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Export definitions in the tech age.
Read more: Export definitions in the tech age.When is an export not an export? That’s the issue behind Global Affairs Canada’s Notice to Exporters No. 1159, which provides clarity and guidance on the global movement and storage of controlled technology in the cloud. And with information routinely stored on servers around the world, a clear definition of a technology export is particularly…
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Let’s talk about CARM.
Read more: Let’s talk about CARM.We’ve posted a lot about the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and its Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) system, and what that means for importers into Canada. CARM has been fully implemented, and is now “the official system of record that importers and other trade chain partners will use to pay duties and taxes.” CARM…
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Canada’s FTAs as a route to market.
Read more: Canada’s FTAs as a route to market.Looking to gain access to the Canadian market? Your country may have a free trade agreement (FTA) with Canada that can make market access easier for your company. FTAs are treaties between countries that can offer a lot of growth opportunities for businesses, such as: Canada is signatory to 15 FTAs with 51 different countries.…
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HS and NAICS codes explained.
Read more: HS and NAICS codes explained.Export-industry jargon includes references to acronyms such as HS and NAICS codes. Companies new to export will be wondering what these mean, and whether or not they’re the same thing. We hope that this post will help clear things up. The harmonized system (HS) code is a six-digit code that acts as a uniform goods…
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See you soon, Pennsylvania!
Read more: See you soon, Pennsylvania!We’re looking forward to this! BusinessPA is once again hosting Bringing the World to PA, running from September 8 to 19, 2025. During those two weeks, authorized trade representatives from around the world will meet with local businesses to discuss opportunities in their respective markets (and we’ll be there, ready to talk about the Canadian…
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Exporting alcohol to Canada? Read on…
Read more: Exporting alcohol to Canada? Read on…Understanding the regulatory landscape is crucial for makers of wine, beer, spirits, and ready-to-drink cocktails seeking to introduce their products to the Canadian market. Every province or territory in Canada has its own liquor control laws and regulations, and beverage alcohol exported to Canada must go through a liquor board or commission in the province…
