Electronic customs clearance across Canada, one-stop service
Send us your shipping documents. We classify your goods, calculate duties and taxes, submit your entry to the Canada Border Services Agency and keep you informed until your goods are released.
Track a shipment
See the latest customs status of your shipment by Transaction Number or Cargo Control Number.
Check shipment statusDuty & tax calculatorEstimate duty and GST on goods imported into Canada, and look up HS codes. Free, at askduty.com.
Customs brokerage services
From document review, HS code classification and duty and tax calculation to release by CBSA: one-stop customs clearance.
Customs Clearance
Commercial entries for goods arriving by truck, ocean, air, rail or courier, with release and accounting handled for you.
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Tariff Classification
The right 10-digit HS code for each product, so you pay the correct duty and avoid penalties.
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Import & Export Compliance
Valuation, origin and free trade agreements, record keeping and CARM obligations, explained in plain language.
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Permits & Government Requirements
Food, plants, animals, health products, vehicles and more: we check CFIA, Health Canada and other rules before your goods ship.
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Duty Drawback & Refunds
Recover duty paid on goods that were re-exported, overpaid or classified incorrectly.
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Customs Audits & Verifications
Support when CBSA verifies your imports, and reviews that find problems before CBSA does.
Learn moreFrom documents to release in four steps
Send your documents
Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading and eManifest, sent by email.
We classify and calculate
We confirm HS codes, origin, value for duty and any permits, then tell you the duties and taxes.
We file with CBSA
Your entry is transmitted electronically to CBSA, so it is ready before the goods arrive.
Release and accounting
We follow the release, answer CBSA if it has questions and complete the final accounting.
Estimate duty and taxes before you ship
- Search the Canadian Customs Tariff in English, French or Chinese
- Duty by country of origin, GST, and anti-dumping and surtax warnings
- AI suggestion of the HS code from a product description
Built by NOX Customs Brokers Inc. Estimates only; we confirm the final figures when we file your entry.
A fast-responding, experienced customs broker
- Licensed professionalsLicensed by the Canada Border Services Agency, with specialists certified by the Canadian Society of Customs Brokers.
- Clear, fair pricingYou know the brokerage fee before we file. No hidden charges on your invoice.
- English and Chinese serviceTalk to us in English or Mandarin. We explain what CBSA needs and why, in your language.
Common questions
Do I need a customs broker to import into Canada?
The law does not require one, but the importer is responsible for an accurate entry, the correct duties and taxes, and any permits. A licensed broker files electronically with CBSA, gets your goods released faster and helps you avoid penalties for errors.
What documents do you need from me?
Most shipments only need the commercial invoice, the packing list, the bill of lading and the eManifest. For a first import you also sign a Power of Attorney (POA) and link your CARM account to us. For some goods (food, plants, health products, vehicles) other documents or permits apply. We tell you exactly what is needed.
How are duties and taxes calculated?
Duty depends on the HS code of the goods and their country of origin, and is charged on the value for duty. GST of 5% is charged on the value for duty plus the duty. Some goods also carry anti-dumping duty or a surtax. You can estimate it free at askduty.com.
Can you help if my shipment is held at the border?
Yes. Call us with the cargo control number or your shipping documents and we will find out why the goods are held and what CBSA or the other department needs.