- Business Number (BN) - Import/Export Account Information
Registering for an import/export account
If your business will be importing commercial shipments from a foreign country, or exporting commercial goods to other countries, you should register for an import/export account before you import or export goods. The import/export account number will be used to process customs documents.
Include all your business names that may appear on customs release forms and documents, such as commercial invoices. These names could be the legal entity or common trading name. If the name on the customs release document is different from the names that appear in your BN account, your goods may be held up at the border.
Part 1 - Identification of business
Indicate the name that the business will use during its operation as well as its physical location and mailing address. If applicable, enter an operating or trading name of the business and your choice of language of correspondence.
Part 2 - Import/export information
Part 3 - Major business activity
Enter your major business activity and give as much detail as possible. You have to list the products you will sell and estimate the percentage of revenues each product represents.
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