Seizure Policy for Undervaluations in the Courier Low Value Shipments (CLVS) Program

The CBSA will be implementing a new seizure policy for undervalued shipments imported through the Courier Low Value Shipment (CLVS) program. The CLVS program allows many international couriers who transport large volumes of low-value goods participate in the Courier LVS Program.  It allows expedited release of qualifying goods that are valued at $2,500 CAD or less.

See below link to the proposed Customs Notice.
http://cscb.ca/sites/cscb.ca/files/uploads/Undervaluation%20CN_New_Requirements_rev.docx

Here are a few excerpts from the Notice:

In circumstances where physical evidence has been discovered that an undervaluation has been made by the foreign exporter with respect to the value of the goods imported via the CLVS Program…..a seizure action may be taken under the exporter’s name.

When a seizure action is undertaken, the Canadian importer will be provided with the Notice of Seizure.

The exporter could pay the Terms of Release that will be noted on the seizure receipt, in order to obtain release of the seized goods.
If the importer received a written authorization from the foreign exporter, it can pay the Terms of Release noted on the seizure receipt.

To avoid this type of seizure, please ensure you advise your vendors to use the value based on the sale to Canada.  If there is no sale (samples, etc.), please contact us and we will help you with the appropriate valuation method based the CBSA's regulations.

Please contact me if you have any questions.

Bruce White, CCS
Manager, Customs
Fraser Direct Logistics
100 Armstrong Ave, Georgetown ON  L7G 5S4
Direct: 905-877-4411 Ext 230 | Fax: 905-877-2053
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | www.fraserdirect.ca

Partners in Protection (PIP) member