin eligibility.

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Illustration for: CBSA D-Memorandum Revisions and Customs Notices: What Canadian Importers Should Review
CBSA Updates
September 12, 20266 min read

CBSA D-Memorandum Revisions and Customs Notices: What Canadian Importers Should Review

Recent CBSA publications affect how importers handle surtaxes, vehicles, tariff-rate quotas, rail in-transit cargo, regulated products and CARM coding. This review separates new measures from policy clarifications and D-Memorandum revisions, with practical questions to discuss with a customs broker.

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Illustration for: Four September 2026 Canadian Duty Changes That Require Different Import Checks
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September 12, 20265 min read

Four September 2026 Canadian Duty Changes That Require Different Import Checks

Four Canadian duty developments took effect in September 2026: new surtaxes on specified U.S.-origin goods, CPTPP-related U.K. tariff treatment, provisional SIMA duties on Chinese steel racks and an extended zero-rate fuel excise-tax period. Each requires a different entry review.

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Illustration for: HS Tariff Classification as a Controlled Process: Preventing Compliance Problems Before Entry
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September 12, 20269 min read

HS Tariff Classification as a Controlled Process: Preventing Compliance Problems Before Entry

HS classification is not a one-time lookup. This guide explains how importers can build a repeatable classification file, manage product changes, coordinate with a broker and correct entries when the original tariff treatment is no longer defensible.

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Canadian Duty Drawback: The Refunds Lost in Inventory and Export Records
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September 12, 202610 min read

Canadian Duty Drawback: The Refunds Lost in Inventory and Export Records

Canadian importers may leave duty drawback unclaimed because imported inputs are pooled in inventory, export records do not identify the inputs, or the claim is treated as a simple refund. This guide explains the main drawback pathways, evidence requirements, CUSMA considerations and a workable claim process.

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Illustration for: HS Tariff Classification: How a Misclassified Good Becomes a Compliance Liability
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September 12, 202610 min read

HS Tariff Classification: How a Misclassified Good Becomes a Compliance Liability

An incorrect HS code can affect more than duty. It can change the applicable tariff treatment, taxes, reporting requirements and compliance record. This guide explains how classification errors arise, how importers can detect them, and what a customs broker does to document and correct the position.

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Why Container Markings Matter
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August 19, 20264 min read

Why Container Markings Matter

Why Container Markings Matter

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Export Customs Clearance: The Essential Process Before Your Cargo Leaves Canada
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August 19, 20263 min read

Export Customs Clearance: The Essential Process Before Your Cargo Leaves Canada

Export Customs Clearance: The Essential Process Before Your Cargo Leaves Canada

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The Great Transshipment Scam: A New Challenge for Trade Compliance Image
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August 19, 20266 min read

The Great Transshipment Scam: A New Challenge for Trade Compliance

Why Supply Chain Traceability Matters More Than EverGlobal trade is becoming increasingly complex. Goods may be manufactured in one country, processed or assembled in another, routed through a third…

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Illustration for: Project NoCargo Is an Enforcement Signal, Not a New Transshipment Rule
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August 19, 20264 min read

Project NoCargo Is an Enforcement Signal, Not a New Transshipment Rule

On August 5, 2026, Canada reported that Project NoCargo had recovered 392 fraudulently obtained vehicles valued at approximately $28 million. The announcement signals more targeted scrutiny of vehicle exports and related documentation, but it does not create a new transshipment rule, tariff, CARM requirement or blanket document set.

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Illustration for: Duty Drawback in Canada: Refunds Importers Routinely Leave Unclaimed
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August 15, 20269 min read

Duty Drawback in Canada: Refunds Importers Routinely Leave Unclaimed

Canadian businesses may be able to recover customs duties when imported goods are exported, incorporated into exported products, or used in qualifying repair or alteration work. This guide explains the main drawback situations, evidence requirements, common failures, and how a customs broker can build a supportable claim.

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Illustration for: Two Canadian Safeguard Updates Require Separate CARM Treatment for Importers
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August 15, 20264 min read

Two Canadian Safeguard Updates Require Separate CARM Treatment for Importers

CBSA updates posted August 5, 2026, clarify two national safeguard measures: a 25% provisional surtax on certain wood cabinets and vanities, and origin exemptions under the 10% canned-vegetable safeguard. The measures require separate CARM safeguard codes and entries in the CAD’s Safeguard field.

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Custom Clearance: A Complete Guide to International Shipping, Documentation, Duties, and Compliance
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August 13, 20261 min read

Custom Clearance: A Complete Guide to International Shipping, Documentation, Duties, and Compliance

IntroductionInternational trade has transformed the way businesses operate. A company in India can purchase machinery from Germany, source electronic components from China, manufacture products in…

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Steps for Custom Clearance
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August 13, 20261 min read

Steps for Custom Clearance

Steps for Custom Clearance Identify the goodsDetermine exactly what you're importing.Find the correct HS (Harmonized System) tariff classification code.Check import requirementsVerify whether…

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CBSA - Remote border crossing permits
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August 13, 20261 min read

CBSA - Remote border crossing permits

The Canada Border Services Agency is replacing its Remote Area Border Crossing Program with a telephone reporting system.Article contentThe RABC program involves travel permits that allow travellers…

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