What is a pre-clearance letter?
The pre-clearance letter is issued to a Canadian importer and indicates the name of the foreign manufacturer and the types of vehicles that the Canadian importer is authorized to import. Since Appendix G is only updated every 90 days, the pre-clearance letter must be presented to Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) at the time of importation for a period of 90 days from the date of issuance. After 90 days, the information will be placed on Appendix G. Note: Canadian importer must declare at the time of importation that they are listed on Appendix G, using a Vehicle Import Form – Form 1.
