Customs Brokerage
PF Collins has been providing high quality Customs Brokerage services for over 100 years. Fully licensed through the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).
Customs Consulting
We offer Customs Consulting and Trade Compliance & Classification services to help reduce the risks and duty costs associated with international trade and procurement.
CUSTOMS CLEARANCE AT
ALL CANADIAN BORDERS
duty valuation, gst CONSULTING
& tariff classification
Appeals & Refund
APPLICATIONS
Customs Brokerage
Qualified through the Canadian Society of Customs Brokers (CSCB), our Certified Customs Specialists (CCS) and Certified Trade Compliance Specialists (CTCS) apply their knowledge of customs legislation to ensure you are paying the least amount of duty while complying with government regulations. They will determine the correct tariff classification, value for duty, free trade agreement status, as well as other duty reduction measures
Our customs brokerage services include the following:
- Customs clearance at all Canadian borders and ports of entry
- Accurate duty valuation and tariff classification
- Collaboration with vendors and carriers to ensure expedited documentation
- Pre-arrival and customs release via CBSA’s Single Window Initiative (SWI)
- Shipment status reporting
- Online PARS Tracker to track your shipments
- Management of Free Trade Agreement status (e.g. CUSMA, CETA)
- Monitoring and processing of temporary imports
- Monitoring special import measures, including import/export permits
Customs Consulting
Clearing a shipment through customs is often more complicated than simply choosing a tariff classification and submitting it to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). Many imported goods have additional requirements, such as Coasting Trade Licences for imported vessels or duties applicable under SIMA. PF Collins’ Customs Consulting services can help lower (or eliminate) duty and tax applicable to your imports.
Our Customs Consultants will review the applicable customs rules and regulations and create a plan for the import of your goods. They can review your purchase orders, Incoterms, and supply chain activities to ensure you are paying the least amount of duty while complying with all Canadian import and export regulations.
We offer the following Customs Consulting services:
- CARM Assistance
- Coasting Trade Applications (Temporary Foreign Vessel Imports)
- Advance Rulings
- Tariff Classification Analysis
- Functional Unit Entries
- Free Trade Agreement Management (CUSMA, CETA, etc.)
- GST Consulting
- Duty Recovery, Remission & Drawback
- Appeals & Refunds
- Compliance Review & Audit Preparation
CARM Client Portal Assistance
We are now offering two CARM registration assistance services to help Canadian importers register to the CARM Client Portal.
The CARM Client Portal is an online, self-service portal that allows Canadian importers to manage their import transactions. It opened for all Canadian importers to register on May 25, 2021. By May 2024, it will be mandatory for all importers to be registered to the CARM Client Portal to manage customs releases and submit payments.
Coasting Trade Services
Looking for help navigating Canada’s Coasting Trade Act and Coasting Trade Licences for foreign and non-duty paid vessels?
Our Customs & Consulting Specialists can help you navigate the intricacies of Canada’s Coasting Trade Act to get your vessels where they need to go.
Tariff Classification Services
Need fast, accurate tariff classification on your imported products?
Simply submit a request to our Customs Consulting team and we will contact you within 72 hours with the requested information.
Customs Consulting
& Trade Compliance
Canadian importers and exporters are ultimately responsible for the information provided to CBSA in relation to their imported shipments
The CBSA enforces accuracy of import/export data through trade compliance audits. Non-compliance can result in penalties of up to $25,000 per infraction under the Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS)
Customs audits have been increasing in recent years. As such, we recommend you create your own compliance plan and procedures to ensure accurate records related to your imports are kept. PF Collins offers the following Customs Consulting and Trade Compliance services to help you create a compliance plan:
- Compliance Manual
- Compliance Review
- Pre-Audit Review
- Post-CBSA Audit Review
We’re Here to Help
We offer a full line of international trade and logistics services to meet all of your business needs. If you’re not sure what you’re looking for and need assistance with your importing and exporting activities, give us a call at:
Or send us a message – We’ll get your request where it needs to go!