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Country Customs Information
- Imports
- Exports
- Transiting Goods
- Prohibited / Restricted Goods
- Aramex Clearance Service
- References
View Canada Customs HS Codes
Imports
General Import Guidelines
- The importer must have a valid importer number from Canada Revenue Agency
- Imported goods must conform to licensed activities of the importer
- Imported goods must be accompanied with an International Waybill, an Original Commercial Invoice, a Certificate of Origin, and a Packing List
- HS Codes must be stated clearly on Commercial Invoice. If the HS Codes are not stated, Customs will determine proper HS Codes based on the goods based on the stated description
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Import Duties and Fees
- The customs valuation is based on CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) which means that the amount used to assess customs duty is the sum of cost of goods, insurance and shipping cost to Canada
- Customs tariff applicable on imported goods depend on HS Codes
- Goods and Service Tax (GST) will be imposed on imported goods is 5%
- International express or courier imports with declared value below CAD 20 are duty free
- Goods with declared value of more than a CAD 20 will be treated as normal cargo goods, and will require a formal customs clearance
The following are trade agreements with Canada that can benefit from customs reduction rate. To benefit from customs reduction, Certificate of Origin accompanied with Commercial Invoice are required
- Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)
- Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA)
- Canada-Costa Rica Free Trade Agreement (CCRFTA)
- Canada-European Free Trade Agreement (CEFTA)
- Canada-Israel Free Trade Agreement (CIFTA)
- General Preferential Tariff (GPT)
- North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
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Imports Required Documents
General Imports
Import Declaration is processed in the event of goods being imported into Canada. The below documents are required:
- Original Waybill
- Original Commercial Invoice
- Certificate of Origin approved by Chamber of Commerce
- Packing List (detailed)
Re-Export
Import Declaration is processed in the event of importing goods into Canada for purpose of re-exporting. The below documents are needed:
- Original Waybill
- Original Commercial Invoice
- Certificate of Origin approved by Chamber of Commerce
- Packing List (detailed)
- Temporary Admission Permit
Temporary Import - Exhibition / Repair and Return
Upon entry of goods into Canada on temporary basis for the purpose of taking part in an exhibition or repairs / maintenance, a deposit amount equivalent to customs duties has to be made for the benefit of Customs Authorities. The deposit is refunded upon exporting the goods. If the goods are not being exported the deposit is forfeited. The below documents are needed:
- Original Waybill
- Original Commercial Invoice
- Certificate of Origin approved by Chamber of Commerce
- Packing List (detailed)
- Temporary Admission Permit
When completing your Commercial Invoice, we recommend that you abide by Aramex guidelines to ensure timely and efficient clearance Read More
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Exports
When exporting goods from Canada some documents and regulations will be applied before the exit of goods to the destination. Failure to submit required documents may delay goods when exporting
Exporters need to include the following documents with their goods:
- Original Commercial Invoice
- Customs Declaration(B13-A ) if goods’ value is above CAD 2,500. The Customs Declaration needs to contain the exporter’s business registration number. Fee: CAD 35 (equivalent to USD 33) per Customs Declaration presented to customs authorities
- For certain goods, a strategic export license is required. Example where these licenses are needed include: military, dual-use, chemicals, technological, electronic goods, textiles, and agricultural goods. For more information go to Trade Controls & Technical Barriers Bureau (TCTBB) , or click here to check if your goods require an export license
Important Notes
- All exported goods might be inspected by Customs Authorities
- Aramex will not transport goods that are prohibited by the laws or regulations of Canada. For more information click here
- For more information on exporting from the Canada click here
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Transiting Goods
Transiting Goods through Canada can only remain for 30 days from the date of arrival into the country
To process Transiting Goods, the following documents are needed:
- Original Waybill
- Original Commercial Invoice
- Certificate of Origin approved by Chamber of Commerce
- Packing List (detailed)
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Prohibited / Restricted Goods
Aramex will not transport goods that are prohibited by the laws or regulations of Canada
In accordance to Aramex Shipping Policy, the following items are not acceptable for transport by Aramex:
- Monetary items including currency, fake money, and coins
- Publications that are offensive to religions, morals, human rights or aims to cause corruption and disorder
- Narcotics and drugs including heroin, opium, drugs raw material (powder, liquid), cannabis leaves, etc.
- Counterfeit goods covering all brands of clothes, machinery, shoes, electronics, watches etc.
- Fireworks*
- Ivory and ivory products*
- Furs*
- Jewelry, precious metals , stones, articles or antiques of exceptional high value*
- Bullion*
- Chemical waste and nuclear waste
- Hazardous as defined in IATA Regulations*
- Ammunitions*
- Human remains, including ashes*
- Animals, plants, food items and perishable*
- Used automobiles of all kinds (except from the United States)
- Used mattresses
- Articles manufactured or produced by prisoners
* Certain goods which are listed above as prohibited may be accepted by Aramex on a contractual basis, if exporters / importers are able to comply with all applicable regulations
Some goods require approval from the designated authority prior to importing into Canada. Some examples are shown below:
- Food products require
approval from
Canadian Food inspection Agency
- Pharmaceutical products, and cosmetics require approval from Health Canada
- Live animals and plants require approval from CITES and Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- Electronics and communications products require approval from Natural Resources Canada
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Aramex Clearance Service
Aramex offers clearance service covering
the following Customs Ports:
Aramex offers a wide range of customs
clearance services (starting with Delivery Order collection up to delivery of
goods). In addition, Aramex offers storage in Aramex warehouses when needed.
In key locations, Aramex
employees are certified and supported by a customer service team to keep
customers updated, and address all inquiries. Please contact our Aramex Customer Service
team
for an offer
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References
Useful Customs Forms