Trade Commissioner Service — Canada Tariff Finder
Highlights
This program is designed for Canadian business owners like you who are involved in importing or exporting products. It provides a simple and efficient way to find up-to-date tariff information for countries with which Canada has a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). This tool can help you make informed decisions and improve cost forecasting.
Why This Program is for You
- Quick Access: Get immediate tariff information for specific products and countries.
- Ease of Use: Simply enter your product and select the country you’re exporting to or importing from.
- Smart Comparisons: Compare rates for multiple products or countries to identify your best options.
Benefits to Your Business
- Up-to-Date Information: Access the latest tariff rates to plan your costs accurately.
- Time-Saving: Receive results instantly, which you can print or receive by email.
- Cost Efficiency: Identify the most advantageous tariff rates to save money on imports and exports.
This tool is free and easy to use, making it an excellent resource for your business. By using it, you can streamline your operations and make more strategic decisions.
Financing Details
Type of Financing: Grant
Repayment Terms:
- No repayment required.
- No interest rates apply.
Eligible Expenses:
- Costs associated with importing/exporting goods.
- Tariff-related expenses.
- Costs for utilizing the Canada Tariff Finder tool.
- Administrative expenses related to tariff management.
Ineligible Expenses:
- Personal expenses.
- Non-business related costs.
- Expenses not directly tied to tariff management or the use of the Canada Tariff Finder tool.
Fees:
- No application fees.
- No processing fees.
Qualifications
- Must be a Canadian entrepreneur.
- Must plan to import or export products.
Must be dealing with countries that have a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Canada.
Disqualifications:
- Businesses not dealing with countries that have a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Canada.
Description
The Canada Tariff Finder tool is designed to help your business quickly find tariff information for products you want to import or export. This tool is free and easy to use. It provides up-to-date tariff rates for countries that have a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Canada.
Here’s how it benefits your business:
- Instant Results: Get immediate tariff information by simply entering your product and selecting the country you’re dealing with. You can print the results or receive them by email.
- Smart Comparisons: Compare tariff rates for multiple products or countries to find the best options for your business.
- Accurate Forecasting: Access current and future tariff rates to improve your cost forecasting and make informed decisions.
Using this tool can save you time and help you make better financial choices for your business.
Program Steps
Visit the Canada Tariff Finder Website: Go to the official Canada Tariff Finder tool online.
Select Your Trade Type: Choose whether you are importing or exporting.
Choose the Country: Select the country you are exporting to or importing from, using the dropdown menu.
Describe Your Product: Enter the keyword(s) that describe your product or the Harmonized System (HS) code if you know it. If you don’t know the HS code, you can use keywords to find it or visit www.wcoomd.org for the full list of HS codes.
Review Suggested Matches: If the tool does not find an exact match, review the proposed options to narrow your search.
Get Results: Once you find the correct product, get the tariff information instantly. You can print the results or receive them by email.
Compare Tariffs: Optionally, compare tariff rates for up to three different products or countries to identify your best options.
Prepare Documentation: Gather the necessary documentation to support your tariff information search. This may include:
- Product descriptions
- HS codes
- Trade agreements details
- Any other relevant trade documents
Validate Tariffs: Ensure the tariffs provided by the Canada Tariff Finder are validated with the customs authorities of the importing country.
Save and Use Information: Save the tariff information for your records and use it to improve cost forecasting and make informed trade decisions.