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For more information on importing a vehicle from overseas or the United States check our A & A’s Frequently Asked Questions Videos.
Thinking of Purchasing a Vehicle?
With today’s Canadian dollar, purchasing across the border or overseas is very appealing. The selection and prices available in the United States can be a strong temptation, difficult for anyone to resist.
Prior to purchasing a vehicle, make sure you do your homework.
- Check if the vehicle is admissible into Canada – Vehicles in the USA may have a different manufacturing process than the USA therefore may not comply with Transport Canada requirements and vehicles from overseas must be 15 years old or older upon entry into Canada.
- Asses the cost of any modifications required once in Canada.
- Remember, any vehicles manufactured outside of North America are subject o duty.
- And don't forget all vehicles into Canada from the United States require 72 hours notification of export – which will be taken care of by your Customs Broker.
Once you’ve purchased your vehicle let, A & A Contract Customs Brokers Ltd, assist you with the importation process. We can arrange to have the vehicle picked up and brought straight to your door.
Special Offer
Mention this newsletter from now until November 30th, 2009 and receive $25 off your brokerage fee for a vehicle importation. Call 1-866-535-1981 to receive this special offer.
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Looking to purchase a vehicle but have some questions? Talk to A & A’s vehicle import specialist Tina Wright at 1-866-535-1981.
Tina Wright has been with A & A Contract Customs Brokers Ltd for over two years and her love for vehicles makes her the perfect addition to A & A’s team of vehicle specialists. Wright brought with her over eight years of experience in the co-ordination of importing and exporting vehicles. Now, she uses her expertise to assist people with the importation of their vehicles.
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Canadian Food Inspection Agency
The sale of unenriched white flour or foods containing unenriched white flour is not permited in Canada. For more information on the Canadian requirements of white flour please see the following information on the CFIA website: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/labeti/inform/flofare.shtml
Canada Customs Tariff:
Elimination of Machinery Tariff: The honourable Jim FLahery, Minister of Finance announced the intention of eliminating all remaining tariffs on imported machienry and equipment and manufacturing inputs used by Canadian Industry.. further information on this along with tariffs effected can be found on the Sep 19 2009 edition of the Canada Gazette Part I. http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2009/2009-09-19/pdf/g1-14338.pdf
Anti Dump Duty
On August 26 2009 the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) made a final determination pursuant to the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) in respect to waterproof footwear and waterproof footwear in nearly finished form. Margin of dumping rates range from 00 to 43.8% for the footwear originating in the Peoples Republic of China and waterproof footwear, waterproof footwear in nearly finished form and plastic footwear originating in Vietnam. Further findings by the Canadian International Trade Tribunal is that dumping has not caused injury. Statement of reason should be out shortly in the meantime please see attached findings:http://www.citt-tcce.gc.ca/new/index_e.asp
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Illegal Wildlife Fish and Plants...
The Lacey Act combats the trafficking in "illegal" wildlife, fish, and plants. The purpose of the Lacey Act Amendment of May 2008 was to prevent the trade in illegally harvested lumber and the trade in wood products made from illegally harvested lumber. The Lacey Act now stands as one of the broadest and most comprehensive forces in the federal arsenal to combat wildlife crime. With increasing activity in international and domestic wildlife trafficking, the Act has evolved to become an important weapon to protect animals domestically and abroad.
Enforcement of the act has and is being phased-in in several stages. Phase l, which was implemented March, 2009 was strictly voluntary. Phase ll, which was implemented April 1, 2009 to September 30, 2009 covered some products under HTS Chapter 44 (wood & articles of wood). Phase lll is scheduled for October 1, 2009 and will cover more articles under chapter 44 along with some articles under chapter 47 (wood pulp). Phase lV will be implemented April 1, 2010 and will cover further articles under Chapter 44, and will also include articles under Chapters 48 (paper & articles of) and 94 (furniture, etc.)
More information can be found on the USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) web site at: http://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/lacey_act/index.shtml and in the Federal Register published September 2, 2009 http://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/lacey_act/downloads/2008-0119.pdf
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A & A Contract Customs Brokers Ltd. offers complete cross border business solutions including Canadian and U.S. Customs Brokerage, International Freight Forwarding, Warehousing and Distribution, Customs Consulting, Compliance Review, Permits, and Barcode Services.
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