--- title: Zipments Blog | CUSTOMS (4) description: CUSTOMS | The operating system for trucking companies (4) --- [Skip to content](https://blog.zipments.io/blog/tag/customs/page/4#main-content) [![Zipments.io Logo](https://blog.zipments.io/hubfs/zipmentslogotemp-3.png "Zipments.io Logo")](https://www.zipments.io/) [![](https://blog.zipments.io/hubfs/Blue%20Modern%20Design%20Project%20Proposal%20Presentation%20(2).jpg)](https://blog.zipments.io/blog/6-ways-to-reduce-cross-border-shipping-costs-and-time) [Importing to Canada](https://blog.zipments.io/blog/tag/importing-to-canada), [BORDER CROSSING](https://blog.zipments.io/blog/tag/border-crossing), [CUSTOMS](https://blog.zipments.io/blog/tag/customs), [#CustomsInvoice](https://blog.zipments.io/blog/tag/customsinvoice), [#Importing to the US](https://blog.zipments.io/blog/tag/importing-to-the-us), [Tips](https://blog.zipments.io/blog/tag/tips), [Supply-Chain](https://blog.zipments.io/blog/tag/supply-chain), [#Freight](https://blog.zipments.io/blog/tag/freight) ## [6 Ways To Reduce Cross-Border Shipping Costs](https://blog.zipments.io/blog/6-ways-to-reduce-cross-border-shipping-costs-and-time) [Zipments](https://blog.zipments.io/blog/author/zipments) Aug 28, 2023 8:30:00 AM Cross-border shipping is good for business. US and Canada have one of the largest trade relationship... [Read more](https://blog.zipments.io/blog/6-ways-to-reduce-cross-border-shipping-costs-and-time) [![](https://blog.zipments.io/hubfs/Black%20and%20Gold%20Modern%20Elegant%20Creative%20Portfolio%20Presentation%20(2).jpg)](https://blog.zipments.io/blog/how-to-avoid-common-ftl-shipping-mistakes) [Importing to Canada](https://blog.zipments.io/blog/tag/importing-to-canada), [CUSTOMS](https://blog.zipments.io/blog/tag/customs), [#CustomsInvoice](https://blog.zipments.io/blog/tag/customsinvoice), [#Importing to the US](https://blog.zipments.io/blog/tag/importing-to-the-us), [Supply-Chain](https://blog.zipments.io/blog/tag/supply-chain), [#Freight](https://blog.zipments.io/blog/tag/freight) ## [How To Avoid Common FTL Shipping Errors](https://blog.zipments.io/blog/how-to-avoid-common-ftl-shipping-mistakes) [Zipments](https://blog.zipments.io/blog/author/zipments) Aug 25, 2023 8:30:00 AM LTL or FTL? When it comes to shipping and logistics, there's no one-size-fits-all answer. The key is... [Read more](https://blog.zipments.io/blog/how-to-avoid-common-ftl-shipping-mistakes) [![](https://blog.zipments.io/hubfs/Blue%20Illustrated%20Dots%20Hosting%20Provider%20Presentation%20(5).jpg)](https://blog.zipments.io/blog/how-expensive-is-cross-border-shipping) [Importing to Canada](https://blog.zipments.io/blog/tag/importing-to-canada), [BORDER CROSSING](https://blog.zipments.io/blog/tag/border-crossing), [CUSTOMS](https://blog.zipments.io/blog/tag/customs), [#Importing to the US](https://blog.zipments.io/blog/tag/importing-to-the-us), [#Freight](https://blog.zipments.io/blog/tag/freight) ## [How Expensive Is Cross-Border Shipping?](https://blog.zipments.io/blog/how-expensive-is-cross-border-shipping) [Zipments](https://blog.zipments.io/blog/author/zipments) Aug 14, 2023 8:30:00 AM Shipping is one of the most common needs for business. In the global market, Canada and the United S... [Read more](https://blog.zipments.io/blog/how-expensive-is-cross-border-shipping) [![](https://blog.zipments.io/hubfs/Grey%20Minimalist%20Tips%20Blog%20Banner-1.png)](https://blog.zipments.io/blog/how-to-simplify-cross-border-shipping) [Importing to Canada](https://blog.zipments.io/blog/tag/importing-to-canada), [BORDER CROSSING](https://blog.zipments.io/blog/tag/border-crossing), [CUSTOMS](https://blog.zipments.io/blog/tag/customs), [#CustomsInvoice](https://blog.zipments.io/blog/tag/customsinvoice), [#Importing to the US](https://blog.zipments.io/blog/tag/importing-to-the-us) ## [How To Simplify International Shipping](https://blog.zipments.io/blog/how-to-simplify-cross-border-shipping) [Zipments](https://blog.zipments.io/blog/author/zipments) Aug 11, 2023 8:30:00 AM Canada and the United States share a long history of mutually beneficial trade. Each day thousands o... [Read more](https://blog.zipments.io/blog/how-to-simplify-cross-border-shipping) [![](https://blog.zipments.io/hubfs/Food%20Presentation%20(1).jpg)](https://blog.zipments.io/blog/understanding-duties-fees-and-taxes-in-shipping) [Importing to Canada](https://blog.zipments.io/blog/tag/importing-to-canada), [CUSTOMS](https://blog.zipments.io/blog/tag/customs), [#CustomsInvoice](https://blog.zipments.io/blog/tag/customsinvoice), [#Importing to the US](https://blog.zipments.io/blog/tag/importing-to-the-us), [#Freight](https://blog.zipments.io/blog/tag/freight) ## [Understanding Duties, Fees and Taxes In Shipping](https://blog.zipments.io/blog/understanding-duties-fees-and-taxes-in-shipping) [Zipments](https://blog.zipments.io/blog/author/zipments) Jul 7, 2023 8:30:00 AM If you're starting a business or growing an existing one, international shipping can be a challenge.... [Read more](https://blog.zipments.io/blog/understanding-duties-fees-and-taxes-in-shipping) [![](https://blog.zipments.io/hubfs/Grey%20Minimalist%20Tips%20Blog%20Banner.png)](https://blog.zipments.io/blog/how-to-hack-your-customs-experience-avoiding-customs-exams-and-holds) [Importing to Canada](https://blog.zipments.io/blog/tag/importing-to-canada), [BORDER CROSSING](https://blog.zipments.io/blog/tag/border-crossing), [CUSTOMS](https://blog.zipments.io/blog/tag/customs), [#Importing to the US](https://blog.zipments.io/blog/tag/importing-to-the-us), [Tips](https://blog.zipments.io/blog/tag/tips), [#Freight](https://blog.zipments.io/blog/tag/freight) ## [How To Hack Your Customs Experience: Avoiding Customs Exams And Holds](https://blog.zipments.io/blog/how-to-hack-your-customs-experience-avoiding-customs-exams-and-holds) [Zipments](https://blog.zipments.io/blog/author/zipments) Jun 9, 2023 8:30:00 AM Getting your goods from A to B can be a daunting task, even for the best of importers. However, gett... [Read more](https://blog.zipments.io/blog/how-to-hack-your-customs-experience-avoiding-customs-exams-and-holds) [![](https://blog.zipments.io/hubfs/Blue%20White%20Modern%20Business%20Blog%20Banner%20(1)-1.png)](https://blog.zipments.io/blog/the-cers-export-filing-requirement-how-to-avoid-fines-or-penalties) [Importing to Canada](https://blog.zipments.io/blog/tag/importing-to-canada), [CUSTOMS](https://blog.zipments.io/blog/tag/customs), [Supply-Chain](https://blog.zipments.io/blog/tag/supply-chain), [#Freight](https://blog.zipments.io/blog/tag/freight) ## [The CERS Export Filing Requirement: How To Avoid Hefty Fines and Penalties](https://blog.zipments.io/blog/the-cers-export-filing-requirement-how-to-avoid-fines-or-penalties) [Zipments](https://blog.zipments.io/blog/author/zipments) Jun 5, 2023 8:30:00 AM It's hard to imagine a world without paper exports, but we are heading into a new age. For those who... 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