Small and Medium-sized Enterprise Centre

Exporting for SMEs

The following resources help Canadian SMEs navigate the exporting process to help them meet the requirements associated with exporting goods from Canada.

Exporting – A Step-by-Step Guide
This tool will help businesses with their exporting needs and guide them through the necessary steps for complying with the various laws and regulations.

Checklist for Exporting Commercial Goods
A checklist to help guide SMEs through the commercial exporting process.

Information Sessions and Seminars
Register on-line for CBSA seminars held across the country on various export and import topics.

Customs Tariff
Consult the Customs Tariff for classification numbers for the goods you wish to export.

SME Toolkit
A variety of tools from the CBSA and other government departments and agencies designed specifically for SMEs.

Exporters Program
CBSA information centre for businesses that export commercial goods out of Canada

Border Information Service (BIS)
An automated, 24-hour telephone service that provides general border services information. During regular business hours, you can speak directly to an agent for more detailed information.

Other exporting resources for SMEs

Exportsource
A comprehensive range of resources designed to help exporters with every stage of the export process.

Canadian Automated Export Declaration (Statistics Canada)
Gives registered exporters and agents the opportunity to report goods electronically to the Federal Government of Canada.

Canada Business
Services for entrepreneurs - Information for exporters

Virtual Trade Commissioner (Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada)
Helping Canadian companies succeed in the global marketplace

Export and Import Controls Bureau (Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada)
Authorizes the import and export of goods restricted by quotas and/or tariffs.

Canadian Export Classification (Statistics Canada)
The Canadian Export Classification allows Canada to meet its obligations, under the HS Convention, with respect to export trade statistics.