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Understanding CUSMA compliance

What Canadian exporters need to know

Despite U.S. tariffs imposed on Canada under the United States (U.S.) International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), Canadian exporters can still benefit from duty free access to the U.S., if their goods are Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) compliant.

Being CUSMA compliant means that goods meet the CUSMA rules of origin and qualify for preferential tariff treatment.

What this means for your business

Over 98% of tariff lines and 99.9% of bilateral trade with the U.S. are eligible for duty free access under the CUSMA.
Canadian goods must be certified as compliant with the CUSMA rules of origin by the exporter or producer (this means the goods are eligible for preferential tariff treatment), and U.S. importers must claim the preference to benefit from duty free treatment.

Ensure your product meets the CUSMA rules of origin and complete a certification of origin

Determine your product’s HS code.
Determine if your good meets the rules of origin (product specific rules of origin are written based on HS codes).
Complete a certification of origin (there is no requirement for this information to be provided on a specific form. It may be provided on an invoice or any other document.)
Consider using a template certificate to avoid errors.
Provide the certification of origin to your U.S. importer so they can claim the preferential tariff treatment.
Request an advance ruling for certainty about how the good will be treated upon entry into the U.S.
Contact a certified customs broker for additional support:
- For a directory of Customs Brokers in the U.S: Permitted Customs Brokers Listing | U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- For a directory of Customs Brokers in Canada: Customs Broker Search | CSCB National Office

For goods imported into the U.S., the final decision on the classification and tariff treatment of a good rests with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

Need help with CUSMA compliance? Call our support line at 1 833 760 1167.

Learn more: Understanding CUSMA Compliance

Additional resources

Supporting Canadian exporters through United States tariff challenges
Learn more about provincial and territorial support and responses to the U.S. tariff situation.
Get answers to common questions through self serve problem solving resources.
Canada Border Services Agency: Exporting Commercial Goods
U.S. Customs and Border Protection: Tips for New Importers and Exporters
U.S. Customs and Border Protection: USMCA FAQs

Stay informed!

We’re updating key resources in real time to help you navigate the evolving U.S. tariff situation.

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CanExport PME couvre jusqu’à 50 % des dépenses admissibles, notamment :

la participation en personne aux missions commerciales, salons commerciaux, réunions ou conférences;
la collecte de renseignements sur le marché (recherches, rapports et études sur mesure);
la protection de la propriété intellectuelle sur les marchés internationaux;
et plus encore!

Pour être admissible à ce programme de financement, votre entreprise doit satisfaire aux critères suivants :

être à but lucratif;
être une personne morale constituée en société, une société à responsabilité limitée ou une coopérative au Canada;
avoir un numéro d’entreprise actif de l’Agence du revenu du Canada (ARC);
avoir entre 1 et 500 employés équivalents à temps plein (ETP);
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Nouveautés cette année!

Pour mieux servir votre entreprise canadienne, nous avons apporté les modifications suivantes au programme :

Accent accru sur la diversification des exportations
Changements quant aux dépenses admissibles
Nouvelles exigences en matière de documentation

Accent accru sur la diversification des exportations : Afin d’encourager les demandes axées sur un plus vaste éventail de marchés mondiaux, les demandeurs peuvent cibler soit les États‑Unis soit les marchés internationaux, mais pas les deux.

Ces changements peuvent avoir une incidence sur votre admissibilité et sur vos options de financement. Lisez attentivement le Guide du demandeur du programme CanExport PME pour vous assurer de satisfaire aux critères.

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Is export diversification part of your business strategy for 2025?

Great news! The CanExport SMEs funding program is now accepting applications for projects starting after April 1, 2025.

CanExport SMEs covers up to 50% of eligible expenses, including:

In‑person participation in trade missions, trade shows, meetings, or conferences
Gathering market intelligence (custom research, reports and studies)
Applying for intellectual property protection in international markets
And more!

To qualify for this funding, your company must satisfy the following criteria:

Be for‑profit
Be an incorporated legal entity, limited liability partnership (LLP) or cooperative in Canada
Have an active Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) business number
Have between 1 and 500 full‑time equivalent (FTE) employees
Have between $100,000 and $100 million in annual revenue declared in Canada during its last complete tax reporting year (or during the last 12 months for monthly and quarterly filers)

New this year!

To better serve Canadian businesses, we’ve introduced the following changes to the program:

Greater focus on export diversification
Changes to eligible expenses
New documentation requirements

Greater focus on export diversification: To encourage applications focused on a wider range of global markets, applicants may target either the United States or international markets, but not both.

These changes may impact your eligibility and funding options. Carefully review the CanExport SMEs Applicant’s Guide to ensure you meet the criteria.

Application deadline: May 31, 2025 at 5:00 pm (EDT)

Don’t wait, submit your CanExport SMEs application today.

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