The document provides an overview of Canadian customs rules and regulations for international trade and travel. It explains that every item entering Canada must pass through the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and be subject to various rules depending on factors like the item, its intended use, and which government agencies regulate it. It also notes that rules can change due to shifting political and economic conditions, so importers should stay up-to-date by attending industry events, consulting with customs brokers, and checking the CBSA website or signing up for updates.

1. CANADIAN
CUSTOMS
A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING
Attending
webinars
or industry
events
Keeping in
touch with
your customs
broker
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) ensures
Canada's security and prosperity by facilitating and overseeing
international travel and trade across Canada's border.
Customs Brokerage. It's what we do.
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T H E R U L E S
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Every item that crosses the Canadian border must pass through the CBSA.
This process may vary depending on several factors, including...
Rules and regulations can in certain
situations such as changing political
environment or shifts in manufacturing
countries. Stay up-to-date by...
Going to
CBSA's website:
www.cbsa-
asfc.gc.ca
Changing the rules
What the item is
Which other government agencies would
be involved in bringing it into Canada
Who it's intended for
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2
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Signing up
for regular
updates
online
WHO MAKES
THE RULES?
The Government of Canada
In some cases, like NAFTA or USMCA,
duties can be removed based on our
relationship with these countries.
S E C T I O N 1
The purpose of duty is a
consumption tax on imported
goods. If an item is made
domestically, a duty could be
assessed to ensure that when
those items are imported,
they are priced similarly to
those produced domestically.
DID YOU
KNOW...
The number of acts and
regulations administered
by CBSA on behalf of
other federal departments
and agencies, including
international agreements.
90