Did you know that an export declaration is required for commercial goods from Canada? Here are a few exceptions to this rule:
- Shipments of unrestricted goods valued at less than CAD$2,000;
- Exports of unrestricted goods to the United States; and
- Personal effects that are not for resale.
- Ensure that goods leaving Canada do not pose a threat to another country
- Support the Government of Canada’s national priorities by administering applicable export requirements
- Collect accurate information on Canadian exports for the purpose of producing Government of Canada economic reports
These goods include:
- Firearms;
- Nuclear substances, equipment and technology; and
- Endangered animals and plants.
Next, you will need to determine when to submit your declaration:
- Air: 2 hours before the goods are loaded onto the aircraft
- Marine: 48 hours before the goods are loaded onto the vessel
- Rail: 2 hours before the goods are loaded onto the railcar
- Mail: 2 hours before the goods are delivered to the post office
- Highway: Immediately before leaving the country
You must include the customs classification code and the Canadian Tariff or Statistics Canada code in your export declaration .
For more details on the export declaration, please contact us!