Importing goods into Canada
Make importing easier by taking advantage of the programs and services offered by Canada Border Services Agency.
Most requested
- CARM: CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management project
- Importing checklist
- Published advance and national rulings letters
- Commercial carriers and freight forwarders
- Licenced customs brokers
- Sufferance warehouses
- Trade compliance verifications
- eManifest portal
- Border wait times
- Current Customs Tariff files
- Contact us about programs and services
Services and information
Importing goods for personal use
Prohibited and restricted weapons, cannabis, animals and food, vehicles, boats, duties and more.
Step-by-step guide to importing
Preparing to import, classifying your goods, determining duties and taxes, shipping, examining, reporting, getting your goods released
The Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement: What importers need to know
Customs changes, certifying origins and other key changes affecting imports
Commercial importing reporting requirements
Regulatory requirements, D-Memoranda, customs notices, forms, resources
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
Canadian Customs Tariff
Harmonized System codes, duty rates, current and past customs tariff files
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
Importing goods through the Courier Low Value Shipment (CLVS) Program
Processing goods by Courier
High-volume e-commerce shipments
Plan ahead, transmit data and meet CBSA importing requirements
Electronic Longroom
An email and digital stamping service offered at some CBSA offices
Features
CARM Client portal: Use the online services. Modernize the importing process.
Available to importers, customs brokers and trade consultants. Expanding soon to all trade chain partners.
Canada Digital Adoption Program
Take advantage of new digital technologies to give your business an edge. Find out what grants are available.
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