BorderTek
Canada Imports🍁

CBSA Clearance, Handled.

BorderTek coordinates the full Canadian customs clearance process β€” ACI eManifest, B3 entry, CUSMA qualification, GST management, and CARM compliance β€” through our established cross-border partner network.

CBSA is not CBP. Canada has its own rules, its own portal, and its own penalties. We know both sides.

CBSA Entry StatusRELEASED
B3 Entry Β· Port: Windsor, ON
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ACI eManifest Submitted
2hr highway / 24hr ocean
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PARS Matched
Pre-arrival review confirmed
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B3 Entry Filed
Formal entry β€” CARM portal
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CBSA Review
No exam β€” released to importer
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Released β€” Duties Settled
GST assessed Β· CUSMA qualified
CUSMA Qualified βœ“GST Assessed βœ“CARM Filed βœ“

Coordinated by BorderTek Β· Partner Agency on File

CBSA
Clearance Coordination
CUSMA
Origin Qualification
ACI
eManifest Filing
GST / HST
Tax Management
Entry Types

Every Canadian Entry, Covered

From highway PARS to ocean B3s β€” we coordinate the right Canadian entry type for your shipment, on time.

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B3 Formal Entry

The standard Canadian customs entry for commercial imports over $3,300 CAD β€” CBSA tariff classification, duty, and GST/HST assessed.

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ACI eManifest

Advance Commercial Information filed before your freight crosses. Required for all commercial highway and ocean shipments into Canada.

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PARS

Pre-Arrival Review System for highway carriers β€” cargo release coordinated before the truck hits the border.

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CFIA & OGD Filings

Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Health Canada, and other federal department requirements coordinated before arrival.

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CARM Portal Management

CBSA's new Assessment and Revenue Management system β€” we coordinate your CARM onboarding, portal access, and duty statement management.

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In-Bond & Transit

Goods transiting through Canada or moving in-bond between ports β€” coordinated with CBSA for seamless cross-border flow.

Know the Difference

CBSA Is Not CBP

Importers who treat Canada like a US extension run into costly surprises. The systems, portals, penalties, and agency acronyms are entirely different.

🍁 Canada (CBSA)
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US (CBP)
CBSA (Canada Border Services Agency)
CBP (US Customs & Border Protection)
B3 Entry (Customs Coding Form)
CBP Entry (Type 01 Formal)
ACI eManifest
AMS / ACE eManifest
SIMA (dump & countervail duties)
AD / CVD Deposits
CUSMA Certification
USMCA Certification
GST / HST on imports
No federal VAT equivalent
CARM Portal
ACE Portal
CFIA (food & agriculture)
FDA / USDA
Compliance Coverage

CUSMA, SIMA, GST β€”
We Track It All.

Canadian customs compliance has layers most US-side operations aren't prepared for. CUSMA qualification can eliminate duties entirely. SIMA deposits can blindside importers who didn't check their commodity. GST recovery is money left on the table if documentation isn't right.

BorderTek's coordination covers the full Canadian compliance picture β€” not just the B3 entry, but the downstream implications that affect your landed cost and your tax position.

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CUSMA / USMCA Origin Certification
Preferential tariff qualification under the Canada-US-Mexico Agreement β€” we coordinate origin certification to eliminate or reduce duties.
SIMA β€” Dump & Countervailing Duties
Canada's Special Import Measures Act equivalent of AD/CVD. We identify SIMA-affected commodities and coordinate proper deposit handling.
GST / HST Recovery
Commercial importers are often eligible to recover GST paid on imports. We ensure proper documentation so your business can reclaim what it paid.
Canadian Tariff Classification
Canada uses its own Customs Tariff based on the HS system β€” small differences from HTSUS can mean big duty swings. We classify correctly.
CBSA Valuation Methods
Transaction value, computed value, and deductive methods β€” we coordinate the right approach for your commodity and commercial relationship.
Controlled & Regulated Goods
Firearms, food products, agricultural goods, and health products all require additional coordination with CBSA and federal agencies.
How It Works

From Quote to Canadian Door

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Classification & CUSMA Review

We coordinate Canadian tariff classification, assess CUSMA qualification, and identify any SIMA, OGD, or controlled goods requirements before cargo ships.

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ACI, PARS & Entry Filing

eManifest, PARS matching, and B3 entry are coordinated through our partner network β€” filed on time, filed correctly.

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CBSA Release & Duty Settlement

Your freight clears CBSA, duties and GST/HST are settled, and we coordinate final delivery to your Canadian door.

FAQ

Common Questions

🍁 Ready to Clear Canadian Customs?

BorderTek coordinates the full CBSA clearance workflow β€” ACI eManifest, B3 entry, CUSMA qualification, and GST management β€” so your freight moves on first pass.

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Blog & Insights

Guides on cross-border shipping, customs compliance, and North American trade.

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About BorderTek

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