Harmonized System (HS) for Exports

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) would like to remind all exporters of the importance of using the appropriate Harmonized System (HS) Code for their exportation as previously stated in the Custom Notice 14-005: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/cn-ad/cn14-005-eng.html

In summary:

• If you are reporting electronically, using the Canadian Automated Export Declaration (CAED) system or the G7 Electronic Data Interchange Export Reporting system, you must use the 8-digit Canadian Export Classification code.
• If you are reporting on paper (Form B13a), you may use either the 8-digit Canadian Export Classification code, or the 10-digit Canadian Import HS Code; both are considered valid until further notice.

Regardless of the method of reporting, you must ensure that the classification code you provide accurately describes your goods.  CBSA is monitoring the use of classification codes, and Administrative Monetary Penalties could be issued to exporters in cases where the classification code is inaccurate.