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1 Red Key 
Helping Canadian Importers Identify HS Classification and Duty Risks
Avoid Costly CBSA Penalties and Retroactive Duty Reassessments

  • Built for mid-sized Canadian importers who rely on customs brokers but lack internal trade compliance oversight..

  • 1 Red Key provides an independent Compliance Risk Scan to identify hidden HS classification errors, valuation inconsistencies, and documentation exposure before CBSA reviews your file.

WHO THIS IS FOR​

   This assessment is designed for Canadian importers who:

  • Generate $5M–$40M in annual revenue

  • Import goods on a recurring basis

  • Depend on customs brokers for filings

  • Do not have a dedicated in-house trade compliance manager

Built for Canadian importers handling recurring shipments

WHY THIS MATTERS

  • Customs brokers file entries.

  • They do not audit your internal classification logic.

When errors repeat across shipments, exposure compounds — often unnoticed until CBSA review.

  • The financial impact is rarely one shipment.

  • It’s cumulative historical volume.

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WHAT YOU RECEIVE

  1. Step 1 — Data Review
    We analyze your import patterns and documentation structure.

  2. Step 2 — Risk Detection
    We identify material compliance inconsistencies and exposure areas.

  3. Step 3 — Preliminary Risk Summary
    You receive a structured overview outlining risk indicators and practical next steps.

Downloadable Resources

Example documents illustrating common import classification risk indicators and preliminary review structure.  

Sample Import Compliance Risk Scan

Example structure of a preliminary import compliance review highlighting possible classification and reassessment concerns.

5 Signs Your Imports May Have HS Classification Risk

A short checklist outlining common indicators of potential classification inconsistency and duty exposure.a

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