Posts from Timothy Byrnes

Canadian companies are expanding internationally and depend on low cost options for their urgent international shipping to the USA, EU, UK, China, Asia, Mexico and South America. Often, Montreal companies have low trucking and ocean rates but have very high express pricing.


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Cross border e-commerce shipments are increasingly transitioning to ocean shipments. Using Section 321 type 86 entries, e-commerce merchants can clear e-commerce orders shipped via individual parcels via ocean freight.


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The economic ties between Italy and Canada are growing due to online e-commerce and the Canadian European Free Trade Agreement (CETA). Italy's is among Canada's largest trading partners with strong cultural, academic and interpersonal contacts.


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E-Commerce Guide to Zone Jump Canada to the UK and EU

How to manage international shipping for Canadian and US sellers expanding to Europe

Looking to expand your brand online sales to Europe and UK? Welcome to the idea of direct shipping. Trans-Atlantic trade continues to be a significant opportunity for Canadians! Canada origin goods can clear duty-free under the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). Airlift, clearance, and last mile delivery are the three main components for cross border shipping of eCommerce orders to European customers. How to efficiently classify and clear thousands of individual orders involves intricate details.


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Importing goods into the USA can be a daunting task, but with the right knowledge and preparation, it can be a smooth process. Understanding importing regulations, documentation requirements, tariffs, and duties are essential steps to navigate the complexities of importing.


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Harmonized System Codes Canada

HS codes are a global classification system for importing and exporting goods. Administration of the Harmonize System is via by the World Customs Organization (WCO). It serves as the foundation for the worldwide harmonized system Canada.

HS Codes are key aspect of cross border shipping processes. They are a numerical classification method. Customs authorities rely on this system to identify products cross border transit.


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What if a company imported a product in a way that that qualified it for a low import tariff? And then made changes to the product immediately following import. Changes that, if imported that way, would have resulted in a much higher duty? Well that is exactly what Ford Motor company did. 


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Montreal is a leading international city that depends on low cost international shipping to connect to the US and around the world. Many Montreal companies are connecting to suppliers and customers to China, Mexico, Germany, France and around the globe.


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Shipping Costs to Canada

Our team helps shippers find the lowest transport costs to Canada. This post explores the best mode - or way of shipping to your needs. From the best mode to choice of carriers to get maximum discounts. Jet logistics professionals guide you to ensure extensive savings on shipping costs to Canada.


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Navigating import taxes on a global scale is a necessary skill for businesses reaching beyond domestic borders. This applies both imports domestically and import cost to destination country. Understanding the intricacies of import taxes worldwide is crucial for ensuring compliance and avoiding unexpected fees. From the United States to Canada, the UK, and Europe, each region has its own set of import regulations. Let start with the fundamentals of import taxes.


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