no-names voluntary disclosure
What is a No-Names Customs Voluntary Disclosure?
By Cyndee Todgham Cherniak on
The Canada Border Services Agency (“CBSA”) permits importers to make a “no-names” disclosure in order to request advice from the CBSA as to the possibility of a successful voluntary disclosure (like a prior disclosure in the USA). In the case of a no-names voluntary disclosure, the CBSA does not require the importer’s representative to give…
Canada’s Customs Voluntary Disclosure Policy Has Been Revised
By Cyndee Todgham Cherniak on
On November 25, 2015, the Canada Border Services Agency (“CBSA”) issued revised D-Memorandum D-11-6-4 “Relief of Interest and/or Penalties Including Voluntary Disclosure”. This D-Memorandum is important because importers can make mistakes or fail to provide all information. Mistakes are often costly. Normally, the amount of duties & taxes, plus interest plus penalties (including Administrative…