📦 Thinking of Importing Rice (or Any Goods) from India to Canada? 🇮🇳➡️🇨🇦
A lot of people are curious about how the import-export process actually works and what documents are needed to clear customs smoothly. If you’re exploring the idea of starting your own import business, here’s a simple breakdown of the key documents you’ll need for a container of rice (and generally for most imports): ✅ E-Manifest – Electronic submission to Canadian customs for the shipment. ✅ Notice of Arrival – Issued by the shipping line, telling you when and where your goods are arriving. ✅ Commercial Invoice – Details of buyer, seller, goods description, and pricing. ✅ Packing List – Exact list of what’s inside the container, with weights and quantities. ✅ Fumigation Certificate – Proof that the container has been fumigated to prevent pests. 👉 These documents are just the tip of the iceberg. Every step in the process has its own requirements, and missing even one document can cause delays, fines, or demurrage charges. We have an incoming container, and I will keep posting regular updates about the different stages of movement of the container.