duty drawback Canada
If you import goods into Canada and subsequently export them, you may be eligible to recover the duties paid on import. Ezcustoms prepares and files duty drawback claims with CBSA, helping importers across Canada recover costs and improve cash flow. All claim work handled online.
Ezcustoms handles filing, customs coordination, and practical support for importers that need this service delivered clearly and efficiently.
duty drawback Canada
Duty drawback in Canada is a CBSA program that allows importers to recover duties paid on goods that are later exported from Canada. Claims can be filed for goods exported in the same condition as imported, or for goods that were further processed or manufactured before export. Claims must be filed within four years of import. Ezcustoms files drawback claims online for importers across Canada.
Ezcustoms keeps the service practical by combining electronic filing with direct coordination when timing, documentation, or compliance issues matter.
Duty drawback is a Canadian customs program under Section 89-117 of the Customs Act that provides a refund of duties paid on imported goods that are subsequently exported from Canada. The program covers goods exported as-is, goods used in manufacturing exported products, and goods destroyed under CBSA supervision.
Ezcustoms reviews your import and export records to identify eligible drawback opportunities, calculates the recoverable duty amounts, prepares the CBSA drawback claim documentation, and submits the claim for refund. We manage the CBSA review process and respond to any audit queries.
Who this is for
Process
Step 1
Review import records to identify duty-paid shipments that were subsequently exported
Step 2
Match import entries to corresponding export records and calculate eligible drawback amounts
Step 3
Prepare CBSA Form K32 (Drawback Claim) and supporting documentation
Step 4
Submit claim to CBSA within the four-year filing deadline
Step 5
Respond to CBSA audit queries and provide additional documentation as required
Step 6
Confirm refund receipt and reconcile against original duty payments
Benefits
Why Ezcustoms
A practical customs approach built around clear communication, accurate filing, and responsive support.
FAQ
Clear answers for importers evaluating customs brokerage, CARM compliance, and duty management options in Canada.
Duty drawback is a CBSA program that refunds duties paid on imported goods when those goods are subsequently exported from Canada. It applies to goods exported in their original imported condition, goods incorporated into manufactured products that are exported, and goods destroyed under CBSA supervision.
Duty drawback claims in Canada must be filed within four years of the date the goods were imported. Claims filed after this deadline are not eligible for refund regardless of the amount of duties paid.
Qualifying goods include goods exported in the same condition as imported, goods used as inputs in manufacturing exported products, goods destroyed under CBSA supervision, and certain goods that were defective or non-conforming at time of import.
The maximum recovery is 99% of the duties originally paid. The 1% retention is a CBSA administrative fee. The actual amount depends on the quantity of goods exported relative to the amount imported.
Required documentation includes original import entries, proof of duty payment, export documentation (export B13 or shipper's export declaration), and records linking the imported goods to the exported goods. Ezcustoms manages the full documentation package.
Send us your shipment details or service requirements and our team will outline the next steps clearly.