Export Information
The Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce provides useful information and contacts for a variety of programs that support the growth of businesses in Niagara. As a Foreign Trade Zone designate, the Niagara region serves as a gateway for trade between Canada, the United States, and other countries.
Certificate of Origin
A Certificate of Origin (CO) is a document attesting that goods exported in a shipment have been wholly obtained, produced, manufactured or processed in a particular country. The issuance of a CO is an important function for chambers of commerce as many countries view chambers of commerce as credible organizations and require that they authenticate documents with their stamp or seal.
Export Market Access
Export Market Access has helped over 900 businesses access and expand growth in foreign markets. This grant matching program is designed to assist Ontario businesses showcase goods and services to potential international buyers, participate in trade missions, develop promotional materials, and conduct market research. Export Market Access is an initiative of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, with support and funding from the Government of Ontario.
Ontario Exporters Fund
The Ontario Exporters Fund helps Ontario businesses to develop and implement international business strategies in order to gain or increase access in international export markets. This grant program is designed to assist by providing support to hire a dedicated export manager.
Early Stage Exporters
Recognizing that some companies naturally have a global mindset early on in their development, the Early Stage Exporters (ESE) fund has been created to assist Ontario small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to develop and grow their export markets, obtain new sources of capitalization/funding, and increase export sales of Ontario goods and services.
Nexus
NEXUS is designed to expedite the border clearance process for low-risk, pre-approved travellers into Canada and the United States. Click here to access more NEXUS information.
Customs and Shipping Forms
On this page you will find free online customs and shipping forms and documents including Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice and Certificate of Origin. Forms courtesy of ShipNorthAmerica.com
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