CERS Export Declaration
If you are a Canadian exporter, you are required to declare all exports valued higher than 2,000 CAD electronically using CERS *
* Except US-destined exports. If you require Dilas to file a CERS Export Declaration on your behalf, please follow the steps below.
Make sure that you have your export/import account with Revenue Canada handy.
If currently your company does not have an RM account, but possesses a business number (GST number), register for it with your business number through CBSA’s CARM Client Portal.
Additional documents might be requested based on the nature of the goods and the information contained in the paperwork provided.
- Applying for Export Authorization ID: $100.00 + tax (for first time filing only)
- Filing a one-line CERS export declaration: $60.00 + tax
- Additional HS codes lines: $5.00 per line + tax
- Charges for dealing with the restricted commodities are discussed individually
As per Section 3 of the Reporting of Exported Goods Regulations, goods shall be reported by an exporter to the Canada Border Services Agency:
- if the goods are exported by mail, not less than two hours before the goods are delivered to the post office where the goods are mailed;
- if the goods are exported by vessel, not less than 48 hours before the goods are loaded onto the vessel;
- if the goods are exported by aircraft, not less than two hours before the goods are loaded on board the aircraft;
- if the goods are exported by rail, not less than two hours before the railcar on which the goods have been loaded is assembled to form part of a train for export;
- if the goods are exported by any other means, immediately before the exportation of the goods.
