This video is intended to be a primer on shipping international to Canada. It outlines the holidays to avoid, commodity restrictions, basic documents and provides important Canadian international shipping resource links.
We have prepared general step by step instruction on shipping an international package.
Important Points on Importing into Canada from USA
Canada and the Unites States function under the North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) provides for the elimination or progressive reduction of tariffs between Canada, U.S. and Mexico. The exemption or reduced tariff is applicable only to goods qualified under the agreement as originating goods.
To find out how NAFTA impacts the tariffs you paid for goods going from US to Canada
Canada Revenue for Tariffs under NAFTA go to Canada Revenue Agency.
In General, in order to import into Canada from the US you need:
1. You must register your business with the Canadian Government.
2. Two copies of the Cargo Control Document.
3. Two copies of the Canada Commercial invoice.
4. Two copies of a completed Form B3, Canada Customs Coding Form.
5. Any import permits, health certificates, or forms that other Canadian federal government departments require.
6. A Form A, NAFTA Certificate of Origin. This form is necessary because of the reduced tariffs enjoyed between Canada and the US. Canadian customs must be sure that the commodity originated from the United States.
7. Shipper’s Export Declaration only when the commodity requires an export license.
How Do I know if I have to pay taxes?
It should be known that all merchandise coming into Canada must clear Customs and are subject to customs duty assessment unless the goods are duty or tax exempt by law.
What kind of Taxes Will I pay on Goods?
There are excise duties (or taxes) for beer, wines and tobacco entering Canada.
Both the Goods and Services tax (GST) and the Customs Duty need to be paid for goods entering Canada.
The Goods and Services tax is 5% on all imports with and additional provincial tax that varies.
Good Luck and Good Shipping
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Basic Documents Needed for Importing into Canada
Cargo Control Document is provided by the carrier.
Possible Additional Form Requirements From Other Canadian Government Agencies
DHL, FEDEX, UPS Country Specific Links
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