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What will not change under AMPS? No change to Customs documentation requirements. What will change under AMPS? New penalties where previously none were applicable. Key elements of AMPS: AMPS is a civil penalty system designed, through the
application of monetary penalties, to 350 contraventions exist, that present possibilities for AMPS penalties. Typical penalties applicable to importers can start at 5% of the shipment value and escalate to 20% of the value. The minimum penalty imposed could be $100 and the maximum $25,000. Most penalties will apply in proportion to the type and frequency of the infraction. The compliance history of the importer will be taken into consideration. Reviewing your compliance
status: Proactive importers can significantly reduce their penalty exposure through voluntary disclosure. It is CCRA policy not to apply penalties where an importer voluntarily discloses non-compliance. An assessment of one's compliance level would include a detailed examination of your customs related systems. That would include customs processes, documentation procedures, valuation, classification, and verification of your NAFTA country of origin program. Review and verify your vendors customs documentation to ensure proper values, descriptions, and country of origin declarations are being made. The review should result with a Compliance Plan to
ensure a high level of compliance relating to all import/export
activities to avoid assessments of AMPS penalties.
Since most penalties will be imposed on the Importer of Record, you should communicate with your vendors the need for accurate customs documentation. Communicate your compliance questions/concerns with Dell Will. Begin a process of compliance improvements where
necessary. 
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