International Customs Agencies

Importing/Exporting manufactured products, goods and services to/from Canada may seem like an intimidating endeavour. And it can be if you are not well informed and supported. Because every situation is different, special attention needs to be given on a case by case basis. The country you are trading with and the manufactured products, goods and services you are trading will dictate which permit you need and which process you need to follow.

Not all manufactured products, goods and services can be imported/exported to/from Canada. Trading internationally involves laws, rules, regulations and the related complexity is administered by several stakeholders in different countries. That is why it is so important to talk to an expert and get guidance to maximize your chances of success and reduce headaches and stressful moments.

TapionExIm’s experts are there for that exact purpose: Guide you through the administrative maze of importing/exporting manufactured products, goods and services.

This section of our website focuses on border services and provides links to resources in this regard. Present in every country, border services will control the manufactured products, goods and services coming in and out of their territory. Understanding what is allowed or not, what is covered by a trade bloc, the role of the different stakeholders, and more is key to your success.

Hopefully you will find in this section the information that you need to face your particular challenges.

And remember that you can ask TapionExim’s opinion at any time. We will be please to assist you dealing with your international trade project.

USEFUL LINKS TO BORDER SERVICES

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)

Agence des services frontaliers du Canada (ASFC)

Department of Global Affairs Canada

Ministère des Affaires mondiales Canada

U.S. Customs Border and Protection

Douane des États-Unis d’Amérique (le site est uniquement en anglais)

World Customs Organization

WCO Implementing The WTO TFA

Organisation Mondiale de Douanes

L’OMD met en œuvre l’AFE de l’OMC

Ministry of the Economy – Intelligence Systems
The NAFTA Office of Mexico in Canada
Secretaria de Comercio y Fomento Industrial (Secretariat of Commerce and Industrial Development – SECOFI),
Provides access to databases in Mexico for industry-specific inquiries;
Provides access to the National Institute of Geography,Statistics, and Informatics (INEGI) databases

Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Mexico (Camara de Comercio de Canada en Mexico)
Provides access to information on Canadian companies currently doing business in Mexico.

US/Mexico Border Directory from Mexoline
US/Mexico Border Directory from Mexonline.com – Cities, Traffic, Links