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Step 3 – Importing Commercial Goods

To begin importing commercial goods, Customsquote Brokerage Services will require certain documents to satisfy the requirements of Canada Customs (CBSA). All importers should direct their Seller or Carrier to Step 3 of this website or have them send the the following document(s) to:

Customsquote Brokerage Services
Attn: Import Department
Email: import@customsquote.com
Fax: 1-800-962-7159

Required Document (provided by Seller)

Please provide 1 of the following documents to Customsquote Brokerage Services:

  • Commercial Invoice or
  • Bill of Sale or
  • Canada Customs Invoice or
  • Confirmation of Sale (required for fruits & vegetables only)

Please ensure the following information is on the document:

  • Vendor (Seller) Name & Address
  • Importer (Buyer) Name & Address
  • Consignee (Delivery Party if different than the importer) Name & Address
  • Customs Broker Name & Contact #’s
  • Carrier Name
  • Product Description
  • Value of Goods
  • Number of Packages & Weight
  • Date of Direct Shipment Date
  • Currency of Settlement (ie. USD=US Dollars, CAD=Canadian Dollars, etc.)
  • Country of Origin (for each product, state the country it was manufactured in)

If you are providing a “Canada Customs Invoice” or “Confirmation of Sale” invoice, click on the appropriate button and complete the fillable PDF.

Canada Customs Invoice Confirmation of Sale

 

Document required to receive the best duty rates

To receive the best duty rates possible, one of the following documents should be completed and signed by the Vendor, Exporter or Producer of the goods being shipped.  Click on the appropriate document for your shipment and complete the form.

The Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) – Certification of Origin
(for companies importing dutiable products made in Canada, U.S. or Mexico valued at $3,300 CAD or more)
CUSMA – Certification of Origin

Statement of Origin for Low Value Shipment (LVS) – Commercial Shipment not exceeding $3,300 CAD.
(for companies importing dutiable products made in Canada, U.S. or Mexico under $3,300 CAD)
LVS – Statement of Origin

Exporter’s Statement of Origin
(for companies importing dutiable products not made in Canada, US or Mexico)
Exporter’s Statement of Origin

Complete the Exporter’s Statement of origin above only if importing goods that originate and are being directly shipped from a country listed on the “Trade Agreement Countries” form below with an “X” marked in the GPT column. Goods may qualify for a lower duty rate under GPT.
Trade Agreement Countries

Goods that originate from a country listed on the “Trade Agreement Countries” form above will qualify for duty rates under the MFN Tariff Treatment or any other “Tariff Treatment” marked with an “X” in its corresponding column.

Other Documents

By clicking on the mode of transportation below, you will see other customs documents applicable to your shipment. Note: The seller or exporter can provide the packing list. The carrier can provide the bill of lading, cargo control document / eManifest,  PARS Barcode, their Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) and Border Crossing information.

Truck Shipments
  • Packing List
  • Bill of Lading
  • Cargo Control Document / eManifest or PARS Barcode
Ocean Shipments
  • Packing List
  • Bill of Lading *Original must be surrendered to the Canadian Steamship Line
  • Freight Invoice *terminal & handling fees
  • Arrival Notice
  • Cargo Control Document / eManifest
Air Shipments
  • Packing List
  • Air Waybill
  • Cargo Control Document / eManifest
Rail Shipments
  • Packing List
  • Bill of Lading
  • Cargo Control Document / eManifest
Mail Shipments
  • Packing List
  • Waybill
  • Parcel Post Inventory Letter

 

More customs documents may be required such as special licenses or permits required by other government departments. To determine if your shipment requires extra documents, please go to Other Government Departments

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