Canada (CA)

Accepts ATA Carnets for Commercial Samples, Professional Equipment, and Exhibitions and Fairs

ATA Carnet Guarantee Association

Canadian Chamber of Commerce

360 Albert Street, Suite 420
Ottawa, Ontario K1R 7X7
Tel: (1.613) 238.4000
Fax: (1.613) 238.7643
Email: carnet@chamber.ca
Website: www.chamber.ca

Embassy in the U.S.

Embassy of Canada

501 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20001 USA
Tel: 202.682.1740
Fax: 202.682.7619
Email: wshdc.infocentre@international.gc.ca
Website: www.can-am.gc.ca/washington


U.S. Commercial Service Export Assistance Canada Country Portal
Download the Canada Country Guide

ATA Carnet Specifics

  • Canadian Customs tightly controls professional equipment entering into the country, specifically film and production equipment.
  • It is essential to have a very clear written list of the items that will be entering Canada on an ATA Carnet, including model numbers and serial numbers.

eManifest requirements for Highway Carriers are now mandatory effective January 11, 2016.

For additional details you can contact Canadian Customs in Ottawa by Email at
CBSA-ASFC_Commercial_Registration_Agrément_commercial@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca

Canadian Customs

Trade Shows

AEROCON: International exhibition for aerospace and defense industries
International Pipeline Expo: International pipeline exposition and conference
CALGARY BOAT & SPORTSMEN’S SHOW: Boat and Outdoor Trade Fair