Expiry of Customs Notice 20-09, Changes in Requesting an Extension to the 90-day Period to Submit Corrections
Customs Notice 20-32

1. The purpose of this notice is to inform that Customs Notice CN 20-09 will expire and will be no longer in effect as of November 11, 2020. Therefore, the period of 90 days for submitting corrections, following a CBSA trade compliance verification where errors were found, will no longer be automatically extended by 30 days when the final verification report is issued as of November 11, 2020.

2. However, requests may be sent by e-mail to the CBSA at: cbsa.extension_corrections_prorogation.asfc@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca, seeking an extension to the 90-day filing period, as per procedures outlined in the Appendix of this Customs Notice.

3. Alternatively, written requests may be sent by mail to the CBSA seeking an extension to the 90-day filing period, as per procedures outlined in the CBSA Memorandum D11-6-10, Reassessment Policy.

Additional Information

4. For more information, call the Border Information Service (BIS) at 1-800-461-9999 (accessible within Canada and the United States). If calling outside Canada and the United States, call 204-983-3500 or 506-636-5064. Long distance charges will apply. Our automated telephony service provides general information in English and French on CBSA programs, services and initiatives through recorded scripts. Live agents are also available to assist you from 6 am to 10 pm (eastern daylight time), 7 days a week. TTY is also available within Canada: 1-866-335-3237. Alternatively, you may send your enquiries to the following address: contact@cbsa.gc.ca.

Appendix

Submitting Requests by E-mail for an Extension to the 90-day Period to Submit Corrections following a CBSA trade compliance verification where errors are found

1. Following a CBSA trade compliance verification where errors are found, importers may submit a request for an extension to the 90-day period to submit corrections by encrypted or non-encrypted e-mail. If an importer chooses to submit such a request by e-mail, they must indicate their choice between encrypted or non-encrypted e-mail and meet the required conditions set by the CBSA. These conditions are described below.

2. An importer who chooses to submit their request for an extension by e-mail but does not clearly indicate in their request their choice between encrypted or non-encrypted e-mail, or their request does not meet the required conditions, will have their request processed according to the procedures set out in Memorandum D11-6-10, Reassessment Policy.

3. The importer must complete and provide the consent statement below. An authorized agent may submit the request for an extension to the 90-day period to submit corrections by e-mail on behalf of their client. The importer also has the responsibility to inform the CBSA of any contact information changes (phone number, e-mail address, etc.)

4. The CBSA must obtain an electronic delivery and read receipt from the importer for each e-mail exchanged during the processing of the request for an extension to the 90-day period to submit corrections. If it is not possible to obtain an electronic delivery and read receipt, other forms of acknowledgements will be accepted (e-mail, phone call, etc.)

5. The reception date of the documents is deemed to be the date when the e-mail is sent.

6. The importer who elects to use encrypted e-mail for processing their request for an extension is responsible to ensure the use of compatible software (Winzip and others).

7. When the request meets the required conditions, the CBSA will send all documents related to the request for an extension to the 90-day period to submit corrections to the importer by encrypted or non-encrypted e-mail, depending on the choice indicated.

8. The CBSA does not guarantee the security of electronic communications. By consenting to communicate by e-mail with the CBSA, the importer accepts all inherent risks with this mode of communication and thus relieves the CBSA from all responsibility, present and future, related to the protection of the information while it is being exchanged by e-mail.

Consent Statement

“I choose to communicate by {Non-Encrypted / Encrypted} **Please indicate your choice** e-mail with the CBSA during the processing of the request for an extension to the 90-day period to submit corrections, following a CBSA trade compliance verification where errors are found. This includes the sending and the reception of documents, as well as any other correspondence required during the processing of the extension request. I authorize the communication by e-mail for all exchanges and I accept all inherent risks. I hereby relieve the CBSA from any responsibility, present and future, in relation to the protection of the information exchanged by e-mail. I have read and I accept the conditions.”

Signature:
Date:
Case number:
Name of the importer / authorized agent:
Business Name:
Occupation/Title:
Telephone number:
E-mail address:

Date modified:

2020-10-08