Trade Compliance

Qeep Logistics arranges freight across Canada, the United States and Mexico. We are committed to full compliance with the customs, export-control, sanctions and transportation-safety laws that govern that trade, and we expect the same of our customers and carrier partners.

1. Regulatory framework

Depending on the lane and commodity, shipments we handle may be subject to:

• Customs: the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the CARM digital assessment and revenue system; U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP); and Mexican customs (SAT/ANAM).
• Export controls:Canada’s Export and Import Permits Act and controlled- goods rules; the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
• Sanctions: Canadian sanctions (SEMA, the Justice for Victims of Corrupt Foreign Officials Act) and U.S. sanctions administered by OFAC.
• Transportation safety: FMCSA regulations in the U.S.; Transport Canada and provincial rules; and dangerous-goods regimes (TDG, 49 CFR, IATA, IMDG).

2. Trusted-trader programs & credentials

We work with partners and processes aligned to recognized supply-chain security and clearance programs — including C-TPAT and Partners in Protection (PIP), CARM registration, and PARS/PAPS pre-arrival processing — to keep border crossings fast and compliant.

3. Sanctions and denied-party screening

We screen the parties and destinations involved in cross-border moves against applicable sanctions and denied/restricted-party lists. We will not knowingly arrange transportation that involves a sanctioned party, embargoed destination, or end-use prohibited by law, and we will decline or stop any shipment that raises a red flag until it is resolved.

4. Prohibited and restricted commodities

We do not arrange transportation of, among other things:

• Illegal narcotics, counterfeit goods, or stolen property;
• Weapons, munitions or ITAR/controlled-goods items without proper licensing and authorization;
• Undeclared or improperly documented dangerous goods;
• Goods destined for a sanctioned party or prohibited end-use; and
• Any commodity whose shipment would violate Canadian, U.S. or Mexican law.

Certain regulated commodities (e.g. alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, controlled substances, hazardous materials, food and agricultural products) require specific licensing, permits and handling — let us know in advance so we can confirm we can move them compliantly.

5. Dangerous goods

Dangerous goods and hazardous materials must be declared before tender and presented with proper classification, packaging, marking, labelling and shipping documentation under TDG, 49 CFR, IATA or IMDG as applicable. Undeclared dangerous goods endanger people and equipment and will be refused.

6. Customs documentation and accuracy

Accurate documentation is the foundation of a clean crossing. As shipper or importer of record, you are responsible for providing a true and complete commercial invoice, correct country of origin, accurate tariff classification and valuation, and any permits, certificates or licences the goods require. We help coordinate clearance with customs brokers, but we rely on the accuracy of the information you supply.

7. Anti-corruption and anti-boycott

We conduct business ethically and comply with anti-corruption laws, including Canada’s Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act and the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. We do not offer or accept improper payments, and we comply with applicable anti-boycott rules.

8. Your responsibilities

• Provide accurate, complete and truthful shipment and customs information.
• Confirm you are lawfully entitled to ship the goods to the stated destination and end-user.
• Declare regulated, controlled and dangerous goods in advance with required documentation.
• Hold and provide any required export/import permits, licences or certificates.
• Comply with all applicable customs, export-control and sanctions laws.

9. Reporting a concern

If you believe a shipment may raise a trade-compliance or sanctions concern, or you need to flag a controlled or regulated commodity, contact our customs and compliance desk before tender:

Qeep Logistics— Customs & Compliance Desk
7-111 Martin Ross Ave, North York, ON M3J 2M1
Email: info@qeeplogistics.com · Phone: (716) 671-4807