Insights
Field notes from the Canadian border.
Practical playbooks and case studies from our brokers. No thought-leadership fluff — just the stuff we wish every importer knew before they called us in a panic.
CUSMA origin audit
The CUSMA origin verification trap most importers don't see coming
Claiming CUSMA preference is the easy part. Surviving the verification letter three years later — when CBSA wants to see every supplier declaration — is what separates compliant importers from the ones writing six-figure cheques.
Read article → CARM compliance
The CARM cutover playbook for importers who waited too long
CARM R2 is fully in force. If your team is still filing on the old financial security model, here is the 14-day sprint to get compliant without stalling shipments.
Read article → duty HS classification case study
A 4-hour HS audit found $340K of recoverable duty
A mid-market distributor thought their broker had classification handled. A four-hour catalog audit revealed four years of overpayment on one repeat SKU.
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