Any shipment with a declared value of over $1000 (Canadian or U.S. dollars) per kilogram is considered a valuable shipment, regardless of the commodity. In addition, the following commodities are always considered valuable shipments:

• Gems
• Gold
• Artwork
• Silver
• Pearls
• Furs/pelts
• Jewelry
• Watches
• Narcotics and controlled drugs
• Weapons & firearms
• Diplomatic mail

Negotiable paper including:

• Money or currency notes
• Stocks and bonds
• Travellers cheques