Essential Government Export Documents

Resource Title

Description

Type

Guide to using the Canadian Export Reporting System (web-based platform to transfer electronic declarations; replaced the B13A Export Declaration Form)

Web link

CBSA Canadian Export Classification – HS Codes

List of current Harmonized System codes for exporting products from Canada.

PDF

Canadian Food Inspection Agency – Exporting Food

Step-by-step guide.

PDF

U.S. Customs – ESTA Fact Sheet

Information sheet for applying for short-term business travel to the United States (ex: traveling to trade shows).

PDF

U.S. Department of Agriculture – Plant and Plant Product Declaration Form

Required form for shipping plant products (ie: wood) to the United States.

PDF

CUSMA Certificate of Origin format

Required for duty-free product entry to the United States.

Web page

Commercial Invoice Sample

Required for commercial shipments to the USA.

Web Page

Government Documents

CBSA – B13A – Export Declaration Form (PDF)
Form to be filled for international shipment of products from Canada.

CBSA Canadian Export Classification – HS Codes (PDF)
List of current Harmonized System codes for exporting products from Canada.

Canadian Food Inspection Agency – Exporting Food (PDF)
Step-by-step guide.

U.S. Customs – ESTA Fact Sheet (PDF)
Information sheet for applying for short-term business travel to the United States (ex: traveling to trade shows).

U.S. Department of Agriculture – Plant and Plant Product Declaration Form (PDF)
Required form for shipping plant products (ie: wood) to the United States.