For U.S. companies
Canadian printer vs. a domestic U.S. supplier
Accent Apparel prints in Montréal, about an hour from the border. For a U.S. buyer, the question isn't patriotism. It's the math: the exchange rate, duties, freight, and who actually makes the product. Here's the honest comparison.
| What matters | Accent Apparel (Montréal manufacturer) | A domestic U.S. supplier |
|---|---|---|
| Currency billed | Canadian dollars, so your USD goes further. | U.S. dollars, at U.S. rates. |
| Effect of the exchange rate | A weaker loonie means more print per USD. | No FX advantage. |
| Duties | Many printed goods cross duty-free / low-duty under CUSMA. | None, but starting from a higher base price. |
| Proximity to the Northeast | ~1 hr from the border; overnight / 2-day to NYC & Boston. | Depends entirely on where they are. |
| Payment currency accepted | USD and CAD; other currencies on request. | USD. |
| Who makes it | We own the presses: FSC® C103925, in-house. | Varies: manufacturer or reseller. |
The exchange rate is the headline
Because we bill in Canadian dollars and the loonie trades below the U.S. dollar, a USD budget buys materially more printing here than at home, with no drop in quality. For many buyers that's the difference between "too expensive" and "approved."
The border is our job, not yours
We prepare the export paperwork and work with customs brokers. Under CUSMA/USMCA many printed products move duty-free or at low duty, and from your side it feels like ordering from a domestic supplier. We manage the logistics.
When a domestic supplier wins
If you need same-day local pickup, or you're far from the Northeast and freight time matters more than unit cost, a nearby supplier may suit you better. For Northeast buyers weighing budget and quality, the cross-border math usually favours Montréal.
The bottom line
For U.S. Northeast buyers, ordering from Accent Apparel in Montréal often beats a domestic supplier on price (CAD billing + a favourable exchange rate), with duty-free / low-duty movement under CUSMA, fast freight, and payment accepted in USD.
常见问题
- Will I actually save money ordering from Canada?
- For many jobs, yes: production is billed in Canadian dollars, so a stronger U.S. dollar stretches your budget. Duties are often zero or low under CUSMA. We'll quote in a way that makes the all-in cost clear.
- Can I pay in U.S. dollars?
- Yes. We bill in Canadian dollars and accept payment in USD; international clients can be invoiced in other major currencies on request.
- How fast can you deliver to New York or Boston?
- Montréal is about an hour from the border, with overnight and two-day freight into the Northeast corridor, often faster than a supplier on the far side of the U.S.
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