Express Customs Broker provides comprehensive e-commerce customs solutions for online retailers, particularly those based in the US. They offer streamlined processes to eliminate the complexities and miscommunication associated with customs clearance and transport intermediaries.

Their e-commerce customs solutions include the following:

1. Canadian Customs Brokerage:  Express Customs Broker facilitates smooth customs clearance for shipments entering Canada, enabling online retailers to penetrate the Canadian market and increase their market share.
2. Predetermination of Landed Costs:  We help determine the total landed costs of goods, allowing retailers to offer their products in Canadian currency for easy conversion and enhanced e-commerce sales in Canada.
3. Consistent Clearance Processing:  Express Customs Broker ensures consistent and efficient clearance processing, reducing delays and expediting the delivery of goods.
4. Faster Delivery Times: By streamlining customs procedures, We contribute to faster delivery times for shipments, enhancing the customer experience.

One of our popular services is the Non-Resident Importer (NRI) Program, designed for US online retailers. By signing up with Express Customs Broker, e-commerce websites can provide their Canadian customers with a cost-effective and efficient way to clear their shipments into Canada.

As an NRI, the online retailer becomes the designated importer of record for shipments entering Canada and assumes legal responsibility for all aspects of importation. Express Customs Broker receives shipment notifications, including commercial invoices, and clears the shipments into Canada. The Canadian customers are promptly notified of the pending orders, along with applicable duties and taxes, which they can securely pay online with a debit or credit card.

Becoming an NRI allows American businesses to access the lucrative Canadian market, with a large consumer base and similar buying habits to the US market. Online retailers can take advantage of this program as Canadians increasingly turn to the internet for everyday household shopping.

To become an NRI, the process is straightforward. By clicking the “start your clearance button” and indicating “NRI” under the importer business number, Express Customs Broker takes care of the necessary procedures. With a quick signature and a waiting time of 24-48 hours, retailers can be ready to import to Canada.

Moreover, there are tax benefits to becoming an NRI. Retailers can register for a Canadian Goods and Services Tax (GST) account, allowing them to claim the 5% GST paid on goods entering the country.

Express Customs Broker aims to simplify customs processes and maximize benefits for online retailers, making it easier to expand into the Canadian market and meet the growing demand of Canadian consumers.