Oftentimes, Canadian businesses and individuals will important goods to the country that are considered to be of low commercial value. There are specific procedures in place to help streamline the importation of these goods and to minimize the time it takes for low value shipments to be completed. The Courier Low Value Shipment program is one of the leading methods import companies across Calgary now use to help clients efficiently transfer their low value goods across the border. And within this article, the experts at Calgary customs broker ARGO Business Corp will outline the Courier Low Value Shipment (CLVS) program.
Which Items Can be Shipped Under the Courier Low Value Shipment (CLVS) program?
Before investigating the Courier Low Value Shipment (CLVS) program for their import needs, importers must first analyze which items are eligible under the program. The following describes goods that can be imported:
- The items are worth $2,500 or less
- The handing company participates in the CLVS program
- The goods being shipped are not regulated, controlled or prohibited
How Does the CBSA’s Courier Low Value Shipment (CLVS) Program Work?
It’s important for importers to understand the step-by-step stages within the CLVS Program. Below are some of the major steps involved in importing goods:
· Firstly, the sender must provide the courier with the value, the country of origin and a detailed description of the goods
- Border services will then review each shipment when it arrives in Canada
- If the shipment complies with all import regulations, it is released to the courier for delivery
- The goods may be examined a second time to confirm their eligibility to enter the country
A Specialist Customs Broker Can Help Ensure the Process Moves Seamlessly
When importing goods to Canada, there are a multitude of legal ramifications that both companies and individuals must consider if they wish to complete the process without facing fines, delays or possible further legal action. Due to their experience within the CLVS program, many organizations and individuals are now turning to the expert customs broker team at Calgary-based ARGO Business Corp for their CLVS import processes.
ARGO Business Corp works to carry out customs-related responsibilities on behalf of their clients. By signing a power of attorney document with ARGO Business Corp., clients can authorize the company to act on their behalf in any dealings with the CSBA. This then allows ARGO Business Corp. to present accounting documents for the client company, and to pay any applicable taxes and duties owed for the import. It’s a service that ensures clients are free to continue and concentrate on their business while they await the completion of the import process through the CLVS program.
Calgary-based custom broker ARGO Business Corp. has many years’ experience in this critical area of international goods management. To learn more on the company and its services, contact their company offices directly at 1-(888)-311-8303 or visit their business website today via www.argocustoms.com.