For Canadian Businesses - Beginner's Guide to Importing |
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Canadian Government Resources |
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This guide provided by the Canada Border Services Agency has been created to help small and medium-sized enterprises that import goods into Canada. It provides an overview of the commercial importing process and is intended to complement, not replace existing regulations, acts and references.
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- Before importing;
- Tariff classification, Rate of Duties and Taxes, Value for Duty;
- Importing;
- Self-adjustments;
- Records;
- Verification by the CBSA;
- Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS); and
- Trade Incentives Program
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International Trade Education |
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FITT (Forum for International Trade Training) equips individuals and businesses with the practical skills they need to succeed in today’s competitive global marketplace. A not-for-profit organization established by industry and government, FITT develops international business programs, sets competency standards, and designs the certification and accreditation programs for the Certified International Trade Professional (CITP) designation.
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CIFFA provides nternational Trade Workshops designed to provide topical information in an easy to digest 3.5-hours in-class or two 1,5 hours online format. They allow participants to receive quality training in a shortened time frame, permitting the participant to immediately use the technical knowledge in their workplace.
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| Topics: |
- Letters of Credit;
- Essentials of Exporting;
- Incoterms;
- Protecting your Business with the CIFFA STCs; and
- Cargo Insurance
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The CSCB provides Professional Development Modules. All courses are offered online. Interactive quizzes are included in the courses. Enrolment is on a continuous intake basis and access to course material is provided for a maximum of 90 days, during which time the course and final examination must be completed.
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- Canadian Harmonized System of Tariff Classification;
- Understanding NAFTA;
- Valuation;
- Refunds;
- AMPS (Administrative Monetary Penalty System);
- Export Documentation and Regulations; and
- Tax on Imported Goods and Services.
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