Exporting From Canada
Canadian companies exporting goods from Canada have responsibilities to report through Canada Border Services Agency. Pacific Customs Brokers have a team of people who administer export documentation, which is closely associated with making transportation arrangements.
Exporting from Canada to the U.S.A.
When shipping goods from Canada which are for consumption in the U.S.A., no specific export declaration is required, but you will need to make the correct No Declaration Required indication. Trade statistics are compiled by the Canadian Government through information sharing with the U.S.A.
Exporting to all Non-NAFTA countries
The Canada Border Services Agency requires that a statistical document is completed when exporting goods to any country except the U.S.A. or Mexico. This can be accomplished several ways:
- Canadian Automated Export Declaration Form (CAED) can be accessed or completed on-line to make the export declaration.
- Completion of a B-13 Document as provided by the Canada Border Services Agency .
Canadian exporters may also have to obtain an export permit as follows:
- Area Controls - The Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) requires an export permit to be completed when shipping goods to a list of trade restricted countries on the Canadian Area Control List. These are countries for whatever reason, that the Canadian Government restricts trade.
- Export Controls - The Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) requires an export permit to be completed when shipping goods that are specifically listed on an Export Control List. These are goods, which for a variety of reasons, the Canadian Government wishes to control trade of.
Freight Services
Canadian shippers should work with a freight forwarder to plan the transportation of goods overseas. A professional freight forwarding service is a critical link in the supply chain, and will assist your company in determining all costs included in a sales contract.
INCOTERMS
Canadian shippers are well advised to have a thorough understanding of the terms of sale on a sales contract. INCOTERMS are an international set of trade terms which have been adopted by most countries to define the responsibilities and risks of both buyers and sellers while goods are in transit.
