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ATA Carnet: A Beneficial Document for Temporary Exports

If you said that all of these situations involve the international travel of non-consumable items intended for re-export, then that is a very specific answer, but it is correct. We would also have accepted that each case, under normal circumstances, involves a mountain of paperwork, reams of forms and documents, and a host of often laborious regulations to work through. The good news is that they will all also benefit greatly from the use of an ATA Carnet, also known as a "Merchandise Passport".

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Summer Cross-Border Recreation Travel into the US

Summer is here at last, and many people are looking to the US for vacation destinations. However, before you hit the road, bear in mind that there is much to consider when crossing into the US, and not the least of which is what you are bringing with you.

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Summer Cross-Border Recreation Travel to Canada

It is another glorious summer, and if you’re looking for adventure, then there is no better place to go than the beautiful Canadian frontier! However, entering Canada, even for recreation, comes with rules and regulations, especially regarding what is and isn’t allowed into the country.

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IEEPA, Sections, and Drawbacks - What You Need to Know

Many importers are currently confused about which tariffs are being refunded, which are being newly applied, and what money you can get back from Customs and Border Protection (CBP) right now.

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Let’s Get Started Exporting Today!

If you are a Canadian business, then you can consider this the sound of opportunity knocking. Right now is the perfect time for your business to start exporting your goods to the wider world, and PCB can help. In this week’s blog, we give an overview of why this is the perfect time to go abroad, along with an introduction to some of the key considerations,

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Your Refund Could Be Arriving Sooner Than Later - Are You Ready?

A new announcement from US Customs and Border Protection has indicated that refunds related to tariffs could be coming sooner than we thought. The technology involved, namely the Consolidated Administration and Process of Entries or CAPE system, seems to be evolving quickly, and a release seems imminent.

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Is this the End of the Simple Import?

A common concern we hear from importers today is that they are just importing apples, or some other ‘simple’ import. It’s a lament we have heard many times: Importers who once had their goods sail through Customs quickly and easily now find themselves facing what seems like a dramatic uptick in documentation and regulatory requirements.

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10 Questions To Ask When Selecting A Customs Broker

We wrote a blog very similar to this one nearly 10 years ago, and it’s a severe understatement to say that a lot has changed since then. Armed with the incredible wealth of information provided by new technology like AI, clients have more information than ever at their fingertips, so where does a customs broker fit into the new modern paradigm?

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