Tag: Import Regulations

All articles tagged with “Import Regulations”.

Customs & RegulationsAug 9, 2026

Bonded Warehouse vs Free Trade Zone in Canada: The Ops Reality

Most importers moving cargo through Port of Montreal use a CBSA-authorized bonded warehouse like FENGYE's sufferance facility—goods are held duty-deferred until cleared or re-exported. Free trade zones are designated geographic areas at specific ports, designed for manufacturing, consolidation, and re-export, not standard inbound receiving. The operational difference is stark: bonded warehouse scales for volume and speed; FTZ is a tool for niche high-value operations.

9 min readFENGYE LOGISTICS

Customs & RegulationsJul 5, 2026

Bonded Warehouse vs Free Trade Zone in Canada: Know the Difference

Bonded warehouses and free trade zones both defer customs duties, but they operate under completely different legal frameworks. One keeps goods under CBSA suspension until clearance; the other treats imports as legally outside Canada. The operational cost and facility access differs enough that choosing wrong can cost thousands per shipment.

8 min readFENGYE LOGISTICS

Customs & RegulationsMay 14, 2026

What a customs broker in Canada actually does for your inbound

A customs broker is not a freight forwarder. They file the Commercial Accounting Declaration (CAD) with CBSA, manage release timing with the port, and coordinate duty recovery. Your broker's speed directly affects when your container hits your dock.

6 min readFENGYE LOGISTICS

Customs & RegulationsMay 12, 2026

What a Customs Broker Actually Does (and Why It Matters at the Dock)

Your customs broker is not a paperwork machine. They're the person holding the release key to your container at Port of Montreal. Understanding what they do, when they do it, and where the delays actually happen is the difference between a 2-day dock-to-stock and a 10-day examination hold.

9 min readFENGYE LOGISTICS

Customs & RegulationsApr 22, 2026

What a Customs Broker Canada Actually Does (and Why You Need One)

A customs broker Canada service isn't just someone who files a form. They're managing your B3 declaration, negotiating release timelines with CBSA, calculating duty liability, and sometimes saving you thousands in landed cost on a single shipment. Here's what they actually do and when you're wasting money skipping one.

7 min readFENGYE LOGISTICS