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Importing from India, without the expensive surprises.
Practical, no-fluff guides on landed cost, CARM, sourcing, and customs — from founders who imported their own container and learned these lessons the expensive way.
India vs China Sourcing for Canadian Brands in 2026
Tariff pressure has Canadian brands rethinking China. Here is an honest look at where India wins, where it does not, and how to compare the two on true landed cost rather than headline unit price.
Read the guideCARM Is Live: What Canadian Importers Must Do Before Goods Land
CARM changed how every commercial importer pays duty and GST to the CBSA. If you import into Canada, here is what CARM is, why the bond requirement matters, and the steps to get compliant before your goods arrive.
May 27, 2026The True Landed Cost of Importing from India to Canada
The ex-works price is rarely half your real cost. A line-by-line breakdown of what it actually costs to land a container from India in Canada — including the charges most first-time importers forget.
May 20, 2026Reading is good. Real numbers are better.
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