In Canada, businesses can benefit from Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ)-type incentives nationwide. This is why Canada designates FTZ Points to assist and support businesses that wish to take advantage of the programs.

Companies eligible for the programs are all importers, including those following sectors:

• Manufacturing: Fabrication and transformation
• Wholesalers
• Retailers
• E-commerce
• Events planners
• Logistics service providers (3PLs)

The competitive advantage of the canadian model are:

• Reduction of administrative burden
• No geographical restrictions – programs available regardless of location
• Improved cash flow
• Reduction of operating costs
• Increased international compettitiveness

The programs available with the Government of Canada are:

• Customs bonded warehouses​ – Programme des entrepôts de stockage des douanes
• Duties Relief Program – Programme d’exonération des droits
• Export Distribution Centre Program (EDCP)​ – Centres de distribution des exportations (PCDE)
• Exporters of Processing Services Program (EPSP)​ – Programme des exportateurs de services de traitement (PEST)

If you are looking for the services of a consultant specializing in Foreign trade zone centre or training on the regulatory, logistical and customs aspects of international trade, Incoterms®, Letters of Credit, Free Trade Agreements, Supply Chain Management and related topics. You can contact Mr. Christian Sivière, Solimpex for a quote request : christian.siviere@videotron.ca