Avoiding U.S. Customs Delays: What Every Shipper Should Know
U.S. Customs has become stricter when reviewing shipments. Officers are paying closer attention to three things: If a shipment raises a question in any of…
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What Shipping Supplies Does My Small Business Need?
Every parcel you send is a little handshake with your customer. The box, the padding, the label: it all shows up on their doorstep before…
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What Are Tariffs, and How Do They Affect Businesses and Consumers?
Tariffs have become a major topic for Canadian businesses, especially those selling products to customers in the United States. But what exactly are tariffs, how…
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Shipping Tips: Packaging and Labels
Packaging Tips Use a new box While reusing is an important way to reduce our environmental impact, it may not be the best choice for…
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A Guide to International Shipping for Small Businesses
Shipping internationally often feels like a daunting task—especially for small businesses where every sale and satisfied customer counts. From navigating customs to managing higher costs…
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Boosting and Preparing for Holiday Sales
The holiday season is a crucial time for ecommerce businesses, and it’s never too early to start planning your strategy. With many shoppers beginning their…
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Best Practices for Holiday Shipping
The holiday season is approaching, bringing with it the busiest shipping period of the year. Between Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and the peak holiday rush,…
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Understanding CUSMA Certification with Chit Chats
Update: August 7, 2026 Keeping your CUSMA certificates up to date just got easier. We’ve introduced a new renewal process that lets you renew your…
Read more aboutUnderstanding U.S. Tariff Categories
When shipping to the United States, there are four main tariff categories you should be aware of. Any products that are not CUSMA (Canada-United States-Mexico…
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Understanding Dimensional Weight
Update June 29, 2026 Starting July 12, 2026, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) will implement updates to the way dimensional (DIM) weight is calculated for…
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Selling on Etsy and Shipping to the U.S.? Here’s How Chit Chats Can Help
If you sell on Etsy and ship orders to the United States, there’s an important change you’ll want to be aware of: U.S.-bound orders will…
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Reliable Home Delivery with Chit Chats Select
To reduce operational costs, Canada Post has announced plans to phase out door-to-door delivery in favour of community mailboxes. As a result, households that currently…
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