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The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) facilitates the flow of legitimate travellers and trade. The Agency also enforces more than 90 acts and regulations that keep our country and Canadians safe.
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Travellers: Upon arrival, reduce wait times and limit contact at the border
Use the ArriveCAN app (available on iOS and Android) to submit mandatory information.
The CBSA is modernizing the importing process
Are you part of Canada’s trade community? Learn how the CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) project will streamline your operations.
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Services and information
Travellers
Plan your trip across the border
Useful tools to help your crossing go smoothly.
NEXUS
Apply for or renew your membership. Discover the NEXUS program.
Travel documents
Make sure you have the proper identification to confirm you are allowed to enter Canada.
Bring personal goods across the border
Going through customs and coming home to Canada.
Duty and taxes
What are duty and taxes. Personal exemption limits. Get an estimate for imported personal goods.
Visit Canada
Information and resources for planning your visit.
Food, plant and animal products
Before you travel, verify the requirements for what you can bring into Canada.
Pets and service animals
Importing or travelling with your pet or service animal.
Travelling with a DUI or other criminal convictions
Find out if you are eligible to enter Canada.
Save time at the border
Programs and services to speed up your trip across the border.
Information for non-Canadians
Information and services for non-residents visiting, settling in or doing business with Canada.
Primary inspection kiosks
Verify your identity and make an on screen declaration when arriving at one of Canada's busiest international airports.
Business
Commercial reporting
Commercial reporting requirements for unreleased goods.
Customs tariff
Review applicable tariffs for specific goods.
Importing commercial goods
Information and resources to help you import commercial goods.
Exporting commercial goods
Information and resources to help you export commercial goods.
Electronic Data Interchange and portal applications
Save time and money with our electronic tools for businesses.
Find a commercial service provider
Commercial carriers, freight forwarders, licensed customs brokers, sufferance warehouses, duty-free shops and passenger transportation.
Trade facilitation
Information, services and programs for trade facilitation and compliance.
Small and medium enterprises toolkit
Importing, exporting, resources, contact information
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Import or export goods for personal use
Vehicles, boats, weapons and firearms. Importing by mail or courrier.
Wanted by the CBSA
Help the CBSA locate individuals subject to an active Canada-wide arrest warrant.
Securing the border
Programs and services that ensure trade security and manage access to Canada.
Publications and forms
Corporate documents, customs notices, D Memoranda, forms, guides and brochures.
Corporate information
Minister
Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness
Management
President of the Canada Border Services Agency
Management
Executive Vice-President of the Canada Border Services Agency
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