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IMPORTING COMMERCIAL GOODS INTO CANADA

Here at CVL we are dedicated to making your life easier. Thats why we help you through all 6 steps of importing goods into Canada;

1. Preparing to import
2. Classifying your goods
3. Determining duties and taxes
4. Shipping and reporting your goods
5. Getting your goods released
6. After your goods are released

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For more detailed information on each step contact us or visit the Government of Canadas Website.

BORDER WAIT TIMES:
​UNITED STATES TO CANADA

For border wait times, click here.

CANADIAN CUSTOMS TARIFFS

Get tariff classifications for goods you want to import into Canada. The Canadian Customs Tariff shows the preferential tariffs for products coming from countries with which Canada has a free trade agreement. It is based on the World Customs Organization’s Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System.

For more detailed information contact us or visit the Government of Canadas Website.

For an updated list of Customs Tariffs click here.

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FOOD SAFETY RULES CHECKLIST FOR SMALL BUSINESS

If you are a small business operating in Canada's food sector, there are food safety rules that you need to follow. Your business might need to have:

1. A Safe Food for Canadians licensee
2. ​Preventative controls and traceability measures in place​​​

Three easy steps to make sure you're prepared are:
Step 1. Find out if you need a Safe Food for Canadians license
Step 2. Create a My CFIA account
Step 3. Apply for a license through your My CFIA account

For detailed information on each step contact us or visit the Government of Canada's Website.

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