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A continuous customs bond covers all your US imports for a full year at every port. See how much it costs, how the amount is set, and if you need one.

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May 21, 2025

Black Friday Trends in Canada: A Guide for US Shopify Merchants with BorderBuddy

October 20, 2023

Activating Carrier-Calculated Shipping Rates on Shopify

September 15, 2023

Mastering Canadian Customs: A Comprehensive Guide for E-commerce Entrepreneurs

September 7, 2023

The Booming Global E-commerce Landscape: Leveraging Cross-Border Opportunities for Business Growth

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Slumping Sales? Explore Shopify's Solution: How Expansion to Canada Can Help

August 10, 2023

Transparent Shipping Costs: The Key to Brand Trust

August 3, 2023

A Hidden Danger in E-commerce: The Impact of Unexpected Shipping Charges

July 27, 2023

Decoding Customs Duties: The Key to E-commerce Growth

July 20, 2023

Duty Drawbacks are…good for me? Go on.

February 24, 2022

Everything You Need to Know About ACI eManifest for Canadian Imports

January 11, 2022

How to Use CUSMA to Your Advantage

August 31, 2021

American Tariff Basics

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Your Guide to Cargo Insurance

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How CARM Affects Importing to Canada

July 22, 2021

Countries that Break the Bank with Your Shipping Rates

July 6, 2021

Unexpected International Shipping Costs: The Worst Kind of Surprise

July 1, 2021

Duties, Tariffs, and Taxes: The Fees of Importing/Exporting

May 17, 2021

Tariff Basics for the Canadian Business

May 14, 2021

Embargoes and Tariffs: When Politics Prevents You From Running Your Business

April 15, 2021

Importing and Exporting in a Covid-19 World

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What Happens During a CBSA Inspection

February 23, 2026

What Does “Held at Customs” Actually Mean in Canada?

February 19, 2026

What Happens During a U.S. Customs Hold

February 18, 2026

Can Customs Paperwork Be Fixed After a Shipment Ships?

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Common Documentation Mistakes in U.S. Imports

February 17, 2026

Common Paperwork Mistakes That Delay Canadian Customs Clearance

February 17, 2026

What Happens if Something Is Wrong With a U.S. Import

February 13, 2026

Why CBSA Asks for More Information After Submission

February 13, 2026

How U.S. Customs Determines if a Product Is Admissible

February 12, 2026

Missing or Incorrect Commercial Invoices: What Happens in Canada

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What Is the U.S. De Minimis Threshold and Why Has It Been Suspended?

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Who Is Responsible for Clearing a Shipment Into Canada?

February 11, 2026

Formal Entry vs Informal Entry Into the U.S.

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How to Clear Goods Through CBSA

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Importer of Record Explained for U.S. Imports

February 9, 2026

Customs Broker vs Self-Clearance in Canada: When Each Makes Sense

February 9, 2026

What Happens if US Customs Inspects Your Shipment?

February 6, 2026

How Long Does Canada Customs Clearance Really Take

February 6, 2026

What Documents Are Required for US Customs Clearance?

February 5, 2026

What Documents Are Required for Customs Clearance in Canada

February 5, 2026

Why Shipments Get Stuck at Canadian Customs

February 4, 2026

How Customs Clearance Actually Works in the United States

February 3, 2026

How Customs Clearance Works in Canada

February 3, 2026

Cross-Border Shopping Pitfalls to Watch For

November 27, 2025

How to Import a Boat from Canada into the US (2026 Guide)

June 16, 2026

How to Import a Boat Into Canada: Duties, Costs & Steps

June 16, 2026

Where & how to buy snowmobiles across the border: get ready to shred, sled heads

October 17, 2022

High level considerations when importing into the US from Mexico

September 27, 2022

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September 20, 2022

Unpacking E29B - AKA the form you’ll need for trade shows & temporary imports

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April 27, 2022

Navigating importing/exporting during a confluence of chaos: from China, to COVID to Ukraine

April 25, 2022

How to Use Our Free Customs Duty Calculator

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How to import a plane into the US / Canada

August 6, 2021

Are There Differences in Importing/Exporting Based on the Value of the Vehicle?

July 27, 2021

How to Import a Plane into Canada

October 22, 2020

Infographic: 6 Stops on the Road to Importing a Vehicle Into Canada From the US

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The True Cost of Buying A Car Across the Border

February 24, 2018

Is It Cheaper To Buy A Fleet Vehicle In The US?

February 16, 2018

What To Bring To Your Next Vehicle Auction in the U.S.

February 3, 2018

5 Things You Need To Import A Vehicle From the USA into Canada

January 25, 2018

How To Import A Vehicle Into Canada From Overseas

November 20, 2017

U.S. Border Vehicle Storage On The U.S. Side Of The Border

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What Do I Do When I Arrive At The Border With My Vehicle?

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What is an ITN for Importing a Vehicle into Canada?

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RIV - Registrar of Imported Vehicles

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