U.S.A. Customs & Business Entry
The United States is Alberta and Canada's largest trading partner.
In 2004, the value of Alberta's exports to the U.S. totaled $59 billion, an increase of 15% from 2003. This represents about 89% of our international trade. More importantly, exports of manufactured goods increased by 19%.
Information sources for Exporting to the United States
The Business Link:
- Exporting and choose:
- Exporting Commercial Shipment to the U.S.
- Exporting to the United States - Info-Guide
- ExportUSA
- Know Before You Go - Business Entry in the U.S.
- U.S. Regulations for Canadian Exporters
- Exporting Event Details
For a list of upcoming workshops, organized in Alberta, for new and potential exporters, see:
Canadian Requirements
Export Regulations & Documentation:
International Trade Canada:
Cross Border Business Movement of Business Persons
Temporary Entry into U.S. & Mexico under NAFTA
U.S. Requirements
Customs information & forms:
U.S. International Trade Commission:
Travel Smart
For information on entering the U.S. with commercial samples, trade show displays, professional equipment, or technical apparatus that you wish to carry when traveling by air to the U.S., contact the U.S. Customs offices at the Edmonton or Calgary airports before you go!
Edmonton International Airport
Phone: 780.890-4514
Calgary International Airport
Phone: 403.221-1733
Admission Temporaire/Temporary Admission (ATA):
- ATA Carnets
The ATA Carnet is an international Customs document. It is used for temporary importation of certain goods into a country without having to engage in the Customs formalities usually required, or having to pay duty or value-added taxes on the goods.
Another method to verify temporary exportation of goods into the U.S. (samples, prototypes, tools of the trade, etc.) either manufactured in Canada or lawfully imported into Canada intended for return is the Canada Customs Y38, which can be obtained at the airport before you depart.
Additional Online Resources
For information on general export information, skills development, market services and export finance, visit:
