Clearit.ca's Blog on Customs Brokerage and News Updates

Sufferance Warehouse   The major role of the CBSA is to assess all goods entering Canada and ensure their legality. More often then not, this duty is carried out at one of many Canadian border points, however when this is not possible, it can be performed inland at a licensed warehouse.   How It Works: Sufferance warehouses are privately owned storage facilities which are licensed by the CBSA for short-term storage of imported goods not...

What are duties and Taxes & How do i pay for them?  To those who are not familiar, duties can be somewhat of a mystery and seem extremely arbitrary -but there is in fact good reason for them. Duty is put in place to protect Canadian industry and is established by the Canadian Department of finance. Duty rates may vary greatly from one product to another, depending on that products manufacturing in Canada.  If your imported goods are manufa...

We love small business! We can't stress this enough to people emailing and calling us with their questions about importing.  Many people are just starting out or thinking of starting their own import business from around the world.  We love working with clients in the start-up phase and watching them flourish! If you're using Clearit.ca, you're already a successful business person in our books - where else can you get your shipments customs cl...

Have you ever thought of offering your customers an FOB Canada program? Many customers ask us to help them develop a program for them whereby they can sell their products to Canadian buyers landed duty paid. Whether you are shipping from the United States, or overseas Clearit.ca can simplify your life by creating shipping points inside Canada. Imagine how many more customers will buy from you! At Clearit.ca we are a team of customs and trade p...

Customs Clearance Services Clearit.ca proudly provides customs clearance services ALL ACROSS CANADA. From P.E.I. to Vancouver Island, Clearit.ca is able to clear your goods electronically at any border point. Whether arriving by land, sea, or air, Clearit.ca has the know-how and expertise to get the job done right. With over 30 years experience in the business, your goods are in good hands. For any questions or concerns or to inquire about oth...