Keeping Up with Demand: Strategies for Scaling Operations in the U.S. and Canada
E-commerce continues to dominate the North American shopping landscape. In the United States alone, sales totalled $1.19 trillion USD in 2024, an increase of around 8% from 2023. In Canada, retail E-commerce sales reached approximately $48.86 billion CAD in 2024, representing an increase of around 8% year-over-year from 2023. This surge is pushing businesses to…
Read MoreMaximizing Section 321 – De Minimis: Cross-Border Fulfillment Strategies for U.S. E-Commerce with Duty-Free Imports from Canada
For U.S. E-commerce businesses, fulfilling orders across borders has traditionally meant grappling with customs delays, added costs, and operational complexity. However, Section 321 of the U.S. Customs regulations is changing the game. Also called de minimis, this provision allows for duty-free imports of shipments valued at $800 USD or less per recipient per day—a regulatory…
Read MoreTrade, Tariffs, and the U.S. Election: How It Could Impact Cross-Border Shipping
The Canada-U.S. trade relationship is one of the largest in the world, supporting sectors like automotive, technology, and consumer goods. With the 2024 U.S. election just days away, talks of trade policies and tariffs have been stirring up concerns about cross-border shipping. Here’s a closer look at the proposed 10% tariff on U.S. imports, its…
Read MoreWhat Does A Custom Broker Do?
A customs broker is integral to the process if you are in the import or export business or any form of international trade. Customs brokers ensure that goods are legally imported and exported from one country to another. They help import or export firms avoid breaking any law while carrying out their business. They must…
Read MoreWhy Should You Work With A Customs Broker?
You probably want efficiency and convenience when clearing your goods from imposed custom duties as an importer or exporter. Are you aware that the US and Canada have had the best business relationship they have had in a long time? Most organizations that engage in this trade rely on exporting and importing goods and services…
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