{"id":4472,"date":"2019-05-24T10:30:03","date_gmt":"2019-05-24T14:30:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clearit.ca\/canadian-customs-broker-blog\/?p=4472"},"modified":"2019-05-24T10:30:26","modified_gmt":"2019-05-24T14:30:26","slug":"import-number-canada-aes-itn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/clearit.ca\/canadian-customs-broker-blog\/import-number-canada-aes-itn\/","title":{"rendered":"Import Numbers in Canada: Business Numbers and AES ITN"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As customs brokers, Clearit receives requests every day to clear goods at every border point across Canada.<\/p>\n<p>When we work with a commercial importer, we need a Canadian Business Number (BN) \u2014 we sometimes need it when we\u2019re working with a personal importer, too. Your import number in Canada will come from your BN.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on what you\u2019re importing, we may need <i>even more<\/i> numbers from you \u2014 like your ITN number for the United States\u2019 Automated Export System (AES).<\/p>\n<p>To avoid any confusion in the process, you should get to know what numbers you\u2019ll need when importing and when.<\/p>\n<h2>Do I Need an Import Number in Canada?<\/h2>\n<p>Commercial importers need a Canadian Business Number (BN) to import and export goods. Your BN <i>is <\/i>your import number, so long as you have the right account attached to it.<\/p>\n<p>A BN has 15 digits: 9 numbers to identify the company, two letters to identify the particular program, and four numbers to identify the specific account.<\/p>\n<p>When you receive a BN, you can register for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/businesses\/topics\/changes-your-business\/adding-accounts-your-business-number-bn.html\">five accounts<\/a> under that number:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><b>RT: <\/b><\/b>your GST\/HST account<\/li>\n<li><b>RP: <\/b>your payroll account<\/li>\n<li><b>RC: <\/b>your corporate income tax account<\/li>\n<li><b>RZ: <\/b>your information return account<\/li>\n<li><b>RM: <\/b>your import\/export account. This is the account most relevant to Clearit\u2019s clients.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To obtain your BN or to add an extra account to your existing BN, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/forms-publications\/forms\/rc1.html\">fill out an RC1 form<\/a>. You shouldn\u2019t undertake <i>any <\/i>commercial or large-scale importing or exporting until you get your business number and RM account.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s free to add an import number for Canada to your BN. You need that import number for your goods to be released at the border, so it\u2019s a smart idea to register before you even begin the process of importing anything.<\/p>\n<h3>Do I ever need a Business Number in Canada as a Personal Importer?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes!<\/p>\n<p>On paper, the Canada Border Services Agency only requires a BN and an import\/export account for commercial shipments. However, CBSA\u2019s definition of <i>commercial <\/i>includes anything for occupational use (such as industrial machinery) and, sometimes, large volumes of personal items.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re importing 500 identical t-shirts for your summer camp \u2014 as an example \u2014 you\u2019ll probably need an import\/export account.<\/p>\n<h2>How do I get an AES number?<\/h2>\n<p>So now you know if you need a BN for your imports \u2014 but what about any other numbers, like an AES number?<\/p>\n<p>Technically, the Automated Export System is an American program, not a Canadian one. Still, AES filings are relevant to some Canadian importers, commercial <i>or <\/i>personal. When you file export information through the Automated Export System, you\u2019ll get an Internal Transaction Number (ITN) to use on any shipping documents. <a href=\"https:\/\/clearit.ca\/services\/itn-number-for-aes\">To file with AES and get your ITN number, get in touch with us \u2014 Clearit provides easy AES ITN filing services just a click away.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>An ITN provides you with 3 key things:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b>Proof of filing:<\/b> The AES\/ITN number is your proof that the EEI has been filed (by you or your agent), as required.<\/li>\n<li><b>Verified accuracy of filing (routed export transaction): <\/b>For a routed export transaction, the ITN ensures that the information that was provided is indeed accurate.<\/li>\n<li><b>Proof that you\u2019re compliant:<\/b> In many cases, the ITN is required for certain documents \u2014 without the number, you risk your shipment being held at Customs.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>You\u2019ll need an ITN whenever you\u2019re dealing with goods over $2,500 <i>or <\/i>any self-propelled vehicles. A BN number is not necessarily required all times than an ITN is. In Canada, ITN numbers are for vehicle exports from the United States, mainly.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re personally importing a car you bought or importing vehicles for resale, you\u2019ll receive your ITN number after your AES filing. It\u2019s that simple! Keep your AES ITN on hand for customs.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As customs brokers, Clearit receives requests every day to clear goods at every border point across Canada. When we work with a commercial importer, we need a Canadian Business Number (BN) \u2014 we sometimes need it when we\u2019re working with a personal importer, too. Your import number in Canada will come from your BN. 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