Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) Updates Audit Priorities List

Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) Updates Audit Priorities List

The Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) has released its audit priority list for January 2024. Twice a year, the CBSA reevaluates its “audit priority areas”, this is to ensure that commercial goods are being imported following trade rules. The CBSA evaluates three main components—tariff classification, valuation, and origin for custom verification. The CBSA believes that…

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The Lunar New Year: Closures

The Lunar New Year: Closures

This Lunar New Year ushers in the Year of the Dragon, bringing week long factory closures across Asia. Labor shortages are expected in terminals, warehouses, brokers, and other relevant parties.Most businesses will be closed in observance of the following holidays:Mainland China—Lunar New Year / Spring Festival: February 10-17Hong Kong—Chinese New Year: February 10-13Vietnam—Lunar New Year…

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3/1 Trans-Pacific Carriers Announce GRI

3/1 Trans-Pacific Carriers Announce GRI

Pacific carriers have announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) effective March 1, 2024. This GRI will affect all Canadian and USA destinations. The following amounts are in USD and apply to all freight originating in Asia and the Indian Sub-Continent. General Rate Increase Applies to all U.S. and Canadian ports Effective March 1, 2024 Equip.USD20…

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2/15 Trans-Pacific Carriers Announce GRI

2/15 Trans-Pacific Carriers Announce GRI

Pacific carriers have announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) effective February 15, 2024. This GRI will affect all Canadian and USA destinations. The following amounts are in USD and apply to all freight originating in Asia and the Indian Sub-Continent. General Rate Increase Applies to all U.S. and Canadian ports Effective February 15, 2024 Equip.USD20…

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2/1 Trans-Pacific Carriers Announce GRI

2/1 Trans-Pacific Carriers Announce GRI

Pacific carriers have announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) effective February 1, 2024. This GRI will affect all Canadian and USA destinations. The following amounts are in USD and apply to all freight originating in Asia and the Indian Sub-Continent. General Rate Increase Applies to all U.S. and Canadian ports Effective February 1, 2024 Equip.USD20…

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1/15 Trans-Pacific Carriers Announce GRI

1/15 Trans-Pacific Carriers Announce GRI

Pacific carriers have announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) effective January 15, 2024. This GRI will affect all Canadian and USA destinations. The following amounts are in USD and apply to all freight originating in Asia and the Indian Sub-Continent. General Rate Increase Applies to all U.S. and Canadian ports Effective January 15, 2024 Equip.USD20…

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