Administrative Monetary Penalty System
C043

Contravention

Person who transports or causes to be transported within Canada goods that have been imported but have not been released failed to open any package or container of such goods or remove any covering therefrom.

Penalty

Occurrence Penalty
1st $500
2nd $750
3rd and subsequent $1,500
Penalty basis
Per instance
Retention period
12 months

Guidelines

Non-compliance occurs when the person who transports or causes to transport in bond goods inland fails, upon request, to allow access to the premises under their control where the goods are and open any package or container or remove any covering for customs examination.

Border Services Officer must first make request to examine goods.

Request must have enough detail for client to understand what is expected.

References

Legislation

Customs Act, section 21

D-Memo

N/A

Other

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