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Export and Import Controls

The Export and Import Controls Bureau is responsible for administering the Export and Import Permits Act (EIPA) which was first enacted in 1947. The EIPA delegates to the Minister of Foreign Affairs wide discretionary powers to control the flow of goods contained in specified lists provided for under the Act.  [more...]

2010 Domestic and Export Controls Seminars 

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The Export Controls Division of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada, in cooperation with the Controlled Goods Directorate of Public Works and Governments Services Canada, is organizing a series of Domestic and Export Controls Seminars.

Order amending the Area Control List - Addition of North Korea

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On July 13, 2010, the Government of Canada concluded the regulatory process to add the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea) to the Area Control List (ACL).

Notice to Exporters - Export Controls to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea

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This Notice is to advise exporters that, pursuant to the Export and Import Permits Act, the Government of Canada has added the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea) to the Area Control List (ACL), the list of countries to which the exportation of all goods and technology must be authorized by an export permit. 

2010 Textiles & Clothing Quota Holders' Lists

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The new quota holders' lists are now available.

Notice to Exporters - Textiles & Clothing 

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Nafta Wool Apparel Exports: TPL Allocation Policy - Administration of the North American Free Trade Agreement Relating to Exports of Wool Apparel and Made-up Goods to the United States and the Application of the Tariff Preference Levels SER171.

Message to Brokers - Textiles & Clothing 

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NAFTA Tariff Preference Level (TPL) Review of Wool Apparel Allocation Policy.

Message to Brokers - Wheat, Barley, Wheat Products and Barley Products 2010-2011 Tarrif Rate Quotas 

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The purpose of this Message is to inform you that the 2010-2011 tariff rate quotas (TRQs) for wheat, barley and their products will be accessible August 1, 2010.

Message to Brokers - Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) 2010-2011 for frozen pork that originates from the European Union (EU) 

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The purpose of this message is to inform you that effective July 5, 2010, the frozen pork TRQ from the EU imported under tariff item No. 0203.29.00 of the Customs Tariff has been filled.

Message to Brokers - New Cancellation Procedures for Agriculture, Steel and Textiles and Clothing Commodities 

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The new cancellation request form EXT 876 is available on the Export and Import Controls Bureau Web site and must be filled on-line, printed and faxed to the appropriate number indicated on the form.

Proposed Regulation - Order amending the Export Control List 

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The Government of Canada has commenced the regulatory process to amend Item 5505 – Goods and Technology for Certain Uses of the Export Control List.