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AMPS Contraventions Pertaining to the Special Import Measures Act

Contravention Number and Legislative Authority

Contravention

Penalty

C004

Customs Act 7.1

Person failed to provide true, accurate and complete information required under the Customs Act, the Customs Tariff or SIMA or under any other Act of Parliament that prohibits, controls or regulates the importation or exportation of goods.

When a SIMA code was not completed correctly for goods imported seven days or more after a preliminary determination was made and after the importer was notified in writing, and ending when the SIMA action is terminated by Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) or the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT).

1st - $150

2nd - $225

3rd & Subsequent - $450

C223

Customs Act 7.1

Non-CSA importer failed to provide a detailed product description in respect of goods liable for review under the Special Import Measures Act, after the importer has been notified in writing.

1st - $150

2nd - $225

3rd & Subsequent - $450

C224

Customs Act 40(1)

CSA importer failed to provide the detailed product description within the period specified in respect to goods liable to a SIMA action.

Assessed 21 days after detailed product description requested.

1st - $150

2nd - $225

3rd & Subsequent - $450

C225

Customs Act 40(1)

Importer failed to keep prescribed records for goods subject to SIMA action.

Flat rate - $25,000