Importing and exporting

If you are a frequent and low-risk traveller, you can apply for access to speedier and easier entry into Canada.

Importers, carriers and registered drivers may be able to reduce the time and cost of doing business with the Canada Border Services Agency.

If your non-manufacturing business adds limited value to goods destined for export, you could be exempt from paying GST/HST on certain imports.

Your Canadian manufacturing service company may qualify to import certain goods without paying GST or HST if those goods are later exported.

Have import duties on goods waived, postponed or refunded under certain circumstances.

Help secure your supply chain and improve the flow of your goods at the border.

Find resources to help support your trade activities, especially if you are new to importing or exporting.

Get pre-approved to move low-risk goods faster through the Canada-U.S. border.

If you manufacture, import, distribute or sell products, find out what you need to do to ensure that your products are safe.

You can use this card to help you cross the Canada-U.S. border faster when you travel for business.

You can get help to identify border requirements related to your event in Canada.

Get confirmation on the rate of duty that will apply to goods you plan to import.

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Find contact information for organizations that can help you achieve your import or export project.

Find resources that can help you learn about importing.

Importing is a regulated process. Know the rules and what you need to do to comply with regulations.

These officially designated areas offer tariff and tax exemptions on the purchase or importation of raw materials, components or finished goods.

Learn about storing your goods in sufferance warehouses, bonded warehouses and places of safekeeping before they are released from customs.

Get expert advice on a variety of topics such as business startup, marketing, sales, international trade, finance, non-profits, etc.

Learn about international trade topics such as transportation, letters of credit and cargo insurance. These workshops are available online.

Learn about temporary entry into the United States and Mexico as a business person under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

Learn the basics of the commercial importing process.

Learn about the key steps you may need to take to find and pick a foreign supplier, including the methods of payment to consider and drawing up a contract.

Get advice on improving skills, see tip sheets specific to international trade, and more.

Learn about Canada's main trade agreements and how their procurement provisions may affect your procurement contract.

Find out which companies are importing goods into Canada by product, by city and by country of origin.

Do you move or trade goods internationally? This designated FTZ provides access to programs that may reduce or eliminate tariffs, taxes or duties.

Electronically transmit to the Canada Border Services Agency pre-arrival data for low-risk commercial shipments.

Do you move or trade goods for international trade? This designated FTZ provides access to programs that may reduce or eliminate tariffs, taxes or duties.

Do you move or trade goods for international trade? This designated FTZ provides access to programs that may reduce or eliminate tariffs, taxes or duties.

Do you move or trade goods internationally? This designated FTZ provides access to programs that may reduce or eliminate the tariffs, taxes or duties.

Do you move or trade goods internationally? FTZ provides access to programs that may reduce or eliminate the tariffs, taxes or duties.

Do you move or trade goods internationally? This designated FTZ provides access to programs that may reduce or eliminate the tariffs, taxes or duties.

Do you move or trade goods for international trade? This designated FTZ provides access to programs that may reduce or eliminate tariffs, taxes or duties.

Find profiles of foreign countries, as well as information on EDC resources available for each country.

Get cultural, demographic, and political information on countries with whom you would like to conduct business.

See what are the main financing programs available to support your export projects.

If you are a frequent and low-risk traveller, you can apply for access to speedier and easier entry into Canada.

Are you a Canadian exporter? Find tariff information quickly.

You could gain access to unique resources that can help your technology start-up grow internationally.

If your non-manufacturing business adds limited value to goods destined for export, you could be exempt from paying GST/HST on certain imports.

Your Canadian manufacturing service company may qualify to import certain goods without paying GST or HST if those goods are later exported.

Get help accessing contracts for infrastructure or defence materials and services from foreign governments.

Have import duties on goods waived, postponed or refunded under certain circumstances.

Insure yourself in case of a wrongful call with Performance Security Insurance

Help secure your supply chain and improve the flow of your goods at the border.

Find export-related insurance that can lessen the risks of doing business overseas and help you increase your working capital.

Get market and sector-specific information, access to Canadian trade commissioners' contact information and a list of events through the TCS website.

Insure your accounts receivable against commercial risks.

Boost your chances of success in foreign markets by analyzing your potential for international growth.

Learn about export opportunities in international development and humanitarian aid markets.

If you are pursuing contracts with foreign governments, the Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) can help.

Find resources to help support your trade activities, especially if you are new to importing or exporting.

Get pre-approved to move low-risk goods faster through the Canada-U.S. border.

You can use this card to help you cross the Canada-U.S. border faster when you travel for business.

Find out how to develop international markets and export your products to the American Northeast through the FCCQ's export corridors.

Fast-track your patent application in a participating country once another participating country's IP office has approved your claim.

You could benefit from coaching and consulting services to help you deliver your export, diversification or consolidation projects.

Insure your export sales and protect your business from the risk of non-payment.

Find support for the marketing and export of your agri-food products.

You can use this card to help you cross the border faster when you travel for business to participating countries in the Asia-Pacific region.

Find contact information for organizations that can help you achieve your import or export project.

Before you make the decision to export, think about the resources and knowledge necessary for your project.

There are many opportunities for Canadian businesses to enter markets outside of Canada, but you need to be aware of the laws and regulations that apply to international trade.

Find foreign countries with customers who need your products or services.

Comparing your business against known export success factors can help you prepare to take on global markets.

Know the steps to follow when researching foreign markets.

Find out about legal, shipping and logistical challenges you should expect and prepare for when entering foreign markets.

If you plan to export, you should protect your intellectual property in foreign markets.

Find out about the tariffs that apply to each country's imports to determine how much duty your foreign customers need to pay.

These officially designated areas offer tariff and tax exemptions on the purchase or importation of raw materials, components or finished goods.

Get expert advice on a variety of topics such as business startup, marketing, sales, international trade, finance, non-profits, etc.

Find out how these webinars can help you break into foreign markets.

Learn about international trade topics such as transportation, letters of credit and cargo insurance. These workshops are available online.

Use this model to prepare an agreement with a distributor for exports.

Find out what you need to know about exporting, including international market research, export planning, marketing, finances, logistics and legal aspects.

Learn about temporary entry into the United States and Mexico as a business person under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

Get a detailed overview of the process of exporting commercial goods from Canada.

Exporting to the European Union? Learn about the legislation affecting your exports to Europe, including CE marking, duties and regulations.

Find out how to prepare your export plan, line up financing for your venture, and get information on the countries to which you would like to export.

Learn how to export to the U.S. Find information on the American market, NAFTA, customs procedures, and border security.

Learn how to find opportunities and understand the procurement process of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

Exporting to Europe? Find out how to ensure and prove your product meets applicable health, safety, and environmental requirements.

If you are an exporter, find out how you can protect your intellectual property outside of Canada.

Learn about the Mexican marketplace and how to do business there.

Simplify customs procedures for the temporary and duty-free admission of your commercial samples, professional equipment, and goods for use at events.

Get advice on improving skills, see tip sheets specific to international trade, and more.

Save time and money while increasing compliance and productivity by obtaining an electronic certificate of origin for your export documents.

Learn about this analysis tool that enables you to assess the capacity of your business to enter international markets.

Find information on European public procurement and opportunities to do business with the European Union and its member states.

Find Australian Government procurement opportunities.

Learn about Canada's main trade agreements and how their procurement provisions may affect your procurement contract.

Find opportunities to sell your goods or services to the United States government.

Get customers in export markets and deliver your goods or services to them.

Learn more about the export markets identified as offering the best opportunities for Canadian businesses.

Do you move or trade goods internationally? This designated FTZ provides access to programs that may reduce or eliminate tariffs, taxes or duties.

Get details on all the free trade agreements covering government procurement that Canada has signed, as well as agreements under negotiation.

Find key contacts, trade events, market opportunities and export advice from experienced businesswomen.

Do you move or trade goods for international trade? This designated FTZ provides access to programs that may reduce or eliminate tariffs, taxes or duties.

Do you move or trade goods for international trade? This designated FTZ provides access to programs that may reduce or eliminate tariffs, taxes or duties.

Do you move or trade goods internationally? This designated FTZ provides access to programs that may reduce or eliminate the tariffs, taxes or duties.

Do you move or trade goods internationally? FTZ provides access to programs that may reduce or eliminate the tariffs, taxes or duties.

Learn about the U.S. government procurement process, market evaluations and contracting opportunities at all levels of government.

Do business with the acquisition and procurement arm of the US federal government.

Do you move or trade goods internationally? This designated FTZ provides access to programs that may reduce or eliminate the tariffs, taxes or duties.

Do you move or trade goods for international trade? This designated FTZ provides access to programs that may reduce or eliminate tariffs, taxes or duties.

Access key market intelligence by industry and by region and discover new global market opportunities. Registration is required.

Find profiles of foreign countries, as well as information on EDC resources available for each country.

Get cultural, demographic, and political information on countries with whom you would like to conduct business.