Import Advisory

Service Description

So, you are thinking of importing commercial goods into Canada? Unsure of where to begin?

There’s a huge range of products that can be imported into Canada, subject to compliance with certain conditions. If your business is looking to grow, and you have identified a gap in the marketplace, importing goods for sale, or raw materials for production, can be a rewarding path to take.

Our International Trade Advisors can help you understand issues relating to importing and provide step by step processes and guidance. This hour-long consultation is suitable for companies looking to for advice to expand an existing import business or start a new one.

Please Note: This service is currently unavailable. We will update this page with further information when it’s available. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.

Benefits

Discussion of tax and duty rates
Importance of tariff treatments and Harmonized System (HS) Codes
Pathfinding for learning about restrictions, regulations, trade barriers
Direction to the appropriate agencies for labelling requirements, permits
Advice on best practices for working with a logistics agent, customs brokers, and other service providers
Understanding means of payment, trade terms
Considerations for the costs of inspections, warehousing
Discuss certificates of origin
Logistics and Incoterms
International Trade Agreements
How to work with a customs broker

Service Offered By

Belinda Mui

These 60-minute sessions are booked in advance on a first come, first served basis.

Due to high demand, please be advised the first availability for booking an Import or Export advisory appointment will be 6-8 weeks. We apologize for the delay and any inconvenience this may cause.

Small Business BC’s advisory services are delivered online via Zoom, or over the phone. For instructions on how to optimize your Zoom setup, click here.

Price: $129.00
Length: 1 Hour
Subject: Import/Export
Language: English
Stage of Business: Start-Up, Growing

This service may be taken by phone or video call

This Service is Currently Unavailable Contact Us

Due to high demand, please be advised the first availability for booking an Import or Export advisory appointment will be 6-8 weeks. We apologize for the delay and any inconvenience this may cause. Would you like to proceed?*
- Yes
- No
We apologize for any inconvenience.

Here are some other resources that may be helpful, the meantime:
- How To Import Goods Into Canada Checklist
- Step-by-Step Guide to Importing Commercial Goods into Canada from Canada Border Services Agency
- Government Departments and Agencies: Reference List for Importers
- The Importance of Choosing the Right Tariff Classification for Your Imports
Before you book, let's see if this service is right for you.
Are you wishing to import any of these: alcohol, firearms, nuclear reactors, automobiles, pharmaceuticals, services, personal imports?
- Yes
- No
Unfortunately, at this time, we do not provide trade advisory services to assist with what you are wishing to import.

Here are some other resources that may be helpful:
- How To Import Goods Into Canada Checklist
- Step-by-Step Guide to Importing Commercial Goods into Canada from Canada Border Services Agency
- Government Departments and Agencies: Reference List for Importers
- The Importance of Choosing the Right Tariff Classification for Your Imports
You are a candidate for this service.
To help you get the most value out of your appointment, please provide us with some additional information below:
Name*
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Email*
Phone*
Company name*
Is this a start-up business?*
In what year was the business established?
Do you have an import account registered with the Canada Revenue Agency?*
Have you imported to Canada previously?*
If yes, from which countries?
What product(s) are you planning to import?*
Which countries are the product(s) being imported from?*
What are the origin countries of the product(s) that you are planning to import? Where is it manufactured/harvested?*
Who is your target market? e.g. Wholesale Distributors, Retailers, Direct to Consumers?*
Have you identified potential customer(s) for the product(s) that you are planning to import?*
What information do you need from this consultation?*
How did you initially hear about our trade advisory services?
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$129.00 + GST