A Free Cross-Border Guide · 13 Pages · Instant Download
Selling Into Canada
Canadian customers already want what you sell — the border is the only thing in the way. This guide covers de minimis thresholds, the Non-Resident Importer program, CUSMA duty relief, and exactly where to list for Canadian buyers.
Free with any CFN account · Instant download · Also emailed to you
Refused packages and surprise duty bills aren't inevitable
Most cross-border friction comes from a handful of avoidable mistakes — not from Canada being a genuinely hard market to enter.
THE PROBLEM
Nobody explains the thresholds
De minimis rules, the $30,000 CAD GST/HST trigger, and DDP vs. DDU shipping are scattered across a dozen government and carrier sites.
THE COST
Surprise fees kill conversions
A Canadian customer hit with duty at the door is a refused delivery and a bad review — almost always avoidable.
THE FIX
A clear, one-time setup
The NRI program, CUSMA qualification, and CAD pricing solve this once — not order by order.
What's inside
Eleven chapters, from thresholds to your first Canadian sale.
Why This Guide Exists
Who it's for, and what you'll walk away with.
Do You Actually Need to Register Anything?
De minimis thresholds and the $30,000 CAD rule.
The Non-Resident Importer (NRI) Program
Own the border crossing instead of your customer.
Qualifying for CUSMA Duty Relief
Rules of origin and what NRIs get for free.
Shipping and Fulfillment
Carriers, DDP vs. DDU, and real brokerage costs.
Pricing, Currency and Payments
CAD vs. USD and Canadian-friendly checkout.
Where to Actually List and Sell
Marketplaces, storefronts, and Canadian buyers.
Marketing to Canadian Buyers
Quebec, bilingual content, and what's different.
Common Cross-Border Mistakes to Avoid
The habits that cost real money at the border.
Your 30-Day Cross-Border Launch Checklist
A realistic path to a repeatable process.
Resources and Next Steps
Official tools, and where CFN fits in.
The most under-known lever in this guide: the Non-Resident Importer program lets your US business become the importer of record, so your Canadian customer's experience looks exactly like a domestic order — no surprise bill at the door.
Selling Into Canada
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Free with any CFN account · Instant download · Also emailed to you
Questions
Do I need to incorporate in Canada to sell here?
No. Many US brands sell into Canada without a Canadian entity — this guide covers the Non-Resident Importer program and CFN storefront as ways to reach Canadian buyers without incorporating.
Is this legal, tax, or customs advice?
No. It's a practical starting point for understanding cross-border selling — always confirm specifics with a licensed customs broker or accountant before relying on any duty or tax treatment.
What format is the guide in?
A single PDF, readable on any device. You'll get an instant download link and an emailed copy right after you claim it.
I have a problem with my download — who do I contact?
Email info@thecfn.ca and we'll sort it out.