Practical tools, guides, and references to help importers and exporters navigate Canadian customs — from duty rates to CARM registration to CBSA forms.
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Not sure what duties apply to your goods? Send us your invoice and HS code and we'll give you an accurate estimate before your shipment arrives.
Request EstimateStep-by-step guide to CARM Client Portal registration — Business Number setup, RPP bond enrollment, portal access, and broker delegation.
Read GuideThe complete document checklist for importing into Canada — commercial invoice, packing list, BOL, permits, and certificates of origin.
Get ChecklistTrack your truck shipment PARS number at the Canada–U.S. border in real time using CBSA's official tracking system.
Track Now ↗Customs forms library — B3, B13A, CUSMA certificates, import permit applications, and other commonly used CBSA documents.
Get FormsA comprehensive guide for commercial importers — from Business Number registration to customs entry filing, CARM, and ongoing compliance.
Read GuideCanada Border Services Agency — federal agency managing border services, customs administration, and trade compliance enforcement.
CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management — mandatory portal for importers to receive duty notices, manage bonds, and track accounts.
Advance Commercial Information (Canada) and Pre-Arrival Processing System (US trucks) — electronic pre-arrival reporting systems filed by your broker before goods reach the border.
A 10-digit classification code assigned to every traded good. Determines duty rate, trade agreement eligibility, and import permit requirements.
Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement — provides 0% or reduced duty rates for qualifying goods produced in Canada, the U.S., or Mexico with proper documentation.
Release Prior to Payment bond — required under CARM for goods to be released from CBSA before duties are paid. Without it, you must pay at the port of entry.
The formal customs entry document filed by a licensed broker to declare commercial goods imported into Canada and pay applicable duties and taxes.
A refund of customs duties paid on imported goods that are subsequently exported from Canada or used in manufacturing products for export.
CBSA's CARM system is now fully operational. All importers must be registered with their own Portal account and RPP bond to avoid shipment delays.
Read MoreMost Canadian importers are entitled to 0% duty on goods from the U.S. or Mexico — but only if they have the right documentation. Here's what you need to know.
Learn MoreCBSA trade compliance verifications are increasing. Here are the most common issues that flag importers for review — and how to stay protected.
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