CBSA Information and Services

Administrative Monetary Penalties
A civil penalty regime that will secure compliance with customs legislation through the application of monetary penalties.

Border Wait Times
Shows the estimated wait times for reaching the primary inspection booth, the first point of contact with CBSA when crossing the Canada/U.S. land border.

CBSA and the World Customs Organization (WCO)
Enhancing supply chain security and facilitating legitimate global trade

CBSA Offices
Consult the directory of CBSA Offices to find detailed information on the types of services offered and hours of operation at each site.

Consultations
Ongoing consultation with the public and stakeholders to ensure CBSA priorities and operations and in-line with key trends and developments.

Corporate Documents
Corporate documents, including the Departmental Performance Report and Report on Plans and Priorities.

Cross-border Currency Reporting
Information on a new requirement to report to a customs officer amounts equal to or greater than CAN$10,000 that you are bringing into or taking out of Canada.

Disagreements
How to resolve a disagreement with an assessment or decision we've made.

Events and seminars
Events and seminars provided by the CBSA to help importers and exporters comply with relevant laws and regulations.

Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to questions frequently asked by individual travellers, as well as businesses that import or export commercial goods.

Partners in Protection
This initiative enlists the co-operation of private industry in efforts to enhance border security, combat organized crime and terrorism, increase awareness of customs compliance issues, and help detect and prevent contraband smuggling.

Privacy Impact Assessments
To assure Canadians that privacy principles are being taken into account when there are proposals for, and during the design, implementation and evolution of programs and services that raise privacy issues.

Programs and Services
Facts and figures on major trade and travel related programs and services.

Special Services
Information on special services and programs.

Technical Publications
Provides links to the Customs Act, the Customs Tariff, and related regulations, as well as D-memoranda and customs notices.

Trade Incentives Programs
These programs help keep Canadian companies competitive by giving them, under special circumstances, duties relief on imported goods.

Voluntary Disclosures (PDF)
This initiative contributes to voluntary compliance with customs laws and regulations.

Other Useful Links
Includes links to customs administrations of other countries.