We were asked recently whether a non-resident importer could ignore paying a Canadian customs detailed adjustment statement (“DAS”) and continue to import goods into Canada (just thumb their noses up at the Canadian government). The answer provided is that a non-resident importer (and a Canadian resident importer) should not consider something so foolish. Under
On June 28, 2016, the Canada Border Services Agency (“CBSA”) quietly issued revised D-Memorandum D4-1-3 “Re-determinations and Appeals Under the Special Import Measures Act”. The preamble to the D-Memorandum indicates that it was revised to reflect changes in contact information and the process to request a re-determination by the President.
Some of the important information
Is it better to seek permission or ask for forgiveness after the fact?
When it comes to imports of goods into Canada that may be subject to anti-dumping duties, it is better to seek an advance ruling from the Canada Border Services Agency (“CBSA”). If you import goods and the CBSA believes that the goods