If you ship business goods or gifts to Canada, how quickly they clear customs has a big impact on your costs and your shop’s reputation. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) runs a special program that cuts this time as much as possible: the CLVS (Courier Low Value Shipment) program.
From June 12, 2026, CBSA officially applied new rules extending the operational measures that support fast release of commercial goods under this program. Understanding who benefits and how the process works will help you plan better when shipping goods into Canada.
What is the CBSA CLVS program?
The CLVS (Courier Low Value Shipment) program of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is designed for low-value shipments carried by authorised couriers. Its goal is to simplify reporting and clearance so that commercial parcels are released quickly at the border.
However, note that this mechanism does not automatically apply to every ordinary personal parcel. According to the official CBSA notice, the parties that take part in and operate this process are:
- Commercial importers.
- Customs brokers.
- Authorized CLVS participants (couriers licensed to take part in the program).
What’s new from June 12, 2026
From June 12, 2026, CBSA issued guidance extending the operational measures that support fast release of commercial goods under CLVS. This maintains continuity and reduces congestion at clearance warehouses.
For small shop owners in Vietnam and individuals shipping business goods to Canada, this means that professional carriers with the right partnerships, such as Soleil Transportation, have a clear legal basis to process clearance faster, as long as your goods meet all declaration standards and the maximum value allowed.
How to get your goods cleared quickly
To take advantage of fast release by Canadian customs, senders in Vietnam must strictly follow these packing and declaration principles:
1. Declare clear and honest information
Canadian customs checks the information on labels and invoices very closely. Product names must be specific (for example, “Cotton T-shirt” rather than a vague “Clothing” or “Personal items”). The value must be declared accurately to avoid inspection holds and fines.
2. Use a dedicated route carrier
Because the CLVS program only applies to carriers licensed by CBSA, choosing a reputable consolidation and shipping service is decisive. Soleil Transportation offers a range of shipping solutions from Vietnam to Canada:
- ePacket: For small parcels, gifts and personal items, from just $8.50 CAD per parcel.
- Two-way Vietnam–Canada shipping: Door-to-door air freight from $16/kg. Average transit time from Vietnam to Canada is 7–14 days (7–12 business days on average, depending on the delivery location).
- Standard packing: Our shipping rate to Canada includes basic packing in a cardboard box to protect your goods throughout the journey.
3. Understand import duties
On Soleil Transportation’s Vietnam to Canada route, the price we quote includes all import duties. This means recipients in Canada won’t run into any duty issues when the goods arrive at their door.
Items prohibited from entering Canada
To protect your entire shipment and speed up clearance, never send any of the following prohibited items:
- Drugs and stimulants.
- Cash and securities with a cash value.
- Dangerous goods and flammable or explosive substances.
- Cremated remains.
- Fresh food, food containing meat, eggs or dairy, or products with lithium batteries outside the airline’s permitted limits.
To check whether your commercial goods qualify for fast clearance, contact the Soleil Transportation team on +1 888-998-5199 or email the details to info@soleiltransportation.com. We will show you how to prepare documents, label and declare your goods correctly so they move quickly and safely.
