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.
CBSA's 2026 trade verification priorities — and what they mean for your next entry
Twice a year CBSA publishes the HS chapters and tariff items they will actively verify. If your products are on the 2026 list, the audit is not a question of if — it's a question of when.
Read article →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 →The CARM cutover playbook for importers who waited too long
CARM Release 3 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 →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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