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NEW 2008 Update
This guide is offered to you FREE OF CHARGE by the AHRC and Milgram & Company Ltd.
Presentation Every Canadian apparel manufacturer eventually comes to the realization that he will never grow his business to its full potential if he does not reach out beyond the Canadian market. And for most such companies, this means turning south to the United Stated.
We share a common border, common values and common business practices with the United States. Regional differences within our countries frequently exceed the differences between them. It all looks so simple...until the goods arrive at Customs.
And that’s where this guide comes in. Specifically designed to facilitate the border experience, it will provide you with a better understanding of what you can expect from US Customs — and what US Customs expects from you.
The importation of goods into the United States can be very complex, and the compliance standards maintained by the US Customs and Border Protection Agency are very high. No guide or manual could possibly address every situation a company may encounter in its dealings with US Customs. As US Customs and Border Protection itsels so aptly puts it in the introduction to each and every one of its own compliance manuals:
"The information provided in this publication is for general information purposes only. Recognizing that many complicated factors may be involved in customs issues, an importer may wish to obtain a ruling... or obtain advises from an expert (such as a licensed Custom Broker, attorney or consultant) who specializes in Customs matters. Reliance solely on the general information in this pamphlet may not be considered (the exercise of) reasonable care."
The purpose of this guide is to help you develop a positive and productive relationship with US Customs and your professional Customs service providers.
