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Continuous Customs Bond: Costs, Requirements, and When You Need One

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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What Happens If A Package Is Seized By Customs Canada

March 27, 2020

Cost of Duty Shipping into Canada

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Border Wait Time - Borderlineups

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November 20, 2017

Bringing Personal Effects Into Canada

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Getting My Tax Back On An Item That I Export

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Continuous Customs Bond: Costs, Requirements, and When You Need One

June 17, 2026

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March 13, 2026

Can You Fix U.S. Customs Paperwork After Shipping?

March 13, 2026

What Happens if U.S. Customs Seizes a Shipment

March 12, 2026

How to Avoid Customs Problems Before Shipping to Canada

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Why US imports are flagged for inspection

March 11, 2026

How to Avoid Surprise Customs Fees in Canada

March 11, 2026

How the Elimination of De Minimis in the U.S. Impacts eCommerce Sellers

March 9, 2026

What Happens if Duties or Taxes Aren’t Paid in Canada

March 9, 2026

How to Avoid U.S. Customs Delays Before Shipping

March 5, 2026

How Returns From Canada to the U.S. Work With Customs

March 5, 2026

How to Estimate Import Costs Before Shipping to the U.S.

March 5, 2026

Why Canadian Customers Are Charged at Delivery

March 5, 2026

Who Pays Duties and Taxes on U.S. Imports?

March 3, 2026

Why CBSA’s Assessed Value Differs From What You Paid

March 3, 2026

Why Do U.S. Customs Value Shipments Differently From Invoices?

March 2, 2026

How Duties and Taxes Are Calculated on Imports Into Canada

March 2, 2026

How Duties Are Calculated for U.S. Imports

February 27, 2026

Self-Clearing a Vehicle vs Using a Broker in Canada

February 27, 2026

How Tariffs Affect U.S. Imports

February 26, 2026

Why Vehicle Imports Get Delayed at Canadian Customs

February 26, 2026

Are There Duties on Imports Into the United States?

February 24, 2026

What Makes a Vehicle Admissible for Import Into Canada

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How Long Does U.S. Customs Clearance Usually Take?

February 23, 2026

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

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October 17, 2022

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September 27, 2022

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September 20, 2022

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

August 22, 2022

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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

February 8, 2022

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

March 15, 2018

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

November 20, 2017

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

November 20, 2017

What is an ITN for Importing a Vehicle into Canada?

November 20, 2017

RIV - Registrar of Imported Vehicles

September 15, 2017