Frequently Asked Questions

Customs procedures are official procedures for regulating and controlling trade between countries. These processes include steps such as certification, taxation and inspection during customs passage of import and export products. Customs procedures ensure that trade is carried out in a fair and orderly manner In addition to providing security, it also carries important purposes such as collecting tax revenues and protecting national security.

Security in maritime transportation is ensured by taking various measures such as ship security, container security and port security. These measures are determined by international maritime rules and conventions and are implemented by ship and port operators.

Major ports used for container transportation to Canada include the Port of Vancouver, the Port of Montreal, the Port of Prince Rupert, the Port of Halifax and the Port of Toronto.

Customs declaration is an official document in which detailed information about imported or exported products is presented to the customs administration. The customs declaration includes information such as the type, quantity, value and country of origin of the products. Filling out the declaration is usually done professionally by customs brokers or logistics companies.

Customs duties are taxes paid on imported or exported products. Customs duty calculation is made according to the value, type, country of origin and customs tariff code of the product. The calculation is usually made using tax rates and calculation tools available from the official website of the customs administration.

Customs documents required for import and export transactions may vary depending on the country and product. However, documents generally used for import and export transactions include documents such as invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, freight invoice and insurance policy.

Customs brokers are experts or institutions that help manage customs transactions professionally. When choosing a customs broker, factors such as experience, areas of expertise, references and cost should be taken into consideration. Choosing a customs broker is important for establishing a reliable and effective business partnership.

Maritime transportation is the transportation of cargo and passengers via seas. This type of transportation is carried out using ships. Cargoes are loaded onto ships using containers or bulk transportation and taken to designated ports and unloaded.

• Ability to transport large volume loads
• Low transport costs
• Being an environmentally friendly transportation method
• Has a wide coverage area
• Less traffic congestion and accident risk compared to road and air transportation

Shipping companies and container carriers are generally preferred for maritime transportation. Leading shipping companies include Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, COSCO and Hapag-Lloyd.