Compliance Focus

As customs agencies in both Canada and the United States increasingly shift their enforcement activities from border inspection to examination of your internal business procedures, implementing a fully compliant trade strategy for your organization is more imperative than ever before.

Buckland has the experienced professional advisors needed to help you optimize your cross-border trading activities and ensure that your business practices meet the stringent requirements of "reasonable care" and "informed compliance."

Our consultants will work closely with you to thoroughly review your trading practices and identify any errors and omissions before a customs audit takes place. We will help you eliminate or avoid penalties through voluntary compliance and prior disclosure of any regulatory shortfalls. We have assisted many companies to improve their internal systems and create comprehensive operating procedures that ensure no customs or other government requirements are overlooked.

Other Consulting Services

In addition to audit preparation and compliance, Buckland can provide you with a full range of consulting services such as assisting you with expert advice on all aspects of the import process, guidance regarding HS tariff classification, valuation and documentation, recovering duty overpayments and helping you to navigate the intricacies of the NAFTA Rules of Origin. We also offer special assistance for Canadian exporters, advising on the import tariffs, documentary requirements or specific customs restrictions which will apply at the shipment's destination.

Duty refunds and drawbacks Appeals, protests and dispute resolution Customs rulings Origin reviews and verification Strategic Customs planning

As your customs consultant, our goal is to help guide you through the maze of regulations pertaining to international trade and provide you with the professional advice needed to leverage this complex environment to your advantage.