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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
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/summary/1205/
  Applies to: All of Canada
  Have import duties on goods waived, postponed or refunded under certain circumstances.
• Advanced Rulings for Tariff Classification
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/summary/1997/
  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
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/summary/1060/
  Applies to: All of Canada
  Get pre-approved to move low-risk goods faster through the Canada-U.S. border.
• Partners in Protection
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/summary/1486/
  Applies to: All of Canada
  Help secure your supply chain and improve the flow of your goods at the border.
• Border Wait Times
  
  http://www.cbsa.gc.ca/bwt-taf/menu-eng.html
  If your business involves crossing the Canada/U.S. land border, consult the Border Wait Times table provided by the Canada Border Services Agency to avoid delays.
• CANPASS
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/summary/2038/
  Applies to: All of Canada
  The CANPASS program allows you to pass quickly through Canadian customs at major Canadian airports.
• NEXUS
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/summary/1993/
  Applies to: All of Canada
  You can use this card to help you cross the Canada-U.S. border faster when you travel for business.
• Canadian Society of Customs Brokers
  
  http://www.cscb.ca
  Let customs brokers help you clear your imports by preparing the required documents and dealing with the Canada Border Services Agency on your behalf.
• Export Distribution Centre Program
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/summary/6026/
  Applies to: All of Canada
  If you add limited value to goods at the processing or distribution stages, find out if you could be exempt from paying GST/HST on certain purchases or imports.
• International Events and Convention Services Program
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/summary/6121/
  Applies to: All of Canada
  This program helps you identify border requirements related to your event in Canada.
• Exporters of Processing Services Program
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/summary/6125/
  Applies to: All of Canada
  As a Canadian manufacturing service company, you might qualify to import certain goods without paying GST or HST if they are later exported.
• Reporting your shipment
  
  http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/import/reporting-declarer-eng.html
  Find out how to report the goods that you import into Canada.

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, Columbia, 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
  
  http://www.international.gc.ca/trade-agreements-accords-commerciaux/agr-acc/index.aspx?lang=eng
  Get information on trade negotiations, agreements, and other initiatives.