With the increasing demand for imports into Canada as a result of free-trade, many U.S. companies are discovering the commercial advantages of selling to their Canadian customers on a landed basis in order to expand their markets north of the border. 

Purchasing goods on this basis from a U.S. company provides many convenient benefits to Canadian customers and effectively puts the foreign company on an equal footing with its domestic competitors.  Foreign companies who pursue this strategy and import goods into Canada under their own company name are considered to be a “non-resident importer” (NRI) for Customs purposes.

As the importer of record into Canada you must give special consideration to the various Customs regulations and import provisions that could affect your business, such as the valuation of your goods.  The importer assumes full responsibility for the correct declaration and calculation of the value in accordance with the Customs Act.  Failure to comply with these requirements or with the other programs could result in reassessments by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) for additional duties, interest and penalties.

In addition to providing your company with efficient Canadian customs clearance, we have the professional resources and expertise to help you become a non- resident importer and subsequently manage all applicable government obligations including GST/HST reporting and maintenance of books and records in Canada on your behalf.