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Table of Contents
1. Business Environment Overview .............................................................................................................................................................. 6
1.1. Ease of Doing Business ................................................................................................................................................................................ 6
1.2. Business Environment .................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
1.2.1 Working Hours............................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
1.2.2 Entry requirements in Canada for KSA nationals .................................................................................................................................. 7
1.2.3 Key contacts in Canada for KSA nationals............................................................................................................................................... 8
1.3. Financial environment ................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
1.4. Legal Environment ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 8
2. Rules of Origin ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
2.1 Rules of Origin between KSA and Canada .............................................................................................................................................. 9
2.1.1 Most-Favored Nation (MFN) Rules of Origin......................................................................................................................................... 9
3. Trade Barriers ...............................................................................................................................................................................................10
3.1 Trade Barriers in Canada ...........................................................................................................................................................................10
3.1.1. Tariff Barriers ................................................................................................................................................................................................11
3.1.2 Non-tariff Barriers .......................................................................................................................................................................................13
4. Trade Remedies ...........................................................................................................................................................................................17
4.1 Trade Remedies by Canada: Impact on Saudi exporters ....................................................................................................................17
4.1.1. Anti-dumping and countervailing measures ........................................................................................................................................17
4.1.2. Safeguard measures....................................................................................................................................................................................17
5. Key Ports in Canada ....................................................................................................................................................................................18
5.1 Key Sea Ports in Canada ............................................................................................................................................................................18
5.2 Key Airports in Canada ..............................................................................................................................................................................19
5.3 Shipping Lines Used in Canada ................................................................................................................................................................20
5.3.1 Major Shipping Lines and Lead Time from KSA to Canada...............................................................................................................20
5.3.2 Rates of key routes between KSA and Canada .....................................................................................................................................21
5.3.3 Major Air transport lead time and costs from KSA to Canada .........................................................................................................22
5.4 Inland Ports ...................................................................................................................................................................................................23
6. Key Logistics Facilities ................................................................................................................................................................................25
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6.1 Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ) in Canada ....................................................................................................................................................25
6.1.1 FTZs – Canada .............................................................................................................................................................................................25
6.2 Key Trade Related Incentives ...................................................................................................................................................................25
6.3 Storage facilities / services provided in Canada ...................................................................................................................................26
6.3.1 Types of storage facilities / services ........................................................................................................................................................26
6.3.1.1 Customs Bonded Warehouses ..............................................................................................................................................................26
6.3.1.2 Private Warehouses .................................................................................................................................................................................26
6.3.1.3 Public Warehouses...................................................................................................................................................................................27
7. Overall Import Process: Canada...............................................................................................................................................................27
7.1 Overall Import Process ...............................................................................................................................................................................27
7.2 Customs Clearance Process ......................................................................................................................................................................29
7.3 Lead Time and Cost of Overall Import Process ...................................................................................................................................32
8. Key Import Documents ..............................................................................................................................................................................32
8.1 Summary table of key import documents .............................................................................................................................................32
8.1.1 Mandatory documents ..............................................................................................................................................................................32
8.1.2 Additional Documents ...............................................................................................................................................................................33
8.2 Documents Overview ................................................................................................................................................................................34
8.2.1 Bill of Lading .................................................................................................................................................................................................34
8.2.2 Commercial Invoice ....................................................................................................................................................................................34
8.2.3 Cargo Control Document (CCD) ..............................................................................................................................................................35
8.2.4 B3 Customs Coding Form ..........................................................................................................................................................................35
8.2.5 Import License / Pre-Import Clearance ..................................................................................................................................................36
8.2.6 Phytosanitary Certificate ...........................................................................................................................................................................36
8.2.7 Health Certificate.........................................................................................................................................................................................37
8.2.8 Certificate of Conformity ...........................................................................................................................................................................37
8.2.9 Certificate of Analysis .................................................................................................................................................................................38
8.2.10 Certificate of Origin...................................................................................................................................................................................38
9. Key Government Agencies involved in import ....................................................................................................................................39
9.1 Key government agencies involved in the import of all types of products....................................................................................39
9.2 Key government agencies involved in the Import of Specific Types of Products.........................................................................40
10. Key Standard Agencies and their Approval Process............................................................................................................................40
10.1 Standard Agencies according to Industry ..............................................................................................................................................40
10.2 Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) .............................................................................................................................................41
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10.2.1 CFIA Import and Customs Clearance Process .....................................................................................................................................41
10.3 Health Canada..............................................................................................................................................................................................43
10.3.1 Process for acquiring Approval and Drug Identification Number (DIN) for medical products in Canada ..........................44
10.3.2 Key documents required .........................................................................................................................................................................46
10.3.3 Lead Time ....................................................................................................................................................................................................46
10.3.4 Costs involved ...........................................................................................................................................................................................46
11. Packaging and Labelling Requirements – Canada ..............................................................................................................................48
11.1 General Industries .......................................................................................................................................................................................48
11.1.1 Industry Regulator.....................................................................................................................................................................................48
11.1.2 Laws and regulations ................................................................................................................................................................................48
11.1.3 Labelling Requirements ...........................................................................................................................................................................48
11.2 Food Industry ...............................................................................................................................................................................................49
11.2.2 Laws and Regulations ..............................................................................................................................................................................49
11.3 Pharma Industry ..........................................................................................................................................................................................50
11.3.2 Laws and Regulations...............................................................................................................................................................................50
11.4 Cosmetics Industry ......................................................................................................................................................................................50
11.4.1 Laws and Regulations...............................................................................................................................................................................51
12. References .....................................................................................................................................................................................................52
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Disclaimer
Saudi Export Development Authority
“SAUDI EXPORTS” have prepared the
Export Guides as a part of its continuous
publication on countries. The purpose of
this guide is to provide a high-level view
of the country imports process,
procedures, documentation
requirements, stakeholders, etc. based
on available public information. Its
analysis, perceptions, and anticipations
are subject to personal judgment.
“SAUDI EXPORTS” is not liable for any
consequences caused by the
understanding and interpretation of any
part of this guide. In general, the
information in the report present a broad
view of the imports environment of this
country. Saudi exporters are encouraged
to carry out further studies to be
updated and more informed on the
import process, procedures, and
documentation requirements identified
in this report.
1. Business Environment Overview1
1.1. Ease of Doing Business2
Canada has been ranked 22nd in the world on the ease of doing business by Doing Business, World Bank. The ranking is
based on certain key parameters that have been elucidated in the Table 1 below:
Table 1: Ease of Doing Business
Topics Doing Business Rank (2017)

Starting a Business 2
Dealing with Construction Permits 57
Getting Electricity 108
Registering Property 43
Getting Credit 7
Protecting Minority Investors 7
Paying Taxes 17
Trading Across Borders 46
Enforcing Contracts 112
Resolving Insolvency 15
1.2. Business Environment
The cultural differences among people and companies might pose several challenges for Saudi exporters in conducting
cross border business. For ease of doing business, Saudi exporters must not only understand but also strategize to
accommodate significant culture differences between KSA and Canada.
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English and French are the two official languages of communication in Canada and Saudi exporters must prepare to use
any or both these languages during a meeting. It needs to be noted that within the Québec province of Canada, most
commercial negotiations are carried out in French. Therefore, the services of an interpreter might need to be employed.
The business culture throughout Canada might vary from region to region, however, in general, Canadians value openness
in business relations. Initiating contact with a potential trading partner can be carried out via e-mail or a phone call. If there
is genuine interest, Canadians are usually prompt in responding to a meeting request or any trade-related queries.
Meetings must be scheduled in advance via email or phone and it is advisable to set up meetings during mornings or
afternoons. Canadians are punctual for their business meetings and expect the same from their counterparts. The dress
code for corporate meetings is business attire.
The standards way of greetings in business meetings is a handshake accompanied by strong eye-contact. Canadians are
very direct and open people and will put forward both positive and negative points during a meeting. Exchange of small
business gifts are to be carried out only at the conclusion of a business negotiation or when an agreement has been
reached. It needs to be highlighted that the exchange of business gifts for favorable treatment has legal repercussions in
Canada.
Business cards are generally offered and exchanged at the beginning of a meeting. Saudi exporters are expected to obtain
bilingual (English and French) front / back business cards for meetings.
1.3. Working Hours
Working hours in Canada are different from KSA. Different businesses operate between varied dates and times as
mentioned below in Table 2. Saudi Exports advises the exporter to recheck with their business partner prior to scheduling
business travel.
Table 2: Working Hours - Canada
Working Days Working Hours
Monday to Friday 9 am – 5 pm
• Banks are open from 10am to 4pm Monday to Thursday and until 6pm on Friday
• Retail units are open on all 7 days of the week
1.4. Entry requirements in Canada for KSA nationals
Saudi exporters who intend to visit their trading partners in Canada require a Visitor Visa or a Temporary Resident Visa
(TRV) (duration of 6 months). For more details on the checklist of visa documents, costs, and application forms, Saudi
exporters are advised to visit the link provided below:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/visa.asp
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1.5. Key contacts in Canada for KSA nationals
The Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is the first point of contact for Saudi exporters and is located in Ottawa in
Canada. Working hours of the embassy are from 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. The embassy provides assistance and guidance for
Saudi nationals in Canada and can also be contacted in the event of any issues faced by a Saudi exporter.
For more information, Saudi exporters are requested to kindly visit the link provided below:
http://embassies.mofa.gov.sa/sites/canada/EN/Pages/default.aspx
Saudi exporters can also fill in the form provided in the link below for any enquiries:
http://www.mofa.gov.sa/EServ/SaudiNationalAbroad/HelpRequest/Pages/trackhelprequest.aspx
1.6. Financial environment
Canada has a stable and globally well-recognized financial environment. The Office of the Superintendent of Financial
Institutions (OSFI) is responsible for the regulation and supervision of domestic and foreign banks operating in Canada.
Saudi exporters are requested to kindly visit the link provided below for more information on Canadian banks:
http://www.osfi-bsif.gc.ca/Eng/wt-ow/Pages/wwr-er.aspx?sc=1&gc=1#WWRLink11
The most risk-free method of payment for exporters within the context of international trade is the Advance Payment
method. However, this methods is not always amenable for an importer and as such alternate methods like Documents
against Payment (D/P), Letter of Credit (L/C), and Documents Against Acceptance (D/A) can be employed by trading
partners. For more detailed information about the payment methods, Saudi exporters are requested to kindly visit the
link provided below:
http://www.scacli.ca/resources/required-documents/method-of-payment-in-international-trade/
1.7. Legal Environment3
Contracts for commercial operations can be drafted in English or French in Canada. The Supreme Court of Canada is the
highest judicial body in the country. As a constitutional state, foreign nationals are treated the same as Canadian citizens
in the event of any commercial disputes.
The enforcement of contracts are usually overseen by the judicial systems in place in each province (provincial
jurisdiction). This duty can also be shared between federal and provincial competent bodies if the need arises. There are
10 provincial jurisdictions in Canada. Saudi exporters are requested to kindly visit the links provided in Table 3 below for
an overview of the jurisdictional system and courts in each province.
Table 3: Provincial jurisdictions in Canada
Province Website Link
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Alberta http://clg.ab.ca/programs-services/dial-a-law/the-court-system-in-alberta/
British Columbia http://www.courts.gov.bc.ca/

Manitoba http://www.manitobacourts.mb.ca/
New Brunswick https://www.gnb.ca/cour/index-e.asp
Newfoundland and Labrador http://www.court.nl.ca/
Nova Scotia http://www.courts.ns.ca/
Ontario http://www.ontariocourts.ca/ocj/general-public/canada-court-system/
Prince Edward Island http://www.gov.pe.ca/courts/
Quebec http://www.gouv.qc.ca/EN/LeQuebec/Pages/Justice.aspx#difcouquejudsystem
https://www.sasklawcourts.ca/home/resources/learn-about-the-courts-
Saskatchewan
resources/court-structure
As of 2017, Canada is ranked 112 for enforcing contracts by Doing Business, World Bank. It takes up to 910 days and
22.3% of the claim amount (e.g. it would cost SAR 22,300 for a claim amount of SAR 100,000) for resolving a
commercial dispute through court in Canada.4
In Canada, arbitration procedures are followed according to the laws and regulations provided under the Commercial
Arbitration Act and the Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards Act.
2. Rules of Origin
2.1 Rules of Origin between KSA and Canada5
Rules of Origin determines how goods imported into a country are treated and thus governs applicable customs duties
and taxes. The GCC countries (including Saudi Arabia) and Canada do not have a Free Trade Agreement in place and as
such, imports from KSA into Canada are not given preferential treatment.
As per the provisions of the Customs Tariff of Canada, Most-Favored Nation (MFN) rules of origin are applied to Saudi
imports into Canada.
2.1.1 Most-Favored Nation (MFN) Rules of Origin6
The Rules of Origin (RoO) for Saudi exports to Canada are derived from the Most-Favored Nation Tariff Rules of Origin
Regulations. The RoO for a product to be classified as originating goods of a party are summarized below:
1. Goods are wholly-obtained or produced in a country in the form in which they are exported to Canada. A product
is considered “wholly-produced” within a country if it originates from there and if all the materials used in
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producing it are sourced from there. Goods that are deemed to be wholly-produced / obtained from an exporting
country are:
i. Agricultural products yielded from the country;
ii. Animals which are born and raised in the country;
iii. Products that are obtained from the live animals in the country;
iv. Products that are obtained by hunting or fishing conducted in the country;
v. Products that are obtained from the sea and from rivers and lakes within the country by a vessel of that
country;
vi. Products produced on ships from the items notified in (v).
vii. Mineral products obtained from the soil or seabed.
viii. Scrap and waste that results from the manufacturing operations within the country;
ix. Goods that are produced within the country exclusively or mainly from one or both of the following:
x. Products referred to in sub-paragraphs (i) to (ix) above;
2. Goods of “substantial transformation” must have undergone sufficient working or production in the territory of the
party; the value thus added to the goods should not be less than 50% of its cost of production. When calculating
the cost of production, factors such as packaging, royalties, duties, carriage, insurance, and any subsequent charges
incurred after the completion of the manufacture of goods will not be taken into consideration.
3. Proof of origin of goods can be presented in the form of a commercial invoice or Canada Customs Invoice, prepared
by the importer evidencing the country of origin of the goods.
4. A Certificate of Origin (CoO) can also be officially obtained by the exporter by applying to the Directorate of
Supplies at the Ministry of Commerce and Investment or offices of the Ministry in major cities.
To obtain the application and for more information on the procedure to obtain the Certificate of origin, Saudi
exporters can copy paste the link provided below in the web browser:
https://mci.gov.sa/en/Agencies/IndustrialAffairs/a8/Documents/Application%20of%20Origin%20Certificate%20(G
eneral%20Form).pdf
3. Trade Barriers
3.1 Trade Barriers in Canada
There are several trade barriers faced by countries trading with one another; these include tariff and non-tariff barriers.
One of the key barriers traders face in Canada is the varying provincial regulatory and fiscal measures that apply to goods
moved internally within the country.7
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3.1.1. Tariff Barriers
3.1.1.1 Basic Customs Duty (Most Favored Nations (MFN) Customs Duty)8
• Basic Customs Duty is a tariff imposed on goods that are transported across international borders.
• As mentioned in Section 2, in the absence of a Free Trade Agreement between Canada and KSA, Most Favored
Nation (MFN) tariff rates will apply to goods imported into Canada from KSA, as provided for in the Customs
Tariff Schedule of Canada.
• The simple average applied MFN rate in Canada is around 6% with varying rates depending upon the type of
goods imported into the country. Further, almost two-thirds of Canada’s tariff lines are duty-free.
• On an average, the applied tariff rate for agricultural and non-agricultural products are 22.5% and 2.4%
respectively.
• Saudi exporters are requested to kindly copy paste the link provided below in the web browser for more
information about the tariff rates that are applicable to different categories of products.
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/trade-commerce/tariff-tarif/2017/01-99/01-99-t2017-eng.pdf
3.1.1.2 Excise Duty
• Excise duties are indirect taxes that are charged during the sale or use of specific products in Canada.
• These goods include fuel-inefficient vehicles and automobile air-conditioners. For more information and
applicable excise duty rates, kindly copy paste the link provided below in the web browser and refer to pg 60,
table 3.8.
https://www.wto.org/english/tratop_e/tpr_e/s314_e.pdf
3.1.1.3 Goods and Services Tax (GST)9
• Goods and Services Tax or GST is a value-added tax that is levied on most goods and services in Canada (imported
and locally-sourced).
• Canada levies GST at a value of 5%. It needs to be noted that certain states in Canada, such as British Columbia
and Manitoba levy additional provisional sales tax (PST) or a retail sales tax (RST). For more information about
the applicable provincial PST, kindly visit the link provided below:
http://www.retailcouncil.org/quickfacts/taxrates
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• Certain provinces have integrated the PST and GST structures and charge a unified rate; this is known as the
Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) which is applied to the sale of goods and services in these regions. For more
information, kindly visit the link provided below:
http://www.retailcouncil.org/quickfacts/taxrates
• There are certain goods such as prescription drugs, medical devices, and basic groceries, agricultural and fishing
goods that are granted relief from GST. Saudi exporters are requested to kindly visit the link provided below for
more information regarding this.
http://www.taxtips.ca/gst/whatistaxable.htm
• GST is not levied on imports under certain schemes operated by Canada which include :
o Export Distribution Centre Program (EDCP)
o Exporters of Processing Services Program (EOPS)
For more details, kindly visit the link provided below:

https://www.fin.gc.ca/ftz-zf/edcp-pcde-eng.asp
3.1.1.4 Countervailing Duty10
• Certain goods imported into Canada benefit from the application of subsidies in the way of foreign governmental
financial assistance (for instance: tax incentives, loans at preferential rates, grants); if the Canada International
Trade Tribunal (CITT) finds evidence that these imports injure the Canadian domestic industry, the Canada Border
Service Agency (CBSA) is granted the authority to impose countervailing duties on these imports.
• Further information is provided in Section 4.1.1 of this guide.
3.1.1.5 Anti-dumping Duty11
• Anti-dumping duty is imposed on the import of specified products with a view to protect domestic industries.
• The CITT, in conjunction with CBSA, can impose anti-dumping duty on goods imported into Canada when the
export price of these goods are lower than the selling prices of comparable goods in country of export or when
goods are sold to Canadian exporters at unprofitable prices.
• Further information on anti-dumping duty is provided in Section 4.1.1 of this guide.
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3.1.1.6 Safeguard Duty12
• Safeguard duty is imposed when the increased imports of certain goods are causing or are threatening to cause
serious injury to Canadian producers of like or competitive goods.
• The imposition of such safeguard duties are in line with the Customs Tariff of Canada.
• Safeguard measures can also be imposed in the form of quantitative restrictions, further information on
Safeguards is provided in Section 4 of this guide.
3.1.2. Non-tariff Barriers
3.1.1.1 Import Prohibitions, Restrictions, and Licensing13
• Imports of certain products are prohibited for health and safety, protection of environment, and morality reasons.
Examples of such products include certain copyrighted works, white phosphorous matches, and second-hand
mattresses. Saudi exporters are requested to kindly visit the link provided below for more information on the
complete list of goods that are prohibited from being imported into Canada.
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d9-eng.html
• Canadian federal agencies / Other Governmental Departments (OGDs) also impose restrictions, licensing, and
inspection requirements on the import of certain goods such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and food
products. For a comprehensive list of the items that require import permits / licenses, kindly visit the link provided
below:
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d19-eng.html
3.1.1.2 Import Quotas14
• The Export and Import Permits Act allows for the imposition of import controls on certain products, subject to
quantitative import restriction or quotas, as mentioned in the Import Controls List. Examples of these products
include steel and agricultural products; an import permit application should be filed with Global Affairs Canada
prior to the importation of these goods. For more information, Saudi exporters are requested to kindly visit the
link provided below:
http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/C.R.C.,_c._604/page-1.html#h-1
• Canada also applies import quotas in the form of tariff-rate quotas (TRQs) on 22 product groups, mostly within
the dairy, grains, and meat sub-sectors, to protect domestic agriculture and agri-food sectors.
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• Saudi exporters are requested to kindly copy paste the link provided below in the web browser for more
information on the products to which TRQs apply in Canada.
https://www.wto.org/english/tratop_e/tpr_e/s314_e.pdf (Pg 110, Table 4.1)
3.1.1.3 State Trading15
Canada has 3 federal and 13 provincial state-trading enterprises (STEs), however, only 2 of these have an impact on
importation of goods into the country. The state trading enterprise of relevance to Saudi exporters is the Canadian Dairy
Commission which governs the trade of butter in Canada.
3.1.1.4 Standards16
• The standard setting process in Canada is established on the basis of the provisions made by the Standards
Council of Canada Act.
• Standards Council of Canada is the Canadian federal agency responsible for promoting efficient and effective
standardization in Canada, and operates under the Minister of Industry.
• For more information, Saudi exporters are requested to kindly visit the link provided below:
https://www.scc.ca/
• The development of standards in Canada is carried out by Standard Development Organizations (SDOs)
accredited by the SCC. A draft standard once approved is submitted to the SCC for approval as a National
Standard of Canada (NSC).There are 8 SDOs in Canada and these include; the Canadian Standards Association
(CSA); the Underwriters' Laboratories of Canada (ULC); the Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB); the
Bureau de normalisation du Québec; Air-Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Institute; ASTM International;
NSF International; and ULC Standards.
• Standards that are designated as a NSC include the prefix CAN in their reference number; NSCs are voluntary and
are reflective of common industry practices. The mandatory regulations for goods, for instance the nutrition
labels on packaged food (as dictated by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency) are a mandatory requirement of
the concerned government regulatory agency.
• More information on Standards is provided in Chapter 10 of this guide.
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3.1.1.5 Technical Regulations17
• There are a number of laws and regulations in Canada that impose technical regulations on certain products.
• The Technical Barriers and Regulation Division of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Development
(DFATD) is the WTO-Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) notification authority and enquiry point for standards and
technical regulations.
• Canadian technical regulations have been published in the Consolidated Index of Federal Statutory Instruments.
Saudi exporters are requested to kindly copy paste the link provided below in the web browser for more
information regarding this:
https://www.wto.org/english/tratop_e/tpr_e/s314_e.pdf
3.1.1.6 Certification and Conformity Assessment18
• The Standards Council of Canada is a signatory to voluntary accreditation agreements such as the International
Accreditation Forum (IAF), the Asia-Pacific Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (APLAC), and the Intra-
American Accreditation Cooperation (IAAC).
• As such, Saudi exporters who are required to obtain conformity assessment certificates prior to the export of
certain regulated goods into Canada can obtain the same from national testing and calibration laboratories
accredited by the IAF.
3.1.1.7 Accreditation19
• The Standards Council of Canada is the national authority for the accreditation of organizations involved in
testing, certification, and management systems registration in Canada.
• SCC operates accreditation programs in the following areas: food safety; medical; energy management; and
quality management to name a few.
• For more information, Saudi exporters are requested to kindly visit the link provided below:
https://www.scc.ca/
3.1.1.8 Labelling20
• Labelling requirements in Canada are regulated by
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o Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act and Regulations
o Textile Labelling and Advertising Regulations
• In line with the requirements of the Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act and Regulations, Canada requires
bilingual labelling (in English and French) for most products.
• More information on Labelling is provided in Chapter 11 of this guide.
3.1.1.9 Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Requirements21
• SPS requirements have to be met prior to importing plants and plant products, animal and animal products, and
processed food items into Canada.
• The Technical Barriers and Regulations Division of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Development is
Canada’s SPS enquiry point.
• The primary federal legal statue that oversees the safety of food items distributed within Canadian markets is the
Food and Drugs Act, which is supplemented by the Fish Inspection Act, the Canada Agricultural Products Act, the
Meat Inspection Act, and the sections of the Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act that apply to food items.
• Health Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), operating under the Ministry of Health are the
core regulators for food safety, animal health, and plant health in Canada.
• Health Canada develops standards pertaining to the safety and nutritional quality of food that enter the Canadian
markets for circulation and distribution.
• CFIA is responsible for overseeing the application of the standards developed by Health Canada, as well as all
national legislation related to food, animal health, and plant health. It administers the following statues:
o Canada Agricultural Products Act
o Canadian Food Inspection Agency Act
o Fertilizers Act
o Feed Act
o Food and Drugs Act
o Meat Inspection Act
o Plant Breeders’ Rights Act
o Plant Protection Act
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o Agriculture and
o Agri-Food Administrative Monetary Penalties Act
• Saudi exporters are requested to kindly visit the link provided below for more information about CFIA:
http://www.inspection.gc.ca/eng/1297964599443/1297965645317
4. Trade Remedies
4.1 Trade Remedies by Canada: Impact on Saudi exporters
Trade remedies are tools that facilitate the Canadian government to take remedial action against exports causing material
injury to the domestic industry. The below mentioned trade remedies can be imposed upon Saudi exporters under such
conditions.
4.1.1. Anti-dumping and countervailing measures22
• The Special Import Measures Act governs the legislative framework for the investigation and application of anti-
dumping and countervailing measures in Canada.
• A Canadian producer of goods similar to the dumped or subsidized imports can file a complaint with the CBSA
who after a preliminary affirmative investigation turns the case over to the CITT.
• If positive injury to domestic industry (in the way of reasonable evidence of injury, retardation, or threat of injury)
is found by the CITT, anti-dumping and countervailing duties can be imposed upto a period of 5 years.
• As of 2015, Canada had in place 53 and 17 definitive anti-dumping and countervailing measures.
4.1.2. Safeguard measures23
• The CITT Act, Regulations, and Rules provides the body with the legislative power to conduct safeguard enquiries
in Canada. However, the decision to apply a safeguard measure rests with the Federal Government.
• If sufficient evidence of injury to the domestic industry is found, safeguard measures can be applied in the form
of excess duties (in line with the Customs Tariff of Canada) or in the form of quantitative restrictions by way of
import quotas or tariff rate quotas (in line with the Export and Import Permits Act).
• Safeguard measures can be applied for a period of upto 4 years and are relaxed throughout the period of
application.
• Canada has not applied any safeguard measures since 2005.
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5. Key Ports in Canada
5.1 Key Sea Ports in Canada24
According to World Port Source, Canada has 239 ports. These ports are overseen by 18 port authorities, who act cohesively
under the Association of Canadian Port Authorities (CPAs).25 The key ports in Canada, as identified by the CIA Factbook
and World Ports Source, are provided in Table 4 below, along with relevant information. Further, the approximate
geographic location of these ports in Canada are highlighted in
Figure 1.
Table 4: Key sea ports in Canada
Port Cargo Handled Website

Port of Argentia Steel products, project cargo, bulk, break-bulk https://www.portofargentia.ca/
Containerized cargo, break bulk (steel, rubber,

totes, forest products), ro-ro, bulk (grain, http://portofhalifax.ca/
Port of Halifax
special project cargo, agricultural products),
oil and oil products
Port of Liverpool Newsprint, breakbulk NA
Containerized cargo, liquid bulk, dry bulk, http://www.port-montreal.com/en/
Port of Montreal
grain, general cargo
Port of Pictou Woodpulp, containerized cargo http://www.pictoumarineterminals.com/
Port of
Oil, gypsum, aggregate, containerized cargo NA
Hawkesbury
Coal, grain, wood pellets, bulk, project cargo, http://www.rupertport.com/
Prince Rupert Port
containerized cargo
Dry and liquid bulk, break bulk, and https://www.sjport.com/
Saint John Port
containers
Dry and liquid bulk, break bulk, and http://www.sydneyport.ca/
Port of Sydney
containerized
Port of Metro Dry and liquid bulk, break bulk, project cargo, http://www.portvancouver.com/
Vancouver container, coal, potash, crude petroleum
Dry and liquid bulk, break bulk, general, and http://www.victoriaharbour.org/
Port of Victoria
project cargo
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World Ports Source
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Association of Canadian Port Authorities
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Figure 1: Key sea ports in Canada
5.2 Key Airports in Canada
Transport Canada Civil Aviation Directorate is the regulating authority for overseeing all laws and regulations governing
air transportation. Canada has 10+ international airports that cater to flights from all around the world notified in Figure
2 below. Saudia Cargo currently doesn’t operate any freight flights from KSA to Canada.26
26
Saudia Cargo
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Figure 2: Key Airports in Canada
5.3 Shipping Lines Used in Canada
5.3.1 Major Shipping Lines and Lead Time from KSA to Canada27
According to Linescape, Port of Jubail, King Abdul Aziz port, Jeddah Islamic Port, and King Abdullah are the only Ports of
Call in KSA for container ships going to Canada. .
Jeddah Islamic
Ports in KSA King Abdul Aziz port King Abdullah Port Port of Jubail
Port
Ports in Canada Duration (in days)
Port of Montreal 23 - 44 33 - 39 28 - 44 32 - 38
Port of Prince Rupert 45 - 46 33 - 47 32 - 38 -
Port of Halifax 17 - 41 37 - 46 28 - 42 27 - 45
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Port of Saint-John 28 - 33 - 29 - 34 -
Port of Vancouver 31 - 45 34 - 47 27 - 47 37 - 45
Table 5Table 5 summarizes the shipping routes for container ships between the key ports in Saudi Arabia and Canada
and provides an estimate of the lead days.
For latest information on the vessel schedules, destinations, and lead-time, kindly visit the link provided below:
http://www.linescape.com/
Table 5: Lead Time from KSA to Canada

Jeddah Islamic
Ports in KSA King Abdul Aziz port King Abdullah Port Port of Jubail
Port
Ports in Canada Duration (in days)
Port of Montreal 23 - 44 33 - 39 28 - 44 32 - 38
Port of Prince Rupert 45 - 46 33 - 47 32 - 38 -
Port of Halifax 17 - 41 37 - 46 28 - 42 27 - 45
Port of Saint-John 28 - 33 - 29 - 34 -
Port of Vancouver 31 - 45 34 - 47 27 - 47 37 - 45
5.3.2 Rates of key routes between KSA and Canada28

The costs of shipping from these ports to the Canadian ports have been estimated. Please note that the estimates were
based on certain assumptions which are also provided in the Table 6. The shipping costs were estimated using
http://worldfreightrates.com/en/freight
Table 6: Lead Costs from KSA to Canada
Ports in KSA Port of Jeddah King Abdul Aziz port King Abdullah Port Port of Jubail
Ports in Canada Cost of Transportation (SAR)*
Port of Montreal 15, 890 – 22, 850 14, 333 – 20, 611 - 15, 890 – 22, 850
Port of Prince Rupert 18, 150 – 26, 080 15, 867 – 22, 810 - -
Port of Halifax 15, 387 – 22, 122 13, 830 – 19, 883 - 13, 830 – 19, 883
Port of Saint-John 15, 732 – 22, 620 - - -
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Port of Vancouver 15, 732 – 22, 620 14, 119 – 20, 300 - 14, 119 – 20, 300
*Cost assumptions:
Method of shipping selected is ocean
Costs were estimated based on the industries available on World Freight Rates
The value of all products calculated was priced at 100,000 USD
Full container load (FCL) was selected and 40 FT containers & None of the accessorial charges (Hazardous or Insurance) were selected
The cost of transportation is a rough estimate
5.3.3 Major Air transport lead time and costs from KSA to Canada 29
Goods can be exported by air from Jeddah, Dammam and Riyadh airports to Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver which
are the 3 major airports in Canada. Table 7 below provides the lead time for transporting goods by air from the major
airports in KSA to major airport in Canada. Kindly note that the lead time has been estimated for direct freight flights.
Saudi exporters are requested to kindly visit the link provided foe more accurate and up-to-date information:
http://www.worldfreightrates.com/en/freight
Table 7: Lead times from KSA to Canada
King Fahad
King Khaled King Abdulaziz International,
Airports in KSA International,
International, Riyadh Jeddah
Dammam
Airports in Canada Duration (in hours)
Montreal Airport 11 - 12 11 - 12 11 - 12
Toronto Airport 12 12 12
Vancouver Airport 13 - 14 13 - 14 13 - 14
The costs of air cargo from KSA airports to the Canadian airports are estimated in the Table 8 below. Please note that the
estimates were based on certain assumptions which are also provided in the table below. The freight costs were
estimated using http://worldfreightrates.com/en/freight
Table 8: Costs from KSA to Canada

Transportation costs (SAR) Manila/Cebu/Jolo airports
Type of product exported Frozen food Frozen meat
Jeddah/ Riyadh/ Dammam/ Toronto/ Montreal/

8162– 9021 8207 - 9074
Vancouver
*Cost assumptions:
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World Freight Rates
22
Method of shipping selected is air
Costs were estimated based on the industries available on World Freight Rates
The value of all products calculated was priced at 100,000 USD
Load was selected at 210 kg/cm and dimensions as 140*100*90
None of the accessorial charges (Hazardous or Insurance) were selected
The cost of transportation is a rough estimate
5.4 Inland Ports30
An inland port is a hub created to move international shipments with more efficiency from maritime ports inland for
distribution. Inland Ports are characterized by a significant connection to seaport via railroad or road networks and
available space for warehousing and distribution.
The inland port network in Canada constitutes of both privately owned and public inland ports; more information about
the same follows:
Table 9: Overview of Inland Ports in Canada

Name of Inland Ownership Key markets served Available facilities
Port
Ashcroft Private Vancouver and • Rail connectivity provided by both the

Terminal Kamloops Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) and the
Canadian National Railway (CN).
• Railcar storage, trans loading, materials
handling, industrial storage, and truck
scales.
Port Alberta Public joint ownership Northern Alberta • Rail connectivity provided by both the
between Edmonton Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) and the
Economic Canadian National Railway (CN).
Development • Designated Foreign Trade Zone
Corporation (EEDC) • Very beneficial for those involved in oil
and Edmonton and gas sector in Northern Alberta
International Airport
Calgary Region Private-public Western Canada • Rail connectivity provided by both the
Inland Port collaboration Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) and the
Canadian National Railway (CN).
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• Close to YYC-Calgary, one of the fastest
growing airports in Canada.
• Designated Foreign Trade Zone
Global Public: autonomous, Western Canada • Rail connectivity provided by the

Transportation self-governing inland Canadian Pacific Railway (CP)
Hub port authority, the • Highway access
CTH Authority • Designated Foreign Trade Zone
• Readily available 1700 acres of serviced
land for further development
CentrePort Public; created by the Central Canada , USA • Tri-modal inland port with road, rail,
Canada Centre Port Canada and air connectivity
Act in 2008 • Direct connections to both the Port of
Vancouver and the Port of Prince
Rupert
• Designated Foreign Trade Zone
• Designated 20,000 acres hub with
3000 acres currently available
Port of Toronto Public; operated by Toronto • One of Canada’s largest inland ports
the Toronto Port • Tri-modal connectivity
Authority • In 2015, the port moved 1.65 mil
tonnes of bulk cargo, primarily, sugar,
salt, and cement
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6. Key Logistics Facilities
6.1 Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ) in Canada31
6.1.1 FTZs – Canada
As of 2015-16, 9 logistics zones have been authorized to act as FTZs in Canada. These have been set up as an initiative on
the part of the federal government to promote cross-border trade and reduce and eliminate tariff and non-tariff barriers
to trade. The details regarding FTZs have been summarized in Table 10 below, along with their websites, wherever
available. Saudi exporters are encouraged to copy paste these links in the web browser to access latest updates.
Table 10: FTZs in Canada
FTZ Website
Centreport Canada, http://www.centreportcanada.ca/
Winnipeg
Calgary Region Inland Port http://calgarylogisticscouncil.org/projects/calgary-
region-inland-port/
Port Alberta, http://www.portalberta.com/
Edmonton
Halifax Gateway http://www.halifaxgateway.com/en/home/default.aspx
Global Transportation Hub, http://thegth.com/
Regina
Windsor-Essex FTZ http://windsoressexftz.com/
NOVAZONE http://www.novaporte.ca/
Niagara FTZ http://niagaratradezone.ca/
Cape Breton Regional Municipality Foreign Trade http://cbrm-ftz.ca/
Zone
6.2 Key Trade Related Incentives
The key trade related incentives that companies can avail in FTZs are listed below:
FTZs offer fiscal and regulatory benefits such as:
1) GST / HST Relief32
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Under the Export Distribution Center Program (EDCP), qualified companies are allowed to import goods and /
acquire goods in Canada without paying the GST/HST, as long as the value-added goods are then exported. The
same provision applies to goods imported under the Exporters of Processing Services Program (EOPS), as long
as the goods are imported for processing, distribution, or storage, and are then exported.
2) Customs and Excise duties deferral33
Under the Duties Relief Programme (DRP) of the Duty Deferral Program (DDP), importers are either exempted
from paying customs and excise duties or can defer payment for upto 4 years from the date of importation,
provided the goods or products are later exported.
3) Duties Drawback34
Under the DDP’s Drawback Programme, importers can recover duties paid on imported goods that are later
exported.
FTZs offer Administrative benefits such as:
1) Delivery Time
The delivery time is reduced due to FTZs single window services. This translates to less time required for customs
clearance and enhanced logistics connectivity.
2) Reduction of Storage Costs
Bonded warehouse services offer more convenient storage options at reduced prices
6.3 Storage facilities / services provided in Canada
6.3.1 Types of storage facilities / services35
6.3.1.1 Customs Bonded Warehouses
Customs Bonded Warehouses (CBW) are facilities licensed and regulated by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA);
these can be public or private warehouses operated by the private sector. Goods can be stored in these warehouses for upto
4 years without the payment of any associated duties or taxes, until these goods enter the market for local consumption.
Saudi exporters are requested to kindly visit the link provided below for more information regarding CBWs:
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d7/d7-4-4-eng.html
6.3.1.2 Private Warehouses
In Canada, private warehouses are operated by individuals or companies for the storage of their own inbound goods
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6.3.1.3 Public Warehouses
In Canada, public warehouses are operated by entrepreneurs for the storage of goods imported by many other
importers.
7. Overall Import Process: Canada
7.1 Overall Import Process36
All imported products that are to be cleared, whether for home consumption, or for warehousing, are to satisfy the set
Customs clearance procedures. However, import processes differ for reasons such as, if the product is for home
consumption or warehousing, transit to another country or transshipment to another customs station. The overall
import process for Canada is as illustrated in Figure 3 below:
Stage I. Pre-Import Arrangements37
There are pre-import arrangements that are to be made before the arrival of goods.
1. The importer must have a Business Number (BN) assigned by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
2. For importing regulated goods, the importer has to obtain an Import permit / Pre-Import Clearance from the
respective state agencies.
3. The shipping manifest (Cargo Control Document (CCD)) must be filed electronically 24 hours prior to loading the
cargo at a foreign port.38
4. If the importer has been registered under a deferred payment scheme or a quick release scheme (for Release on
Minimal Documentation (RMD) or Pre-Arrival Review System (PARS)), the importer / customs broker must file
information pertaining to the shipment by 12:01 AM on the day of arrival of the vessel. This is to be done via EDI
(Electronic Data Interface).39
Note: EDI of Canada is called Accelerated Commercial Release Operations Support System (ACROSS).
Note: Customs declaration can also be filed upon entry into Canada if the importer is not registered under any of the
above mentioned schemes.
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38
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Illustrative Import Process via Sea Port
I II III
Pre-Import Customs clearance and
Arrangements Ship arrives
payment of duties at port
Zoll
Doua ne
V IV
Customer / Logistics and
Importer Transportation
= Process
Stage II. Ship Arrives40 Figure 3: Overall Import process Stage
As the ship enter the port and the discharge of the goods starts, the shipping agent notifies the importer / customs
broker. The discharged cargo is tracked by a border officer at the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) by tracking the
barcode assigned to it upon submission of shipping manifest data by the carrier.
Stage III. Customs Clearance and Payment of Duties at Port41
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1. Importers who are not registered under any special schemes complete the Bill of Entry via completing a Customs
Declaration form (CUSDEC) on ACROSS or at physical CBSA offices
2. The border officials cross-verify the information submitted in the customs declaration forms against the goods and
the information submitted by the carrier.
3. Examinations of the goods will be deemed necessary based on importer compliance history, type of goods being
imported, and to ensure that the goods subscribe to existing customs regulations.
4. Upon satisfactory verification and examination results, a release notification is send to the importer / customs broker
via the Release Notification System (RNS) if the customs declaration form is filed electronically.
5. The importer then pays the customs duties (as applicable and dependent upon the scheme registered under) to secure
the release of goods.
Stage IV. Logistics and Transportation
Importer / declaring agent arranges for the logistics and transportation of the goods to his warehouse.
Stage V. Importer / Customer
Imported goods are received by the Importer / customer.
7.2 Customs Clearance Process42
The customs clearance process for goods imported into Canada is shown in Figure 4 below:
Stage I. Prior to documents submission
1. The shipping manifest (CCD) must be electronically filed by the freight forwarder 24 hours prior to loading of vessel
at origin port.
2. The importer must apply to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) for a Business Number (BN) for an import / export
account; the application form for the same can be accessed via http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/E/pbg/tf/rc1/README.html
Note: In case the importer already has a Business Number, import / export information can added to this account by
completing the application form accessed via
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/E/pbg/tf/rc1c/README.html
3. Additionally, the importer must ascertain that all the necessary permits/licenses /certificates have been obtained for
goods under Other Governmental Departments (OGD) regulations, goods listed in the Import Control List (ICL), or
goods upon which tariff rate quotas might apply.
4. If the importer chooses to enroll under the deferral of payment privileges schemes operated by the Canada Border
Services Agency (CBSA), application forms for the same have to be filed along with the lodging of a security deposit.
Saudi exporters are requested to kindly visit the link provided below for more information regarding the same:
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d17/d17-1-8-eng.html
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Illustrative Customs Clearance Process
I II III
Prior to documents
Bill of Entry Review of Documents
submission
VI V IV
Examination of
Release of cargo Payment of duties imported goods
Figure 4: Customs Clearance Process Canada = Process

Stage
Stage II. Bill of Entry
1. If the importer / broker opts to pay for the consignment in cash / via cheque, the customs declaration form, B-3, and
supporting documentation is submitted after the arrival of the goods either at designated CBSA border offices or
electronically via Customs Automated Data Exchange System (CADEX) / Customs Declaration (CUSDEC).
2. If the importer is registered under the deferral of payment privileges schemes such as PARS (applicable to importers
with high import volumes and a sound compliance record) or RMD, the customs documentation is submitted
minimum 1 hour prior to the arrival of goods.
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3. The CBSA scans the electronically submitted customs declarations for errors in EDI syntax requirements, and sends
the release data back to the importer / broker who then fixes theses errors and retransmits the release data.
4. ACROSS then processes the submitted EDI customs release data and as it is a single window customs clearance
system, all approvals required for goods requiring authentication from OGDs and the DFAIT do not need separate
applications. However, this has to be notified on ACROSS by using the Single Window Initiative Integrated Import
Declaration (IID).
Note: For importers registered under the PARS scheme, a “recommend to release” status update is available on the
Release Notification System (RNS) prior to the final “release” order.
Note: Each shipment is identified by CBSA by assigning to it a unique 14 digit transaction number (if payment is made
fully on arrival of goods) or a 5 digit account security number (if payment is deferred) and this transaction number
has to be affixed in bar-coded format to all release and accounting documentation.
Note: Information on the correct usage of ACROSS, as detailed out in the Electronic Client Commerce Requirements
Document (ECCRD) can be accessed via the link provided below:
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/eservices/eccrd-eng.html
Stage III. Review of Documents

1. The information submitted on the customs declaration application is reviewed by a CBSA officer, who then enters a
decision into the ACROSS system based upon the analysis and cross-verification of the information provided,
recommending that that the goods be released, rejected, or transferred for further inspections.
Note: Documentation requirements for the successful release of goods vary depending upon the scheme that the
importer is registered under.
2. The importer / broker receives a notification of this decision via the Release Notification System (RNS).
3. Further, all applicable duties and taxes are also calculated at this stage.
Stage IV. Examination of imported goods

1. Goods that are required to be physically inspected or tested, in keeping with OGD regulations or the Customs Act of
Canada are transferred to sufferance warehouses.
Note: Sufferance warehouses are privately owned storage facilities licensed by the CBSA for the temporary storage
of imported goods that haven’t yet cleared the customs clearance process
2. All inspection costs are to be borne by the importer. Upon the completion of the satisfactory examination of goods,
the cargo can then be released to the importer / broker.
Stage V. Payment of duties

1. If the importer / broker opts to pay for the goods in cash / cheque, the goods are released after ensuring that the
documents in the Accounting Package are in order and all customs duties and taxes have been paid in full. The
payment record associated with the shipment’s transaction number is updated on the CBSA’s computer system which
then generates a detailed coding statement (DCS) which acts as a receipt for the goods.
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2. Importers registered under the PARS and RMD schemes can secure release of cargo following the successful
verification of the minimal documentation associated with the concerned shipments. The completing Accounting
Package is to be submitted to CBSA within 5 business days of the release of cargo (penalties apply for late
submissions). Monthly / interim payments can be made towards the cargo when registered under these schemes and
the CBSA issues monthly statements of amounts pending to the importer / broker on Form K84 Importer / Broker
Account Statement.
Stage VI. Release of cargo

1. The system is updated with the clearance information associated with the shipment and the importer can collect the
goods from the customs zone.
7.3 Lead Time and Cost of Overall Import Process 43
According to the World Bank, the associated time and cost of import for a standard goods shipment to Canada are listed
in the Table 11 below. Please note that the time and cost given below, probably will be for land border port and not
seaport. The time and cost for seaports might be higher. Please check with your freight forwarder for more accurate
information.
Table 11: Lead Time and Costs of overall import process
S. Lead Time Cost

Import Procedure
No (Hours) (SAR)
1 Documents preparation 1.0 611.00
Customs clearance and
2 2.0 645.00
inspections
Total: 3 1256.00
8. Key Import Documents
8.1 Summary table of key import documents
8.1.1 Mandatory documents44
Four mandatory documents are required for importing goods into Canada.
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Table 12: Mandatory documents for importing – Canada
Procured Procured
S.No Document 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
from for
Original
Shipping
1 Airway Bill / Customs ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü
Company
Bill of Lading
Commercial
2 Exporter Customs ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü
Invoice
Cargo Control
Shipping
3 Document Customs ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü
Company
(CCD)
B3 Customs Importer /
4 Customs ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü
Coding Form Broker
Note:
1 - Building Materials, 2 - Chemicals & Polymers, 3 - Food Products, 4 – Packaging, 5 - Consumer Durables, 6 - Heavy
Machinery & Electronics, 7 - Precious Metals & Jewelry , 8 - Pharmaceuticals, 9 – Textiles
8.1.2 Additional Documents
A number of additional documents are generally required for customs clearance, details of which are provided below:
Table 13: Additional Documents for Importing – Canada
Procured
S.No Document Procured from 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
for
Various relevant
ministries in
Import Permit/ Canada;
1 License / Pre-import Department of Customs ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü
clearance Foreign Affairs and
Trade
Development
Phytosanitary Approved authority
2 Customs ü
certificate in origin country
Approved authority
3 Health Certificate Customs ü ü
in origin country
Certificate of Approved authority
4 Customs ü ü ü ü
Conformity in origin country
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Approved authority
5 Certificate of Analysis Customs ü ü ü ü
in origin country
Approved authority
6 Certificate of Origin Customs ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü
in origin country
Note:
1 - Building Materials, 2 - Chemicals & Polymers, 3 - Food Products, 4 - Packaging,5 - Consumer Durables, 6 - Heavy
Machinery & Electronics, 7 - Precious Metals & Jewelry 8 - Pharmaceuticals, 9 - Textiles
8.2 Documents Overview
8.2.1 Bill of Lading45
The Bill of Lading as defined by the International Trade Centre (Intracen) acts as:
• A receipt where the carrier acknowledges that he has received the carriage; this acts as an evidence for the
contract of carriage.
• A transferable document of title where the goods are delivered according to the “to order” provided in the Bill of
Lading and follow all validations that are provided in the order.
Figure 5: Ocean Bill of Lading Sample
8.2.2 Commercial Invoice46
The commercial invoice is a bill for the goods purchased, which is provided to the buyer by the seller. Such invoices are
mostly used in foreign trade as it allows governments to identify the actual value of the goods when they are assessed for
Customs duties.
45
Intracen
46
Aramex
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Figure 6: Commercial Invoice Sample
8.2.3 Cargo Control Document (CCD)47
The Cargo Control Document / e-Manifest is obtained from the shipping company which files a copy with the Canada
Border Services Agency (CBSA) and send another copy to the importer upon arrival of goods in Canada. The CCD, as
required by the CBSA is usually completed on the A8A form furnished by the federal authority. The document includes the
following information pertaining to the shipment:
• Importer / Broker transaction number

• Shipping address
• Delivery address
• Custom’s clearance locations
• Weight of shipment
The CCD is associated with a unique barcoded Cargo Control Number (CCN) which allows the CBSA to identify the
freight forwarder and the actual shipment upon release and final confirmation.
Figure 7: Cargo Control Document Sample
8.2.4 B3 Customs Coding Form48
The B3 Customs Coding Form is a form of Import Declaration provided to the Canadian Border Services Agency by the
importer for the purpose of calculating duties and taxes applicable.
47
Cross Border Institute
48
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Figure 8: B3 Customs Coding Form Sample
8.2.5 Import License / Pre-Import Clearance
The import license / pre-import clearance is obtained by importers who are importing controlled goods into Canada. Some
of the goods that require pre-import clearance and the Competent Authorities (CAs) who provide this are listed below:
Food Products: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Development (DFATD); Canadian Food Inspection Agency
(CFIA)
Pharmaceuticals: Health Canada
8.2.6 Phytosanitary Certificate
A Phytosanitary Certificate is an official document issued by the plant protection organization of the exporting country to
the plant protection organization of the importing country. It certifies that the plants or plant products covered by the
certificate have been inspected according to appropriate procedures and are considered to be free from quarantine pests
and practically free from other injurious pests, and that they are considered to conform to the current phytosanitary
regulations of the importing country.49
A sample of a phytosanitary certificate is shown below:
49
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
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Figure 9: Phytosanitary Certificate Sample
8.2.7 Health Certificate
The purpose of the health certificate is to protect human health and safety, and to keep international trade under control.
It is procured by the exporter from the relevant authorities in the producing country for products such as foods, chemicals
and polymers, etc.50
A sample Health Certificate used for trading purposes is shown in Figure 10 below:
Figure 10: Health Certificate Sample
8.2.8 Certificate of Conformity
A Certificate of Conformity (CoC) shows that the goods being exported comply with the relevant technical regulations and
national, regional or international standards of the country of import.51 The CoC is issued by laboratories and testing
agencies accredited by the SAC.
A sample Certificate of Conformity is shown in Figure 11 below:
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Figure 11: Certificate of Conformity Sample
8.2.9 Certificate of Analysis52
The Certificate of Analysis is a document attesting that the goods exported meet certain national regulatory parameters,
mainly of a physical-chemical nature, such as composition, moisture, acidity, etc. A Certificate of Analysis issued by
accredited laboratories in the origin country is accepted by relevant Competent Authorities in Canada.
A sample Certificate of Conformity is shown in Figure 12 below:
Figure 12: Certificate of Analysis Sample
8.2.10 Certificate of Origin
According to the International Chamber of Commerce, the Certificate of Origin (CoO) is a document which attests that the
goods imported are wholly obtained, produced, manufactured or processed in a particular country.53 The sample CoO
issued by Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Saudi Arabia is shown in Figure 13 below:
52
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International Chamber of Commerce
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Figure 13: Certificate of Origin Sample
9. Key Government Agencies involved in import
9.1 Key government agencies involved in the import of all types of products
There are number of government entities or agencies who are involved in the import process in Canada, irrespective of
the type of product. These entities or agencies are summarized with their roles in the import process and their websites in
Table 14.
Table 14: Key government agencies involved in Import
Key government agencies Role Website
• Responsible for administering legislation with
Canada Revenue Agency regards to tax structures in Canada http://www.cra-
(CRA) • Importers have to apply to the CRA for a arc.gc.ca/menu-eng.html
Business Number and an import-export account
• Responsible for monitoring, regulating, and http://www.cbsa-
Canada Border Services
clearing the movements of goods and persons asfc.gc.ca/menu-eng.html
Agency (CBSA)
across the customs territory of Canada
• Responsible for the promotion of efficient and
Standards Council of Canada effective standardization in Canada https://www.scc.ca/
(SCC) • Responsible for the auditing and accreditation of
conformity assessment bodies
Department of Foreign http://www.international.gc.c
• Responsible for formulating policies and
Affairs and Trade a/international/index.aspx?la
regulations on foreign trade and development
Development Canada ng=eng
and overseeing the implementation of TRQs
(DFATD)
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9.2 Key government agencies involved in the Import of Specific Types of
Products
There are number of other governmental entities or agencies involved in the import process in Canada based on the type
of industry or products. A list of key entities or agencies along with the information such as the industry / product types the
serve, their role in the import process, and their websites are given in Table 15.
Table 15: Government agencies involved in import for specific industries
Governme Product/
Function/Role Website
nt agency Industry
http://www.inspection.gc.ca/abou
Canadian
• Responsible for overseeing the import & t-the-cfia/organizational-
Food
standards of food, plants, and animals into Canada information/vision-and-
Inspection Food products
and the related products that enter the market for mission/relationship/eng/131948
Agency
local consumption 0989283/1319481252700
(CFIA)
Food Products, • Responsible for devising standards for food

Pharmaceutical products, pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, and http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/index-
Health
products, medical medical devices in Canada &registering medical eng.php
Canada
devices, and devices and issuing drug identification number
consumer goods (DIN) for pharmaceuticals
10. Key Standard Agencies and their Approval Process
10.1 Standard Agencies according to Industry
Goods exported by Saudi exporters that are classified within the nine key industries identified by Saudi Exports are certified
by one or more of the following agencies.
1. Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
2. Health Canada
The matrix in Table 16 shows the industries and the standard agencies suppliers need to approach to obtain certification
.
Table 16: Standard agencies for various industries
S.No. Agency 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Web Link
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http://www.inspection.gc.ca/eng/1297
1 CFIA ü
964599443/1297965645317
https://www.canada.ca/en/health-
2 Health Canada ü ü ü
canada.html
Note: 1 - Building Materials, 2 - Chemicals & Polymers, 3 - Food Products, 4 - Packaging, 5- Consumer Durables, 6 - Heavy Machinery
& Electronics, 7 - Precious Metals & Jewelry, 8- Pharmaceuticals, 9 - Textiles
10.2 Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)54
CFIA was established in 1997 under the Canadian Food Inspection Agency Act; the agency enforces regulations under the
Food and Drugs Act. Food and food products entering the Canadian market for local consumption must be approved by
the CFIA. CFIA enforces food safety, nutritional quality, and labelling standards devised by Health Canada.
Saudi exporters are requested to kindly visit the link provided below for more information about CFIA:
10.2.1 CFIA Import and Customs Clearance Process55
Stage I: Pre-import arrangements
1. The importer is recommended to register with the Automated Import Reference System (AIRS) to find out timely and
accurate information regarding the Permits and Licensing Requirements associated with the import of different
categories of food products into Canada. The system will also help the importer / broker determine the additional
data codes that needs to be included in the EDI release message. Kindly visit the link provided below for the same:
http://airs-sari.inspection.gc.ca/AIRS_External/english/decisions-eng.aspx (Please enter the HS Code associated with the
food products to proceed).
2. Certain agricultural products (such as beef and veal, wheat / barley and their products) are subject to Import Controls,
as outlined in the Import Controls List; kindly visit the link provided below for the full list of goods subject to Import
Controls.
http://www.international.gc.ca/controls-controles/prod/agri/index.aspx?lang=eng
Import permits have to be obtained for the importation of these goods into Canada from the Department of Foreign
Affairs and Trade Development (DFATD); kindly visit the link provided below for more information regarding the
same and to access the relevant application form:
http://www.international.gc.ca/controls-controles/about-a_propos/impor/permits-licences.aspx?lang=eng
Illustration of the CFIA Import and Customs Clearance Process
54
CFIA
55
CFIA
41
I II III
Submission of Import Inspection and sampling of

Pre-import Declaration via the
arrangements food for laboratory analysis
CFIA-AIS : ACROSS EDI
IV
Release of goods to
the importer
importer
Figure 14: CFIA Import and Customs Clearance Process = Process Stage
3. The Saudi exporter needs to ascertain that he has the necessary health and quality certificates and documents
associated with the intended shipment. Kindly visit the link provided below for more information regarding the same:
http://www.inspection.gc.ca/food/imports/commercial-importers/importing-food-
products/eng/1376515896184/1376515983781?chap=6
4. Depending upon the different import requirements, as generated by AIRS, certain shipments might require import
licenses / clearances from CFIA; the Centre of Administration for Permissions (CoA) operating under the CFIA delivers
services with regards to import and export related permissions. Kindly visit the links provided below for accessing
the application forms for the same:
http://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/permits-licences-and-approvals/licensing-permitting-registration-and-
ministerial-/eng/1395348583779/1395348638922
http://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/forms-and-publications/forms-
catalogue/eng/1328823628115/1328823702784
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Stage II: Submission of Import Declaration via the CFIA-AIS : ACROSS EDI56
1. The importer / broker prepares the release transaction for the shipment (as identified by AIRS) via EDI on the ACROSS
platform and chooses CFIA under the relevant OGD service option. Simultaneously, relevant supporting
documentation (aforementioned permits, licenses) is faxed to the appropriate National Import Service Center (NISC)
quoting the request transaction number.
2. The in-bound release transaction is received and processed by ACROSS which then relays this information to the
CFIA Automated Import System (AIS); based on the goods specifications, an automated recommendation is generated
by CFIA which is then taken into account by NISC which transmits the final approval / rejection / release subject to
inspection message to ACROSS via CFIA-AIS.
3. This decision is then relayed to the concerned CBSA official, as well as the importer / broker via ACROSS.
Note: Any enquiries related to the usage of EDI, documentation, etc should be directed to National Import Service
Centres. Kindly visit the link provided below for more information:
http://www.inspection.gc.ca/food/imports/commercial-importers/nisc/eng/1364059150360/1364059265637
Stage III: Inspection and sampling of imported food for laboratory analysis
1. All food consignments coming into Canada are subject to random inspections and checks by CBSA officials taking
into consideration rules and regulations set out by CFIA.
2. Importers / brokers are updated, as mentioned above, regarding physical inspection requirements via ACROSS and
are responsible for then making arrangements for the same. For instance, while importing perishables such as meat
and meat products that are subject to physical inspection and sampling, the importer / broker needs to make
arrangements for the storage of goods in a CFIA approved cold storage warehouse until the completion of satisfactory
inspection by either the CBSA or CFIA officials or both.
Stage IV: Release of goods to the importer

1. Upon conclusion of satisfactory physical inspection, documents verification, and / laboratory analysis, the shipment
is then ready to be released to the importer pending payment agreements with CBSA.
10.3 Health Canada57
Health Canada is responsible for safeguarding the health of Canadian consumers and thereby regulating and setting
standards for any product that enter the local marketplace and is linked to health and safety. All pharmaceutical products
imported into Canada have to gain pre-market approval from Health Canada before being allowed to freely circulate within
the Canadian market.
Saudi exporters are requested to kindly visit the link provided below for more information about Health Canada.
56
CFIA Participants Information Document
57
Health Canada
43
https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada.html
10.3.1 Process for acquiring Approval and Drug Identification Number (DIN) for
medical products in Canada58
All medical products imported or sold in Canada are required to be licensed by the Health Products and Food Branch of
Health Canada. The process to import medical products into Canada is illustrated below:
Stage I. Appointment of an agent / Marketing Authorization Holder (MAH) in Canada59
The Saudi manufacturer / exporter must appoint a locally-registered Canadian company as an agent / an importer who is
then responsible for the safety, quality, and efficacy of the product in Canada. The importer must have an Establishment
License (EL) / a Site License (SL). The foreign manufacturing site must be listed on the importer’s EL.
Saudi exporters are requested to kindly visit the link provided below for more information on EL application forms and
procedures:
https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/compliance-enforcement/establishment-
licences/forms/drug-establishment-licence-application-instructions-0033.html
Stage II. Preparation and submission of documents for administrative review to the HPFB
1. Saudi exporters have to prepare documentation, as outlined in Section 9.2.2, for submission of “New Drug
Submission (NDS)” to the HPFB by the agent /importer. The documentation will include details about the results of
the preclinical and clinical studies, drug production details, packaging and labelling details, as well as information
regarding therapeutic claims and side effects. The application form for NDS can be accessed via copy pasting the link
provided below in a web browser:
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/alt_formats/doc/prodpharma/applic-demande/form/certnds_attpdn-eng.doc
2. A NDS Control number is issued to the importer and any subsequent reference to the application is made using this
number.
3. If the drug submission is found satisfactory at this level, it will be accepted for review by the HPFB. The body also
allows for agents to correct any missing information / forms within a stipulated time frame.
Note: Saudi exporters are requested to kindly copy past the link provided below in a web browser for more clarity on
whether the drug is to be registered as a New Drug in Canada or not.
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/alt_formats/pdf/prodpharma/applic-demande/guide-ld/newdrug-
drognouv/ndrugs_ndrogu-eng.pdf
If the drug is not classified as a New Drug in Canada, the importer can directly file a Drug Identification Number (DIN)
application, as opposed to a NDS application.
58
Health Canada
59
Health Canada
44
Illustration of the process for acquiring approval and Drug Identification Number for medical
products in Canada.
I II III
Appointment of an Preparation and Technical review of

agent / MAH in submission of documentation and
Canada documentation to HPFB regulatory decision by
HPFB
$
IV
Issuance of DIN
= Process Stage
Figure 15: Process for acquiring Drug Identification Number (DIN) in Canada
Stage III. Technical review of documentation and regulatory decision by HPFB
Following the successful acceptance of the NDS application, a technical review is carried out by HPFB, often in conjunction
with external consultants and advisory committees. HPFB evaluates the information to gauge the potential benefits and
risks of the drug.
Stage IV: Issuance of Drug Identification Number
If at the end of the review, HPFB concludes that the risks associated with the drug outweighs the benefits and that the risks
can be controlled for, the drug is issued a Notice of Compliance (NOC), and a Drug Identification Number (DIN) which
allows the MAH to market the product in Canada.
Note: Further, laboratory testing can be carried out by HPFB prior to and after granting authorization to a drug.
45
10.3.2 Key documents required
Saudi exporters are requested to kindly visit the link provided for more information on the key documents required to file
a DIN application.
https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/drug-products/applications-
submissions/guidance-documents/preparation-drug-identification-number-submissions.html
10.3.3 Lead Time60
Table 17: Lead Times involved
Procedure Time (in days)
Processing 10
Screening 45
Review 300
10.3.4 Costs involved 61

Kindly note that only one of the submission class will be applicable to any application, Saudi exporters are requested to
evaluate and choose the most appropriate submission clause, as instructed by the link provided below:
https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/drug-products/applications-submissions/guidance-
documents/preparation-drug-identification-number-submissions.html
Table 18: Costs involved in acquiring a DIN for medical products in Canada
Submission Clause Submission Description Fees (in SAR)
Submissions in support of a drug, excluding a disinfectant, 335,068

that contains a medicinal ingredient not previously approved
New active substance in a drug for sale in Canada and that is not a variation of a
previously approved ingredient such as a salt, ester,
enantiomer, solvate or polymorph.
60
Health Canada
61
Health Canada
46
Clinical or non-clinical data Submissions based on clinical or non-clinical data and 169,711
and chemistry and chemistry and manufacturing data that does not include a
manufacturing data new active substance.
Clinical or non-clinical data Submissions based only on clinical or non-clinical data for a 79,209
only drug that does not include a new active substance.
Submissions based on comparative studies [for example 47,876
(e.g.) clinical or non-clinical data, bioavailability,
Comparative studies pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic data] with or
without chemistry and manufacturing data for a drug that
does not include a new active substance.
Chemistry and Submissions based only on chemistry and manufacturing 22,636
manufacturing data only data for a drug that does not include a new active substance.
Submissions based only on published clinical or non-clinical 18,771
Published data only
data for a drug that does not include a new active substance.
Submissions based only on data that support the 45,579
Switch status from
amendment, or removal, of the reference to the medicinal
prescription drug to non-
ingredient on the Prescription Drug List that is applicable to
prescription drug
the drug in question.
Submissions of labelling material (i.e. does not include 3,050
Labelling only supporting clinical or non-clinical data or chemistry and
manufacturing data).
Submissions in support of a manufacturer or product name 317
Administrative submission
change.
Submissions and applications that include data in support of 4,220
Disinfectants
a disinfectant.
Applications attesting to compliance with a labelling 1,692
DIN application - labelling standard or Category IV Monograph for a drug that does not
standards include clinical or non-clinical data or chemistry and
manufacturing data.
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11. Packaging and Labelling Requirements – Canada
11.1 General Industries
11.1.1 Industry Regulator62
The regulator for general industries is Competition Bureau, Industry Canada.
Saudi Exporters may visit the link provided below for more information about the regulator:
http://www.competitionbureau.gc.ca/eic/site/cb-bc.nsf/eng/home
11.1.2 Laws and regulations63
The Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act and the Consumer Packaging and Labelling Regulations governs the labelling
and packaging of non-food consumer products in Canada.
Saudi exporters are requested to kindly visit the link provided below for more information:
http://www.competitionbureau.gc.ca/eic/site/cb-bc.nsf/eng/01248.html
11.1.3 Labelling Requirements64
The labelling requirements for goods, in general, are listed in Table 19 below:
Table 19: Labelling requirements for goods in Canada
S. no Category Information required

Product Identity (common or generic name, or defined in
1
terms of function)
Product Net Quantity (in metric units of volume and
2
weight)
Labels must be in English and French
3 Dealer’s Name and Place of Business
Country of Origin (required for certain goods by the
6
CBSA)
.
62
Competition Bureau
63
Guide to the Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act and Regulations
64
Guide to the Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act and Regulations
48
11.2 Food Industry65
11.2.1 Industry Regulator
The food industry regulator is the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).
Saudi exporters may visit the link provided below for more information about the regulator:
11.2.2 Laws and Regulations 66
The laws and regulations for the labelling of food products in Canada are monitored by the Food and Drugs Act and
Regulations. Saudi exporters are requested to use the Industry Labelling Tool (ILT) for guidance on the labelling of food
products for sale in Canada; the same can be accessed via the link provided below:
http://www.inspection.gc.ca/food/labelling/food-labelling-for-industry/eng/1383607266489/1383607344939
The labelling requirements for prepacked foods, in general, are listed below:
Table 15: Labelling requirements for food products in Canada
S. No Category Information required on

1 Common Name
2 Country of Origin
Expiry and Manufacture Date Markings and
3
Storage Instructions Labels should be in English and French and the letters
4 Product Identity and Principal Place of Business should be of at least 1.6 mm height for standard
5 Irradiated products (identified if applicable) packages and 0.8 mm for smaller packager
6 Net Quantity
7 List of Ingredients and Allergens
Nutrition labelling is required when nutrition claims, or permitted health claims are made by the foods products. Further,
if the food products have food additives, sweeteners, or are fortified in any way, this should be indicated on the label as
well.
65
66
67
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11.3 Pharma Industry
11.3.1 Industry Regulator
The pharma industry is regulated by Health Canada.

11.3.2 Laws and Regulations68
Saudi exporters are requested to kindly visit the link provided below for laws and regulations pertaining to the labelling of
pharmaceutical products in Canada.
https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/drug-products/applications-submissions/guidance-
documents/labelling-pharmaceutical-drugs-human-use-2014-guidance-document.html
The labelling requirements for pharmaceutical products are mentioned below:

Brand name of the drug product or common
1
name (if applicable)
Proper or common name of the product (if
2
applicable) Labels should be in English and French
3 Standard for the drug product, if any
4 Drug Identification Number (DIN)
Name and address of manufacturer / sponsor
5
and distributor
6 Lot number
7 Expiration date
8 Adequate directions for use of the drug product
Quantitative list of the medicinal ingredients of
9
the product
11.4 Cosmetics Industry
The cosmetics industry is regulated by Health Canada.
68
Health Canada
69
Health Canada
50
11.4.1 Laws and Regulations
The labelling of cosmetics in Canada is regulated by the Food and Drugs Act, the Cosmetic Regulations, the Consumer
Packaging and Labelling Act, and the Consumer Packaging and Labelling Regulations.
Saudi exporters may visit the link provided below for more information:
https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/consumer-product-safety/reports-publications/industry-
professionals/labelling-cosmetics.html
The labelling requirements for cosmetic products are listed below:

1 Ingredient List
2 Identity of the product
3 Statement of net quantity (in metric units)
Name and address of the manufacturer or Labels should be in English and French
4
distributor
5 Warnings or cautions
6 Directions for safe use of the product
70
Health Canada
51
12.References
Footnote Links
1 https://en.portal.santandertrade.com/establish-overseas/canada/business-practices
2 http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/canada
3 https://en.portal.santandertrade.com/establish-overseas/canada/legal-environment
4 http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/canada#enforcing-contracts
5 http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/trade-commerce/tariff-tarif/2013/html/countries-pays-eng.html
6 http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-98-33/page-1.html
http://www.parl.gc.ca/content/sen/committee/421/banc/reports/2016-06-13_banc_fifthreport_ss-
7
2_tradebarriers(final)_e.pdf
8 https://www.wto.org/english/tratop_e/tpr_e/s314_e.pdf *
9 http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/bsnss/tpcs/gst-tps/gnrl/menu-eng.html
10 http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/sima-lmsi/brochure-eng.html
11 http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/sima-lmsi/brochure-eng.html
12 https://www.wto.org/english/tratop_e/tpr_e/s314_e.pdf*
13 http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/import/guide-eng.html
http://hong-kong-economy-research.hktdc.com/business-news/article/Small-Business-
20
Resources/Trade-Regulations-of-Canada/sbr/en/1/1X000000/1X006MX9.htm
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24 http://www.worldportsource.com/ports/index/CAN.php
http://www.parl.gc.ca/Content/HOC/Committee/421/FINA/Brief/BR8092266/br-
25
external/AssociationofCanadianPortAuthorities-e.pdf
26 http://saudiacargo.com/route-mapper.php
27 http://www.linescape.com/
28 http://worldfreightrates.com/en/freight
29 http://worldfreightrates.com/en/freight
30 https://www.investcalgaryregion.ca/blog/beginners-guide-to-western-canadas-inland-ports
31 https://www.investcalgaryregion.ca/blog/review-canadas-foreign-trade-zones
32 http://www.fin.gc.ca/ftz-zf/edcp-pcde-eng.asp
35 http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d7/d7-4-4-eng.html
38 http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/prog/aci-ipec/marmode_menu-eng.html#adv
39 http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d17/d17-1-4-eng.html
41 http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d17/d17-1-4-eng.html#_a16
42 http://www.affiliated.ca/documents/3_1_1_1_Guide_to_Importing_Commercial_Goods.pdf
http://www.doingbusiness.org/~/media/WBG/DoingBusiness/Documents/Annual-
43
Reports/English/DB17-Full-Report.pdf
44 http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d17/d17-1-4-eng.html#_a15
45 http://www.intracen.org/coffee-guide/logistics-and-insurance/bills-of-lading-and-waybills/
46 http://www.lynden.com/lint/PDF/Shipping_Forms/Commercial-Invoice.pdf
http://cbinstitute.ca/e-guides/importing/documentation-reporting-and-shipping-your-goods/cargo-
47
control-document-ccd/
http://www.inspection.gc.ca/plants/exports/phytosanitary-
49
certificates/eng/1299872808479/1299872974262
50 http://www.globalnegotiator.com/international-trade/dictionary/certificate-health/
51 http://www.intertek.com/government/certificate-of-conformity/
52 http://www.globalnegotiator.com/international-trade/dictionary/certificate-analysis/
53 http://www.aicc.ie/saudi_arabia
54 http://www.inspection.gc.ca/eng/1297964599443/1297965645317
53
http://www.inspection.gc.ca/food/imports/commercial-importers/importing-food-
55
products/eng/1376515896184/1376515983781
56 http://www.centrallabthai.com/web/images/uploadfile/pid.pdf
57 https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada.html
https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/drug-products/fact-
58
sheets/drugs-reviewed-canada.html
59 http://publications.gc.ca/collections/collection_2007/hc-sc/H164-9-2006E.pdf
60 http://publications.gc.ca/collections/collection_2007/hc-sc/H164-9-2006E.pdf
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/alt_formats/doc/prodpharma/applic-demande/form/feef_fraisf-
61
eng.doc
62 http://www.competitionbureau.gc.ca/eic/site/cb-bc.nsf/eng/01248.html
http://www.inspection.gc.ca/food/labelling/food-labelling-for-
65
industry/eng/1383607266489/1383607344939
66
industry/eng/1383607266489/1383607344939
67
industry/eng/1383607266489/1383607344939
68 http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/prodpharma/applic-demande/guide-ld/label_guide_ld-eng.php
https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/drug-
69 products/applications-submissions/guidance-documents/labelling-pharmaceutical-drugs-human-use-
2014-guidance-document.html#a2
70 https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/consumer-product-safety/cosmetics/labelling.html
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1.1. Ease of Doing Business2

Table 1: Ease of Doing Business

Topics Doing Business Rank (2017)

1.2. Business Environment

Working Days Working Hours

1.4. Entry requirements in Canada for KSA nationals

1.6. Financial environment

1.7. Legal Environment3

Table 3: Provincial jurisdictions in Canada

Province Website Link

British Columbia http://www.courts.gov.bc.ca/

2.1 Rules of Origin between KSA and Canada5

2.1.1 Most-Favored Nation (MFN) Rules of Origin6

3.1 Trade Barriers in Canada

3.1.1.2 Excise Duty

3.1.1.3 Goods and Services Tax (GST)9

o Exporters of Processing Services Program (EOPS)

For more details, kindly visit the link provided below:

3.1.1.4 Countervailing Duty10

3.1.1.5 Anti-dumping Duty11

3.1.2. Non-tariff Barriers

3.1.1.1 Import Prohibitions, Restrictions, and Licensing13

12 Canada Trade Policy Review 2015, WTO

3.1.1.3 State Trading15

3.1.1.6 Certification and Conformity Assessment18

• Labelling requirements in Canada are regulated by

o Textile Labelling and Advertising Regulations

3.1.1.9 Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Requirements21

o Canadian Food Inspection Agency Act

o Food and Drugs Act

o Meat Inspection Act

o Plant Breeders’ Rights Act

o Plant Protection Act

o Agri-Food Administrative Monetary Penalties Act

4.1 Trade Remedies by Canada: Impact on Saudi exporters

4.1.1. Anti-dumping and countervailing measures22

4.1.2. Safeguard measures23

5.1 Key Sea Ports in Canada24

Table 4: Key sea ports in Canada

Port Cargo Handled Website

Containerized cargo, break bulk (steel, rubber,

5.2 Key Airports in Canada

5.3 Shipping Lines Used in Canada

Ports in Canada Duration (in days)

Port of Prince Rupert 45 - 46 33 - 47 32 - 38 -

Table 5: Lead Time from KSA to Canada

Ports in Canada Duration (in days)

Port of Prince Rupert 45 - 46 33 - 47 32 - 38 -

5.3.2 Rates of key routes between KSA and Canada28

Ports in Canada Cost of Transportation (SAR)*

Port of Saint-John 15, 732 – 22, 620 - - -

Airports in Canada Duration (in hours)

Table 8: Costs from KSA to Canada

Type of product exported Frozen food Frozen meat

Jeddah/ Riyadh/ Dammam/ Toronto/ Montreal/

5.4 Inland Ports30

Table 9: Overview of Inland Ports in Canada

Ashcroft Private Vancouver and • Rail connectivity provided by both the

Global Public: autonomous, Western Canada • Rail connectivity provided by the

6.1 Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ) in Canada31