Freight forwarding FAQ

Customs inspections are conducted by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) either randomly or based on specific items or declaration details. They cannot be predicted in advance.

Customs inspections are conducted randomly by the CBSA. If your cargo is selected for inspection, it cannot proceed to the next step until the inspection is complete, and inspection fees along with other incidental costs will be incurred. However, if the inspection takes place within COSHIP's own warehouse, the individual inspection fee is waived.

Fundamentally, you will need a commercial invoice, a packing list, importer information, and an HS Code verification. COSHIP will guide you through the entire process from start to finish.

Yes, Certain items such as food, pharmaceuticals, batteries, and chemical products may require special certification or be subject to import restrictions. We strongly recommend verifying these requirements in advance.

Yes, CARM registration is a mandatory procedure when importing goods into Canada. COSHIP provides practical, step-by-step guidance through this complex registration process.

Importing commercial goods into Canada requires several steps, including importer registration, CARM registration, preparation of customs clearance documents, international shipping, bonded warehouse admission, customs clearance, and inland delivery. COSHIP provides comprehensive, one-stop support for this entire process.