Trade Resources+Links

The following links are intended to provide you with a convenient point of access to various Customs and international trade resources.

Note that due to the dynamic nature of the Internet, some of the hyperlinks may change from time to time. Therefore, if you encounter a broken link, please let us know.

Canadian Government Resources

Canada Customs Offices
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/contact/listing/indexpages/index-e.html

F.A.S.T. (Free and Secure Trade), Highway Carrier Application Process
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/prog/fast-expres/menu-eng.html

C.I.F.A.A. (Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association)
http://www.ciffa.com/

Business Number Accounts bna accounts
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/import/rb-ee-eng.html

If you need to open a new Business Number import/export account with Canada Border Services Agency, you can call the following toll-free numbers:

• Phone: 1-800-959-5525 (English)

• Phone: 1-800-959-7775 (French)

Import Permit & Export Control Information
http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/trade/eicb/menu-en.asp

If you need information concerning regulated import and export merchandise such as textiles, apparel, steel and wood products,

Agriculture Canada Links

Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Canadian International Trade Tribunal

Department of Finance

Transport Canada

Statistics Canada

•International Merchandise Trade Database(by HS Commodity)

BIS — Border Information System

http://www.cbsa.gc.ca/contact/bis-sif-eng.html

The Border Information Service (BIS) is a computerized, 24-hour telephone service that automatically answers all incoming calls and provides general customs information. You can choose information from several topics.

You can access the BIS system free of charge throughout Canada by calling 1-800-461-9999. From outside Canada call: 1-204-983-3500 or 1-506-636-5060

If you are using a Touch-ToneT phone, as soon the message is over you can press 1 to repeat the message or press 2 to return to the list of main categories.