Non-Resident
Importer:
Creating sales opportunities
as an NRI
Are you searching for ways to reach more clients and increase
your competition level in Canada? Look no further. By
becoming a Non-Resident Importer (NRI), you can ship your
goods to Canada and enjoy the same advantages as your
Canadian competition. If you’re still holding off on expanding
your sales into Canada because it seems too complicated or
expensive, becoming an NRI is the best way to simplify the
process, reduce client concerns about buying from a U.S.
company and increase your selling advantage.
What is an NRI?
An NRI is a foreign or U.S.-based business that is able to ship
goods to Canada, while enjoying the same advantages as
Canadian importers, without having to invest in Canadian
manufacturing facilities, distribution facilities and sales offices.
Greater control, greater sales advantage
There are a number of advantages to being part of the NRI
program. For one thing, you have more control over the
transportation process and supply chain costs. NRIs are
responsible for charges to ship the goods from the foreign
point of lading to the customer in Canada, Canadian import
duties/taxes, and service provider fees related to customs
brokerage and logistics.
By handling all the costs involved in getting the goods to the
customer’s location, you can deliver product to your Canadian
customers seamlessly and cost-effectively. What’s more, this
allows you to increase your customer service levels and help
you compete against your Canadian competitors on the same
playing field.
1 Creating sales opportunities as a Non-Resident Importer
Increase your sales by
expanding your business
into Canada
You’ll benefit from a competitive standpoint by:
•Offering your customers landed-cost pricing that allows
them to easily compare your pricing to the competition.
•Controlling and tracking your customers’ orders from your
door to theirs, increasing customer service levels.
•Reducing your customers’ supply chain operating expenses.
•Meeting the needs of your Canadian customers without
having a physical presence in Canada, making you a viable
product alternative.
As you know, finding good sales opportunities is tough.
With increased sales potential, more sales opportunities and
more sales – not to mention seamless customs clearance –
the advantages of becoming an NRI are clear. Talk to your
customs broker or contact Livingston International today to
find out how you can enroll in the NRI program.
Contact your Livingston account executive
e-mail us at tradeup@livingstonintl.com
or give us a call at 1-800-837-1063
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