Customs Consulting and Trade Advisory

We help our customers overcome the challenges of importing into Canada
by leveraging our network of freight forwarders, transportation companies, and customs brokers.

We are a professional boutique customs consulting and trade advisory firm that provides personalized service.

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Ensure Compliance

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Realize Cost Savings

CTS Compliance is Audit trust certified

Proud to be audittrust certified,

confirming our technical competence, trustworthiness and reliability.

SERVICES

Trade Operation & Management Services

We are an extension of the importers supply chain process and are committed to helping your company be competitive and compliant so that you can focus more time on sales and growing your business.

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Duty Recovery

We analyze your customs declarations and operations with respect to tariff classification, preferential tariff treatments, valuation, and exports to determine if you can recover duties paid.

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Trade Compliance

We ensure that all import and export transactions are in conformance with the laws and regulations so that you don’t overpay duty. A strong compliance program will ensure you only pay what is required.

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Audit, Adjustments & Appeals

We can help you understand the overall supply chain process and how it impacts your import declaration practices. Knowing your level of compliance is paramount.

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Trade Agreements

Supporting your business in taking advantage of Trade Agreements to reduce duty liability and implementing a process to determine eligibility or solicit certificates of origin from your suppliers.

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Non-Resident Importers (NRI)

Import into Canada with ease by selecting the right customs broker through our network of providers. Developing your tax process for GST/HST, ensuring you are adhering to Record Keeping requirements, and implementing a compliance strategy.

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Custom trade RFP Process Support

Customs Broker RFP Process

Let’s collaborate to identify the Customs Broker that will compliment your supply chain solutions and assist you with the implementation phase prior to go-live.

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ABOUT

Customs Trade Services Inc. is a licensed customs broker & boutique consulting and trade advisory firm with 65+ years of experience providing personalized service.

Our Mission is to help your business succeed and help manage your risk, optimize your landed cost, and improve service delivery.

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

As a company engaging CTS services for more than 20 years, we have always been impressed with the transparency, professionalism, accountability, and proactivity they provide. Understanding the importance, working to avoid delays, and reporting accurately with customs, as well as staying abreast of the ever-changing environment of federal mandates, timelines, and challenges. CTS has always ensured that we are compliant, up to date and responds to our needs quickly and effectively. Their efforts are truly appreciated.

– Graeme Donald, AVP Operations and Service, Sharp Electronics of Canada Ltd.

Mr. Ubriaco and I have been working closely on the importation of products for Lawtons Home Health Care for a little over a year now. He has made the process very efficient, and very easy to navigate. I could not recommend using his service enough.

– Cameron Sobey, Assistant Category Manager HHC Lawtons, Sobeys

When it comes to customs support, CTS is my go-to service provider. I have known Ernie for more than a decade, and he has always provided me with timely and accurate advice.

 – Jeremy Scott BBA LLB, Jeremy Scott Law Firm

We have worked with Ernie for 20+ years. We have been well supported during this time and have not had any customs compliance issues. The service provided has always been pleasant and expedient. We appreciate Ernie’s ability to work with various individuals at different locations across our company.

– Doug Grodecki, Controller, Stackpole International

When you are looking for an expert opinion, Ernie really knows what he is talking about. He’s reliable, professional and a real pleasure to work with. He really cares.

– Joe Ciulla, CCS, CTCS, P.Log, President & CEO, Action Plan Management

 

I have been working with Ernie on several of our clients’ customs and trade issues over the last several months and he has provided tremendous value that they were not getting from their regular customs brokers, particularly in relation to timely actions they needed to take with regards to recent CBSA changes that take effect in 2023.

– David Crawford, National Indirect Tax Leader, Achen Henderson

Being an instructor with the outreach program for CBSA, I had the opportunity of training Ernie multiple times on seminars involving the Harmonized System of Classification, Article VII of GATT (Valuation) NAFTA, auditing and multiple other programs initiated by the Department.  Ernie has an exceptional grasp of department programs and when not sure, asks the right question to resolve the issue.  I would highly recommend Ernie as a Consultant dealing with any Departmental programs.

 – Paul Coulombe, Retired CBSA Instructor Outreach Program, Professor of School of International Business at Seneca College