Doing Business in Canada - CPMA

Doing Business in Canada - CPMA

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Import Documentation Any commercial document can be used for importation; however, it needs to include all of the required information for customs clearance. Although the Confirmation of Sale (COS) form is no longer mandatory under the SFCR , it is still acceptable for customs clearance and contains all of the required fields for a successful importation. Click on the following link to complete the Confirmation of Sale document: CFIA Forms Catalogue input #3885 for Confirmation of Sale. If you are not using the COS form, be aware that you may need to add additional information to the commercial invoice provided. Commonly this is 1) the US state of origin, if grown in the US, 2) the unit weight in which the produce is sold/purchased, 3) any licenses or certifications you may hold, or commodity specific information as found below. The eManifest Portal is an option developed by the CBSA to allow the trade community to electronically transmit their pre-arrival information online. See Section 1.6.5, eManifest , on page 21 for more information. Does your imported product have Country Specific Requirements? The CFIA’s Automated Import Reference System (AIRS) is available as a reference tool to provide accurate and up to date information on import requirements. By providing the commodity information, the user may determine the requirements for importation of that product. See Section 1.5.2, The Automated Import Reference System , on page 19 for more information. In addition to the AIRS portal, further information on country specific requirements may be found in the resources below: Overview – Importing fresh fruit or vegetables Summary of phytosanitary import requirements for temperate fresh fruit and tree nuts approved for entry into Canada Guatemala – Fresh Raspberries and Blackberries Mexico – Cantaloupes Mexico – Fresh coriander (cilantro) U.S. and California – Leafy Green Vegetables Non-Resident Importers Organizations residing in a country for which Canada has a Food Safety System Recognition Arrangement may be eligible for Non-Resident Importer (NRI) status. Currently Canada has such an Arrangement with the United States. Obtaining NRI status is a completely voluntary decision

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