{"id":4561,"date":"2019-08-30T12:17:47","date_gmt":"2019-08-30T16:17:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clearit.ca\/canadian-customs-broker-blog\/?p=4561"},"modified":"2019-08-30T12:17:47","modified_gmt":"2019-08-30T16:17:47","slug":"why-you-should-import-the-best-reasons-for-importing-goods","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/clearit.ca\/canadian-customs-broker-blog\/why-you-should-import-the-best-reasons-for-importing-goods\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Should Import: The Best Reasons for Importing Goods"},"content":{"rendered":"

You may have considered importing, only to ask yourself \u201cwhy should I?\u201d. It\u2019s a very reasonable question, especially when you\u2019re used to purchasing things available at a local supplier. However, you should always be looking for ways to better your operations and sometimes that means going outside of the box and seeing what\u2019s available beyond your local supplier. We\u2019ve got a list of three compelling reasons to help you decide if importing could help you make positive changes in your business.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Introduce new products\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Depending on what you produce, you may have the same old products that your competitor does. Finding an overseas supplier could give you the advantage of novelty. Oftentimes, a product is launched in a few markets but may take time to be launched in others. You can get ahead of this and incorporate new products or materials into your business before they become commonplace. This could give your product an advantage in the eyes of consumers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Increase your profit margins<\/span><\/h2>\n

A big reason why companies choose to import goods is to extend their profit margin. The low material costs in foreign countries can make it more useful to import products from there.\u00a0<\/span>Certain products can cost upwards of 50% less to grow, manufacture or produce abroad. This situation is particularly common when importing goods where natural resources are abundant. For example, cacao grown in South America is much cheaper than cacao grown in the U.S., even with importing costs.<\/p>\n

Improve your quality<\/span><\/h2>\n

Perhaps the items you need to make your product are available locally, but they\u2019re not the best quality. Other times, it\u2019s a matter of perceived quality by your clientele. Either way, importing a product from elsewhere can mean the value of your product increases. For example, many consumers are interested in apparel made from Merino wool. However, Merino sheep don\u2019t grow well in Canadian winters so the best way to get it and improve the quality of your product would be to import!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The next step<\/h2>\n

It may require more effort, but importing products from outside of Canada rather than buying directly from domestic suppliers can equal big savings for you and for your clients. Perhaps you are looking for cheaper sources of your current stock, looking for a new and unique item to sell, or even looking to license a foreign product. Regardless of why you want to import into Canada, there are a number of rules and regulations governing this.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Once you\u2019ve made the decision to import, it\u2019s a good idea to familiarize yourself with the process. For a step-by-step guidance on importing to Canada, don\u2019t hesitate to get in contact with us. We also invite you to browse our expansive collection of blogs and guides. We have tons of information covering:<\/span><\/p>\n

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Getting your business set up for importing
\nGetting accurate information about your imports
\nRestrictions and requirements
\nCalculating duties and tax
\nArranging for the release of your goods<\/p>\n

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Importing your own product may seem overwhelming, but given the right information, the right tools and help from Clearit.ca\u2019s knowledgeable staff, you can make the most of your business.<\/span><\/p>\n

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You may have considered importing, only to ask yourself \u201cwhy should I?\u201d. It\u2019s a very reasonable question, especially when you\u2019re used to purchasing things available at a local supplier. However, you should always be looking for ways to better your operations and sometimes that means going outside of the box and seeing what\u2019s available beyond […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":4563,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[9,142,235],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/clearit.ca\/canadian-customs-broker-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4561"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/clearit.ca\/canadian-customs-broker-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/clearit.ca\/canadian-customs-broker-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/clearit.ca\/canadian-customs-broker-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/clearit.ca\/canadian-customs-broker-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4561"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/clearit.ca\/canadian-customs-broker-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4561\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4565,"href":"https:\/\/clearit.ca\/canadian-customs-broker-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4561\/revisions\/4565"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/clearit.ca\/canadian-customs-broker-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4563"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/clearit.ca\/canadian-customs-broker-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4561"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/clearit.ca\/canadian-customs-broker-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4561"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/clearit.ca\/canadian-customs-broker-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4561"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}