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How to Obtain a Permit
APPLYING FOR AN IMPORT PERMIT
Import permits are issued pursuant to import allocations or other import
authorizations in accordance with the Import Permit Regulations. That
is, permit quantities are deducted from the authorization balance. Import
permits are issued either through (a) an on-line automated system either
in the offices of customs brokers in major centres across Canada, or (b)
in the offices of the Export and Import Controls Bureau (EICB) in Ottawa.
A list of customs brokers having access to the on-line computer system
may be obtained from the EICB.
What is required to apply for a permit:
Applications by on-line customs brokers
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Applicants must have an EICB file number. To obtain one, applicants
are requested to provide the EICB, at the first application only,
with:
applicant's name, title, firm name, address, postal code, telephone
number, facsimile number, GST number and business number.
To obtain an EICB number, please send the required information
by facsimile to the attention of Mr. Ian Traynor at (613) 992-9397.
Please note that this facsimile number is not to be used for communications
with the Trade Controls Policy Division, including permit applications.
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Applicants must then fill out an application form providing the file
number; name of the importer (if the importer is represented by a
customs broker, the name and address of the broker must be provided);
the supplier's name; the country of origin; the country the product
is being imported from; the Canadian port of entry; the shipment date;
the proposed entry date and the product code; the quantity and value
in Canadian dollars. Up to three separate products may be entered
on the same form. If an on-line broker is used, the broker will submit
the application form and enter the information on EICB's computer.
If TRQ is available, permits will be printed in the broker's office
or at the port of entry.
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A fee will be levied for each permit or certificate issued in accordance
with the Export and Import Permits and Certificates Fees Order (Notice
to Importers No. 508 dated May 16, 1995). The EICB's fee is $15.00
to $31.00 per permit according to the total value of the goods imported.
However, brokers with on-line privileges may charge more; each broker's
fees differ.
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An individual import permit is required for each shipment.
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Import permits are normally issued with a validity period of 30
days around the date of arrival specified by importers (5 days prior
to it and 24 days after). Under no circumstances will utilization
of permits for one quota year be allowed in the next quota year. Requests
for import permits will be accepted within the 30 days prior to the
expected date of arrival of the shipment in Canada.
Applications Not Using An On-Line Customs Broker
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Applications may be sent in by importers directly either by mail
or by fax to the EICB. However, permits will not be issued unless
the applications are accompanied by a cheque for the amount corresponding
to the total value of the goods (as set out in Column III of the import
permit fee schedule in paragraph 2 of Notice
to Importers No. 508 dated May 16, 1995). made out to the Receiver
General for Canada, for each permit requested. Applicants may also
ask to be put on a monthly billing system. If TRQ is available a permit
would then normally be issued. Permits may then be mailed, held for
pick-up or sent to the importer by courier collect. The EICB will
deliver the permit by the method selected by the importer.
For further information on the monthly billing system, please contact
Ms. Lise Lachance at (613) 944-2496 or by fax at (613) 995-0725
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