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The Non-Resident Importer
(NRI) Program
Our experienced Customs Brokers & Consultants can guide foreign businesses and importers through the NRI Program in order to take advantage of streamlined trade processes with Canada and reduced costs.
The Non-Resident Importer Program
A Non-Resident Importer (NRI) is a business based outside of Canada, who does not have a physical presence in Canada, but imports (or is looking to import) goods into Canada as the Importer of Record.
The Non-Resident Importer (NRI) Program is an initiative of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) that allows international exporters to sell products to Canadian customers directly on a delivered-price basis, without the need for a physical presence in Canada while receiving the same advantages as Canadian importers.
Registering as an NRI offers many benefits, including the following:
- Better control over your supply chain
- Reduced supply chain expenses
- An increased ability to compete in the Canadian marketplace
- Opportunities to provide better service to Canadian customers
For your convenience, we have written a comprehensive article and downloadable reference guide dedicated to helping you take advantage of Canada’s NRI Program
Our Services
Our Customs & Consulting Specialists can help guide you through the process of becoming a Non-Resident Importer in Canada.
Our consulting services to help you with the NRI Program include:
- Registering your Business with Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
- Obtaining a Canadian Business Number (BN)
- Acting as your Canadian Customs Broker representing you as the NRI
- Submission of accurate and complete information to the CBSA
- Paying the applicable duty and taxes (Valuation, Duty Payments, GST, etc.)
- Maintaining records related to all importations
- Determining Tariff Classification
- Ensuring compliance with Canadian rules and regulations
We offer a Non-Resident Importer Registration Service for those ready to obtain a Business Number, register in CARM, and authorize books & records. Please find the online application form here:
Our NRI Registration Service Form is temporarily unavailable. Please fill in the contact form below if you require NRI assistance.
Non-Resident Importer Record-Keeping Service
At a minimum, Canada Customs dictates that NRIs are required to keep all records (documents) relating to Canadian import transactions for a period of six years (meaning six years plus the current year) following the importation of the commercial goods. PF Collins offers this service to digitally record-keep your documents in a well-organized and easily accessible manner in the event of an audit.
To get started, contact us for more information or if you’re ready to begin uploading your documents go directly to the upload form below.
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