import customs clearance Canada
Clear import shipments at any Canadian port of entry — Vancouver, Prince Rupert, Toronto, Montreal, Halifax, and beyond. Ezcustoms files accurate entries, manages CBSA requirements, and keeps your cargo moving. Available to importers across Canada — submit documents online, entries filed remotely with CBSA.
Ezcustoms handles filing, customs coordination, and practical support for importers that need this service delivered clearly and efficiently.
import customs clearance Canada
Import customs clearance in Canada is the process of submitting a customs entry to CBSA, paying applicable duties and taxes, and obtaining release authorization for imported goods. A licensed customs broker like Ezcustoms handles the classification, valuation, documentation, and filing on your behalf — entirely online, serving importers across Canada at all major ports of entry.
Ezcustoms keeps the service practical by combining electronic filing with direct coordination when timing, documentation, or compliance issues matter.
Import customs clearance is the formal process of declaring imported goods to CBSA, classifying them under the correct HS tariff code, calculating applicable duties and taxes, submitting the customs entry, and obtaining release. It is required for all commercial shipments entering Canada.
Ezcustoms prepares and files customs entries for all modes of transport — ocean, air, truck, and rail — at any Canadian port of entry. Our team reviews shipping documents, confirms HS classification and valuation, calculates duties, and submits to CBSA for release. We monitor entry status and resolve any CBSA queries or holds.
Who this is for
Process
Step 1
Receive commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and any permits or certificates
Step 2
Confirm HS tariff classification and duty rate for the commodity
Step 3
Calculate duties, GST/HST, and any applicable surtaxes
Step 4
Submit customs entry to CBSA via EDI
Step 5
Monitor release authorization and coordinate with warehouse or carrier for pickup
Step 6
Provide duty payment confirmation and customs release documents
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.
A licensed customs broker prepares and files the customs entry on your behalf, classifies your goods under the correct HS tariff code, calculates duties and taxes, submits the declaration to CBSA, and obtains release authorization. They act as your authorized agent with CBSA.
Customs clearance in Canada typically takes a few hours to one business day for routine shipments with complete documentation. CBSA examinations, missing documents, or permit requirements can extend this to several days. Pre-arrival filing helps speed up the process.
Standard documents include the commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading or airway bill, and any required permits or certificates (e.g., CFIA, Health Canada). Ezcustoms will confirm the full document checklist for your specific commodity.
Yes. Ezcustoms files customs entries at all major Canadian ports including Vancouver, Prince Rupert, Toronto (Pearson/GTA), Montreal, Halifax, and all other CBSA-designated entry points across Canada.
Customs clearance is the standard process of filing and releasing a shipment. A customs examination is when CBSA physically inspects the shipment before release. Ezcustoms coordinates examination logistics, including devanning and restuffing, to minimize delays.
Commercial importers can self-clear, but must register with CBSA and manage their own entries, classifications, and CARM portal obligations. Most businesses use a licensed customs broker to ensure accuracy, avoid penalties, and save time.
Send us your shipment details or service requirements and our team will outline the next steps clearly.