Exporting commercial goods
This section applies to people and companies who want to export commercial goods from Canada. Get information on the obligations, guidelines and procedures for reporting the goods to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).The Canadian Export Reporting System (CERS) portal allows you to submit export documents electronically.
Services and information
Exporters' guide to reporting
How to export commercial goods from Canada and submit export declarations to the CBSA.
Automation to assess risk of export shipments
Find out how the CBSA is using machine-learning and analytics to risk assess shipments being exported from Canada.
Goods that may require export permits
List of goods that may need export permits, certificates or licences from other government departments.
Register your business for an account
For exporters or customs service providers wanting to access the CERS portal.
How-to videos
Guidance to help users navigate CERS.
Client support and contact information
Register as a client, get technical support or make general inquiries.
Feature

Increase your market reach
Access international markets with help from the Trade Commissioner Service.
Related links
- BSF831: Exporter reporting application form
- Electronic Commerce Client Requirements Document
- Handbook of export and import commodity codes
- Submitting export documents using the Electronic Longroom
- Memorandum D20-1-1: Exporter reporting
- Memorandum D3-1-8: Cargo – Export Movements
- System Outage Contingency Plan
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