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
Oct 2, 2019 Deborah Osborne Re-Elected to CSCB Board of Directors Company News Congratulations to Deborah Osborne, PF Collins’ Vice-President of Customs & Consulting, on being re-elected to the Canadian Society of Customs Brokers (CSCB) Board of Directors for 2019-2020! Deborah is a licensed Customs Broker and senior manager with over 30 years of experience in implementing customs brokerage and trade compliance programs across US and Canada and providing Continue Reading
May 22, 2019 Canada and U.S. Lift Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Exporting Canada and United States Agree to Remove Steel and Aluminum Tariffs In a joint statement on May 17, Canada and the United States announced they have reached an agreement to lift tariffs imposed on steel and aluminum products in 2018. Effective May 19, 2019, the agreement applies to the tariffs imposed by the United States Continue Reading
May 22, 2019 Update: Surtax on the Importation of Certain Steel Goods Importing Update: Surtax on the Import of Certain Steel Goods Global Affairs Canada has published a new Notice to Importers, which reflects amendments to the Order Imposing a Surtax on the Importation of Certain Steel Goods. NOTE: This notice has no impact on tariffs for steel and aluminum products originating in and imported from the United States. Continue Reading
Mar 6, 2019 AMPS Penalties to Increase April 1 Industry Updates AMPS Penalties to Increase April 1 Effective April 1, 2019, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) will increase AMPS penalties related to commercial trade under the Administrative Monetary Penalty System. These increases are part of ongoing changes to CBSA’s processes and procedures to increase border enforcement measures and compliance audits on Importers. In 2017, recommendations from Continue Reading
