For Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) shipments in which the shipper is responsible for clearing customs, duties and taxes, the shipper may choose to register as a non-resident importer to Canada, enabling it to maintain complete control over the customs process.
It is easy and fast to get a number that allows your company to import. To begin, complete sections A, D and F of Revenue Canada’s RC1 Request for a Business Number form. Next, your W2C customs broker can submit this form on your behalf. Approval usually takes 48 hours.