Importing commercial goods
Make importing easier by taking advantage of the programs and services offered by Canada Border Services Agency.
Notice: Safe Food for Canadians Regulations
The Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) are in effect. As of January 2019, commercial importers of certain foods require a valid Safe Food for Canadians (SFC) licence to import food into Canada. Other commercial importers will have until , to comply with the regulations, but are advised to apply for a license as soon as possible to avoid disruptions. As of , importers who currently require an SFC licence and do not have one may experience delays or refusal of entry of their shipment at the border, and may be subject to other enforcement actions. For more information, including SFCR timelines and guidance, please refer to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency website.
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Services and information
Step-by-step guide to importing
Preparing to import, classifying your goods, determining duties and taxes, shipping, examining, reporting, getting your goods released
Importing checklist
Importing requirements, quick reference
Commercial importing reporting requirements
Regulatory requirements, D-Memoranda, customs notices, forms, resources
Importing goods through the Courier Low Value Shipment (CLVS) Program
Processing goods by Courier
Other government department reference list
Commodities, areas of responsibility, websites, phone numbers
Commercial payments and accounts
Daily notice, statement of account, payments, disbursements, off-setting, support offices, third-party service providers
Customs tariff
HS codes, duty rates, current customs tariff, past customs tariffs
Advance rulings for tariff classification
Benefits, who can request, how to request, disputes
Valuation
Legislation, methods, interpretations
Origin of goods
Legislation, interpretations, requirements, proof of origin, record keeping
Marine container examination
Process map, responsibilities, frequently asked questions
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and portal clients
Become a client, resources, outages, contacts, stay informed
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