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Step-by-step guide to importing
Get an overview of the commercial importing process for businesses importing goods into Canada.
Customs tariff
Get information on tariff classification, rates of duty, interpretation or application of the customs tariff, and permits.
Customs Interest Calculation Program
Use this calculator to estimate the amount of interest on your customs transactions.
Facilitating trade
Learn about programs that give Canadian companies relief from duties on imported goods and that help goods clear the border more efficiently.
eManifest Portal
The eManifest Portal is a secure data transmission option developed by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) that allows the trade community to electronically transmit their pre-arrival information through the Internet.
Checklist for importing commercial goods into Canada
Requirements for importing goods into Canada.
Trusted Traders Portal
The Trusted Trader Portal (TTP) is a secure online tool that allows the trade community to apply for membership in the Partners in Protection (PIP) program and also allows current members to maintain their PIP membership information and documents.
Border wait times
If your commercial activities require you to cross the Canada/U.S. land border, consult the Border Wait Times table provided by the Canada Border Services Agency to help avoid delays.
Import permits and restrictions
Learn about import controls and other restrictions on the import of goods including food, plant and animal products, as well as cultural property, firearms, nuclear substances, textiles and clothing and steel.
Automated Import Reference System
Find information on updated import requirements for products regulated by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, such as food, plants and animals.
Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS)
Non-compliance with CBSA regulations may result in being assessed a monetary penalty under AMPS.
Dispute resolution
Find out how to have errors adjusted or dispute a decision with the Canada Border Services Agency.
Find Canadian importers
Find out which companies are importing goods into Canada by product, by city and by country of origin.
Foreign representatives in Canada
If you need help locating credible suppliers in other countries, the foreign representatives of those countries in Canada may be able to help.
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