Low Value Shipment (LVS) Customs Clearance

Low Value Shipments require fast, accurate, and highly structured customs processing to keep freight moving without delays.

Sealed shipping carton on a warehouse roller conveyor, the kind of parcel moved through low value shipment clearance

LVS clearance is commonly used for

  • Frequent low-value imports
  • E-commerce and fulfillment shipments
  • Replacement parts programs
  • Rapid replenishment freight
  • Recurring Canada–U.S. cross-border shipments
Licence
Garden City holds an active Low Value Shipment (LVS) licence
Billing model
LVS clearance on a per-shipment basis, with no brokerage infrastructure of your own required
Who it's for
Importers with high-volume, time-sensitive low-value freight

Canadian LVS Customs Clearance for Low Value Shipments

Garden City Customs Services Inc. provides LVS customs clearance in Canada for businesses moving frequent low-value shipments across the Canada–United States border.

As a licensed Canadian customs broker with active LVS processing capability, we help prepare, review, and submit shipment information through CBSA processes with the consistency required for high-volume cross-border operations.

Our LVS service is built for importers that need reliable oversight, clear documentation review, and flexible customs brokerage support for recurring low-value freight.

Licensed LVS Customs Clearance in Canada

Garden City Customs Services Inc. holds an active Low Value Shipment (LVS) license, allowing us to process qualifying low-value shipments efficiently under the Canadian LVS program.

We provide LVS customs clearance on a per-shipment basis, giving businesses flexible access to fast, compliant customs processing without needing to maintain their own brokerage infrastructure.

All LVS submissions are handled through our licensed Canadian customs brokerage services, with careful review of shipment details, declaration information, and CBSA reporting requirements.

Flexible LVS Processing for Qualified Shipments

Our LVS clearance services support businesses that need occasional or ongoing access to the Low Value Shipment program.

Whether you are testing LVS shipments, managing seasonal volume, or handling recurring cross-border freight, our brokerage provides structured clearance processes while maintaining compliance with Canadian import requirements.

Businesses using LVS may also rely on Release Prior to Payment (RPP) procedures to help maintain efficient shipment flow across the Canada–United States border.

Built for High-Volume & Time-Sensitive Freight

Low Value Shipments often move in fast-paced environments where speed, accuracy, and consistency matter.

Our LVS workflows support frequent shipment volumes, including e-commerce fulfillment, replacement parts programs, rapid replenishment shipments, and other recurring low-value imports into Canada.

Structured CBSA release processing helps reduce delays and keep freight moving across the border.

Machined replacement parts in a foam-lined case on a warehouse bench
Replacement parts programs are a common fit for LVS clearance.

Compliance Support for Low Value Shipments

Speed should not come at the expense of compliance.

All LVS shipments must still meet Canadian customs reporting requirements. Our brokerage helps ensure shipment declarations are prepared correctly and that importers understand their responsibilities under Canadian customs legislation.

Importers should also understand their role as the importer of record in Canada, including the need to provide accurate shipment information, values, origin details, and supporting documentation.

Scalable LVS Brokerage Support

As shipment volumes grow, LVS processing must remain controlled, consistent, and predictable.

Garden City supports importers across Canada with structured LVS clearance workflows, reliable reporting practices, and clear communication throughout the customs process.

Licensed LVS processing. CBSA-focused compliance. Reliable cross-border clearance.

Frequently asked questions

Straight answers from licensed customs brokers. Don't see your question?

Does Garden City hold an LVS licence?

Yes. Garden City Customs Services Inc. holds an active Low Value Shipment (LVS) license, allowing us to process qualifying low-value shipments under the Canadian LVS program.

Do I need my own brokerage setup to use LVS?

No. We provide LVS customs clearance on a per-shipment basis, giving businesses flexible access to fast, compliant customs processing without needing to maintain their own brokerage infrastructure.

What kinds of shipments use LVS clearance?

LVS clearance is commonly used for frequent low-value imports, e-commerce and fulfillment shipments, replacement parts programs, rapid replenishment freight, and recurring Canada–U.S. cross-border shipments.

Do LVS shipments still have compliance requirements?

Yes. All LVS shipments must still meet Canadian customs reporting requirements, and importers remain responsible for providing accurate shipment information, values, origin details, and supporting documentation.

Need support with Low Value Shipment clearances?

Our brokerage team helps importers manage compliant LVS customs clearance, CBSA coordination, and cross-border shipment release.

Licensed LVS processing. Flexible access. Reliable oversight.