What is CERS
CERS export declaration, filed right, before your goods leave Canada.
The Canadian Export Reporting System (CERS) is the CBSA’s electronic system for reporting commercial exports from Canada. When a declaration is required, we prepare and submit it on your behalf — accurately, and within CBSA’s reporting deadline for your mode of transport.
Filing deadlines
When it needs to be filed
Minimum lead time before loading or exportation, by mode of transport.
Air
2 hours
before loading
before loading
Marine
48 hours
before loading
before loading
Rail
2 hours
before assembly
before assembly
Mail
2 hours
before delivery
before delivery
Highway
Immediately
before export
before export
These are CBSA minimums — we recommend filing with buffer, since carriers require your proof-of-report number before loading.
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What to send us
Email these to your broker to get your declaration filed.
Commercial invoice
Bill of lading / booking confirmation
Permit, certificate, or licence (if applicable)
Why it matters
Non-compliance has real consequences
Missed or inaccurate declarations are enforceable
Under the Reporting of Exported Goods Regulations, failing to report — or reporting late or incorrectly — can result in monetary penalties (AMPS), detained goods, or seizure. You remain responsible for your export reporting even when we file on your behalf.
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