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Exporting Goods From Canada - Documentation Requirements for Exporters

Type of Goods United States Destinations (includes Puerto Rico and United States Virgin Islands) All Other Destinations (includes goods moving through the United States to foreign destinations)
Restricted goods i.e., controlled, regulated, and prohibited goods (regardless of value)
  • permit, certificate, or licence
  • documents required by other government departments (if applicable)
  • export declaration is not required
  • permit, certificate, or licence
  • documents required by other government departments (if applicable)
  • export declaration
Non-restricted goods
  • export declaration not required
  • export declaration (for commercial goods valued at CAN $2,000 or more)

Note: For the time and place where these documents must be presented, check the Canada Border Services Agency Web site or the brochure BSF5081, Exporting Goods From Canada.

There are separate export reporting requirements for carriers and service providers.

For specific details related to exporting, please contact the Border Information Service at 1-800-461-9999.

Date Modified: 2006-10-19

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