Already Under Verification or Disagree With CBSA's Findings? We Can Help, Right Now.
CBSA verification reviews can reassess up to four years of imports. The way you respond, at every stage, materially affects the outcome. Our team has supported clients at every point in the process: from the initial notice through interim findings, final reports, and successful appeals.
Who This Program Helps
CBSA conducts both random and targeted verification reviews to confirm compliance with the regulations they enforce. These reviews focus on three core areas of your customs operation:
If you're currently under one or more verification reviews or have recently received a final report you disagree with, this program is designed to provide immediate support.
Support at Every Stage of the Process
Stage 1
Trade Verification Notice
If you've just been notified that a verification review will be starting, our team walks you through CBSA's process and what to expect. You can designate our team to manage the verification process with CBSA on your behalf, or keep us in the background as needed throughout the review. Your choice.
Stage 2
Active Verification Review
If you're mid-review and concerned that CBSA is overreaching, taking liberties with their interpretation, or asking questions outside the original scope, our team provides direct support to ensure the review stays within the boundaries CBSA's own regulations define.
Stage 3
Interim Report
At this stage, CBSA has documented preliminary findings and offered you the opportunity to respond. Our team analyses the interim report, identifies the strongest counterarguments, and reviews your options with you. The interim response is often the most consequential moment in the entire review, get it right and the final report shifts in your favour.
Stage 4
Final Report and Appeal
If the final report is unfavourable, and you want to consider an appeal, our team analyzes the report, identifies viable appeal arguments, and reviews the realistic outcomes with you. Appeals are managed through our Appeals Solutions.
Free Initial Analysis
We provide a no-obligation, complimentary analysis of your interim or final report and review our findings and recommendations with you. You decide how to proceed, whether that's supporting your internal team, preparing a formal interim response, or pursuing an appeal.
The Dominion Customs Solutions Commitment
Whether the engagement scales from a single document review to managing the full appeal process, our team commits to supporting you at the level your situation requires.
Frequently Asked Questions
Within days, sometimes within hours, for active matters. Verification timelines are CBSA-driven, and we structure our engagement to match the urgency of your specific stage.
An analysis of the report you’ve received, an assessment of the realistic appeal outcomes, and a clear recommendation on how to proceed. There's no obligation to engage further.
Outcome depends on the specific facts, the quality of the original CBSA decision, and how aggressively the position is argued. Our Appeals team has a strong track record of successful appeals, particularly where CBSA has taken aggressive interpretive positions. We give a realistic assessment up front, not an optimistic sales pitch.