Customs Brokerage

Fully licensed as a Customs Broker through the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), PF Collins has been providing high-quality Customs Brokerage services to a diverse range of clients and industries since our establishment in 1921. From locations in St. John’s, Halifax, Moncton, and Calgary, we combine our expertise in import/export regulation with modern technology to expedite customs clearance and ensure your shipments arrive on-time.

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Qualified through the Canadian Society of Customs Brokers (CSCB), our experienced Certified Customs Specialists (CCS) and Certified Trade Compliance Specialists (CTCS) apply their knowledge of customs legislation to determine tariff classification, value for duty, free trade agreement status, and other tariff reduction measures to ensure you are paying the least amount of duty while remaining compliant with government regulation.

Our customs brokerage services include:

  • 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, release, and accounting via Electronic Data Interchange with CBSA and Other Governmental Departments (OGD)
  • Shipment status reporting
  • Online PARS Tracker
  • Proactive management of Free Trade Agreement status (e.g. NAFTA, CETA)
  • Monitoring and processing of temporary imports
  • Monitoring special import measures, including import/export permits

PF Collins also offers Customs Consulting and Compliance services to help minimize the risks and duty costs associated with international trade and procurement. Reviewing your supply chain activities up-front, during the purchasing phase, our experienced Customs Consultants will create customs strategies to ensure you are paying the lowest amount of duty while remaining compliant with import/export legislation.

For more information or assistance with your import/export shipments, contact your local PF Collins office today!