If your company is not an NRI, the first step is obtaining a Business Number/Importer Number (BN) from CRA. A Letter to CBSA advising them that BILSI is authorised to use your account security is required on your letterhead. A cheque must be issued payable to the Receiver General for Canada and submitted to BILSI at least three days prior to the end of the month. Once completed, BILSI will report to you by the 20th of each month, the amount(s) of duty and taxes you are required to pay. In addition, BILSI can assist in getting your account security from CBSA. Our New Client Instruction Sheet serves as a guide, providing answers to common questions explaining the requirements and forms needed to ship to Canada.īILSI can arrange for a Surety Bond, in CBSA’s favour, that will allow release of shipments prior to payment of duties and taxes. Two copies signed on both pages are required, one will be returned for your records.Īs a new client of BILSI's (importer or exporter to Canada), you may have questions regarding the documents needed to set up an account. The General Agency Agreement (GAA) is a legal document authorizing BILSI to represent you, (the importer) in all matters relating to importing of products into Canada.

In addition, to act on your behalf, we will require that certain documents are completed and returned to us:

The NRI program allows US (and other Nations) companies to compete on a level playing field with their Canadian competitors (for details on the NRI program Contact us). If you are an exporter to Canada, BILSI can only act on your behalf if you are or become a Non Resident Importer (NRI). Letter to CBSA advising them that BILSI is authorised to use your account security is required on your letterhead. BILSI can arrange for a Surety Bond, in CBSA’s favour, that will allow release of shipments prior to payment of duties and taxes.

In certain circumstances, BILSI may ask for you to use your own account security. Our New Client Instruction Sheet serves as a guide, providing answers to common questions and explaining the requirements and forms needed to ship to Canada. A cheque must be issued payable to the Receiver General for Canada and submitted to BILSI at least three days prior to the end of the month.Ĭompany Information, once completed will be held in the strictest confidence.Īs a new client of BILSI's (importer or exporter to Canada), you may have questions regarding the documents needed to set up an account. This letter advises CBSA that you (the importer) are responsible to pay the GST on all imported goods released. The Credit Application, once completed will be held in the strictest confidence.Ī GST letter on your company's letterhead, which is provided to CBSA. Two copies signed on both pages are required one will be returned for your records. In order to act on your behalf, we will require certain documents to be completed and returned to us:

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