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Global Trade and Customs<\/h1>\n\n\n

Empower your global business venture<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a rapidly changing global economy, the right legal support makes all the difference. Miller Thomson\u2019s Global Trade and Customs Group is committed to helping Canadian and multinational businesses navigate complex international trade laws and regulations with confidence. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019re dealing with increased tariffs, new free trade agreements or changing supply chains, our seasoned professionals can leverage their understanding of global trade strategies, business trends and best practices to help you maximize opportunities while minimizing risk.\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Breadth and depth of expertise\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The leading legal counsel and consulting experts who comprise our Global Trade and Customs Group have the experience, skills and perspective required to provide high quality, practical and innovative solutions. We also have the bench strength necessary to assume conduct of significant, time-sensitive and complex customs appeals and trade remedies matters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We put our extensive knowledge of the accounting systems, customs controls and procurement processes at play in global trade, as well as the applicable laws and policies to work for our clients. Our understanding of the business of global trade and customs extends well beyond customs duties and import taxes, to matters such as consumer product safety, e-commerce, as well as import and export controls.\u202fSome members of our group are former Canada Border Services Agency and Department of Justice, Canada employees, giving them a solid grasp of the machinery of government. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

National and international reach\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With 10 offices located in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario and Quebec, Miller Thomson has become the go-to counsel for U.S.-based multinationals importing into Canada and is well positioned to assist clients with Global Trade and Customs issues in any part of the country.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We serve domestic, non-resident and global businesses and have represented importers and exporters in most Canadian industry sectors including: aerospace, aluminum and steel, automotive, agriculture \/ agri-food, apparel, banking and financial, communications, defence production, direct sales, e-commerce, fisheries, forestry, manufacturing, oil and gas, technology, third party logistics, transportation, and mining.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We have also assisted trade-related service providers, including accounting firms, carriers (in all modes of transportation), certifiers, couriers, distributors, freight-forwarders, insurers, shippers, steamship lines, suppliers, and third-party logistics providers. We serve non-resident importers to evaluate and implement the use of 3PL distribution centers to take advantage of\u202fde minimis\u202f<\/em>thresholds, and use 3PL distribution centers to minimize the value for duty to be declared to customs authorities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Comprehensive legal support\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our tailored legal solutions cover: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Disputes and litigation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We have commenced administrative appeals and applications before various officials, including officials with the Canada Border Services Agency, the Canada Revenue Agency and the Department of Finance. We have significant experience as litigation counsel in courts such as the Canadian International Trade Tribunal, the Tax Court of Canada, the Federal Court and the Supreme Court of Canada. We also have experience with proceedings in the London Court of International Arbitration. The following is a brief list of representative services: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Disputes concerning customs and excise, Goods and Services Tax, Harmonized Sales Tax, Provincial Sales Taxes, export charges, fuel taxes, environmental levies, digital media credits, export charges, and property taxes <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Judicial review applications concerning government decisions, such as the request to produce documents and information <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Verifications, audit defence, corrections, adjustments and voluntary disclosures <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The prosecution and the defence of civil claims <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Civil penalties including seizures and forfeitures <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Criminal investigations, search warrants, production orders, information to obtain, alternative measures \/ diversions, plea negotiations and the defence of criminal charges (e.g., undervaluation, non-reporting, false statements, and double invoicing) <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Alternative dispute resolution, including negotiations, mediations and London Court of International Arbitration proceedings <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Remission of duties, taxes, penalties and interests <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Foreign Extraterritorial Measures Act<\/em>\u202fextraterritorial blocking measures (US Helms Burton Act<\/em>\u202frestrictions) <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Trade remedy disputes (including anti-dumping and countervailing duties) <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Environmental permits pursuant to the Export and Import of Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Recyclable Material Regulations <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Corporate and commercial<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    We regularly assist global trade businesses with corporate and commercial matters, including the following: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Incorporations and extra-provincial registrations <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Sale and purchase contracts <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Distribution agreements <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Royalty agreements <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Bills of lading <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Transport, logistics and warehousing agreements <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Customs power of attorney and agency agreements <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Inter-company transfer pricing agreements <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Indemnity agreements <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Corporate documents such as articles of incorporation, and resolutions <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Consulting services<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      We have extensive consulting and advisory services experience in the following areas: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Global supply chain assessments for compliance and the optimizations of customs, trade, tax and security <\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Export control compliance program review and development <\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Export control compliance audit <\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Export control classification <\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Export control compliance training <\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Liaison and engagement with government authorities on export control related matters <\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Ad-hoc export control and sanctions advisory service <\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • M&A due diligence <\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Economic sanctions and trade embargoes <\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Export controls and the application for permits relating to goods and technology <\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Defence production controls <\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Foreign anti-corruption laws and policies <\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • International trade agreements (including investment protection and government procurement provisions) <\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Compliance verification of customs programs <\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • E-commerce <\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Business transformation <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Anti-money laundering (AML) and terrorist financing\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        We typically assist clients with matters including the following: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • International:<\/strong>\u202frepresentation and advice respecting administration and enforcement and sanctions imposed for alleged non-compliance including monetary penalties, seizures, and forfeitures. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Litigation:<\/strong>\u202frepresentation and advice concerning administrative appeals, fraud, corruption, civil wrongdoing, and criminal offences. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Compliance reviews:<\/strong>\u202fbusiness reviews to verify whether or not regulatory compliance requirements meet legislative and policy requirements and \/ or industry standards and best practices. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Corporate M&A:<\/strong>\u202fmeasuring risk of a target corporation\u2019s non-compliance for corporate due diligence and insurance purposes. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Business threats:<\/strong>\u202fprovide advice and assistance with the investigation and prevention of AML issues.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

          Awards and Aaccolades<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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          • Recognized by Best Law Firms\u2122<\/sup> \u2013 Canada: International Trade and Finance Law; Tax Law<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Recognized by The Legal 500 – Canada: Tax<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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