POTAL

πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Canada Customs Filing Guide

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This is informational content only. POTAL does not perform customs declarations. For actual filings, use CERS / ACROSS β†— or contact a licensed customs broker.

πŸ“¦ Export

Official System: CERS / ACROSS β†—

Required Documents

  • Export Declaration (B13A)
  • Commercial Invoice
  • Packing List
  • Export Permit (if applicable)

Procedure

  1. File B13A via CERS
  2. Present goods to CBSA
  3. Export clearance

πŸ“₯ Import

Required Documents

  • Customs Coding Form (B3)
  • Commercial Invoice
  • Packing List
  • Certificate of Origin (CUSMA/CPTPP)
  • Import Permit (if applicable)
  • Business Number (BN)

Procedure

  1. Obtain Business Number with import-export account
  2. File B3 declaration
  3. Pay duties + GST/HST
  4. CBSA examination (if selected)
  5. Goods released

Tips

  • ●CUSMA (formerly NAFTA) preferential rates for US/MX origin goods
  • ●CPTPP rates for qualifying Asia-Pacific goods
  • ●GST: 5% federal + provincial HST varies
  • ●De minimis: CAD 20 duty-free + CAD 40 tax-free

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Last updated: 2026-04-15