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Importing a boat

How to Import a Boat into Canada: A 2026 Guide to Duties, Costs, and Steps

By Andrew Findlay | August 17, 2026

Tariffs

Canada’s Counter Tariffs in 2026: What Importers Need to Know

By Andrew Findlay | August 10, 2026

Import/Export Guides Importing Cosmetics

Importing Cosmetics and Personal Care Products into Canada: A 2026 Regulatory and Customs Guide

By Andrew Findlay | August 3, 2026

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Importing Vehicles

By Andrew Findlay | Jul 27, 2026

Moving to Canada With Your Vehicle: The Settler’s Effects Exemption

If you’re moving to Canada permanently, you may be able to import your personal vehicle free of customs duty and GST/HST under Tariff Item 9807.00.00,…

CARM

By Andrew Findlay | Jul 20, 2026

What is CARM? The Complete Guide for Canadian Importers

CARM (CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management) is the Canada Border Services Agency’s mandatory system for assessing and collecting duties and taxes on commercial goods imported…

By Andrew Findlay | Jul 13, 2026

Canada’s 25% Surtax on US Vehicles: What Importers Pay in 2026

Facts verified on July 7, 2026, against the Canada Gazette, CBSA, Department of Finance, and Justice Laws sources cited in this guide. If you’re importing…

Importing Vehicles

By alonK | Jul 6, 2026

Importing a Classic or Antique Car Into Canada: The 25-Year Rule Explained

Whether you’ve found a pristine 1969 Chevrolet Camaro at a U.S. auction, a first-generation Porsche 911 through a collector, or a restored Ford Mustang from…

DDP Shipping

By alonK | Jun 29, 2026

DDP Shipping into Canada as a Non-Resident Importer

For U.S. e-commerce brands selling to Canadian customers, DDP shipping to Canada looks simple until the first parcel triggers a surprise duty bill at the…

Importing Vehicles

By alonK | Jun 22, 2026

How to Import a JDM / Right-Hand-Drive Car into Canada: The 15-Year Rule Explained

For Canadian car enthusiasts, few experiences are as exciting as importing a genuine Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) vehicle. Whether you’ve been dreaming of a Nissan…

CARM Import/Export Guides

By alonK | Jun 15, 2026

What is Release Prior to Payment (RPP) and How Does It Work Under CARM?

For many Canadian importers, one of the most important benefits of working with a customs broker is the ability to receive goods quickly without paying…

Importing Commercial Surveillance Equipment

By alonK | Jun 8, 2026

Importing Commercial Surveillance Equipment into Canada: Duties, Compliance, and Customs Requirements

Commercial surveillance equipment has become an essential part of modern business operations. Retail stores, warehouses, office buildings, manufacturing facilities, transportation hubs, and construction sites increasingly…

Importing Truck Parts

By alonK | Jun 1, 2026

Importing Truck Parts into Canada: A 2026 Guide to Duties and Compliance

Canada’s commercial trucking sector imports parts at a scale most outsiders underestimate. Fleet operators, distributors, repair shops, and aftermarket retailers move billions of dollars of…

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