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Effective March 12, 2025: 25% Tariff on Steel & Aluminum
As of 12:01 a.m. on March 12, 2025, Section 232 tariffs of 25% ad valorem are now in effect on all steel and aluminum articles and their listed derivatives, covering a wide range of automotive, construction, and consumer products
Impact of False Claims: $26M Penalty
The $26M Chinese import fraud case highlights rising risks from U.S. CBP Tariff enforcement and Customs misdeclarations.
Changes to U.S. Steel Import Duties
The U.S. government has announced new adjustments to steel import duties through Presidential Proclamation 10896, titled "Adjusting Imports of Steel into the United States." .
Tariff Discussion: Surtax & Duties
With the newly announced tariffs and surtaxes, cross-border shipping strategies may need to shift to ensure cost efficiency and compliance.
CARM Transition Measure
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has announced temporary measures and updated policies regarding late payment penalties and interest.
List of US Products with 25% Tariff
Effective March 4th, 2025, the government is imposing 25% tariffs on $30 billion in goods imported from the United States (U.S.).
Important CARM Update
Starting January 20, 2025, late payment penalties and interest may be applied to commercial goods imported into Canada that are not properly accounted for.
Important Update on Section 301
Upcoming increase to Section 301 China tariffs that will be implemented for goods entered and released from US Customs on or after September 27, 2024.
USMCA 2025
Using Frontier to handle your USMCA Compliance and how this is beneficial to your business.
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Peak Season Surcharge
Effective November 4, 2024, Frontier Supply Chain Solutions Inc. will be implementing Peak Season surcharges on applicable Special Handling Fees.
Shipping wood or plant products to the U.S?
What you need to know about the new regulations coming.
Phase VII will be implemented on December 1st, 2024. It includes a wide variety of materials and plant products, such as furniture, cork, sporting goods, and some essential oils that have not yet required a declaration.
Surtax on imports of steel and aluminum products from China
Effective October 15, 2024 the federal government will be assessing a 25% surtax on steel and aluminum imported from China.
PGA Importing Regulations
Whether a PGA program is applicable to certain goods is determined by the HS classification as well as other information about the specific product. PGA regulated goods require additional information to be transmitted electronically during the customs clearance process
Prepare for CARM Cutover period
Effective October 21, 2024 the CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) system will become the official system for importers and other trade chain partners (TCPs) to account for their goods and pay applicable duties and taxes owed to the Canada Border Services Agency.
CARM 2024 Checklist
Ensure that you register for the CARM Client Portal and delegate authority to your customs broker before Release 2, starting in May 2024. Download our short checklist outlining the essential steps to facilitate this process efficiently.
CBSA phasing in CARM
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) provided an update on its plans for the launch of the CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) digital initiative, which will modernize the collection of duties and taxes for goods imported into Canada.
CBSA: Clock ticking on border strike
CBSA personnel represented by the Public Service Alliance of Canada and the Customs and Immigration Union (PSAC-CIU) voted 96% in favour of taking strike action earlier this month. The release of the report starts the clock on job action and puts workers in a legal strike position as of Thursday, June 6.
NRCAN: Energy Efficient Standards
Importers should be aware of whether their products are regulated under the Office of Energy Efficiency program. It is their responsibility to ensure NRCAN is properly fulfilled prior to importation, and provide detailed product information to their customs broker when releasing shipments into Canada.
NRI Checklist
New to CBSA's Non-Resident Importer Program? Review Frontier's guide and get started selling to Canada
CBSA Review "Last Sale" Valuation
The current regulations of CBSA may increase duty and GST on imported goods. CBSA welcomes any questions regarding the draft amendments within a 30-day.
The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFPLA)
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Canada's Non-Resident Importer Program
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In this article we outline what last mile delivery is and how the process works