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Simplifying trade

Find out if any of these programs can help improve your ability to trade internationally. Some programs can help in areas of border security requirements and of getting yourself or your goods across the border faster. Others can help eliminate tariffs or reduce the amount of duty you may have to pay.

  • Duty Deferral Program
    Applies to: All of Canada
    Have import duties on goods waived, postponed or refunded under certain circumstances.
  • Advanced Rulings for Tariff Classification
    Applies to: All of Canada
    This service confirms the rate of duty that will apply to goods you plan to import.
  • Free and Secure Trade (FAST)
    Applies to: All of Canada
    Get pre-approved to move low-risk goods faster through the Canada-U.S. border.
  • Partners in Protection (PIP)
    Applies to: All of Canada
    Help secure your supply chain and improve the flow of your goods at the border.
  • CANPASS
    Applies to: All of Canada
    Allows you to pass quickly through Canadian customs at major Canadian airports.
  • NEXUS
    Applies to: All of Canada
    This card helps you get through the Canadian and U.S. customs line faster.
  • Canadian Society of Customs Brokers (CSCB)
    Customs brokers can help you clear shipments of imported goods by preparing the required customs documentation and interacting with the Canada Border Services Agency on your behalf. Courses are also available.

International Trade Agreements

Trade agreements help to eliminate or reduce tariffs on Canadian exports, which can increase your competitiveness in foreign markets.

Canada has free trade agreements with the United States, Mexico, Chile, Israel, Costa Rica, Peru, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.

Agreements with other countries are being negotiated to help improve your access to more global markets.

  • Trade negotiations and agreements
    Canada's primary source of information on trade policy and negotiation.

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