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The CN22 form is an international customs declaration required for postal shipments valued below 300 SDR (approximately 425 USD) and weighing under 2 kg. Used by postal services in more than 190 countries, it allows customs authorities to assess contents, calculate import duties, and clear packages quickly. It acts as a binding declaration from the sender confirming that no prohibited items are included and all information is accurate and complete.

When you send a package internationally, customs authorities at the destination country use the information on the CN22 form to determine whether the contents are subject to import duties, value-added tax (VAT), or other restrictions. Deliberately providing false information or undervaluing goods to reduce import duties is a customs offense in most countries and can result in fines, confiscation of the contents, or legal action. For higher-value or heavier shipments where the declared value exceeds 300 SDR or the gross weight exceeds 2 kg, the more detailed CN23 customs declaration form must be used instead.

When do you need a CN22 form?

A completed customs declaration must be attached to any international parcel in the following situations:

• Sending gifts abroad with a declared value under 300 SDR
• Shipping commercial samples or business documents internationally
• Mailing returned goods or personal belongings across borders
• Any international postal shipment with a gross weight under 2 kg

What information does the CN22 form require?

A correctly completed customs declaration must include the following details for each item in the package:

• Description of contents - write the specific product name, for example "ceramic coffee mug" rather than "household item"
• Quantity and net weight - number of items and their combined weight in kilograms
• Declared value - the fair market value of the goods in the currency of the sending country
• Category of contents - tick the correct box: gift, commercial sample, document, returned goods, or other
• HS tariff number - the Harmonized System code required for commercial shipments, used to calculate import duties at the destination
• Country of origin - where the goods were manufactured or produced
• Sender signature and date - it must be signed and dated to be valid

Common mistakes that cause customs delays

Incorrectly completed declarations are among the most frequent causes of shipment delays worldwide. Avoid these typical errors:

• Using vague descriptions such as "clothes" or "food" instead of specific item names
• Undervaluing goods to reduce import duties, which is a customs offense
• Forgetting to select the correct content category (gift, sample, etc.)
• Omitting the HS tariff code on commercial shipments
• Leaving the country of origin blank for manufactured goods
• Failing to sign and date the declaration before handing it to your carrier

Always review your CN22 form carefully before submission to avoid delays, additional charges, or returned parcels.

Related customs and postal forms

Depending on the type of shipment, you may also need the CN23 customs declaration for higher-value parcels, the CN17 postal form for registered items, or the Canada Customs Invoice for shipments to Canada.