Buying Bolting from Outside the US: Origin and Documentation Checklist for Canada

The short answer

When buying bolting from a non-US supplier, ask for four things up front: declared country of origin, HS classification, mill certification and the Incoterm. Those let your customs broker confirm duty treatment before you raise a purchase order.

The checklist

• Country of origin — declared per line item, not just per shipment.
• HS code — fastener duty treatment depends on classification and material content.
• EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2 certificate — with heat numbers traceable to the parts.
• Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin.
• Incoterm and consignee — DAP, CIF, CFR, FOB or EXW to your broker.
• Routing — confirm whether goods transit the US.

Why it matters now

US and Canadian steel-derivative measures have changed how fasteners are classified and priced. Treatment depends on HS code and material, so always confirm with your customs broker — this article is not customs advice.

EMG ships Canadian orders direct from Brisbane, Australia, with origin and HS code stated on every quote. See our Canada supply route.