Customs Notice 26-24: Partners in Protection (PIP) Exemption of the Requirement for Third-Party Air Carriers Transporting Goods Under the Courier Low Value Shipment (CLVS) Program.

September 14, 2026

https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/cn-ad/cn26-24-eng.html

Ottawa, September 14, 2026

1. This notice applies to authorized couriers operating under Canada Border Services Agency’s (CBSA) Courier Low Value Shipment (CLVS) Program.

2. Effective immediately, CBSA will allow authorized CLVS participants to use third-party air carriers that are not PIP certified.

3. CBSA is providing this exception in the air mode due to air transportation capacity challenges and limited availability of PIP carriers in the air mode.

4. Third-party air carriers must remain bonded and continue to present CLVS shipments at the designated sufferance warehouse.

5. Authorized CLVS participants must continue to maintain an active PIP certification in the air mode.

6. For additional information on the CLVS Program eligibility requirements, please refer to paragraphs 13 to 15 of the Memorandum D17-4-0: Courier Low Value Shipment Program.

7. If you have any questions about this operational process, please contact us at the Border Information Services line (1-800-461-9999, option 2 - General Commercial Questions) or alternatively, via the contact webform.

Topic(s)

Release

CLVS

Security and Trade Facilitation Programs

International Trade and Border Management

Information source

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)

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