Beyond Borders Podcast

A NAFTA Certificate of Origin is essential to verify that goods qualify for Free Trade under the NAFTA rules and regulations. This podcast features audio from our recent webinar with Jo Dee Potter, Manager, Compliance & Consulting and details how to accurately complete a NAFTA Certificate of Origin, and provides a detailed explanation of the different NAFTA Criterion.  Helpful Resources / Show Notes: Learning Guides – downloadable resources Completing a NAFTA Certificate of Origin – to download the slides from this webinar Subscribe to Our Newsletter – for a weekly round-up of the latest resources, a review of the trade news headlines and important regulatory update

Being aware of anti-dumping and countervailing is essential for importers to ensure you reduce your risk of exposure to substantial duties. Our podcast features audio from our recent webinar on anti-dumping and countervailing duties featuring Chris Bourdganis, Manager of Compliance & Consulting. This podcast will give you an overview of this topic, help you determine if your goods are affected and teach you what to do if you get flagged. Helpful Resources / Show Notes: Learning Guides – downloadable resources Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duties Webinar - to download the slides from this webinar Subscribe to Our Newsletter – for a weekly round-up of the latest resources, a review of the trade news headlines and important regulatory update  

Effective onboarding is essential to ensuring ongoing success in business relationships, especially in the supply chain. Girish Gandhi, Integration Manager at Buckland explains the process of onboarding and shares some of his top tips for a smooth start to operations between organizations and their customs broker.  Helpful Resources / Show Notes: Learning Guides – downloadable resources Subscribe to Our Newsletter – for a weekly round-up of the latest resources, a review of the trade news headlines and important regulatory update

Missing or incorrect elements on your Pro Forma invoice may cause delays at the border. Listen in to hear Sharlene Hillock share with you the most 5 common mistakes when completing a Pro Forma so that you can ensure your paperwork is completed properly and avoid costly and time-consuming errors.   Helpful Resources / Show Notes: Learning Guides – downloadable resources How to Avoid 5 Common Pro Forma Mistakes – Learning Guide Subscribe to Our Newsletter – for a weekly round-up of the latest resources, a review of the trade news headlines and important regulatory update

A Power of Attorney (POA) is a legal document which allows a Customs Broker to conduct business on behalf of an importer. Listen in to the latest episode to hear our guest, Kelly Dinius give you her top tips for completing a POA.  Helpful Resources / Show Notes: Learning Guides – downloadable resources Completing a Power of Attorney (POA) – Learning Guide Subscribe to Our Newsletter – for a weekly round-up of the latest resources, a review of the trade news headlines and important regulatory update

A General Agency Agreement (GAA) is an essential legal document which allows a Customs Broker to conduct business on behalf of an importer. Listen in to this episode with guest Erica Rotermann give you her top tips for completing a GAA.  Helpful Resources / Show Notes: Learning Guides – downloadable resources Completing a General Agency Agreement – Learning Guide Subscribe to Our Newsletter – for a weekly round-up of the latest resources, a review of the trade news headlines and important regulatory update

Demurrage and detention charges can be incurred during freight moves if you’re not adequately prepared. Listen in to hear our guest, Paul Van Wijk tell you more about demurrage and detention and how to avoid paying these unnecessary charges. Helpful Resources / Show Notes: Learning Guides – downloadable resources How to Avoid Demurrage and Detention Charges – Learning Guide Subscribe to Our Newsletter – for a weekly round-up of the latest resources, a review of the trade news headlines and important regulatory update

A NAFTA Certificate of Origin is essential to verify that goods qualify for Free Trade under the NAFTA rules and regulations. This podcast details how to accurately complete a NAFTA Certificate of Origin, and gives a detailed explanation of the different NAFTA Criterions.  Helpful Resources / Show Notes: Learning Guides – downloadable resources Completing a NAFTA Certificate of Origin - Learning Guide Subscribe to Our Newsletter – for a weekly round-up of the latest resources, a review of the trade news headlines and important regulatory updates.

Free Trade Agreements are dominating the headlines lately, from USMCA to NAFTA and CPTPP. Our latest podcast featuring Jo Dee Potter will give you an understanding of Free Trade Agreements to help you maximize your importing and exporting. Helpful Resources / Show Notes: Free Trade Agreements Webinar Learning Guides – downloadable resources Subscribe to Our Newsletter – for a weekly round-up of the latest resources, a review of the trade news headlines and important regulatory updates.

Incoterms® (trade terms that define buyer and seller responsibilities) and payment terms (conditions for completing a sale, ie payment due in 30 days) can be negotiated and coordinated to help you make the most of your international trade arrangements. Our guest, Larry Millington of Vibracoustic, gives us an overview of this topic, and real-life examples to help optimize the relationship between Incoterms® and payment terms.  Helpful Resources / Show Notes:  Incoterms® 2010 Reference Chart   Incoterms® Explained Podcast  Example Slides for scenarios Learning Guides – downloadable resources Subscribe to Our Newsletter – for a weekly round-up of the latest resources, a review of the trade news headlines and important regulatory updates.  

Importing food has its own unique challenges and requirements. Our guest, Kelly Dinius will provide you with an overview of the process of importing food and working with the FDA. See shownotes at https://www.buckland.com/podcasts/ for links and more information!

Participating Government Agencies (PGAs) have an important role to play in keeping Canadians, and our resources safe and protected from harm.  PGAs control the way goods are produced, monitor the safety of food, ensure transportation safety, and more. Our guest, Sara Hiebert explains the types of PGAs, how they are involved with importing and how to ensure that you are compliant with regulations. 

When importing and exporting, there are many details that need to be addressed in order to guarantee that a shipment makes it to its destination as quickly as possible. Quick clearances at the border prevent supply chain disruptions and help to avoid unnecessary penalties. Our guest, Erica Rotermann will give you her top tips to ensure your shipments clear quickly.   

Supplier Diversity programs exist to ensure that underrepresented companies are able to participate in inclusive supply chains. Our guest, Anka Wimbush will help you understand Supplier Diversity, and how it can benefit your business.

Selecting a Customs Broker is a big decision for your business and is a choice that should not be made without careful consideration. Our guest, Paul Van Wijk, will give you the tools you need to find the right Broker, saving you costly penalties and delays. 

Correctly completing a Canada Customs Invoice is a vital step in the importing process into Canada. Errors can result in delays in your shipment crossing the border. Our guest, Sara Hiebert will help you master the skill of completing a Canada Customs Invoice to ensure accuracy and reduce delays.  

If you’ve done business at the US – Mexico border, you know that there are abundant opportunities, but also unique challenges. Trade at the Mexico-US border can be complex, but our Customs 101 Mexico podcast with Karina Huddy and Heidi VanderPloeg will help you understand the process, minimize delays and make trade simple and efficient.

If you’ve done business at the US – Mexico border, you know that there are abundant opportunities, but also unique challenges. Trade at the Mexico-US border can be complex, but our Customs 101 Mexico podcast with Karina Huddy will help you understand the process, minimize delays and make trade simple and efficient. 

Third-party logistics (or 3PL / TPL) is a term that is associated with the logistics and supply chain, and it refers to the use of a third party to outsource parts of a company’s distribution and fulfillment services. Our guest, Erica Rotermann explains everything that you need to know about being, or working with a 3PL.

The United States – Mexico – Canada Agreement was signed on November 30, 2018, at the G20 in Argentina after more than a year of contentious negotiations. To find out where we stand now, and how to be prepared for this new agreement to enter into force, listen in to this podcast featuring Jo Dee Potter, Supervisor, Compliance Trade Programs at Buckland.