Hiring a Customs Broker

You may want to hire a customs broker who is experienced in providing service to the meetings, conventions and incentive travel industry.

Customs brokers are licensed by the CBSA to carry out customs brokerage services in Canada and work with the CBSA on your behalf to ensure you receive the most favourable customs duty rate available. They are also authorized to act as your designated representative when your goods arrive in Canada. They may undertake the following:

• post a security deposit if required and prepare any necessary documentation to comply with the border requirements of the CBSA or other government departments;
• arrange for the shipping of event materials both into and out of Canada directly from your company headquarters to the event site and back again; and
• make arrangements on your behalf if you need to store goods in Canada before or after the event.