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Customs & Regulations

Prohibited and Restricted Items When Shipping to Canada: The Latest Checklist

Keep this checklist of prohibited and restricted items for import into Canada handy. It helps you sort your goods ahead of time and avoid trouble when shipping to Canada.

How to Ship a Hair Dryer to Canada Safely and Check for CSA Certification

How to check for CSA electrical safety certification and pack hair dryers and essential oil diffusers against impact when shipping from Vietnam to Canada.

How to Send Pho Spices and Concentrated Soup Base to Canada Without Them Being Held

A detailed guide to preparing, packing and choosing a service to send spices and soup base to Canada safely and in line with customs rules.

Sending Seeds to Canada: How to Pack Them and Get a Phytosanitary Certificate

Find out which seeds are allowed into Canada and how to get a phytosanitary certificate so you can ship them safely without confiscation.

What to Do When Canadian Customs Overcharges Duty, and How to Get a Refund

A detailed guide to filing a B2 form with CBSA to get back import duty that was charged incorrectly on goods shipped to Canada.

How to Ship Nail Supplies to Canada Safely and in Line with CBSA Rules

How to pack nippers and files against impact and declare gel polish and monomer correctly when shipping nail supplies to Canada.

How to Pack and Declare Bird’s Nest Sent to Canada as a Gift Without It Being Confiscated

A detailed guide to declaring and packing cleaned bird’s nest for shipping to Canada safely and legally.

How to Self-Clear a Gift from Vietnam with CBSA and Avoid Brokerage Fees

A detailed 5-step guide to clearing a gift from Vietnam yourself at a CBSA office, so you don’t pay customs brokerage fees.

How to Declare GST and Handle Customs When Sending Gifts Worth Over $60 CAD to Canada

How to Declare GST and Handle Customs When Sending Gifts Worth Over $60 CAD to Canada

A detailed guide to customs declarations and GST/HST when sending higher-value gifts to Canada, so your gift reaches the recipient smoothly.

Understanding the CBSA CLVS Program and Fast Release Rules for Commercial Goods

Understanding the CBSA CLVS Program and Fast Release Rules for Commercial Goods

The latest CBSA update on the CLVS program and the measures supporting fast release of commercial goods imported into Canada, in effect from June 12, 2026.

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