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Blog Articles

What You Need to Know About Reconciliation

If your goods have a valuation that could change between the time of crossing and a future date, then reconciliation may be for you. Reconciliation is a process that not many importers are fully aware of, or perhaps they think that it may not apply to their import. While the use case can be specific, it’s not as narrow as you might think, and with the help of a broker, many industries can greatly benefit from its use. In this week’s blog post, we dive into this not-so-secret importing tech, and if by the end you feel like this is a tool that will work for you, be sure to give us a call, and we can help you get started!

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General Average, Force Majeure, and What Happens When Disaster Strikes at Sea

The historical origin of General Average can go a long way towards understanding the term, so let’s imagine, for a moment, that we have taken a step back in time. You are a merchant in the late Roman Empire, around 235 AD, and you are suddenly staring down a problem that is nearly as old as the concept of seaborne mercantilism itself.

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A Beginner’s Guide To Ocean Freight Container Shipping

Ocean freight is one of the more complex transport options for your goods as they traverse the globe, and understanding the trade terminology is often an uphill battle.

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ATA Carnet: A Beneficial Document for Temporary Exports

ATA Carnets, or just ‘Carnets’ for short, when appropriately applied for and used, can serve as a significant shortcut when managing the importation of temporary goods across multiple countries.

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Summer Cross-Border Recreation Travel into the US

Summer is here at last, and many people are looking to the US for vacation destinations.

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Summer Cross-Border Recreation Travel to Canada

It is another glorious summer, and if you’re looking for adventure, then there is no better place to go than the beautiful Canadian frontier!

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IEEPA, Sections, and Drawbacks - What You Need to Know

Many importers are currently confused about which tariffs are being refunded, which are being newly applied, and what money you can get back from Customs and Border Protection (CBP) right now.

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How to Be a Canadian Exporter

The time when Canada’s primary exports are cold fronts and hockey players is rapidly coming to an end, and it is becoming clear that Canada’s time as a key player in the international marketplace may only just be beginning.

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