Apr 6, 2020 Duty Relief for COVID-19 PPE and Medical Supplies Importing Duty Relief for COVID-19 PPE and Medical Supplies Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, only first response organizations could claim duty relief on PPE and medical supplies. However, duty relief is now available to all importers of PPE and medical supplies. On May 6, 2020, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) released Customs Notice 20-19, Certain Goods Continue Reading
Mar 20, 2020 COVID-19 Response Company News PF Collins COVID-19 Response In response to the changing circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, PF Collins is making every effort to ensure the health and safety of our staff, clients, and community. We are committed to ensuring we are following the recommendations advised by our healthcare authorities while continuing to provide the same level of Continue Reading
Mar 13, 2020 Notice to Clients | Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update Industry Updates Notice to Clients | Coronavirus (COVID-19) The declaration of Coronavirus (COVID-19) as a pandemic is a realization by health officials that the virus is expected to impact populations all around the world. At PF Collins we are committed to maintaining our services in the supply chain, subject as always to the health and safety of Continue Reading
Feb 3, 2020 Importing Vehicles from the U.S. into Canada Importing Importing Vehicles from the U.S. into Canada Transport Canada’s Registrar of Imported Vehicles (RIV) is a national program allowing Canadians to import vehicles purchased at retail from the U.S. into Canada. Upon import, vehicles are registered, inspected and certified for compliance with requirements under Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and Regulations. Types of vehicles subject Continue Reading
Jan 28, 2020 Incoterms 2020 | What are Incoterms? Exporting What are Incoterms? Incoterms are a set of 11 internationally-recognized rules that define the responsibilities of sellers and buyers in international trade. First published in 1936, Incoterms were created to prevent disputes between sellers and buyers trading between countries. As international trade evolved, so did shipping modes, import/export regulations, and technology. Incoterms are updated to Continue Reading
Nov 5, 2019 PF Collins Hosting CSCB Atlantic Regional Seminar Company News PF Collins Hosting CSCB Atlantic Regional Seminar PF Collins is pleased to host the 2019 CSCB Atlantic Regional Seminar on November 14, 2019 from our offices in St. John’s and Halifax! For this year’s seminar, the Canadian Society of Customs Brokers (CSCB) is piloting two participation options: Participate in-person at PF Collins’ offices St. Continue Reading