Fast, Reliable Customs Clearance.

PF Collins has been providing high quality Customs Brokerage services for over 100 years. Fully licensed through the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), we combine our expertise with modern technology to expedite your customs clearance and ensure your shipments arrive on-time.

Qualified through the Canadian Society of Customs Brokers (CSCB), our Certified Customs Specialists (CCS) and Certified Trade Compliance Specialists (CTCS) apply their knowledge of customs legislation to ensure you are paying the least amount of duty while complying with government regulations. They will determine the correct tariff classification, value for duty, free trade agreement status, as well as other duty reduction measures.

Our customs brokerage services include the following:

  • Customs clearance at all Canadian borders and ports of entry
  • Accurate duty valuation and tariff classification
  • Collaboration with vendors and carriers to ensure expedited documentation
  • Pre-arrival and customs release via CBSA’s Single Window Initiative (SWI)
  • Shipment status reporting
  • Online PARS Tracker to track your shipments
  • Management of Free Trade Agreement status (e.g. CUSMA, CETA)
  • Monitoring and processing of temporary imports
  • Monitoring special import measures, including import/export permits

Reduced Risks and Duty Costs.

PF Collins also offers Customs Consulting and Compliance services to help minimize the risks and duty costs associated with international trade and procurement. Our experienced Customs Consultants can review your purchase orders, purchasing plans, Incoterms, and supply chain activities up-front to ensure you are paying the least amount of duty while staying compliant with all Canadian import and export regulations.

Customs Consulting Services

CARM Client Portal Assistance.

We are now offering two CARM registration assistance services to help Canadian importers register to the CARM Client Portal.

The CARM Client Portal is an online, self-service portal that allows Canadian importers to manage their import transactions. It opened for all Canadian importers to register on May 25, 2021.  By May 2022, it will be mandatory for all importers to be registered to the CARM Client Portal to manage customs releases and submit payments. 

For more information on CARM and how to register, please visit pfcollins.com/carm or contact us at carm@pfcollins.com.

What is CARM?

We Can Help.

We offer a full line of international trade and logistics services to meet all of your shipping needs. Contact our Certified Customs Specialists at (709) 726-7596 or import@pfcollins.com for more information on our Customs Brokerage services or assistance with your importing and exporting activities.

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