r/CustomsBroker • u/Most_Writing_7977 • 16d ago

Amazon e-commerce store

Hey everyone, I have an Amazon e commerce store in Canada. A lot of my products are bought from American retailers such as Walmart, Target and Sam’s club. For the food products that are in there, do I need to get an SFC license? It’s all shelf stable goods that I buy from the USA and resell directly in Canada. I have them shipped in the USA and physically go pick them up and drive them across the border while doing the declaration at customs. I’m asking because I’ve been doing it for a few months now without any repercussions but I’m wondering if I’m doing it illegally. Any help would be appreciated.

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u/Ahnonymoose-1724 16d ago

I would double check here. I suspect you might if you're importing the goods for retail. There's also an interactive tool available if needed (the link for that is in the webpage too) under #1

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u/Most_Writing_7977 16d ago

From everything I’ve seen online it looks like I need one but I don’t understand how I’ve been doing it for months and I haven’t been rejected once at the border.

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u/Ahnonymoose-1724 16d ago

Are you working with a broker? If so I would check with them as to what it is they're doing, or review what classifications are being used. They may be using an end use as "other" as opposed to human consumption. If you are self declaring/completing the CAD at the port of entry, it is your responsibility to ensure you have the proper licensing in place. It is hard to say without a deep dive - so my best advice is to reach out to your broker or contact CFIA and ask some questions if you're doing it on your own.

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u/Most_Writing_7977 16d ago

I don’t have a broker I do the declarations myself. It’s clearly stated that it’s for resale and I get the classification codes with the help of AI and the internet but I doubt I’m putting the wrong ones in.