General Guidelines 1. It should be noted that the importation of these goods for purposes other than those permissible under these GIPs, requires an individual import permit. Commercial samples are easily carried by hand. Bolts of fabric are considered commercial goods and are not eligible for use under GIP 102. 5. The GIP 106, for apparel goods is divided into two parts, one for the general public, and the other for manufacturers who import designers' samples.
Articles refer to one item or one pair, or, in the case of ensembles, one package.
A commercial sample means an apparel good or other textile article that is representative of a particular category of goods produced outside Canada and that is imported solely for the purpose of being exhibited or demonstrated to solicit orders for similar goods to be imported into Canada. Articles refer to one item or one pair, or, in the case of ensembles, one package. A designer's sample means an apparel good or other textile article used exclusively by a manufacturer for the purpose of determining the technical aspects of manufacturing similar goods in Canada. Additional Information 13.