Reporting of Imported Goods

Act: Customs Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. 1, 2nd Supp.
Regulation: Reporting of Imported Goods Regulations, SOR/86-873 , as amended

To Whom Does This Apply?

Importers.

Summary

The Customs Act governs the administration and enforcement of customs laws. Under Section 12 of the Act, all goods imported into Canada must be reported to the nearest open customs office.  

The Reporting of Imported Goods Regulations specify how the reports must be made. In general, the regulations require that reports be made in writing, although there are exceptions. In some situations, goods may be reported orally, for example, goods which form part of the baggage of a person arriving in Canada.

If you require personal assistance contact the Customs Client Services Office closest to you (see Related Reading: Customs Offices - Supplement or from Canada Border Service Agency's Web site for a list of addresses).

DISCLAIMER
Information contained in this section is of a general nature only and is not intended to constitute advice for any specific fact situation. For particular questions, the users are invited to contact their lawyer. For additional information, see contact(s) listed below.

Quebec Contact(s):
See National Contact.

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National Contact(s):
Border Information Service - BIS
Canada Border Services Agency
Telephone: 204-983-3500 or 506-636-5064
Toll-free (information): 1-800-461-9999
Web site: http://www.cbsa.gc.ca/menu-eng.html