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The credit application form is issued by a broker or customer with the intent of standardizing the information it uses to make credit decisions. Additional information may be used in making a credit decision, such as a credit report from a credit rating agency and information received from the credit references supplied by the applicant.
Based on the information in a completed form, a credit analyst may elect to grant or deny credit, or may impose additional conditions, such as a personal guarantee or collateral. The granting of credit through an online form is highly automated, so that the entire process may only require a few minutes to complete.
The Bill of Lading is a document, issued to a shipper/exporter by a carrier, which describes the products to be shipped, recognizes their receipt and states the conditions of the contract for their carriage.
There are two types: A straight bill of lading is non-negotiable. A negotiable BOL, or shipper’s order bill of lading, can be bought, sold, or traded while goods are in transit. It is commonly used for letter-of-credit transactions. The shipper is responsible for completing the bill of lading and providing the completed document to the carrier at the time the shipment is sent. The receiver usually needs the original, or a copy, as proof of ownership to take possession of the goods when delivered.
The B13A Form is required by the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) to enforce the necessary export controls in Canada.
The form must be prepared and signed by a Canadian shipper (exporter) or their forwarding agent. The shipment description, value, weight, destination, and other basic information must be indicated for processing use by Customs. B13A information may be submitted electronically, by mail, or by fax. For more information, please review Info Source, published by the Treasury Board of Canada, or contact us directly.
The CBSA is directly responsible for any updates to this form. Please see our external resources section.
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is a preferential tariff program, which allows null or decreased duties for products that qualify under its provisions. A NAFTA Certificate of Origin should be supplied along with goods that qualify for reduced or duty-free entry as a product of any of the three participating member nations: The United States of America, Canada and Mexico.
The certificate should be filed with the commercial invoice for any shipment destined to the U.S., Canada or Mexico valued at $1600.00 CAD or more. But beware, not all shipments crossing the border qualify for preferential NAFTA treatment. In actuality, the nature of the goods will always determine NAFTA treatment. The form is usually available in English, French and Spanish.
The Customs and Border Protection Agency (CBP) or the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) are responsible for updates to the form and NAFTA regulations. Please see our external resources section for links to both agencies.
The Canada Customs Invoice is required on all export shipments passing through customs into Canada. The CCI plays an integral part in the classification of the products shipped, the evaluation of the proper duties to be paid, and any special tariff treatment. For these reasons, any commercial shipment valued at more than $1600.00 CAD must be accompanied by a valid CCI.
The invoice can be prepared either by the importer/exporter and must include:
- Importer/exporter name and business number
- Unit measurement and quantity of goods
- Estimated value of the goods in Canadian dollars
- Detailed description of the shipment
- Country of origin
- Reference number
The Canadian Border Services Agency is directly responsible for any updates to this form. Please see our external resources section for links.
The Confirmation of Sale is required by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (Canada’s equivalent to the Food and Drug Administration) on all shipments of fruits and vegetables into Canada. The document outlines the names of the vendor/purchaser, carrier, destination, sales terms and product description. The main reason for this form is to prohibit consignment selling; thereby protecting ‘stability and equity’ in the Canadian market. The confirmation of sale form is verified both at the border and at the licensee’s premises.
The Canadian Border Services Agency is directly responsible for any updates to this form. Please see our external resources section for links.
The Import Declaration document is required by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (Canada’s equivalent to the Food and Drug Administration) on all shipments of agricultural products into Canada. The document outlines the names of the manufacturer, importer, exporter, carrier, the final shipping destination and a full product description. The main reason for this form is to verify the legality and nature of the import into the Canadian market. The shipment can be refused entry if the document lacks accuracy when verified by Customs.
The Canadian Border Services Agency is directly responsible for any updates to this form. Please see our external resources section for links.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Forms
