Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) (CBSA): Difference between revisions

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[[Image:Amps-master-penalty-document.png|300px|right|thumb|CBSA's AMPS Master Penalty Document]]The Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) is an essential component of Canada's border enforcement measures, managed and enforced by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). AMPS is a penalty regime designed to deter non-compliance with customs and trade regulations. Through this system, the CBSA imposes monetary penalties on individuals, importers, carriers, and other entities for violations related to customs, trade, and immigration laws. This article provides an overview of the Administrative Monetary Penalty System and the scenarios in which it is applied.