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

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The Benefits of Hiring a Customs Broker

7 Tips for Establishing Your Export Plan

7 Tips for Establishing Your Import Plan

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

Which Types of Machinery Are You Allowed to Import/Export?

A Guide to Importing and Exporting Digital Products in Canada

Unforeseen Costs When Shipping Internationally

Streamlining Your Home Business for International Shipping

Importing and Exporting in a Covid-19 World

How to Shift Your Small Business to E-commerce During COVID-19

Don’t Get Stopped At the Border: Strange Restrictions by Country

Is Selling Internationally on Etsy Considered Exporting?

How COVID-19 Has Impacted International Shipping

Important Trade Agreements to Be Aware Of

How to Avoid Mistakes When Importing Food and Agricultural Products Into Canada

Do You Need a Customs Broker for Dropshipping?

A Breakdown of International Insurance

Keeping It Continental: A Breakdown of Shipping By Continent

A Guide to GST for Small Businesses in Canada

The Basics of Importing Live Animals

February 1, 2021

Top Canada Imports, Exports & Trading Partners

January 29, 2021

When to Hire a Customs Broker

January 28, 2021

GST vs HST vs PST: What's the Difference? (2026 Canada Guide)

July 17, 2026

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Single Entry Customs Bond: Cost, Requirements & When You Need One

June 17, 2026

New Rules to Eliminate "Tariff Stacking" on Imports - What's Changed Since May 16th

May 23, 2025

Navigating U.S. Imports to Canada: Understanding the Surtax and Exempt Goods

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

August 25, 2023

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

August 17, 2021

Your Guide to Cargo Insurance

August 10, 2021

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

April 8, 2021

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

June 17, 2026

U.S. Customs official inspecting shipments at Detroit port of entry with documentation and cross-border containers visible.

How to Prepare a Shipment for U.S. Customs Clearance?

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

March 12, 2026

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

February 24, 2026

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

February 23, 2026

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

Hooray! BorderBuddy Can Import Cars Into the USA, what that means for you (soon)

September 20, 2022

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

August 22, 2022

Importing exotic, classic and unique vehicles: for the discerning driver, this is for you:

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