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Canadian Customs Brokerage Forms
Baggage Shipment Fillable Invoice
Baggage Shipment Fillable Invoice Form…
Canada Customs Invoicing (CCI)
For most commercial shipments entering Canada, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) requires CCI information…
Certificate of Origin, B255
Provide a full description of each good. Indicate model numbers, styles, serial numbers, or any other relevant description.
Designer Samples Certificate
Certain samples for use in designing apparel may be imported duty-free...
Canadian Customs Brokerage Library
Canada Customs Duty & GST Deferral, Drawback and Relief Programs
Canadian Duty Deferral consists of 3 programs: Duty Drawback, Bonded Warehouse and Duties Relief. Duty Deferral can reduce costs and improve cash flow and is required in order to preserve the first cost when re-exporting goods to the U.S…
Carnet Temporary Admissions Permits – Tips to Save Time & Money
Metro professionals can offer suggestions to help navigate the complexities of a carnet, and save time and money…
CFIA Enforcement Measures Relating to Food Safety, Animal Health & Plant Protection
The CBSA assists the CFIA enforce a wide range of regulations affecting importations to Canada; Metro has capabilities that expedite the release of goods subject other government departmental requirements, including CFIA…
Clarification of When Importers are Required to Correct Entries
Failure to correct import entries can result in penalties and assessments as long as 4 years after importation; the CBSA encourages the filing of B2’s to correct all statistical data, including 10-digit classifications…
Compliance and Enforcement Actions of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
Importers should be aware of customs compliance and enforcement actions…
Duty Deferral Participants Should Prepare for Audits
Companies utilizing duties relief and bonded warehouse programs are reminded to ensure their records are accurate, and that duty is paid on time…
Duty Drawback Opportunities Should Not Be Missed
Importers should take advantage of Canadian duty drawback and deferral opportunities to improve cash flow…
Duty-Free Treatment of Designer Samples
This article outlines the conditions under which apparel samples qualify for customs duty-free entry under tariff item No. 9936.00.00…
Export Reporting Requirements of the CBSA
Companies that export goods to other-than the United States (including Mexico) must comply with the reporting requirements of the CBSA to avoid penalties…
Free and Secure trade / partners in Protection
Importers may benefit from the Free and Secure Trade (FAST) and Partners in Protection (PIP) programs…
Full Implementation of Wood Packaging Import Requirements
Effective July 5, 2006 the government of Canada began refusing to allow non-compliant international wood packaging entry into Canada. The CFIA encourages alternative methods of treatment other than methyl bromide…
GST/HST Registry - Registration Numbers for Individual Transactions Available Online
The CRA allows related companies to offset taxes by refunds or rebates. Application or Revocation of the Authorization to File Separate GST/HST returns and rebate applications for branches can be filed on form GST10…
Import Requirements Related to Energy-Using Appliances and Equipment
This message contains information that must be provided at time of clearance when importing appliances, machinery and equipment subject to Canada’s Energy Efficiency Regulations…
Importations of Jewellery are Subject to Requirements Limiting the Lead Content
Health Canada has issued legislation to limit the lead content in costume jewellery that affects importers, manufacturers, distributors and vendors…
Importers Must Ensure that the Value of Goods Includes No Charge ‘Assists’
Goods and services provided to the vendor at no cost must be added to the price paid for the imported goods as an ‘assist’…
Marking & Labelling Issues – Penalties for Non-Compliance
Unless permission from the Canada Border Services Agency and/or the Competition Bureau is obtained in advance, importations of goods without proper marking and labelling are subject to delays and penalties…
Origin, Marking and Labelling
Certain goods imported into Canada are required to be marked with the country of origin…
Outward Processing Remission Program
This program removes duty on garments made in GPT-eligible countries from Canadian-origin materials…
Proof of Export Must be Provided in Order to Substantiate Duty-Free Returns
To re-import goods to Canada duty-free, proof of export must be provided at time of entry, and duty drawback or relief must not have been granted…
Record Keeping Obligations
This memorandum provides information relative to the records and books that must be maintained in Canada by importers…
The Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America (SPP)
The SPP is a commitment by Canada, the United States and Mexico to work together and outlines an agenda for greater cooperation in areas such as security, transportation, the environment and public health…
Valuation
The “Transaction Value Method” is the primary method of valuation, and is based on the selling price from the vendor to the purchaser in Canada…
Valuation of Imported Samples
If samples are purchased, the purchase price must be declared. Mutilation of the samples for tariff purposes does not affect the value of purchased samples…
Value for Duty Compliance - Ensure Discounts are Accurately Reported
Discounts applicable to previous shipments are not deductible from the value for duty of current shipments…
International Freight Forms
Standard Trading Conditions
Condition from The Canadian International Freight Forwarding Association
International Freight Library
Incoterms
Incoterms or International Commercial terms are a series of international sales terms, published by the International Chamber of Commerce and widely used in international commercial transactions.
Original Bill of Lading
An original bill of lading (OBL) is a contract of carriage that serves as a title of the cargo and confirms the carrier’s receipt of the cargo.
Risk Mitigation Forms
Omnitrans Claim Form
Our downloadable claim form is designed for user convenience and fillability.
Omnitrans Coverage Kit
The latest update on our comprehensive insurance coverage for your cargo transportation needs.
United States Customs Brokerage Forms
United States Proforma
United States Customs Invoice
Pre-arrival Notification Form
All exporters and carriers must send the PAPS and customs documentation to our United States processing center.