Submission of Samples of Fabrics for Importation

Act: Customs Act, R.S.C. 1986, c. 1, assented to 13th February, 1986
Regulation: Submission of Samples of Fabrics for Importation Regulations, SOR/86-872, as amended

To Whom Does This Apply?

Commercial importers of textile fabrics.

Summary

The Customs Act governs the administration and enforcement of customs laws. The Act specifies reporting requirements for import and export, establishes duties, drawbacks and refunds, and contains general provisions regarding customs and enforcement.

The Submission of Samples of Fabrics for Importation Regulations state that all people who import fabrics must ensure that they attach a sample of every quality or style of the imported fabrics to the accounting document. Some fabrics are specifically excluded from this requirement, under the Schedule attached to the Regulations.

If you require personal assistance contact the Customs Client Services Office closest to you (see Related Reading: Customs Offices - Supplement or from Canada Border Service Agency's Web site for a list of addresses).

DISCLAIMER
Information contained in this section is of a general nature only and is not intended to constitute advice for any specific fact situation. For particular questions, the users are invited to contact their lawyer. For additional information, see contact(s) listed below.

Manitoba Contact(s):
See National Contact.

National Contact(s):
Border Information Service - BIS
Canada Border Services Agency
Telephone: 204-983-3500 or 506-636-5064 (for calls outside Canada)
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Web site: http://www.cbsa.gc.ca/menu-eng.html