In today’s global economy, businesses must navigate a complex web of international trade rules, regulatory requirements, and cross-border legal risks. At MapleCrest Immigration Law, we offer legal guidance to help companies expand across borders, import and export goods lawfully, and comply with Canada’s trade and customs regulations.
Whether you’re entering new markets or responding to regulatory challenges, we deliver the clarity and strategy your business needs to move forward with confidence.
You are expanding your business internationally and need help with import/export compliance and licensing.
Your goods were held or seized at the border due to alleged customs violations.
You’re unsure how international trade sanctions, tariffs, or duties apply to your operations.
You require assistance navigating trade agreements like CUSMA (formerly NAFTA) or CPTPP.
You're facing regulatory investigations or audits from the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).
You’re establishing cross-border partnerships and need legally sound contracts that meet Canadian and international standards.
Ensuring your business meets all CBSA, Global Affairs Canada, and international requirements for trade in goods and services.
Responding to detentions, penalties, or appeals relating to misclassification, valuation, or prohibited imports.
CUSMA (Canada–U.S.–Mexico Agreement), CPTPP (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) and Canada–EU CETA
Assisting with controlled goods, dual-use items, and strategic trade authorization processes.
Guidance on international sanctions regimes and compliance with Canada’s Export and Import Permits Act.
Drafting and reviewing contracts, joint ventures, and distribution agreements that involve parties in multiple countries.
Legal representation during audits, inspections, and enforcement actions by CBSA or other regulatory bodies.
International trade law requires precision, foresight, and speed. We bring all three.
We understand both the letter of trade law and the business realities behind it.
We help clients act quickly when goods are detained or regulatory issues arise.
We help businesses prevent problems before they happen with proactive compliance programs.
Our team bridges trade law with corporate, immigration, and tax concerns for holistic counsel.
Contact a trade lawyer immediately. You may need to respond to a Notice of Detention or request a formal review. Time limits apply.
It depends on the type of goods and the destination. Strategic goods, military items, and technology exports often require permits from Global Affairs Canada.
CUSMA allows tariff-free trade on many goods between Canada, the U.S., and Mexico — but only if rules-of-origin and documentation requirements are met.
