Trading Across Borders in Canada

These tables list the procedures necessary to import and exports a standardized cargo of goods in Canada. The documents required to export and import the goods are also shown.

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 Nature of Export ProceduresDuration (days)US$ Cost
Documents preparation3225
Customs clearance and technical control135
Ports and terminal handling1600
Inland transportation and handling2750
Totals:71610
 Nature of Import ProceduresDuration (days)US$ Cost
Documents preparation4185
Customs clearance and technical control175
Ports and terminal handling2650
Inland transportation and handling4750
Totals:111660
 Export documents Import documents
Bill of ladingBill of lading
Commercial invoiceCertificate of origin
Customs export declarationCommercial invoice
 Customs import declaration