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Export Declaration B13A Form

A B13A form is a customs declaration required by Statistics Canada and the Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) to report exports from Canada for controlled, regulated or prohibited goods regardless of value OR goods not controlled, regulated or prohibited, valued at CAD $2,000 or greater destined to any country other than the U.S., Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands.

The following information applies only to the Export Declaration Form B13. Even though you may not be required to file an Export Declaration for a shipment, you may still be responsible for filing other documents such as export permits, certificates, and licences required by the Canadian government departments or agencies that regulate the export of goods. Learn more about the B13A and how to complete it.

An Export Declaration is required for:

  • Controlled, prohibited, or regulated goods, regardless of their value, that are destined for consumption outside the United States, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands. Two copies of the form are required.
  • Goods valued at CAN$2,000 or more if the final destination of the goods is a country other than the United States, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
  • In addition, if a shipment contains items grown, mined, or manufactured in different provinces, a separate form must be completed for each province.

An Export Declaration is not required for:

  • Goods exported to the U.S., Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
  • Goods valued at less than CAN$2,000, unless they are controlled, prohibited, or regulated:
  • Personal gifts valued at less than CAN$2,000.
  • Diplomatic goods
  • Goods exported temporarily for such reasons as repairs or trade shows

Where Can I Find It?

  • Purolator International TradeAssist Zone™ Customs Documentation Centre available for PDF downloads.

Tips on filling out the Export Declaration B13A Form