The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has announced the launch of the Guide to Importing Commercial Goods into Canada, an updated online resource designed to help businesses understand and navigate the commercial importing process. The guide serves as a central resource for businesses seeking information about importing commercial goods into Canada. It is designed to support both new and experienced importers by bringing together key information in a single location.
The guide covers the key stages of importing commercial goods into Canada, including:
- Determining whether goods can be imported into Canada
- Identifying import requirements and gathering information about goods
- Tariff classification, valuation, duties and taxes
- Registering in the CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) system
- Enrolment in the Release Prior to Payment (RPP) program
- Shipping, reporting, release and accounting requirements
- Post-accounting obligations
- Compliance considerations
- A comprehensive checklist for importers
For more information, visit the border information services on ways to contact us. Alternatively, you may send your enquiry using our CARM client support contact form.
