{"id":6036,"date":"2025-11-17T14:39:24","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T19:39:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clearit.ca\/canadian-customs-broker-blog\/?p=6036"},"modified":"2025-11-17T14:42:37","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T19:42:37","slug":"cross-border-shipping-broker","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/clearit.ca\/canadian-customs-broker-blog\/cross-border-shipping-broker\/","title":{"rendered":"The Truck Won\u2019t Move Without a Broker: Navigating Cross-Border Shipping Changes in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

In 2025, cross-border trade between the U.S. and Canada has entered a new era. With the U.S. phasing out its $800 de minimis threshold, new enforcement task forces targeting import fraud, and tightened documentation rules across North America, trade compliance has never been more critical.<\/span><\/p>\n

For Canadian importers and exporters, this means one thing: the days of \u201cjust ship it\u201d are over.<\/span>
\n<\/span>If your truck doesn\u2019t have a licensed customs broker managing its entry paperwork, it might not move at all.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Changing Landscape of Cross-Border Trade<\/span><\/h2>\n

For years, many small and mid-sized Canadian businesses shipped to or from the U.S. without much friction. Parcels under $800 are automatically cleared through customs under Section 321, often by couriers with minimal data.<\/span><\/p>\n

But now, with the end of de minimis, every shipment, regardless of value, will require a formal entry. That includes:<\/span><\/p>\n