Canada Post tracking help
Item has been presented to Canada Border Services Agency for customs review
Canada Post has presented the item to the Canada Border Services Agency, and CBSA controls the customs-review step.
The short answer
What you need to know now
Do I need to do anything?
No action is stated by this event. A later explicit request or notice is required before attributing a task to the recipient or sender.Where is the package now?
CBSA confirms that the item is with the agency for customs review.What update should I wait for?
International item released from Customs for processing by Canada Post confirms release back into the postal process.When should I check again?
There is no verified waiting time that applies to every package with this status.Secondary inspection: an additional customs review after the initial check.
Exact words from the carrier
How the carrier writes this status
Item has been presented to Canada Border Services Agency for customs review
Parcels may show a translated message. We call wording official only when it matches the cited carrier source.
Useful later updates
What may change the answer
CBSA says postal items are processed first in, first out. Most are released after initial inspection, while some receive secondary inspection or another-agency review.
Actions supported by the source
What you can do now
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Continue using the Canada Post tracking record for the next shipment event.
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Do not interpret routine presentation for review as secondary inspection, rejection, or a payment request.
Limits of the status
What this status does not tell us
- Secondary inspection, missing documents, duties, and rejection are not established.
- The review duration and release date are not established.
In short: CBSA says it cannot provide precise parcel tracking or a fixed release date; the event does not identify the inspection outcome.
This page explains the carrier's published tracking wording. It is not a delivery guarantee and does not establish liability, compensation, or a required action unless the cited carrier source says so.
Evidence
Official carrier sources
Each phrase is tied to a carrier-owned source. A missing or materially changed source blocks the affected explanation.
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This guide explains a status phrase. The tracking page shows the actual timeline supplied for your shipment.