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CARM Open Mic Sessions
Back by popular demand, our next CARM Open Mic Sessions are here for April and May! Join us for the 14th and 15th editions, featuring special guests from the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA): Omar Yonis and Abderrahim Boussanni.
Reminder: Importers will be required to post financial security (bond or cash deposit) come May 20, 2025. Security will become the responsibility of the importer at this time.
Solely Focused on Customs Brokerage & Global Trade Services
Serving the Global Trade Needs of North American Companies for Over a Century
For North American Importers, GHY focuses on Customs Brokerage and Trade Compliance. Unlike other Customs Brokers, this is all that we do. We Free Trade™ so you can focus on running and growing your business.
Trade Updates
We’re more than just a customs broker – we’re knowledge leaders. Stay informed with regulatory changes as they happen and sign up for our Trade Updates.
USA Trade Advisory: Accurate Customs Invoices Are More Important Than Ever
With tighter enforcement from CBP and looming changes to de minimis thresholds, now is the time to audit your customs documentation for accuracy and compliance. This guide breaks down what you need to review—and how GHY can help you stay ahead of costly penalties.
Recover Your Surtax
Canada has issued the United States Surtax Remission Order (2025) to provide targeted relief from 25% surtaxes on U.S. goods used in health care, public safety, manufacturing, and essential supply chains. The Order includes a detailed schedule of eligible products and applies to imports made before October 16, 2025.
Processing De Minimis Shipments from China through ACE (Updated CBP Guidance)
Effective May 2, 2025, goods from China and Hong Kong are no longer eligible for the de minimis exemption and must be formally entered in ACE using Type 11 or Type 01. CBP will reject de minimis and ET86 entries for covered shipments, with detailed processing guidance issued for air, truck, and international mail modes.
