• Guide for New Importers    
  Information on the import process.

• Importing Info-Guide
  This Info-Guide is a document designed to help you navigate through the different government programs, services and regulations which relate to Importing.
  
  
• Step-by-Step Guide to Importing
  The CBSA created a step-by-step guide to help SMEs that import goods occasionally or are importing for the first time. This tool demystifies the process of importing commercial goods into Canada.
  
  
• SME Information Centre - Customs
  The SME Information Centre is tailor-made for SMEs by the CBSA and includes: online customized tools and information; enhanced automated telephone services; and access to small business representatives.
  
  
• Border Information Service - BIS
  An automated telephone service providing information on a variety of customs topics.
  
  
• Canadian Importers Database
  Canadian manufacturers and primary goods producers can find out the names and locations of the major companies importing specific products into Canada.
  
  
• Importer/Exporter Account Number
  Older importer numbers have been replaced with the Business Number (BN). This is a numbering system that replaces the multiuple numbers that businesses now need to deal with government.
  
  
• Tariff Classification of Imported Goods
  Used to classify imported goods and to obtain useful import trade statistics.
  
  
• Tariff Treatment - Origin -- Imported Goods
  Goods imported into Canada may be subject to one of 11 separate tariff treatments.
  
  
• Import Permits
  Import Permits are issued under the authority of the Export and Import Permits Act. The Export and Import Controls Bureau of ITCan is responsible for assisting importers to determine if import permits are required.
  
  
• Import Quotas
  The Import Allocation Regulations govern the procedures for making an application for an allocation allowing the import of a certain amount of goods placed on the Import Control List.
  
  
• Labelling Fact Sheet
  This fact sheet provides information in regards to labelling.
  
  
• Food Import
  The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) provides services and resources to assist Canadian food importers.
  
  

Other Sources of Information

• Government Programs and Services Database
  Search various categories of business-oriented programs, services and some regulations of the provincial and federal government departments and other organizations that are partners in the Canada Business Service Centres and The Business Link Business Service Centre.
  
  
• Import Links
  These links will transfer you to sites operated by various government departments/agencies and private sector organizations and companies providing information on this topic.
  
  
• The Business Link's Search Engine
  Search our entire site by keyword.
  
  
• The Business Link's Business Officers
  Our business experts are always ready to discuss your business needs in confidence.
  
  
• Library Pathfinders
  Our pathfinders provide a quick reference of The Business Link's library materials available on this topic and many others.