While many similarities make the Canadian market an appealing one for trade and expansion, a keen understanding of certain differences is key to competing and winning in Canada:

• The Border: Crossing the border makes the transport of goods into Canada far more complex. Canadian customs regulations, customs documentation, duties and taxes all come into play. Factors such as shipping volume, shipment value, and Importer of Record status can significantly influence the efficiency with which your products reach the Canadian market from both a time and cost perspective. Consequently, it is imperative that a reputable U.S. to Canada LTL trucking company is chosen to haul your goods and materials.
• Customer Experience: Canadians expect their experience with a foreign vendor to be as smooth as their experience with a domestic one. This means that U.S. companies shipping from USA to Canada must make the complexities of crossing the border invisible to their Canadian customers by way of a thorough knowledge of Canadian border customs. Becoming a non-resident importer can go a long way toward helping a U.S. business remove the burden of importing from its Canadian customers.
• Consumer Preferences: Canadian consumers have a distinct preference for brands, such as Purolator, that present themselves as part of the Canadian fabric - an important factor to consider when choosing a provider, such as an LTL trucking company to Canada, to help you service your Canadian customers.