B.C. tariff guidance for businesses
No fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
Qualifying businesses can get tariff exemptions or reductions by meeting the rules of origin and completing a certificate of origin under some trade agreements.
Comments on Funding:
Continuous Intake
Eligibility:
Applicants must be Canadian exporters. To determine if your product qualifies for tariff exemptions or reductions, applicants must:
1. Find the tariff classification of your product
2. Verify your product meets the rules of origin
a. Rules of origin are the guidelines that determine where a product is made. They tell you which country a product can be considered to come from based on where it was manufactured or what materials were used to make it.
b. All internationally traded goods are required to have an origin when they are declared to customs at the point of import.
3. Use the World Customs Organization – Rules of Origin Facilitator to find out:
a. Import duties in foreign markets applicable to your product
b. Available duty savings
c. Detailed rules of origin
d. Certification procedures
Application Steps:
Applicants must:
1. Determine eligibility
2. Complete a certificate of origin: Certificates of origin are legal documents that declare the origin of a product. When you export goods, you must include a certificate of origin with your shipment. The certificate is used to determine the tariffs.
3. If your product qualifies under the rules of origin, you must:
a. Complete a certificate of origin
https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/services/cusma-aceum/cog-com-eng.html
b. Keep records of your certificate of origin for customs authorities requesting verification.
Documentation Needed:
Applicants must submit a Certificate of Origin
Other Things to Note:
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