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WELCOME TO THE B2/REFUNDS EXPERT

 


 

Successfully managing your adjustments requires more than simply completing a Customs form, or following a template. It requires detailed, often obscure knowledge of the relevant legislation, regulations and administrative procedures.

Designed with the user of the MSR B2 System in mind, the B2/Refunds Expert has answers and information to help successfully uncover errors which can garner your company AMPS penalties and a poor compliance rating, determine which sections of which Act to use as legislative reference, which supporting documents to include to get adjustment accepted by Customs, how to prepare adjustments efficiently and effectively, and tips on how to make the process audit-friendly.

Plus, with the B2/Refund Expert you get a full subscription to the MSR Customs IQ On-Line System for the Canadian Customs Tariff and U.S. Rulings.

Finding the Errors

There are different types of errors that can occur, including Valuation, Classification, Origin, and Quantity.

  • Valuation is the manner in which the goods have been valued for customs purposes.
  • Classification refers to a commodities coding number under the harmonized system. This class number is used for trade statistical information and establishes rates of duty.
  • Origin refers to where the goods are produced and where they are shipped from.
  • Quantity corrections usually extend from accounting errors, packing errors, and other inaccuracies.

About Scenarios

Step-by step resolutions for various scenarios describing situations which one may need help with.

About Audit Checklist

Steps to uncover errors in import declarations which, if uncorrected, can result in AMPS penalties.

 

About AMPS

AMPS is the new Customs penalty system introduced by the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency, a component of its Customs Action Plan. The purpose of AMPS is to replace seizure and forfeiture provisions with large fines for most technical infractions. It covers any contravention of the Customs Act, Customs Tariff Act, and Special Import Measures Act, and all related regulations, licence conditions, or undertakings.

Bill S-23, amending the Customs Act, Customs Tariff Act, and Special Import Measures Act, received Royal Assent on October 25th. Which means that AMPS and Customs Self Assessment (CSA) are now law. The AMPS Sanctions group launched AMPS on December 3rd, 2001, and has been in full effect since October 7, 2002.

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