Open
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
This program defers customs duties on imported commercial goods intended for export. It supports goods exported as-is or used to produce other export goods.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Access new markets
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Importing commercial goods for later export
- Using imported goods to produce other goods for export
- Limited use of imported goods before export
Documents Needed
- Form K90, Duties Relief Application
- Records tracking receipts, movements, and activities
- Transfer certification or commercial documentation, if goods are sold or transferred
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Importers of commercial goods
- Businesses receiving imported goods for export
Who is not eligible
- Businesses with debts due or payable to the Government of Canada
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Goods sold in Canada
- Goods no longer intended for export
Processing and Agreement
- CBSA reviews the application and may visit company premises.
- If approved, a unique licence number is issued.
- Compliance may be checked through periodic audits and verifications.
- Non-compliance can lead to repayment of duties and penalties.
Additional information
- The program is administered by the CBSA.
- Applications are treated confidentially under the Customs Act.
- Periodic audits and verifications may be conducted.
- A unique licence number is issued if approved.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Duties Relief Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Duties Relief Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Duties Relief Program?
This program defers customs duties on imported commercial goods intended for export. It supports goods exported as-is or used to produce other export goods.
Who is eligible for the Duties Relief Program program?
To be eligible for the Duties Relief Program program, you must:
Imported commercial goods for export
Goods exported as-is or used in production
What expenses are eligible under Duties Relief Program?
Importing commercial goods for later export
Using imported goods to produce other goods for export
Limited use of imported goods before export
Who can I contact for more information about the Duties Relief Program?
You can contact Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Duties Relief Program available?
The Duties Relief Program program is available across Canada.
Is the Duties Relief Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Duties Relief Program is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the Duties Relief Program?
Duties Relief Program is funded by Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
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