What are the advantages of using a Customs Broker?
You do not have to use the services of a customs broker when importing goods into Canada. However, unless you have security posted with Revenue Canada for the customs’ release of your goods, you will have to prepare and present a fully completed entry at the clearance port, and pay the duty and tax owing. Most firms who consider the logistics and the complexities of self-clearance find it more prudent to out-source this service, as they do their accounting and/or legal services. Customs brokers already have the expertise in place, they have security posted with Revenue Canada and they have the facilities in place to release your goods anywhere in the country.
