Feb 3, 2020

Importing Vehicles from the U.S. into Canada

Importing

Importing Vehicles from the U.S. into Canada Transport Canada’s Registrar of Imported Vehicles (RIV) is a national program allowing Canadians to import vehicles purchased at retail from the U.S. into Canada. Upon import, vehicles are registered, inspected and certified for compliance with requirements under Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and Regulations. Types of vehicles subject

Jan 28, 2020

Incoterms 2020 | What are Incoterms?

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What are Incoterms? Incoterms are a set of 11 internationally-recognized rules that define the responsibilities of sellers and buyers in international trade. First published in 1936, Incoterms were created to prevent disputes between sellers and buyers trading between countries. As international trade evolved, so did shipping modes, import/export regulations, and technology. Incoterms are updated to

Nov 5, 2019

PF Collins Hosting CSCB Atlantic Regional Seminar

Company News

PF Collins Hosting CSCB Atlantic Regional Seminar   PF Collins is pleased to host the 2019 CSCB Atlantic Regional Seminar on November 14, 2019 from our offices in St. John’s and Halifax! For this year’s seminar, the Canadian Society of Customs Brokers (CSCB) is piloting two participation options: Participate in-person at PF Collins’ offices St.

Oct 2, 2019

Deborah Osborne Re-Elected to CSCB Board of Directors

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Congratulations to Deborah Osborne, PF Collins’ Vice-President of Customs & Consulting, on being re-elected to the Canadian Society of Customs Brokers (CSCB) Board of Directors for 2019-2020! Deborah is a licensed Customs Broker and senior manager with over 30 years of experience in implementing customs brokerage and trade compliance programs across US and Canada and providing

May 22, 2019

Canada and U.S. Lift Steel and Aluminum Tariffs

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Canada and United States Agree to Remove Steel and Aluminum Tariffs In a joint statement on May 17, Canada and the United States announced they have reached an agreement to lift tariffs imposed on steel and aluminum products in 2018. Effective May 19, 2019, the agreement applies to the tariffs imposed by the United States

May 22, 2019

Update: Surtax on the Importation of Certain Steel Goods

Importing

Update: Surtax on the Import of Certain Steel Goods Global Affairs Canada has published a new Notice to Importers, which reflects amendments to the Order Imposing a Surtax on the Importation of Certain Steel Goods.  NOTE: This notice has no impact on tariffs for steel and aluminum products originating in and imported from the United States.