Maersk Customs Services in Canada

Please refer to the pricing schedule shared with you.

A variety of reasons can hold up a clearance, to name a few but not limited to, would be awaiting mandatory documents, awaiting payment, customs holds, Port Authority holds and vessel delays.

To import commercially into Canada, you must have a registered importer business number with the federal government. This importer account is simply an extension of a corporation's federal business number in Canada. You will also require a complete set of commercial documents i.e.:

1. Commercial Invoice
2. Packing List
3. Certificate of Origin
4. Free trade certificate if applicable
5. Bill of lading

Depending on the commodity imported, CBSA also works in conjunction with other government departments for release. Maersk is familiar with all government departments and will work with you and the other government departments to aid in the release of your shipment.

Unless exempt, all imported goods are subject to duties and taxes based on their tariff classification according to the Harmonized Classification Number. Certain commodities can be assessed with other taxes – including anti-dumping and excise taxes.

The rate of duties and taxes payable on any given product is entirely dependent on the type of goods imported and the Customs Tariff. Origin and end use can affect the duty rate assigned to your product line. Maersk’s Customs Consultants will request a FIRM report from CBSA and perform an extensive audit of your imports to search for any potential recoveries. Time lines for corrections vary from one to four years with CBSA depending on the opportunity.

Yes. We provide training programs at our facility or your office location based on your requirements. We can also conduct training webinars depending on the topic of interest.

We can assist with the document preparation and collection as well as review both your transactions and internal procedures in preparation for your audit.

Yes. We can assist with determining the correct tariff classification and applicable duty and taxes. We will require a thorough description of the product along with the country of origin.

The following documents are required to set up an account:

1. GAA: General Agency Agreement, to be completed and signed by the Importer giving authority to Maersk to act on their behalf.
2. Duty and tax bond or GST letter. We can assist you with that
3. Parts Database: Harmonized tariff classification of your products if available.