A drawback is a refund of customs duties on imported goods that are eventually exported. Under CBSA’s Duty Drawback Program, you can even claim a drawback on imported goods that were sourced from a supplier in the domestic market!

Qualifying for a Drawback

If you are the importer, exporter, processor, owner or producer of the goods, you may qualify for a drawback if one of the following applies:

1. You are directly or indirectly involved in importing goods that are later exported in the same condition they were imported or
2. Goods were further manufactured or
3. The imported goods were used in a limited manner to produce other goods for export

Time Limits

In most cases, you have to present a claim no later than four (4) years from the date the goods were first imported. You cannot file a claim until you have exported the imported goods.

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