U.S. Considering Re-Imposing Aluminum Tariffs
U.S. Considering Re-Imposing Aluminum Tariffs In May of 2019, the U.S. and Canadian Governments agreed to lift all Section 233 tariffs on steel and aluminum. Recently, Bloomberg reported that the Trump Administration is pressuring to re-impose a 10% tariff on products containing aluminum from Canada if they refuse to impose export restrictions on aluminum. This […]
NEW Canadian Export Reporting System (CERS)
NEW Canadian Export Reporting System (CERS) Here at JORI International Ltd., we are committed to improving your customer experience, and that includes informing you of the recent changes that will be affecting Canadian Exporters. New export requirements are coming into effect resulting in the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) no longer accepting paper B13As as of […]
THE NEW “NAFTA” – CUSMA/USMCA/T-MEC AGREEMENT
The New “NAFTA” – CUSMA/USMCA/T-MEC Agreement When will the agreement come into force? While the Agreement between Canada, the United States of America, and the United Mexican States, has passed through both Congress and the House of Commons, there is still months of work to be done before CUSMA is incorporated into Canadian law. All […]
B.C. Project Cargo Corridors
B.C. Project Cargo Corridors Here at JORI Logistics, we inform our clients of new opportunities that may improve their logistics process. B.C. is offering Project Cargo Corridor Permits for certain non-reducible loads on pre-approved configurations to transport between major B.C. ports and the Alberta border at Highway 16. In collaboration with industry and major Lower […]
IMO Sulphur Limits
IMO Sulphur Limits Here at JORI International Ltd., we aim to educate you on the latest changes in the shipping industry. Starting January 1, 2020, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) introduced a new regulation limiting the amount of sulphur in fuel oil used on board ships outside designated emission control areas to 0.50% from 3.5%. […]
CBSA’s Assessment and Revenue Management Project (CARM)
CBSA’s Assessment and Revenue Management Project (CARM) Here at JORI International Ltd., we are committed to keeping you informed of any new initiatives that may affect your business. CBSA has introduced the CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management Project (CARM) with the goal to modernize and streamline the process of importing commercial goods into Canada as […]
Project Freight to Kazakhstan
Project Freight to Kazakhstan Here at JORI International Ltd., our mission is to provide the highest level of expertise and service to our clients as they move their goods across the globe. In addition to our air, ocean, and trucking imports and exports, JORI offers project freight services for out-of-gauge deliveries. We are proud to […]
Shipping to Canada FAQs
Shipping to Canada FAQs As an occasional importer there are two parts to consider when importing your goods into Canada. The first is making sure that your goods successfully clear Canadian Customs, and the second is making sure your goods are being shipped in the most cost effective way. The following is a list of […]
3 Things You Need to Know About Customs
3 Things You Need to Know About Customs Best Practices for Canadian Customs Compliance. How sweating the details on customs compliance can help your company mitigate risks Being a little loose on customs compliance is a constant temptation for companies importing goods. Getting everything perfect demands unwavering attention and offers no obvious reward. Jeremiah Buckingham, […]
The Harmonized Tariff
The Harmonized Tariff In this post, I’m going to go over the basics of the HS system which is so fundamental to international trade. The World Customs Organizations (WCO) created the harmonized system after World War II, in order to create a standardized classification of global commodities. The general concept was to create a system […]