Monday 15 July 2013

Canada Eliminates Tariff On Baby Clothes And Sports Equipment

In a move that could have broad appeal for U.S. retailers, the Canadian government will no longer impose tariffs on imported baby clothes and selected sports equipment.  The tariff elimination comes in response to complaints from Canadian consumers about the high cost of consumer goods in Canada, especially when compared with identical items sold in the United States.  Removal of the tariffs levels the playing field and presents an opportunity for U.S. businesses to take advantage of Canada’s growing e-commerce market.
“Elimination of these tariffs, which added as much as 18 percent to the cost of baby clothes and sporting goods, is yet another reason why Canada holds so much potential for U.S. businesses,” said John T. Costanzo, president of Purolator International, a leading provider of logistics and delivery services for shipments traveling between the U.S. and Canada.

Source: http://www.retailsolutionsonline.com/Doc/canada-eliminates-tariff-on-baby-clothes-and-sports-equipment-0001

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