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.
CN25-29 Cancelled: RMD Port-of-Release Corrections Move to D-Memo
CBSA cancelled Customs Notice 25-29 on Form A48 RMD corrections because the policy now lives in the updated D-memo. No policy change, just consolidation. Here's what that means for your CAD filing and why port-of-release codes still matter.
Read article →CUSMA Joint Review through 2026: what Canadian importers need to track
The CUSMA Joint Review is underway and won't unwind the agreement, but rule-of-origin amendments and certification tweaks can land midstream. If you're claiming preferential treatment, here's what your broker is watching and what you should audit now.
Read article →Duty Drawback Canada Claims Set to Grow as Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Adds West Coast Re-Export Capacity
TerraMarine's selection for Roberts Bank Terminal 2 marine works signals 2.4 million TEU of new Vancouver container capacity by 2031, opening duty drawback Canada opportunities for importers who re-export Asian goods through the West Coast. Drawback claims require accurate CAD filing and CBSA verification under CARM Phase 2.
Read article →Duty Refunds Take Months Now. Your Customs Broker Montreal Should Size CARM Security Around That.
U.S. brands are dealing with unpredictable tariff reimbursements that arrive slower than supply chain costs pile up. Canadian importers face similar duty relief uncertainty under CARM. Your customs broker Montreal should be modeling RPP bond exposure around 10-to-14-week refund timelines, not the old 30-day policy window.
Read article →Vancouver customs broker requirements for Ontario distribution center imports
Lululemon's new Brampton DC highlights the import clearance path most Ontario retailers use: west coast entry, Vancouver customs processing, cross-country freight. Apparel HS classification and origin claims determine whether your Vancouver customs broker files a clean CAD or your container sits in CBSA exam for days.
Read article →Air-Ocean Integration and Your CAD Filing: What the FedEx-CMA CGM Deal Changes
When a major ocean carrier buys an air-freight contract logistics arm, Canadian importers face new multimodal documentation challenges. Here's what the FedEx-CMA CGM capacity agreement means for CBSA release workflows.
Read article →Can you get import duties back in Canada? CBSA refund rules, drawback windows, and what works
A US court ruling opened the door to billions in tariff refunds south of the border. Canadian importers have their own refund mechanisms — CBSA drawback claims, CAD corrections, and preferential tariff retroactivity — but the windows are tight and the paperwork matters. Here's what you need to know to recover overpaid duty.
Read article →CBSA Duty Adjustments: When Corrections Pay and When They Cost
Canadian importers can recover overpaid duties through CBSA's adjustment mechanisms, but the process demands clean documentation and tight deadlines. Most claims that fail do so because the initial CAD was rushed.
Read article →CBSA Licensed Broker: What the License Means and How to Verify It
CBSA licensed brokers hold formal authorization under Customs Act s.32 to file import entries on your behalf — unlicensed consultants cannot legally clear your goods.
Read article →CBSA Merges 9958 and 9959 D-Memos: What to Check Before the Consolidation Goes Live
CBSA is consolidating two long-standing D-memos on repairs-abroad and Canadian-origin returns into one document. If you file under 9958 or 9959, now's the time to flag any gaps before the new version becomes policy.
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