Table of Contents - BorderConnect

Table of Contents1 US Customs and Border Protection - General Information...........................................................................................1

1.1 Requirements......................................................................................................................................................11.2 Trusted Trader Programs....................................................................................................................................11.3 Glossary of Terms...............................................................................................................................................1

2 Standard Carrier Alpha Code (CBP)................................................................................................................................32.1 References..........................................................................................................................................................3

3 ACE Manifest Software User Guide (CBP)......................................................................................................................43.1 Introduction..........................................................................................................................................................43.2 ACE Manifest Requirements...............................................................................................................................43.3 Getting Started....................................................................................................................................................43.4 ACE Manifest Instructions...................................................................................................................................43.5 ACE Manifest Tutorial Videos.............................................................................................................................5

4 CBP Highway Ports...........................................................................................................................................................64.1 Washington.........................................................................................................................................................64.2 Idaho...................................................................................................................................................................64.3 Montana..............................................................................................................................................................74.4 North Dakota.......................................................................................................................................................74.5 Minnesota............................................................................................................................................................84.6 Michigan..............................................................................................................................................................84.7 New York.............................................................................................................................................................94.8 Vermont.............................................................................................................................................................104.9 Maine.................................................................................................................................................................10

5 Shipment Types For ACE and ACI eManifest...............................................................................................................115.1 CBSA Shipment Types for ACI eManifest.........................................................................................................115.2 CBSA Cargo Exemptions for ACI eManifest.....................................................................................................115.3 CBP Shipment Types for ACE Manifest............................................................................................................11

6 Glossary...........................................................................................................................................................................136.1 A glossary of customs terms and acronyms used in cross-border trade and BorderConnect..........................136.2 A........................................................................................................................................................................136.3 B........................................................................................................................................................................136.4 C........................................................................................................................................................................136.5 D........................................................................................................................................................................156.6 E........................................................................................................................................................................166.7 F........................................................................................................................................................................166.8 G........................................................................................................................................................................166.9 H........................................................................................................................................................................166.10 I.......................................................................................................................................................................176.11 N......................................................................................................................................................................186.12 O......................................................................................................................................................................186.13 P......................................................................................................................................................................186.14 Q......................................................................................................................................................................196.15 R......................................................................................................................................................................196.16 S......................................................................................................................................................................196.17 T......................................................................................................................................................................206.18 U......................................................................................................................................................................216.19 V......................................................................................................................................................................216.20 W.....................................................................................................................................................................21

7 Canada Border Services Agency - General Information.............................................................................................227.1 Requirements....................................................................................................................................................227.2 Trusted Trader Programs..................................................................................................................................227.3 Glossary of Terms.............................................................................................................................................23

8 Carrier Code (CBSA).......................................................................................................................................................258.1 References........................................................................................................................................................25

9 ACI eManifest Software User Guide (CBSA).................................................................................................................269.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................................................269.2 ACI eManifest Requirements............................................................................................................................269.3 Getting Started..................................................................................................................................................269.4 ACI eManifest Instructions................................................................................................................................279.5 ACI eManifest Tutorials.....................................................................................................................................27

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Table of Contents10 CBSA Highway Ports....................................................................................................................................................28

10.1 British Columbia..............................................................................................................................................2810.2 Alberta.............................................................................................................................................................2910.3 Saskatchewan.................................................................................................................................................2910.4 Manitoba..........................................................................................................................................................3010.5 Ontario.............................................................................................................................................................3110.6 Quebec............................................................................................................................................................3210.7 New Brunswick................................................................................................................................................33

11 Shipment Types For ACE and ACI eManifest.............................................................................................................3411.1 CBSA Shipment Types for ACI eManifest.......................................................................................................3411.2 CBSA Cargo Exemptions for ACI eManifest...................................................................................................3411.3 CBP Shipment Types for ACE Manifest..........................................................................................................34

12 Glossary.........................................................................................................................................................................3612.1 A glossary of customs terms and acronyms used in cross-border trade and BorderConnect........................3612.2 A......................................................................................................................................................................3612.3 B......................................................................................................................................................................3612.4 C......................................................................................................................................................................3612.5 D......................................................................................................................................................................3812.6 E......................................................................................................................................................................3912.7 F......................................................................................................................................................................3912.8 G......................................................................................................................................................................3912.9 H......................................................................................................................................................................3912.10 I.....................................................................................................................................................................4012.11 N....................................................................................................................................................................4112.12 O....................................................................................................................................................................4112.13 P....................................................................................................................................................................4112.14 Q....................................................................................................................................................................4212.15 R....................................................................................................................................................................4212.16 S....................................................................................................................................................................4212.17 T....................................................................................................................................................................4312.18 U....................................................................................................................................................................4412.19 V....................................................................................................................................................................4412.20 W...................................................................................................................................................................44

13 FAST (Free and Secure Trade) Information................................................................................................................4513.1 How Free and Secure Trade Works................................................................................................................4513.2 FAST Eligibility For Highway Carriers.............................................................................................................4513.3 FAST Eligibility For Drivers.............................................................................................................................4513.4 FAST into Canada...........................................................................................................................................4613.5 FAST into the United States............................................................................................................................4613.6 FAST Eligible Goods.......................................................................................................................................4613.7 Other Trusted Trader Programs......................................................................................................................46

14 CSA (Customs Self Assessment) Information...........................................................................................................4714.1 CSA Program Participation.............................................................................................................................4714.2 CSA Elgigibility................................................................................................................................................4714.3 CSA Reporting Requirements.........................................................................................................................4714.4 Benefits of CSA Program................................................................................................................................4814.5 Other Trusted Trader Programs......................................................................................................................48

15 PIP (Partners In Protection) Information.....................................................................................................................4915.1 History.............................................................................................................................................................4915.2 PIP Eligibility....................................................................................................................................................4915.3 Benefits of PIP Membership............................................................................................................................5015.4 Other Trusted Trader Programs......................................................................................................................50

16 C-TPAT (Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) Information....................................................................5116.1 History.............................................................................................................................................................5116.2 How C-TPAT Works........................................................................................................................................5116.3 Benefits of C-TPAT.........................................................................................................................................5116.4 How To Become a C-TPAT Partner................................................................................................................5116.5 Other Trusted Trader Programs......................................................................................................................52

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1 US Customs and Border Protection - General Information

This article is part of the Customs Compliance Guide.

CBP SealU.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is the federal law enforcement agency responsible for customs services inthe United States. As such, all individuals and all goods entering the United States must be authorized to do so by CBP atthe first point of entry. Being familiar with CBP regulations and procedures is a must for highway carriers crossing theborder, as non compliance can result in delays, penalties, seizures, and refused entry.

1.1 RequirementsSCAC

Standard Carrier Alpha Code. Motor carriers operating in the United States are required to maintain a SCAC. TheNational Motor Freight Traffic Association is responsible for issuing a SCAC to a carrier. The SCAC is then usedto identify the carrier to CBP.

Customs ClearanceIn order for goods to be allowed to enter the United States, they must either be customs cleared or authorized tomove in bond. Customs clearance will usually require a formal entry under the PAPS process, but a variety ofother shipment clearance types exist for exceptions. Moving goods in bond also requires a formal process.

ACE eManifestHighway carriers bring commercial goods into the United States are required to transmit ACE eManifest data toCBP at least one hour prior to arriving at the border. Carriers can file ACE through a service provider, such asBorderConnect, or through the ACE Secure Data Portal.

1.2 Trusted Trader ProgramsC-TPAT

Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism. Program in which member carriers and importers agree toimplement high security standards in exchange for being recognized by the CBP as low risk, which in the case ofcarriers can entail fewer CBP inspections. Carriers that are C-TPAT approved are automatically enrolled in theFAST program.

FASTFAST, which stands for Free and Secure Trade, is a joint initiative between CBP and CBSA designed to enhanceborder security while speeding up the processing of low risk shipments. Carriers that are FAST approved for theU.S. are able to transport FAST shipments, and are afforded special processing at the border including dedicatedlanes and front of line line processing in the case of inspections.

1.3 Glossary of Terms1.3.1 ACE eManifest

ACEAutomated Commercial Environment. CBP system designed to facilitate legitimate trade and strengthen bordersecurity.

Commodity Description

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Plain language description of the cargo sufficient to identify it for customs purposes.

Commodity QuantityCount of total number of packages for the shipment.

Commodity WeightTotal gross weight of the goods for the shipment.

ConsigneeFor eManifest purposes this is the "delivery to party" from the contract of carriage that brings the goods to theUnited States. Additional distribution may take place after the fact but it is not the responsibility of the arrivingcarrier to report the ultimate consignee(s).

eManifestElectronic document used by CBP to risk assess commercial goods bound for the United States based oninformation provided ahead of time by the carrier.

Port of ArrivalCBP port where the carrier is expected to arrive in the United States.

ShipmentPortion of an eManifest which specifies shipper, consignee, and commodity information. One manifest mayinclude several shipments if multiple stops are involved. A shipment can be a PAPS or numerous other shipmenttypes.

Shipment Control NumberA number that uniquely identifies a shipment to CBP. Consists of a carrier's SCAC, followed by a uniquereference number assigned by the carrier. For PAPS shipments the Shipment Control Number is the PAPSNumber.

ShipperParty shipping the goods as stipulated on the bill of lading/shipping document.

Trip NumberUnique reference number given by the carrier to a manifest. Consists of a carrier's SCAC, followed by a uniquenumber assigned by the carrier.

TripPortion of an eManifest which specifies which driver, truck and trailer will arrive in the United States as well as acomplete list of all Shipments aboard. Carriers should only submit one trip for each time a truck crosses theborder, making sure that it accounts for all freight.

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CarrierOwner or person in charge of a conveyance that is engaged in international commercial transportation ofspecified goods.

Customs BrokerAgent authorized to transact business with CBP on behalf on the importer of goods. The customs broker preparesformal entries which allow the goods to enter the United States, as well as accounting documents to handle anyduties and taxes payable.

ImporterParty importing commercial goods into the United States. The importer is ultimately responsible for securing therelease of the goods and the payment of duties and taxes, usually through the hiring of a customs broker.

In BondGoods that are authorized by CBP to move inland into the United States but have not been released are movingin bond. Bonds are most commonly used in transiting goods through the U.S. to another country.

PAPSPre-Arrival Processing System. Clearance option that involves having a formal entry for the clearance ofcommercial goods accepted by CBP prior to the arrival of the goods in the United States. PAPS is the defaultprocess for bringing commercial goods into the United States by truck and is mandatory unless otherwise exempt.

ReleaseCommercial goods that have met their import requirements for entry into the United States, passed or beenwaived from CBP examination, and have been authorized to move beyond CBP control are said to be released.

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2 Standard Carrier Alpha Code (CBP)


SCAC, America's favorite carrier identification codeHow to create a SCAC code in BorderConnect.A SCAC (Standard Carrier Alpha Code) is a unique 4 letter code used to identify transportation companies. A SCAC isrequired for all carriers doing business with a U.S. Goverment agency. As such, all carriers crossing the border into theUnited States are required to have a SCAC in order to identify themselves to CBP.

SCACs are issued and maintained by the National Motor Freight Traffic Association. Carriers can apply for a new SCACor renew an existing SCAC directly from their website, www.nmfta.org. When a new SCAC is issued, the information mustbe forwarded on to CBP as per the instructions provided by NMFTA, so that it can be validated in CBP's computersystems. SCACs must be renewed on an annual basis.[1]

For carriers crossing the border into the U.S., the SCAC is required to be the beginning of the trip number of their ACEeManifest, as well as the beginning of any Shipment Control Number being used to identify freight.

2.1 References? National Motor Freight - SCAC http://www.nmfta.org/pages/Scac.aspx1.

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3 ACE Manifest Software User Guide (CBP)

This article is part of the BorderConnect ACE Manifest Software Guide.

3.1 IntroductionACE (Automated Commercial Environment) is CBP's electronic manifest program. It is intended to facilitate trade whilestrengthening border security.[1] Since 2007, highway carriers have had to comply with ACE eManifest requirements whenbringing goods into the United States by filing an ACE eManifest at least one hour prior to arrival at the border.

BorderConnect's ACE eManifest software offers an extremely user-friendly web-based solution to comply with eManifestrequirements, complete with 24/7 technical support.

3.2 ACE Manifest RequirementsUnder ACE Manifest regulations trucks must ensure that BOTH the ACE Manifest and the entry number by the customsbroker (for PAPS shipments) are on file with CBP for at least one hour prior to the driver's arrival at the border. Failure todo so could result in delays at the border, refused entry into the U.S. and/or penalty action. Users can also process andsubmit an ACE Manifest up to 30 days in advance of the driver crossing the U.S. Port of Entry.

When arriving at the border in the United States, the driver must present customs paperwork (ie customs invoice and/orBill of Lading) with a legible trip number or shipment control number. Although CBP officers capture the trip informationfrom the truck license plate, a PAPS barcode and/or barcoded ACE lead sheet can expedite the border processing timeand also helps the officer to bring up the ACE Manifest in their system.

The officer will then verify the information is correct, and it is their discretion to move the driver to secondary inspection ornot for further verification. CBP officers do not stamp paperwork upon release of the shipment, and the only way to provethat a shipment was released with CBP is to use a signed proof of delivery document.

ACE Manifest lead sheets can be generated from within BorderConnect, either from the manifest or as a set ahead oftime. The carrier can also design and produce their own lead sheets.

3.3 Getting StartedThe first step is create profiles for any drivers, trucks and trailers that may be crossing the border. The information inthese profiles will be used to complete mandatory fields on your manifests. It is recommended that you enter the profileinformation ahead of time to facilitate creating eManifests. Please refer to the individual sections for instructions onentering and maintaining:

Driver profiles• Passenger profiles• Truck profiles• Trailer profiles•

Once you are registered to use ACE with BorderConnect and you have created the driver, truck and trailer profiles, youare ready to begin creating and submitting eManifests to Customs!

3.4 ACE Manifest InstructionsPlease refer to the individual sections for complete instructions on the following:

Creating and submitting a new ACE Manifest• Correcting rejected ACE Manifests• Updating or correcting an accepted manifest• Updating a manifest when the driver has already arrived at the border• Creating your own bonds in ACE• Creating and tracking your own In-Bond sequences• How to create a split shipment in ACE• Manifesting different types of shipments•

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Uploading large volume of shipments using CSV upload feature• U.S. In-Bond Manager Guide for CBP• Creating and Managing Insurance Policies•

3.5 ACE Manifest Tutorial Videos

How to create anACE eManifest inBorderConnect.

How to create andsubmit an ACEIn-Bond inBorderConnect.

How to amend andcancel an ACE inBorderConnect.

How to create anempty ACE inBorderConnect.

How to create aGoods Astray inBorderConnect.

How to create andsubmit IITs inBorderConnect.

How to create a Personal Shipment in BorderConnect. How to create a Section 321 in BorderConnect.References:

? https://www.cbp.gov/trade/automated1.

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4 CBP Highway Ports


The article is about CBP Highway Ports, for CBSA Highway Ports visit CBSA Highway Ports.

Below is a list of common ACE approved CBP Commercial Highway Crossings with full contact information. For moreinformation, or an updated listing of CBP Highway ports, visit CBP here.

4.1 Washington

Blaine, Washington border crossing.Name Port Code Address Phone Number Commercial Hours Opposite CAN Port

Blaine 30049901 Pacific Highway

Blaine, WA 98230(360) 332-5771 12:00-00:00 PT All-Week Pacific Highway, BC

Oroville 301933643 Hwy 97

Oroville, WA 98844(509) 476-2955 12:00-00:00 PT All-Week Osoyoos, BC

Sumas 3009103 Cherry Street

Sumas, WA 98295(360) 988-2971 12:00-00:00 PT All-Week Abbotsford, BC

4.2 Idaho

Name Port Code Address Phone Number Commercial Hours OppositeCAN Port

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Eastport 3302Hwy 95 N. at Canadian border

Eastport, ID 83826(208) 267-3966 24 Hours PT All-Week Kingsgate,

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Porthill 3308Highway 1 at Canadian Border

Porthill, ID 83853-0040(208) 267-5309 07:00-23:00 MT All-Week Rykerts, BC

4.3 Montana

The crossing at Sweetgrass, MTName Port Code Address Phone Number Commercial Hours Opposite CAN Port

Del Bonita 33224071 Chalk Butte Road

Cut Bank, MT 59427406-336-2130 08:00-21:00 MT All-Week Del Bonita, AB

Raymond 3301Hwy 16 north of Raymond

Raymond, MT 59256406-895-2664 24 Hours MT All-Week Regway, SK

Roosville 33187915 Hwy 93 North

Eureka, MT 59917406-889-3865 24 Hours MT All-Week Roosville, BC

Sweetgrass 331039825 Interstate 15

Sweetgrass, MT 59484406-335-9610 24 Hours MT All-Week Coutts, AB

Whitlash 332110 Whitlash Road

Whitlash, MT 59545406-432-5522 09:00-17:00 MT All-Week Aden, AB

4.4 North Dakota

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Port of Westhope, North DakotaName Port Code Address Phone Number Commercial Hours Opposite CAN Port

Dunseith 342210947 Highway 281

Dunseith, ND 58329701-263-4460 24 Hours CT All-Week Boissevain, MB

Pembina 340110980 Hwy 29

Pembina, ND 58271701-825-5800 24 Hours CT All-Week Emerson, MB

Portal 3403301 W Railway Ave

Portal, ND 58772701-926-7500 24 Hours CT All-Week North Portal, SK

Walhalla 340710955 State Hwy 32

Walhalla, ND 58282701-549-3233 08:00-22:00 CT All-Week Winkler, MB

Westhope 341910923 Hwy #83

Westhope, ND 58793701-245-6194 08:00-21:00 CT All-Week Coulter, MB

4.5 Minnesota

International Falls, MinnesotaName Port Code Address Phone Number Commercial Hours Opposite CAN Port

Baudette 3424600 International Drive

Baudette, MN 56623-0617218-634-2803 24 Hours CT

All-Week Rainy River, ON

Grand Portage 36139403 E Highway 61

Grand Portage, MN 55605218-475-2244 24 Hours CT

All-Week Pigeon River, ON

InternationalFalls 3604

2 Second Ave

International Falls, MN56649

218-283-2541 24 Hours CTAll-Week

Fort Frances Bridge,ON

4.6 Michigan

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Bluewater bridge in Port Huron, Michigan

Name PortCode Address Phone Number Commercial Hours Opposite CAN Port

Detroit 3801211 W. Fort Street, Suite 1200

Detroit, MI 48226313-442-0340 24 Hours ET

All-Week Windsor, ON

Port Huron 3802526 Water Street - Room 301

Port Huron, MI 48060-5471810-985-7125 08:00-16:30 ET M-F Sarnia, ON

Sault SainteMarie 3803

900 International Bridge Plaza

Sault Sainte Marie, MI49783-1492

906-632-7221 24 Hours ET AllWeek

Sault Sainte Marie,ON

4.7 New York

The border of Champlain, New YorkName Port Code Address Phone Number Commercial Hours Opposite CAN Port

Alexandria Bay 070846735 Interstate Route 81

Alexandria Bay, NY 13607315-482-2065 24 Hours ET

All-Week Lansdowne, ON

Buffalo 0901726 Exchange Street

Suite 400 Buffalo, NY 14210716-843-8300 08:30-17:00 ET M-F Fort Erie, ON

Champlain 0712 237 West Service Road 518-298-8311 24 Hours ET AllWeek

Lacolle, QC

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Champlain, NY 12919

Massena 070430M Seaway InternationalBridge

Rooseveltown, NY 13683315-769-3091 24 Hours ET All

Week Cornwall, ON

Ogdensburg 0701Ogdensburg Bridge Plaza

Ogdensburg, NY 13669315-393-1390 24 Hours ET All

Week Prescott, ON

4.8 VermontName Port Code Address Phone Number Commercial Hours Opposite CAN Port

Derby Line 0209Interstate 91

Derby Line, VT 05830802-873-3489 24 Hours ET

All-Week Stanstead, QC

HighgateSprings 0212

Interstate 89 at theBorder

Highgate Springs, VT05460

802-868-2778 24 Hours ET AllWeek

St Armand/Philipsburg,QC

4.9 Maine

The border of Calais, ME and St. Stephen, NBName Port Code Address Phone Number Commercial Hours Opposite CAN Port

Calais 0115180 International Avenue

Calais, ME 04619207-904-3000 24 Hours ET All-Week St Stephen Bridge, ON

Houlton 0106Route 95 at the Border

Houlton, ME 04730207-532-2131 24 Hours ET All Week Woodstock, NB

Jackman 01042614 Main Street

Sandy Bay Twp., ME 04945207-668-3711 24 Hours ET All Week Woburn, QC

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5 Shipment Types For ACE and ACI eManifest

This article is part of the BorderConnect Shipment Type Guide.A Shipment Type, aka clearance type or release option, is the method by which goods being transported by a highwaycarrier obtain Customs' permission to enter the country. In general, it is the responsibility of the importer or their agent(broker) to select the shipment type. With very few exceptions, the carrier should not make a decision as to whichshipment type should be used, but instead rely on their client to supply them with those instructions.

The most common shipment type for commercial goods entering Canada is PARS, in which goods obtain CBSAclearance ahead of arrival at the border. Its counterpart for goods entering the U.S. is PAPS.

5.1 CBSA Shipment Types for ACI eManifestThe following shipment types are used for goods entering Canada via highway carrier:

PARS - default shipment type for commercial goods entering Canada, allows pre-clearance of goods.• In-Bond - allows for inland movement of goods that are not considered "released" by CBSA.• CSA - special shipment type for parties enrolled in the CSA trusted trader program when all required conditionsare met.

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A49 Automotive Release - special shipment type used for shipping production automotive parts to Chrysler, Fordand GM.

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ATA Carnet - typically used for commercial samples, professional equipment and goods for use at exhibitions andfairs.

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E29B - type of temporary import• Goods Astray - allows for the release of goods which were previously exported from the Canada.• Paper RMD - allows importers to obtain release of goods prior to payment of duties and taxes by presentinginterim documentation, otherwise known as an RMD package.

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Paper B3 - used to account for imported goods, regardless of value, destined for commercial use in Canada.• Personal Goods - used when non-commercial goods are transported by highway carriers.• Orders In Council - used when goods are covered under an Order in Council granting exemption from normalrelease methods.

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Master Provisional - used when the importer/owner or broker cannot establish a final value for duty of goods atthe time of importation.

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Automotive Line Release - special shipment type used for shipping new Ford, GM, Chrysler production vehiclesto dealerships in Canada.

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Value Included - used in the event additional goods are shipped to address a shortage in a shipped order.• Military Goods - used when goods belonging or destined to the Canadian Department of National Defence beingtransported by an authorized commercial carrier.

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5.2 CBSA Cargo Exemptions for ACI eManifestThe following shipments are considered cargo exemptions for goods entering Canada via highway carrier:

Instruments of International Trade (IIT) - used for empty racks and containers that cross the border ininternational transportation.

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In-Transit - used when goods are moving from point-to-point travelling through the United States.• Flying Truck - used when freight that was originally supposed to arrive in Canada by air instead arrives by truck.• Courier Low Value Shipment - special shipment type only available to couriers transporting low value shipments.• Postal Shipment - used to report shipments of mail moving from a foreign postal service to Canada Post.• Emergency Repairs - used by Canadian carriers to report emergency repairs to commercial vehicles that occuroutside Canada.

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Empty ACI eManifest - Although not required at all ports, an empty conveyance can still be provided and isrecommended.

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5.3 CBP Shipment Types for ACE ManifestThe following shipment types are used for goods entering the United States via highway carrier:

PAPS - default shipment type for commercial goods entering the U.S., allows pre-clearance of goods• QP In-Bond - allows for custom broker clearance for inland movement of goods that are not considered"released" by CBP

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ACE In-Bond - allows for inland movement of goods that are not considered "released" by CBP in ACE Manifest.• Section 321 - allows for import of goods valued under 800 USD• Instruments of International Traffic (IIT) - used for empty racks and containers that cross the border ininternational transportation

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ATA Carnet - allows for the temporary importation of goods into a country.• BRASS - type of pre-clearance, can only be used by FAST-approved drivers• Personal Shipment - used when non-commercial goods are transported by highway carriers•

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Free of Duty - used for duty free merchandise not exceeding 2000 USD in value• Returned American Products - allows for the release at the border of shipments consisting of products of theUnited States being returned.

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Goods Astray - used for the return to the U.S. of refused or undeliverable shipments or goods brought intoCanada accidentally

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U.S. Department of Defense Shipment - cargo belonging to department of defense being transported bycommercial carrier

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International Mail - used to report shipments of mail moving from a foreign postal service to the U.S. PostalService

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Intangibles - used for the release of certain specific commodities including business records and articles returnedfrom space

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CBP Form 3461 (Entry/Immediate Delivery, aka Type 11) - regular PAPS entry submitted by a customs broker inpaper format rather than electronically. manifested by the carrier as a PAPS

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6 Glossary


6.1 A glossary of customs terms and acronyms used in cross-border trade andBorderConnect.

6.2 A

CBP ACE eManifest

A49Shipment release type for goods entering Canada. Used in ACI for shipping production automotive parts toChrysler, Ford and GM.

A8AA8A documents are primarily used to clear auxiliary and special shipment types with CBSA including In-Bonds.

ACEAutomated Commercial Environment is a CBP (U.S. Customs and Border Protection) electronic system designedto facilitate trade and strengthen border security.

ACE IDA unique identification number used to indicate a driver, truck or trailer within CBP ACE system.

ACE In-BondAn In-Bond created as part of an ACE eManifest declaration. (As opposed to an In-Bond created by a customsbroker submitting the Bond information using ABI or ACS.

ACIAdvance Commercial Information is a CBSA (Canada Border Services Agency) program designed to provideofficers with electronic pre-arrival information related to commercial goods before they arrive in Canada.

APIAn application programming interface (API) is a set of subroutine definitions, protocols, and tools for buildingsoftware and applications. BorderConnect API provides an easy way to exchange eManifest related data to othersoftware.

6.3 BBonded Carrier IRS Number

Your IRS number is the number CBP has associated with your status as a bonded carrier. In BorderConnect youcan manage which IRS numbers are stored in the system under the Manage Data menu by selecting "ACEBonded Carrier IRS Numbers".

BRASSType of pre-clearance used in U.S. bound shipments, can only be used by FAST-approved drivers.

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CBSA Seal

Courier LVS Cargo

Swearing in new citizens

C-TPATCustoms-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism is a program in which member carriers and importers agree toimplement high security standards in exchange for being recognized by the CBP as low risk, which in the case ofcarriers can entail fewer CBP inspections. Carriers that are C-TPAT approved are automatically enrolled in theFAST program.

Cargo Control NumberA Cargo Control Number, often abreviated as CCN, is a unique number assigned to a shipment of goods enteringCanada. It serves as a means of telling shipments apart for CBSA, while simultaneously identifying the carriertransporting the goods. Cargo control numbers are mandatory for almost every type of shipment beingtransported to Canada by highway carrier.

Cargo ExemptionIn ACI this is used to indicate that there is Exempt Cargo such as LVS (Low Value Courier), Flying Truck, IIT andMail loaded on the truck or trailer(s). For any of these shipment types no shipment is required to be reported onthe manifest, but the Cargo Exemption must be set here to indicate that it is aboard In BorderConnect click thelink 'set cargo exemption' to select a cargo exemption. Once the selection is made the Cargo Exemption will beset. It can be removed again by clicking the 'Remove Cargo Exemption Code' link that will be displayed afterward.

CarnetATA Carnet is an international customs document that allows for the temporary importation of goods into aCanada and the U.S.

CarrierA registered company or owner operator licensed to transport goods via highway method.

Carrier CodeA Carrier Code is a unique 4 character code used by CBSA to identify a carrier.

CBP

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is the federal law enforcement agency responsible for customsservices in the United States.

CBSAThe Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is the federal law enforcement agency responsible for customsservices in Canada.

CDRPThe Commercial Driver Registration Program (CDRP) makes it easier for commercial highway carriers to passthrough customs into Canada from the U.S. This program offers efficient and effective clearance to low-risk goodsand pre-approved importers, carriers and commercial drivers.

CFIAThe Canadian Food Inspection Agency is a regulating agency dedicated to protecting Canadians frompreventable health risks related to food and zoonotic diseases. When carriers arrive at the port of entry, they maybe subject to inspection if carrying food or other biological cargo.

Change TripTransmits a change request for the manifest to CBSA. Used in BorderConnect if the user wants to change ETA,port, truck, trailer, or other conveyance (trip) data.

Change ShipmentTransmits a change request for the shipment(s) to CBSA. Used in BorderConnect if the user wants to changeETA, port, shipper, consignee, commodity, or other shipment data.

CitizenshipUsed to indicate where a driver or passenger is recognized under the custom or law as being a legal member of asovereign state.

City of AcceptanceUsed to indicate the city where the goods began a continuous journey to Canada. Must only be completed if thegoods where taken over at a different location than the Shipper's address. e.g. the goods were picked up at aterminal instead of at the Shipper's facility.

City of LoadingUsed to indicate the city the goods were shipped from. Should match the city listed under the Shipper's addresson the paperwork.

CommodityIndicates the goods loaded on the truck or trailer.

ConsigneeIn a contract of carriage, the consignee is the entity who is financially responsible (the buyer) for the receipt of ashipment. Generally, but not always, the consignee is the same as the receiver.

Consolidated FreightA number of separate shipments grouped together by a consolidator or freight forwarder and shipped under onecargo control document, in which case CBSA would expect deconsolidated details on house bills after theshipment has moved in bond.

Conveyance Reference NumberUnique reference number or 'trip number' given by the carrier to a manifest. Consists of a carrier'sCBSA-assigned Carrier Code, followed by a unique number assigned by the carrier. Must not be identical to aPARS number or other Cargo Control Number.

Courier LVSA special shipment that clears as a cargo exemption and only available to couriers transporting low valueshipments into Canada.

CSACustoms Self Assessment, is a Canadian Shipment Type for goods to clear through CBSA. It allows for theclearance of goods imported by a CSA Approved importer and transported by a CSA Approved carrier.

CSA ImporterCSA Importers can use their own business systems and processes, which must meet the CBSA's requirements,to forward trade data and to report and remit payment of taxes and duties once a month to their own financialinstitutions.

CSA Importer Business NumberThis is a Canada Revenue Agency Number of the Customs Self-Assessment importer.

Customs BrokerA customs broker is an agent that works to secure the customs release of goods that are crossing aninternational border. Their work, which is done on behalf of the importer of the goods, involves the preparation offormal entries for customs and other government agencies where applicable, as well as the calculation of dutiesand taxes.

CVORThe Commercial Vehicle Operators Registration is the registration system for operators of commercial motorvehicles (trucks and buses) in the province of Ontario. It's the part of the Highway Traffic Act under whichoperators of these vehicles are identified. CVOR also allows the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) tosuspend or cancel an operator's certificate.

6.5 DDelivery Address

In ACI, it is the address to which the goods are physically delivered, if different from the consignee.Department of Defense Shipment

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A U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) Shipment is a shipment of goods belonging or destined to the UnitedStates Department of Defense being transported by a commercial carrier. DOD shipments are entitled to specialprocessing at the border when clearing through CBP and are not required to be entered in ACE and exempt fromthe regular list of shipment types.

DTOPSThe Decal and Transponder Online Procurement System issues transponders and decals for carriers that crossinto the U.S. CBP uses DTOPS information to verify commercial vehicles upon arrival.

6.6 EE29B

E29B is a Temporary Importation Bond and is a Canadian Shipment Type for goods to clear through CBSA. Itallows for goods to enter Canada temporarily on a Form E29B - Temporary Admission Permit.

eManifesteManifest modernizes and improves North American cross-border commercial processes. ACE and ACIeManifest are required by all carriers, freight forwarders and importers to send electronic information about theirshipments electronically to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection(CBP).

Entry NumberA unique number referencing your commercial shipment from a customs broker for shipments going into the U.S.

6.7 F

First Canadian port of entry at pac highway

FASTThe Free and Secure Trade (FAST) program is a commercial clearance program for known low-risk shipmentsentering the United States from Canada and Mexico. This program allows expedited processing for commercialcarriers who have completed background checks and fulfill certain eligibility requirements.

FAST IDA unique 14 digit number given to drivers who are FAST approved.

First Canadian Port of EntryThis is the location where the driver will be entering Canada. In BorderConnect you can type either the city nameor the Port Code, it should come up to be selected. In most cases is also possible to type the name of the city orport on the American side of the border to bring up the corresponding Canadian Port of Entry.

Flying TruckFlying Truck is a Canadian Shipment Type for goods to clear through CBSA and is considered a cargo exemptionin ACI. It allows for the release of shipments arriving at the border by highway carrier that were originallysupposed to arrive by air and have been already been declared on an ACI eManifest for the air mode oftransportation.

Free of DutyA Free of Duty Shipment, known for its corresponding form, CBP Form 7523, is a U.S. Shipment Type for goodsto clear through US Customs and Border Protection. It is a type of Informal Entry that allows for the release at theborder of shipments consisting of merchandise that is unconditionally or conditionally duty free and not exceeding2500 USD in value.

6.8 GGoods Astray

Used for the return to the U.S. of refused or undeliverable shipments or goods brought into Canada accidentally.

6.9 HHazmat Code

A four digit number indicating a dangerous good is any solid, liquid or gas that can harm people, other livingorganisms, property, or the environment. An equivalent term, used almost exclusively in the United States.

HS Code

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An HS Code or HTS is the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System generally referred to as"Harmonized System" or simply "HS" is a multipurpose international product nomenclature developed by theWorld Customs Organization (WCO).

6.10 I

Instruments of International Trade

International Mail

IIT (United States)In the US ?Instruments of International Traffic?, aka IIT or 10.41a, is a U.S. Shipment Type for goods to clearthrough CBP. It allows for the release at the border of shipments consisting of skids, containers and similararticles.

IIT (Canada)Instruments of International Trade, aka IIT, is a Canadian Shipment Type for goods to clear through CBSA. Itallows for the release of shipments consisting of empty cargo containers, reusable skids, drums, pallets, strapsand similar goods used in the international commercial transportation of goods.

Importer CSA Business NumberThis is a Canada Revenue Agency Number of the Customs Self-Assessment importer. Used to indicate theimporter's business number to Customs. Only appears when Shipment Type is CSA.

In-Bond (United States)In Bond is a U.S. Shipment Type for goods to clear through CBP. It allows for the inland movement of goods thathave not been Customs released. An In Bond Shipment is required for cargo to move to an inland port to beCustoms released, or to transit (pass through) the U.S. destined to another country, or to be immediatelyexported.

In-Bond (Canada)In Bond is a Canadian Shipment Type for goods to clear through CBSA. It allows for the inland movement ofgoods that have not yet obtained Customs release.

In-TransitAn In Transit Manifest controls the movement of goods moving from point to point in the US by transiting Canada,or point to point in Canada after transiting the US.

Insurance PolicyRequired when submitting eManifest data that includes hazardous goods. In BorderConnect the user will need toadd a new insurance policy to the company profile. Clicking on this button will bring the user to a page where theinsurance information can be entered. Once finished, clicking Save will add the insurance policy and return theuser to the Company Details Page.

Informal EntryInformal entry refers to a simplified import entry procedure accepted at the option of customs for any baggage orcommercial shipment that does not exceed a specified value. Generally, informal entry procedures may be usedfor shipments not exceeding $2,000 in value which are imported by express consignment operators and carriers.

IntangiblesIntangibles is a U.S. Shipment Type for goods through U.S. Customs and Border Protection. It is a type ofInformal Entry that allows for the release at the border of shipments consisting of specific types of commodities.

International Mail

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International Mail is a U.S. Shipment Type for goods to clear through US Customs and Border Protection. Itallows for the release of mail moving via a contract carrier from a foreign postal service to the US Postal Service.

6.11 NNMFTA

The National Motor Freight Traffic Association assigns and publishes the Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC), atwo to four-letter code used to identify highway carriers.

6.12 OOrders In Council

An Order in Council Shipment is a Canadian Shipment Type for goods to clear through CBSA. It allows for therelease of goods exempted from regular clearance processes by an Order in Council.

6.13 P

PAPS Barcode

Personal Goods loaded on a truck

PAPSPAPS is a US shipment type that stands for Pre-Arrival Processing System, and is designed to expedite therelease of commercial shipments while still processing each shipment through CBP's automated risking systems.

PARSPARS is a Canadian shipment type that stands for Pre-arrival Review System, and is designed to speed up therelease or referral for examination process when the goods arrive in Canada by allowing Customs to review thebroker's entry electronically prior to arrival.

Personal GoodsPersonal Goods, aka Casual Goods, is a Canadian Shipment Type for goods to clear through CBSA. It allows forthe release of shipments consisting of non-commercial goods being transported by a highway carrier.

Personal ShipmentA Personal Shipment, aka Household Goods or Unaccompanied Articles, is a U.S. Shipment Type for goods toclear through US Customs and Border Protection.

PIPPartners in Protection (PIP) is a cooperative program between private industry and the CBSA aimed at enhancingborder and trade chain security.

Port CodeA unique four digit code associated to the corresponding first Canadian port of entry and/or the United States portof arrival.

Port of EntryThe first Canadian port of entry, and where the goods will be first entering the Canada.

Postal ShipmentA Postal Shipment is a Canadian Shipment Type for goods to clear through the Canada Border Services Agency.It allows for the release of mail moving via a contract carrier from a foreign postal service to Canada Post.

Province of LoadingUsed to indicate the province the goods were shipped from. Should match the province listed under the Shipper'saddress on the paperwork. In BorderConnect the province of loading will default to the last one used on an ACE

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shipment, and can be changed using the drop down menu.

6.14 QQP In-Bond

A QP In-Bond is when a Customs Broker or other approved ABI filer submits the bond on behalf of the carrier. Inthis case the bond can be reported on the ACE eManifest simply by creating a PAPS shipment or QP In-Bond.

Quick AssignThis feature in BorderConnect allows users to easily select data that already exists in BorderConnect. It works bysuggesting results based on partially keyed information. For example typing 'da' under Quick Assign Driver wouldsuggest a driver named 'Daniel' if they already exist in the system.

6.15 R

Returned American Products form

Release OfficeThis is where the shipment will be released by CBSA. For all shipment types except In-Bond, this is the FirstCanadian Port of Entry. For In-bond shipments it should be the CBSA Office responsible for the bondedwarehouse the shipment will move in bond to.

ReleasedShipment status that indicates its goods have cleared customs and are approved to enter the economy.

Returned American ProductsA Returned American Products Shipment are goods that must have either been rejected or returned by theforeign purchaser to the United States for credit, and must not have been allowed Customs drawback orexemption from internal revenue tax when they were exported, or be otherwise subject to duty.

RMDRelease on Minimum Documentation is a service option that allows for the release of commercial goods alreadyin Canada. Most commonly used to release goods that have entered a bonded warehouse, it is also used forgoods at the border when there is an exemption to mandatory PARS clearance.

RNSRNS, which stands for Release Notification System is a means of verifying whether customs clearance has takenplace prior to arrival in Canada. RNS affords many advantages by offering carriers a complete overview of theactivity on their carrier code as reported directly by CBSA.

6.16 S

Shipment Control Number

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Sufferance Warehouse

SCACA Standard Carrier Alpha Code is a unique 4 letter code used to identify transportation companies. A SCAC isrequired for all carriers doing business with a U.S. Goverment agency. As such, all carriers crossing the borderinto the United States are required to have a SCAC in order to identify themselves to CBP.

Seal NumberA metal or plastic lock for cargo trailers and trucks to secure the cargo from tampering.

Section 321A Section 321 is a U.S. Shipment Type for goods to clear through U.S. Customs and Border Protection. It is atype of Informal Entry that allows for the release at the border of shipments valued at 800 U.S. dollars or less.

Shipment Control NumberA Shipment Control Number, often abbreviated as SCN, is a unique number assigned to a shipment of goodsentering the United States. It serves as a means of telling shipments apart for CBP, while simultaneouslyidentifying the carrier transporting the goods.

Shipment TypeA Shipment Type, aka clearance type or release option, is the method by which goods being transported by ahighway carrier obtain Customs' permission to enter the country.

ShipperA person, company or entity that is shown in all the shipping documents (bill of lading, commercial invoice,packing list) as the party responsible for procuring and/or placing the order for shipment and where the shipmentis originating from.

Status QueryBorderConnect's status query feature sends a request for updates for the status of a particular shipment withCBSA using RNS.

Sub LocationA Sublocation is a code for a CBSA approved warehouse facility where a specific cargo report will be acquittedand the goods will be authorized to deliver. In BorderConnect the sublocation code is mandatory for In Bondshipments into Canada, as it tells CBSA exactly where the goods will be bonded to while they await release.

Sufferance WarehouseSufferance warehouses are licensed by the CBSA for the short-termstorage and examination, when required, ofimported goods not yet released by the CBSA. Only imported goods for which financial security have been postedare eligible to be stored in these facilities.

6.17 T

WHTI Approved travel document

TerminalTerminals are company office locations and used in BorderConnect to help sort user accounts, driver profiles andtruck profiles for companies that are accounting for multiple locations. User accounts that are assigned to aterminal will view times in BorderConnect according to the time zone set for that terminal.

Transaction NumberA unique number referencing your commercial shipment from a customs broker for shipments going into theCanada.

Travel DocumentTravel Documents are documents required by the driver when crossing into the U.S. and Canada. InBorderConnect they are only required if the Driver Profile will be used on ACE eManifests, and the driver does nothave a FAST Card. The user will be required to enter two Travel Documents including one Commercial Driver's

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License and one other Travel Document.Trip Number

Unique number used by customs to identify an eManifest. The trip number always begins with a SCAC (for ACE)or carrier code (for ACI), which can be selected using the drop down menu. This must be followed by 4 to 21characters (numbers or letters) which can be entered in the text field. The trip number must be unique.

6.18 UUN Code


USDOTThe U.S. Department of Transportation requires companies that operate commercial vehicles to have a USDOTNumber. The USDOT Number serves as a unique identifier when collecting and monitoring a company's safetyinformation acquired during audits, compliance reviews, crash investigations, and inspections.

6.19 VVIN

The vehicle identification number of the vehicle. In BorderConnect it should be entered in full with an ACEeManifest. Partial VINs are not considered acceptable.

6.20 WWHTI

The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) is a U.S. law that requires all travelers, including U.S. andCanadian citizens, to present a valid passport or other approved secure document when entering the UnitedStates from within the western hemisphere.

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7 Canada Border Services Agency - General Information


CBSA BadgeThe Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is the federal law enforcement agency responsible for customs servicesin Canada. As such, all individuals and all goods entering Canada must be authorized to do so by CBSA at the first pointof entry. Being familiar with CBSA regulations and procedures is a must for highway carriers crossing the border, asnon-compliance can result in delays, penalties, seizures, and refused entry.

As a CBSA-registered software service provider, BorderConnect helps highway carriers meet mandatory entryrequirements by offering easy to use software solutions.

7.1 RequirementsCarrier Code

Highway carriers entering Canada are required to be registered with CBSA by obtaining a Carrier Code. This isused to identify the carrier in all CBSA programs, and so acts as a prerequisite to satisfying all other requirementsto crossing the border.

Customs ClearanceIn order for goods to be allowed to enter Canada, they must either be customs cleared or authorized to move inbond. Customs clearance will usually require a formal entry under the PARS process, but a variety of othershipment clearance types exist for exceptions. Moving goods In bond also requires a formal process.

RNSRNS, which stands for Release Notification System, is not technically a requirement for highway carriers, but it ishighly recommended as a means of verifying whether Customs clearance has taken place prior to arrival inCanada. RNS affords many advantages by offering carriers a complete overview of the activity on their carriercode as reported directly by CBSA.

ACI eManifestBeginning Fall 2013, all highway carriers will be required to transmit ACI eManifest data to CBSA at least onehour prior to arriving in Canada. Carriers must apply to use ACI through a service provider, such asBorderConnect, or through the CBSA eManifest Portal.

7.2 Trusted Trader ProgramsPIP

PIP, which stands for Partners in Protection, is a program in which member carriers and importers agree toimplement high security standards in exchange for being recognized by the CBSA as low risk. PIP membership isa prerequisite for participation in FAST.

CSACSA, which stands for Customs Self Assessment, allows low-risk, pre-approved importers, carriers and drivers totake advantage of simplified import procedures. Participating carriers using a registered driver have the option ofclearing CSA-eligible goods at the border using a special streamlined clearance procedure.

FASTFAST, which stands for Free and Secure Trade, is a joint initiative between CBSA and CBP designed to enhanceborder security while speeding up the processing of low risk shipments. A carrier is considered FAST-approvedfor Canada only if they are both a PIP and CSA participant.

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7.3 Glossary of Terms7.3.1 ACI eManifest

ACIAdvance Commercial Information. CBSA program designed to provide officers with electronic pre-arrivalinformation related to commercial goods before they arrive in Canada.

Cargo (aka Shipment)Portion of an eManifest which specifies shipper, consignee, and commodity information. One manifest mayinclude several cargos if multiple stops are involved. A cargo can be a PARS or numerous other shipment types.

Cargo Control NumberA number that uniquely identifies a shipment to CBSA. Consists of a carrier's CBSA-assigned Carrier Code,followed by a unique reference number assigned by the carrier. Must not be identical to a Trip Number (akaConveyance Reference Number). For PARS shipments the Cargo Control Number is the PARS Number.

City of AcceptanceCity in which the goods are first taken over by the carrier.

City of LoadingCity in which the goods are loaded onto the means of transportation being used for their carriage to Canada.

Commodity DescriptionPlain language description of the cargo sufficient to identify it for customs purposes. For example: ?computer? isacceptable but ?electronics? or ?various? are not. Freight of all kinds (FAK), shipper load and count (SLC) arenot acceptable description unless the shipment is consolidated.

Commodity QuantityCount of total number of packages for the shipment.

Commodity WeightTotal gross weight of the goods for the shipment.

ConsigneeParty to which the cargo/goods are being "shipped to" as shown on the bill of lading/shipping document.

Consolidated Freight IndicatorSpecifies whether or not the shipment is consolidated, which for CBSA purposes would mean a number ofseparate shipments grouped together by a consolidator or freight forwarder and shipped under one cargo controldocument, in which case CBSA would expect deconsolidated details on house bills after the shipment has movedin bond.

Conveyance (aka Trip)Portion of an eManifest which specifies which truck and trailer will arrive in Canada, as well as a complete list ofall Cargos (Shipments) aboard. Carriers should only submit one conveyance for each time a truck crosses theborder, making sure that it accounts for all freight.

Conveyance Reference Number (aka Trip Number)Unique reference number given by the carrier to a manifest. Consists of a carrier's CBSA-assigned Carrier Code,followed by a unique number assigned by the carrier. Must not be identical to a PARS number or other CargoControl Number.

CSA Importer Business NumberThe CRA Business Number of the CSA Importer.

Delivery AddressThe address to which the goods are physically delivered, if different from the consignee.

eManifestElectronic document used by CBSA to risk assess commercial goods bound for Canada based on informationprovided ahead of time by the carrier.

First Canadian Port of EntryAlso known as First Port of Arrival (FPOA). CBSA port where the conveyance, goods, and/or persons areexpected to arrive in Canada. All goods not moving in bond must obtain release at the FPOA.

Notify PartyParty to be notified.

Release Office

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CBSA port where the goods are expected to obtain customs release.

Shipment (aka Cargo)Portion of an eManifest which specifies shipper, consignee, and commodity information. One manifest mayinclude several shipments if multiple stops are involved. A shipment can be a PARS or numerous other shipmenttypes.

ShipperParty shipping the goods as stipulated on the bill of lading/shipping document.

Sub Location/WarehouseCode indicating the specific location that in bond shipments will be moved to.

Trip Number (aka Conveyance Reference Number)Unique reference number given by the carrier to a manifest. Consists of a carrier's CBSA-assigned Carrier Code,followed by a unique number assigned by the carrier. Must not be identical to a PARS number or other CargoControl Number.

Trip (aka Conveyance)Portion of an eManifest which specifies which truck and trailer will arrive in Canada, as well as a complete list ofall Shipments (Cargos) aboard. Carriers should only submit one trip for each time a truck crosses the border,making sure that it accounts for all freight.

7.3.2 General

A8A (aka Cargo Control Document or CCD)CBSA form required as part of the In bond process. The A8A is also required under ACI for shipments clearingunder E29B, Carnet, Orders In Council and Personal Goods transported by highway carriers.

CarrierOwner or person in charge of a conveyance that is engaged in international commercial transportation ofspecified goods.

Customs BrokerAgent authorized to transact business with CBSA on behalf on the importer of goods. The customs brokerprepares formal entries which allow the goods to enter Canada, as well as accounting documents to handle anyduties and taxes payable.

Importer of RecordParty importing commercial goods into Canada. The importer is ultimately responsible for securing the release ofthe goods and the payment of duties and taxes, usually through the hiring of a customs broker.

In BondGoods that are authorized by CBSA to move inland into Canada but have not been released are moving in bond.In the case of goods that will be imported permanently into Canada this would involve moving to a bondedwarehouse to await customs release.

OGDOther government department. Many types of goods need clearance from government departments other thanCBSA, e.g. food products need to be cleared by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Other governmentdepartments rely on CBSA to ensure that their import regulations are administered at the border.

PARSPre-Arrival Review System. Clearance option that involves having a formal entry for the clearance of commercialgoods accepted by CBSA prior to the arrival of the goods in Canada. The entry is then updated when the carrierarrives at the border by scanning a unique barcoded number provided by the carrier, or, more recently, byaccessing it via the carrier's ACI eManifest. PARS is the default process for bringing commercial goods intoCanada by truck and is mandatory unless otherwise exempt.

ReleaseCommercial goods that have met their import requirements for Canada, passed or been waived from CBSAexamination, and have been authorized to move beyond CBSA control are said to be released.

RMDRelease on Minimum Documentation. Service option that allows for the release of commercial goods already inCanada. Most commonly used to release goods that have entered a bonded warehouse, it is also used for goodsat the border when there is an exemption to mandatory PARS clearance.

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8 Carrier Code (CBSA)


CBSA SealHow to create a Canadian Carrier Code code in BorderConnect.A Carrier Code is a unique 4 character code used by CBSA to identify a carrier. A carrier code is a requirement for entryinto Canada for any companies that operate a commercial vehicle involved in the transport of commercial goods to orfrom Canada. Companies not considered eligible will not be issued a carrier code.

There are two main types of carrier code: non-bonded and bonded. Carriers set up with a non-bonded carrier code musthave freight coming into Canada released at the border (first port of arrival), whereas bonded carriers have the privilegeof moving unreleased goods In Bond to a bonded warehouse to await release there, or to move goods in transit throughCanada, i.e. using Canada as a shortcut.[1] To apply for a bonded carrier code the carrier must post security with CBSA.

Carrier codes are issued and maintained by CBSA. Carriers can apply for a carrier code by filling out the applicationwhich can be found on CBSA's website.

For carriers crossing the border into Canada, the carrier code is required to be the beginning of the conveyance referencenumber (trip number) of their ACI eManifest, as well as the beginning of any Cargo Control Number being used to identifyfreight.

8.1 References? CBSA Commercial Carriers Outline https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/forms-formulaires/a8b-eng.html1.

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9 ACI eManifest Software User Guide (CBSA)

This article is part of the BorderConnect ACI eManifest Software Guide.

9.1 IntroductionACI (Advance Commercial Information) is CBSA's eManifest program. It is intended to provide Customs officers withelectronic pre-arrival information.[1] For highway carriers, it involves filing an electronic manifest at least one hour beforethe driver arrives at the border. ACI eManifest entered a period of informed compliance on November 1, 2012, in whichhighway carriers were being encouraged to participate in the program. CBSA also announced at that time, that they willprovide at least 45 days advance notice when it is confirmed.[2]

On May 6, 2015 Canada Border Services Agency announced a mandatory transition timeline for highway carriers tocomply with ACI eManifest. On July 10, 2015 carriers who do not comply with eManifest requirements may be issuedzero-rated penalties (non-monetary) under the CBSA?s Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS). And beginningJanuary 10, 2016 carriers who do not comply with eManifest requirements may be issued monetary AMPS penalties.[3]

BorderConnect's ACI eManifest software offers an extremely user-friendly web-based solution to comply with eManifestrequirements, complete with 24/7 technical support.

9.2 ACI eManifest Requirements9.2.1 One Hour Prior Notice

Under ACI eManifest regulations highway carriers must ensure that the complete ACI eManifest, including the tripand shipments are on file with CBSA for at least one hour prior to the driver's arrival at the border. Failure to doso could result in refused entry into Canada and/or an AMPS penalty.

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9.2.2 ACI Lead Sheet

When arriving at the border in Canada, the driver must present an ACI lead sheet to the customs officer. The leadsheet allows the officer to bring up the ACI eManifest in their system.

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The lead sheet must have either:A barcoded Conveyance Reference Number (aka Trip Number), or1. A barcoded Cargo Control Number and a handwritten Conveyance Reference Number, or2. A handwritten Conveyance Reference Number on the lead sheet presented with a separate page with abarcoded Cargo Control Number (e.g. invoice with a PARS sticker)

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The officer will stamp the lead sheet only as proof of report, they will no longer stamp individual shipments. Thecarrier has a responsibility to keep the stamped lead sheet as proof of report.

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ACI lead sheets can be generated from within BorderConnect, either from the manifest or as a set ahead of time.The carrier can also design and produce their own lead sheets, provided that they meet the barcoderequirements listed above.

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As always, if you have any questions please contact us for further assistance and support.

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If you have not already done so, the first step is to register for ACI with CBSA. Even if you are already set up for ACI withCBSA's eManifest Portal or another software provider, you will need a separate registration in order to use ACI throughBorderConnect. You can generate the registration forms at any time when logged into BorderConnect account underAccount and Company. You can also call a BorderConnect representative at any time to have the forms emailed or faxedover to you.

The next step is create profiles for any drivers, trucks and trailers that may be crossing the border. Please note that if youare also a user of BorderConnect's ACE eManifest software you should not need to enter any additional data as theprofiles are shared between the ACE and ACI software. Otherwise, it is recommended that you enter the profileinformation ahead of time to facilitate creating eManifests. Please refer to the individual sections for instructions onentering and maintaining:

Driver profiles• Passenger profiles• Truck profiles• Trailer profiles•

Once you are registered to use ACI with BorderConnect and you have created the driver, truck and trailer profiles, youare ready to begin creating and submitting eManifests to Customs!

9.4 ACI eManifest InstructionsPlease refer to the individual sections for complete instructions on the following:

Creating and submitting a new ACI eManifest• Generating ACI Lead Sheets• Correcting rejected ACI eManifests• Updating or correcting an accepted manifest• Keeping a close eye on a particular manifest• Manifesting different types of shipments• Preparing an ACI eManifest when taking another carrier's PARS or giving away your own• Creating an empty ACI eManifest• Checking the CFIA Inspection status of a meat shipment•

9.5 ACI eManifest Tutorials

How to create anACI eManifest inBorderConnect.

How to create anempty ACI inBorderConnect.

How to create anACI In-Bond inBorderConnect.

How to change andcorrect an ACI inBorderConnect.

How to create anA49 AutomotiveRelease inBorderConnect.

How to create aCSA shipment inBorderConnect.

How to create IIT shipments and CargoExemptions for ACI in BorderConnect.

How to create an Orders In Council shipmentin ACI using BorderConnect.

How to create areferenced shipment inACI usingBorderConnect.

References:

? https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/prog/manif/eccrdhi-deccerout-eng.html1. ? https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/prog/aci-manif-ipec/req-exig-eng.html#tab32. ? https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d22/d22-1-1-eng.html3.

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10 CBSA Highway Ports


The article is about CBSA Highway Ports, for CBP Highway Ports visit CBP Highway Ports.

Below is a list of common EDI Approved CBSA Commercial Highway Crossings with full contact information. For moreinformation, or an updated listing of CBSA Highway ports, visit CBSA here. If you are a BorderConnect customer andwould like to request a phone number for a specific port, contact BorderConnect.

10.1 British Columbia

Pacific Highway border crossing.

Name PortCode Address Commercial Hours Opposite US

Port

Abbotsford-Huntingdon 08172 Sumas Way

Huntingdon BC V2S 8B708:00-16:00 PT M-F Sumas, WA

Aldergrove 084110 Highway 13

Aldergrove BC V4W 2L808:00-00:00 PTAll-Week Lynden, WA

Cascade 0816102 Highway 395 South

Christina Lake BC V0H 1E008:00-17:00 PT M-F Laurier, WA

Fraser 0893 km 36.5/mile 22.6 Yukon Highway 2(Klondike Hwy)

09:00-17:00 PT M-F Skagway, AK

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Fraser BC

Kingsgate 08186917 Highway 95

Kingsgate BC V0B 1V124 Hours PT All-Week Eastport, ID

Osoyoos 0819#202-97th Street

Osoyoos BC V0H 1V124 Hours PT All-Week Oroville, WA

Pacific Highway 081328 176th Street

Surrey BC V3Z 9R924 Hours PT All-Week Blaine, WA

Pleasant Camp 0891Mile 40.8/KM 65.7 Yukon Hwy 3(HainesHwy)

Pleasant Camp BC

08:00-00:00 PTAll-Week

Dalton Cache,AK

Rykerts 0822108 Highway 21

Creston BC V0B 1G208:00-16:00 MT M-F Porthill, ID

Waneta 083310290 Highway 22A

Salmo BC V0G 1Z009:00-16:30 PT M-F Boundary, WA

10.2 Alberta

Coutts border crossing.Name Port Code Address Commercial Hours Opposite US Port

Aden 0706Highway #880 South

Aden AB T0K 0A009:00-17:00 MT M-F Whitlash, MT

Carway 0707Highway #2 South

Cardston AB T0K 0K007:00-23:00 MT All-Week Piegan, MT

Coutts 0705Highway #4 South

Coutts AB T0K 0N024 Hours MT All-Week Sweetgrass, MT

Del Bonita 0708Highway #62 South

Del Bonita AB T0K 0S009:00-17:00 MT M-F Del Bonita, MT

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North Portal CBSA Highway Crossing.Name Port Code Address Commercial Hours Opposite US Port

North Portal 0602P.O. Box 60

North Portal SK S0C 1W024 Hours CT All-Week Portal, ND

Regway 0607P.O Box 94

Minton SK S0C 1T024 Hours MT All-Week Raymond, MT

10.4 Manitoba

CBSA Port of Emerson, Manitoba.Name Port Code Address Commercial Hours Opposite US Port

Boissevain 0507P.O. Box 1150

Boissevain MB R0K 0E009:00-17:00 CT M-F Dunseith, ND

Emerson 0502Highway 75

Emerson MB R0A 0L024 Hours CT All-Week Pembina, ND

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10.5 Ontario

Windsor's Ambassador Bridge crossing.

Lewiston bridge in Niagara Falls.

Name PortCode Address Commercial Hours Opposite US Port

Cornwall 04091 Brookdale Av.,

Cornwall ON K6J 0A924 Hours ETAll-Week Massena, NY

Fort Erie 04102 Peace Bridge Plaza

Fort Erie ON L2A 0A724 Hours ETAll-Week Buffalo, NY

Fort Frances 0478101 Church Street

Fort Frances ON P9A 3X824 Hours CTAll-Week

International Falls,MN

Lansdowne 0456860 Highway 137

Lansdowne ON K0E 1L024 Hours ETAll-Week Alexandria Bay, NY

Pigeon River 04757690 Highway 61

Neebing ON P7L 0A224 Hours CTAll-Week Grand Portage, MN

Prescott 0439Highway 16 and County Road 2Junction

Prescott ON K0E 1T0

24 Hours ETAll-Week Ogdensburg, NY

Queenston Lewiston (NiagaraFalls) 0427

14154 Niagara Parkway

Niagara-on-the-Lake ON L0S 1J024 Hours ETAll-Week Lewiston, NY

Sarnia 04401555 Venetian Boulevard

Point Edward ON N7T 0A924 Hours ETAll-Week Port Huron, MI

Sault Ste Marie 0441 125 Huron Street 24 Hours ETAll-Week

Sault Ste Marie, MI

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Sault Ste. Marie ON P6A 1R3

Windsor - Ambassador Bridge 0453780 Huron Church Road,

Windsor ON N9C 2K224 Hours ETAll-Week Detroit, MI

Windsor-Detroit Tunnel 0452P.O. Box 1641

Windsor ON N9A 7K309:00-17:00 ETAll-Week Detroit, MI

10.6 Quebec

Crossing the border of Lacolle.

The cross-border town of Stanstead and Derby Line, VT.

Name PortCode Address Commercial Hours Opposite US Port

Abercorn 0318549 Route 139

Abercorn QC J0E 1B008:00-17:00 ETAll-Week Richford, VT

Armstrong 0329999 Highway 173

Saint-Théophile QC G0M 2A024 Hours ET All-Week Jackman, ME

Clarenceville 03372500 Beech Road

Clarenceville QC J0J 1B008:00-17:00 ET M-F Alburg Springs, VT

Covey Hill 03112 Route 203

Havelock QC J0S 2C008:00-16:00 ET M-F Cannon's Corner,

NY

Dundee 03308750 Route 132

Ste-Agnes-de-Dundee QC J0S1L0

08:00-17:00 ET M-F Massena, NY

East Hereford 0362 26 Route 253 08:00-17:00 ET M-F Beecher Falls, VT

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East Hereford QC J0B 1S0

East Pinnacle 0369383 Richford Road

East Pinnacle QC J0J 1C008:00-16:00 ET M-F Pinnacle, VT

Frelighsburg 0332193 Route 237

Frelighsburg QC J0J 1C008:00-17:00 ET M-F West Berkshire, VT

Hemmingford 03331 Route 219 South

Hemmingford QC J0L 1H008:00-16:00 ET M-F Mooers, NY

Hereford Road 03661871 Route 141

St-Hermenegilde QC J0B 2W008:00-17:00 ET M-F Canaan, VT

Highwater 03344 Mansonville Road

Highwater QC J0E 1X008:00-17:00 ET M-F North Troy, VT

Herdman 03022705 Douanes Road

Athelstan QC J0S 1A008:00-17:00 ET M-F Chateauguay NY

Lacolle - Route 221 0324300 Route 221

Lacolle QC J0J 1J008:00-17:00 ET M-F Overton Corners,

NY

Lacolle - Route 223 0341154 Route 223

Lacolle QC J0J 1J008:00-17:00 ET M-F Rouses Point, NY

Morses Line 036710 Dutch Road

St-Armand QC J0J 1T008:00-16:00 ET M-F Morses Line, VT

Noyan 03686 Route 225

Noyan QC J0J 1B008:00-17:00 ET M-F Alburg, VT

St Armand / Philipsburg 032810 Route 133

St-Armand QC J0J 1T024 Hours All-Week Highgate Springs,

VT

St Bernard de Lacolle -Highway 15 0351

501, Highway 15

St-Bernard-de-Lacolle QC J0J1V0

24 Hours All-Week Champlain, NY

Stanhope 03541000 Highway 147

Stanhope QC J1A 2S224 Hours All-Week Norton, VT

Stanstead 55 03142 Highway 55

Stanstead QC J0B 3E224 Hours All-Week Derby Line, VT

Trout River 0307980 Highway 138

Elgin QC J0S 1A008:00-17:00 ET M-F Trout River, NY

Woburn 03081020 des Lignes Road

Woburn QC G0Y 1R008:00-17:00 ET M-F Coburn Gore, ME

10.7 New BrunswickName Port Code Address Commercial Hours Opposite US Port

St. Stephen 3rd Bridge 023120 St-Stephen Drive,

St-Stephen NB E3L 0B524 Hours ET All-Week Calais, ME

Woodstock 02121403 Route 95

Belleville NB E7M 4Z924 Hours ET All-Week Houlton, ME

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11 Shipment Types For ACE and ACI eManifest

This article is part of the BorderConnect Shipment Type Guide.A Shipment Type, aka clearance type or release option, is the method by which goods being transported by a highwaycarrier obtain Customs' permission to enter the country. In general, it is the responsibility of the importer or their agent(broker) to select the shipment type. With very few exceptions, the carrier should not make a decision as to whichshipment type should be used, but instead rely on their client to supply them with those instructions.

The most common shipment type for commercial goods entering Canada is PARS, in which goods obtain CBSAclearance ahead of arrival at the border. Its counterpart for goods entering the U.S. is PAPS.

11.1 CBSA Shipment Types for ACI eManifestThe following shipment types are used for goods entering Canada via highway carrier:

PARS - default shipment type for commercial goods entering Canada, allows pre-clearance of goods.• In-Bond - allows for inland movement of goods that are not considered "released" by CBSA.• CSA - special shipment type for parties enrolled in the CSA trusted trader program when all required conditionsare met.

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A49 Automotive Release - special shipment type used for shipping production automotive parts to Chrysler, Fordand GM.

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ATA Carnet - typically used for commercial samples, professional equipment and goods for use at exhibitions andfairs.

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E29B - type of temporary import• Goods Astray - allows for the release of goods which were previously exported from the Canada.• Paper RMD - allows importers to obtain release of goods prior to payment of duties and taxes by presentinginterim documentation, otherwise known as an RMD package.

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Paper B3 - used to account for imported goods, regardless of value, destined for commercial use in Canada.• Personal Goods - used when non-commercial goods are transported by highway carriers.• Orders In Council - used when goods are covered under an Order in Council granting exemption from normalrelease methods.

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Master Provisional - used when the importer/owner or broker cannot establish a final value for duty of goods atthe time of importation.

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Automotive Line Release - special shipment type used for shipping new Ford, GM, Chrysler production vehiclesto dealerships in Canada.

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Value Included - used in the event additional goods are shipped to address a shortage in a shipped order.• Military Goods - used when goods belonging or destined to the Canadian Department of National Defence beingtransported by an authorized commercial carrier.

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11.2 CBSA Cargo Exemptions for ACI eManifestThe following shipments are considered cargo exemptions for goods entering Canada via highway carrier:

Instruments of International Trade (IIT) - used for empty racks and containers that cross the border ininternational transportation.

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In-Transit - used when goods are moving from point-to-point travelling through the United States.• Flying Truck - used when freight that was originally supposed to arrive in Canada by air instead arrives by truck.• Courier Low Value Shipment - special shipment type only available to couriers transporting low value shipments.• Postal Shipment - used to report shipments of mail moving from a foreign postal service to Canada Post.• Emergency Repairs - used by Canadian carriers to report emergency repairs to commercial vehicles that occuroutside Canada.

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Empty ACI eManifest - Although not required at all ports, an empty conveyance can still be provided and isrecommended.

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11.3 CBP Shipment Types for ACE ManifestThe following shipment types are used for goods entering the United States via highway carrier:

PAPS - default shipment type for commercial goods entering the U.S., allows pre-clearance of goods• QP In-Bond - allows for custom broker clearance for inland movement of goods that are not considered"released" by CBP

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ACE In-Bond - allows for inland movement of goods that are not considered "released" by CBP in ACE Manifest.• Section 321 - allows for import of goods valued under 800 USD• Instruments of International Traffic (IIT) - used for empty racks and containers that cross the border ininternational transportation

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ATA Carnet - allows for the temporary importation of goods into a country.• BRASS - type of pre-clearance, can only be used by FAST-approved drivers• Personal Shipment - used when non-commercial goods are transported by highway carriers•

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Free of Duty - used for duty free merchandise not exceeding 2000 USD in value• Returned American Products - allows for the release at the border of shipments consisting of products of theUnited States being returned.

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Goods Astray - used for the return to the U.S. of refused or undeliverable shipments or goods brought intoCanada accidentally

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U.S. Department of Defense Shipment - cargo belonging to department of defense being transported bycommercial carrier

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International Mail - used to report shipments of mail moving from a foreign postal service to the U.S. PostalService

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Intangibles - used for the release of certain specific commodities including business records and articles returnedfrom space

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CBP Form 3461 (Entry/Immediate Delivery, aka Type 11) - regular PAPS entry submitted by a customs broker inpaper format rather than electronically. manifested by the carrier as a PAPS

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12 Glossary


12.1 A glossary of customs terms and acronyms used in cross-border trade andBorderConnect.

12.2 A

CBP ACE eManifest

A49Shipment release type for goods entering Canada. Used in ACI for shipping production automotive parts toChrysler, Ford and GM.

A8AA8A documents are primarily used to clear auxiliary and special shipment types with CBSA including In-Bonds.

ACEAutomated Commercial Environment is a CBP (U.S. Customs and Border Protection) electronic system designedto facilitate trade and strengthen border security.

ACE IDA unique identification number used to indicate a driver, truck or trailer within CBP ACE system.

ACE In-BondAn In-Bond created as part of an ACE eManifest declaration. (As opposed to an In-Bond created by a customsbroker submitting the Bond information using ABI or ACS.

ACIAdvance Commercial Information is a CBSA (Canada Border Services Agency) program designed to provideofficers with electronic pre-arrival information related to commercial goods before they arrive in Canada.

APIAn application programming interface (API) is a set of subroutine definitions, protocols, and tools for buildingsoftware and applications. BorderConnect API provides an easy way to exchange eManifest related data to othersoftware.

12.3 BBonded Carrier IRS Number

Your IRS number is the number CBP has associated with your status as a bonded carrier. In BorderConnect youcan manage which IRS numbers are stored in the system under the Manage Data menu by selecting "ACEBonded Carrier IRS Numbers".

BRASSType of pre-clearance used in U.S. bound shipments, can only be used by FAST-approved drivers.

12.4 C

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CBSA Seal

Courier LVS Cargo

Swearing in new citizens

C-TPATCustoms-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism is a program in which member carriers and importers agree toimplement high security standards in exchange for being recognized by the CBP as low risk, which in the case ofcarriers can entail fewer CBP inspections. Carriers that are C-TPAT approved are automatically enrolled in theFAST program.

Cargo Control NumberA Cargo Control Number, often abreviated as CCN, is a unique number assigned to a shipment of goods enteringCanada. It serves as a means of telling shipments apart for CBSA, while simultaneously identifying the carriertransporting the goods. Cargo control numbers are mandatory for almost every type of shipment beingtransported to Canada by highway carrier.

Cargo ExemptionIn ACI this is used to indicate that there is Exempt Cargo such as LVS (Low Value Courier), Flying Truck, IIT andMail loaded on the truck or trailer(s). For any of these shipment types no shipment is required to be reported onthe manifest, but the Cargo Exemption must be set here to indicate that it is aboard In BorderConnect click thelink 'set cargo exemption' to select a cargo exemption. Once the selection is made the Cargo Exemption will beset. It can be removed again by clicking the 'Remove Cargo Exemption Code' link that will be displayed afterward.

CarnetATA Carnet is an international customs document that allows for the temporary importation of goods into aCanada and the U.S.

CarrierA registered company or owner operator licensed to transport goods via highway method.

Carrier CodeA Carrier Code is a unique 4 character code used by CBSA to identify a carrier.

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is the federal law enforcement agency responsible for customsservices in the United States.

CBSAThe Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is the federal law enforcement agency responsible for customsservices in Canada.

CDRPThe Commercial Driver Registration Program (CDRP) makes it easier for commercial highway carriers to passthrough customs into Canada from the U.S. This program offers efficient and effective clearance to low-risk goodsand pre-approved importers, carriers and commercial drivers.

CFIAThe Canadian Food Inspection Agency is a regulating agency dedicated to protecting Canadians frompreventable health risks related to food and zoonotic diseases. When carriers arrive at the port of entry, they maybe subject to inspection if carrying food or other biological cargo.

Change TripTransmits a change request for the manifest to CBSA. Used in BorderConnect if the user wants to change ETA,port, truck, trailer, or other conveyance (trip) data.

Change ShipmentTransmits a change request for the shipment(s) to CBSA. Used in BorderConnect if the user wants to changeETA, port, shipper, consignee, commodity, or other shipment data.

CitizenshipUsed to indicate where a driver or passenger is recognized under the custom or law as being a legal member of asovereign state.

City of AcceptanceUsed to indicate the city where the goods began a continuous journey to Canada. Must only be completed if thegoods where taken over at a different location than the Shipper's address. e.g. the goods were picked up at aterminal instead of at the Shipper's facility.

City of LoadingUsed to indicate the city the goods were shipped from. Should match the city listed under the Shipper's addresson the paperwork.

CommodityIndicates the goods loaded on the truck or trailer.

ConsigneeIn a contract of carriage, the consignee is the entity who is financially responsible (the buyer) for the receipt of ashipment. Generally, but not always, the consignee is the same as the receiver.

Consolidated FreightA number of separate shipments grouped together by a consolidator or freight forwarder and shipped under onecargo control document, in which case CBSA would expect deconsolidated details on house bills after theshipment has moved in bond.

Conveyance Reference NumberUnique reference number or 'trip number' given by the carrier to a manifest. Consists of a carrier'sCBSA-assigned Carrier Code, followed by a unique number assigned by the carrier. Must not be identical to aPARS number or other Cargo Control Number.

Courier LVSA special shipment that clears as a cargo exemption and only available to couriers transporting low valueshipments into Canada.

CSACustoms Self Assessment, is a Canadian Shipment Type for goods to clear through CBSA. It allows for theclearance of goods imported by a CSA Approved importer and transported by a CSA Approved carrier.

CSA ImporterCSA Importers can use their own business systems and processes, which must meet the CBSA's requirements,to forward trade data and to report and remit payment of taxes and duties once a month to their own financialinstitutions.

CSA Importer Business NumberThis is a Canada Revenue Agency Number of the Customs Self-Assessment importer.

Customs BrokerA customs broker is an agent that works to secure the customs release of goods that are crossing aninternational border. Their work, which is done on behalf of the importer of the goods, involves the preparation offormal entries for customs and other government agencies where applicable, as well as the calculation of dutiesand taxes.

CVORThe Commercial Vehicle Operators Registration is the registration system for operators of commercial motorvehicles (trucks and buses) in the province of Ontario. It's the part of the Highway Traffic Act under whichoperators of these vehicles are identified. CVOR also allows the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) tosuspend or cancel an operator's certificate.

12.5 DDelivery Address

In ACI, it is the address to which the goods are physically delivered, if different from the consignee.Department of Defense Shipment

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A U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) Shipment is a shipment of goods belonging or destined to the UnitedStates Department of Defense being transported by a commercial carrier. DOD shipments are entitled to specialprocessing at the border when clearing through CBP and are not required to be entered in ACE and exempt fromthe regular list of shipment types.

DTOPSThe Decal and Transponder Online Procurement System issues transponders and decals for carriers that crossinto the U.S. CBP uses DTOPS information to verify commercial vehicles upon arrival.

12.6 EE29B

E29B is a Temporary Importation Bond and is a Canadian Shipment Type for goods to clear through CBSA. Itallows for goods to enter Canada temporarily on a Form E29B - Temporary Admission Permit.

eManifesteManifest modernizes and improves North American cross-border commercial processes. ACE and ACIeManifest are required by all carriers, freight forwarders and importers to send electronic information about theirshipments electronically to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection(CBP).

Entry NumberA unique number referencing your commercial shipment from a customs broker for shipments going into the U.S.

12.7 F

First Canadian port of entry at pac highway

FASTThe Free and Secure Trade (FAST) program is a commercial clearance program for known low-risk shipmentsentering the United States from Canada and Mexico. This program allows expedited processing for commercialcarriers who have completed background checks and fulfill certain eligibility requirements.

FAST IDA unique 14 digit number given to drivers who are FAST approved.

First Canadian Port of EntryThis is the location where the driver will be entering Canada. In BorderConnect you can type either the city nameor the Port Code, it should come up to be selected. In most cases is also possible to type the name of the city orport on the American side of the border to bring up the corresponding Canadian Port of Entry.

Flying TruckFlying Truck is a Canadian Shipment Type for goods to clear through CBSA and is considered a cargo exemptionin ACI. It allows for the release of shipments arriving at the border by highway carrier that were originallysupposed to arrive by air and have been already been declared on an ACI eManifest for the air mode oftransportation.

Free of DutyA Free of Duty Shipment, known for its corresponding form, CBP Form 7523, is a U.S. Shipment Type for goodsto clear through US Customs and Border Protection. It is a type of Informal Entry that allows for the release at theborder of shipments consisting of merchandise that is unconditionally or conditionally duty free and not exceeding2500 USD in value.

12.8 GGoods Astray

Used for the return to the U.S. of refused or undeliverable shipments or goods brought into Canada accidentally.

12.9 HHazmat Code


HS Code

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An HS Code or HTS is the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System generally referred to as"Harmonized System" or simply "HS" is a multipurpose international product nomenclature developed by theWorld Customs Organization (WCO).

12.10 I

Instruments of International Trade

International Mail

IIT (United States)In the US ?Instruments of International Traffic?, aka IIT or 10.41a, is a U.S. Shipment Type for goods to clearthrough CBP. It allows for the release at the border of shipments consisting of skids, containers and similararticles.

IIT (Canada)Instruments of International Trade, aka IIT, is a Canadian Shipment Type for goods to clear through CBSA. Itallows for the release of shipments consisting of empty cargo containers, reusable skids, drums, pallets, strapsand similar goods used in the international commercial transportation of goods.

Importer CSA Business NumberThis is a Canada Revenue Agency Number of the Customs Self-Assessment importer. Used to indicate theimporter's business number to Customs. Only appears when Shipment Type is CSA.

In-Bond (United States)In Bond is a U.S. Shipment Type for goods to clear through CBP. It allows for the inland movement of goods thathave not been Customs released. An In Bond Shipment is required for cargo to move to an inland port to beCustoms released, or to transit (pass through) the U.S. destined to another country, or to be immediatelyexported.

In-Bond (Canada)In Bond is a Canadian Shipment Type for goods to clear through CBSA. It allows for the inland movement ofgoods that have not yet obtained Customs release.

In-TransitAn In Transit Manifest controls the movement of goods moving from point to point in the US by transiting Canada,or point to point in Canada after transiting the US.

Insurance PolicyRequired when submitting eManifest data that includes hazardous goods. In BorderConnect the user will need toadd a new insurance policy to the company profile. Clicking on this button will bring the user to a page where theinsurance information can be entered. Once finished, clicking Save will add the insurance policy and return theuser to the Company Details Page.

Informal EntryInformal entry refers to a simplified import entry procedure accepted at the option of customs for any baggage orcommercial shipment that does not exceed a specified value. Generally, informal entry procedures may be usedfor shipments not exceeding $2,000 in value which are imported by express consignment operators and carriers.

IntangiblesIntangibles is a U.S. Shipment Type for goods through U.S. Customs and Border Protection. It is a type ofInformal Entry that allows for the release at the border of shipments consisting of specific types of commodities.

International Mail

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International Mail is a U.S. Shipment Type for goods to clear through US Customs and Border Protection. Itallows for the release of mail moving via a contract carrier from a foreign postal service to the US Postal Service.

12.11 NNMFTA

The National Motor Freight Traffic Association assigns and publishes the Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC), atwo to four-letter code used to identify highway carriers.

12.12 OOrders In Council

An Order in Council Shipment is a Canadian Shipment Type for goods to clear through CBSA. It allows for therelease of goods exempted from regular clearance processes by an Order in Council.

12.13 P

PAPS Barcode

Personal Goods loaded on a truck

PAPSPAPS is a US shipment type that stands for Pre-Arrival Processing System, and is designed to expedite therelease of commercial shipments while still processing each shipment through CBP's automated risking systems.

PARSPARS is a Canadian shipment type that stands for Pre-arrival Review System, and is designed to speed up therelease or referral for examination process when the goods arrive in Canada by allowing Customs to review thebroker's entry electronically prior to arrival.

Personal GoodsPersonal Goods, aka Casual Goods, is a Canadian Shipment Type for goods to clear through CBSA. It allows forthe release of shipments consisting of non-commercial goods being transported by a highway carrier.

Personal ShipmentA Personal Shipment, aka Household Goods or Unaccompanied Articles, is a U.S. Shipment Type for goods toclear through US Customs and Border Protection.

PIPPartners in Protection (PIP) is a cooperative program between private industry and the CBSA aimed at enhancingborder and trade chain security.

Port CodeA unique four digit code associated to the corresponding first Canadian port of entry and/or the United States portof arrival.

Port of EntryThe first Canadian port of entry, and where the goods will be first entering the Canada.

Postal ShipmentA Postal Shipment is a Canadian Shipment Type for goods to clear through the Canada Border Services Agency.It allows for the release of mail moving via a contract carrier from a foreign postal service to Canada Post.

Province of LoadingUsed to indicate the province the goods were shipped from. Should match the province listed under the Shipper'saddress on the paperwork. In BorderConnect the province of loading will default to the last one used on an ACE

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shipment, and can be changed using the drop down menu.

12.14 QQP In-Bond

A QP In-Bond is when a Customs Broker or other approved ABI filer submits the bond on behalf of the carrier. Inthis case the bond can be reported on the ACE eManifest simply by creating a PAPS shipment or QP In-Bond.

Quick AssignThis feature in BorderConnect allows users to easily select data that already exists in BorderConnect. It works bysuggesting results based on partially keyed information. For example typing 'da' under Quick Assign Driver wouldsuggest a driver named 'Daniel' if they already exist in the system.

12.15 R

Returned American Products form

Release OfficeThis is where the shipment will be released by CBSA. For all shipment types except In-Bond, this is the FirstCanadian Port of Entry. For In-bond shipments it should be the CBSA Office responsible for the bondedwarehouse the shipment will move in bond to.

ReleasedShipment status that indicates its goods have cleared customs and are approved to enter the economy.

Returned American ProductsA Returned American Products Shipment are goods that must have either been rejected or returned by theforeign purchaser to the United States for credit, and must not have been allowed Customs drawback orexemption from internal revenue tax when they were exported, or be otherwise subject to duty.

RMDRelease on Minimum Documentation is a service option that allows for the release of commercial goods alreadyin Canada. Most commonly used to release goods that have entered a bonded warehouse, it is also used forgoods at the border when there is an exemption to mandatory PARS clearance.

RNSRNS, which stands for Release Notification System is a means of verifying whether customs clearance has takenplace prior to arrival in Canada. RNS affords many advantages by offering carriers a complete overview of theactivity on their carrier code as reported directly by CBSA.

12.16 S

Shipment Control Number

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Sufferance Warehouse

SCACA Standard Carrier Alpha Code is a unique 4 letter code used to identify transportation companies. A SCAC isrequired for all carriers doing business with a U.S. Goverment agency. As such, all carriers crossing the borderinto the United States are required to have a SCAC in order to identify themselves to CBP.

Seal NumberA metal or plastic lock for cargo trailers and trucks to secure the cargo from tampering.

Section 321A Section 321 is a U.S. Shipment Type for goods to clear through U.S. Customs and Border Protection. It is atype of Informal Entry that allows for the release at the border of shipments valued at 800 U.S. dollars or less.

Shipment Control NumberA Shipment Control Number, often abbreviated as SCN, is a unique number assigned to a shipment of goodsentering the United States. It serves as a means of telling shipments apart for CBP, while simultaneouslyidentifying the carrier transporting the goods.

Shipment TypeA Shipment Type, aka clearance type or release option, is the method by which goods being transported by ahighway carrier obtain Customs' permission to enter the country.

ShipperA person, company or entity that is shown in all the shipping documents (bill of lading, commercial invoice,packing list) as the party responsible for procuring and/or placing the order for shipment and where the shipmentis originating from.

Status QueryBorderConnect's status query feature sends a request for updates for the status of a particular shipment withCBSA using RNS.

Sub LocationA Sublocation is a code for a CBSA approved warehouse facility where a specific cargo report will be acquittedand the goods will be authorized to deliver. In BorderConnect the sublocation code is mandatory for In Bondshipments into Canada, as it tells CBSA exactly where the goods will be bonded to while they await release.

Sufferance WarehouseSufferance warehouses are licensed by the CBSA for the short-termstorage and examination, when required, ofimported goods not yet released by the CBSA. Only imported goods for which financial security have been postedare eligible to be stored in these facilities.

12.17 T

WHTI Approved travel document

TerminalTerminals are company office locations and used in BorderConnect to help sort user accounts, driver profiles andtruck profiles for companies that are accounting for multiple locations. User accounts that are assigned to aterminal will view times in BorderConnect according to the time zone set for that terminal.

Transaction NumberA unique number referencing your commercial shipment from a customs broker for shipments going into theCanada.

Travel DocumentTravel Documents are documents required by the driver when crossing into the U.S. and Canada. InBorderConnect they are only required if the Driver Profile will be used on ACE eManifests, and the driver does nothave a FAST Card. The user will be required to enter two Travel Documents including one Commercial Driver's

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License and one other Travel Document.Trip Number

Unique number used by customs to identify an eManifest. The trip number always begins with a SCAC (for ACE)or carrier code (for ACI), which can be selected using the drop down menu. This must be followed by 4 to 21characters (numbers or letters) which can be entered in the text field. The trip number must be unique.

12.18 UUN Code


USDOTThe U.S. Department of Transportation requires companies that operate commercial vehicles to have a USDOTNumber. The USDOT Number serves as a unique identifier when collecting and monitoring a company's safetyinformation acquired during audits, compliance reviews, crash investigations, and inspections.

12.19 VVIN

The vehicle identification number of the vehicle. In BorderConnect it should be entered in full with an ACEeManifest. Partial VINs are not considered acceptable.

12.20 WWHTI

The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) is a U.S. law that requires all travelers, including U.S. andCanadian citizens, to present a valid passport or other approved secure document when entering the UnitedStates from within the western hemisphere.

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13 FAST (Free and Secure Trade) Information


Free and Secure Trade LogoFAST (Free and Secure Trade) is a joint program between the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and UnitedStates Customs and Border Protection (U.S. CBP) that enhances border and trade chain security while makingcross-border commercial shipments simpler and subject to fewer delays.

FAST is a voluntary program that enables the CBSA to work closely with the private sector to enhance border security,combat organized crime and terrorism, and prevent contraband smuggling. Under the U.S. Western Hemisphere TravelInitiative, FAST members who are Canadian or U.S. citizens can use their FAST membership card as an alternativedocument to the passport when entering the U.S. by land or water. Permanent residents of Canada or the U.S. stillrequire a passport and visa (if applicable) to enter the U.S.[1]

13.1 How Free and Secure Trade WorksAll FAST program participants (drivers, carriers and importers) must undergo a risk assessment. FAST-approvedparticipants are identified as low risk, which enables the CBSA to focus its resources and security efforts on travellers ofhigh or unknown risk.

When a FAST-approved driver arrives at the border, he or she presents three bar-coded documents to the borderservices officer (one for each of the participating parties: the driver, the carrier and the importer). The officer can quicklyscan the bar codes while all trade data declarations and verifications are done at a later time, away from the border.

Under FAST, eligible goods arriving for approved companies and transported by approved carriers using registereddrivers are cleared into Canada or the U.S. with greater speed and certainty, which reduces costs for FAST participants.

13.2 FAST Eligibility For Highway CarriersCarriers must meet these conditions to become authorized FAST participants in Canada:

They are a Customs Self Assessment (CSA)-approved carrier; and• They have signed a Partners in Protection (PIP) memorandum of understanding.•

Note: There is no FAST application form for carriers. Canadian carriers are automatically approved for FAST once theybecome approved members of the CSA and PIP programs.

For information regarding the FAST into the United States please see the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Website.[2]

13.3 FAST Eligibility For DriversYou may qualify to participate in the program if you are a citizen or permanent resident of Canada or the United Statesand you reside in Canada or the United States. You must also be 18 years old or over and possess a valid driver'slicence. You must be admissible to Canada and the United States under applicable immigration laws.

You may not qualify if the following applies:

You provide false or incomplete information on your application;• You have been convicted of a criminal offence in any country for which you have not received a pardon;• You have been found in violation of customs or immigration law; or• You fail to meet requirements of the FAST Commercial Driver Program.•

Both Canada and the United States must approve your application. If you do not meet the requirements of both countries,your application will be denied.[3]

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13.4 FAST into CanadaThe CBSA offers members of its Trusted Trader programs access to dedicated FAST lanes and booths at designatedports of entry for expedited border passage. FAST builds on the Customs Self Assessment (CSA) program and theincreased security measures under the Partners in Protection (PIP) program. Importers and carriers must be approved inthe CSA program and must have signed a PIP memorandum of understanding to be eligible for FAST. The driver musthave a valid FAST card or Commercial Driver Registration Program (CDRP) card.

Note: CDRP cards were first created to handle CSA shipments before FAST was established. The CDRP is aCanadian program and therefore its membership cards are only valid for coming into Canada. FAST is a jointinitiative between the U.S. and Canada so its driver membership cards are recognized on both sides of theborder.

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13.5 FAST into the United StatesAny truck using FAST lanes must be a U.S. Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT)-approved carrierand transporting qualifying goods for a C-TPAT-approved importer. The driver must have a valid FAST card.

13.6 FAST Eligible GoodsTo qualify for the streamlined FAST process, goods imported into Canada must meet these conditions:

They must not be prohibited, controlled or regulated importations as set out in any act of Parliament or provinciallegislation; They must not be subject to the release requirements of any other government department; and They must beshipped directly to Canada from the continental U.S. or Mexico.

13.7 Other Trusted Trader ProgramsC-TPAT

Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism is a voluntary public-private sector supply chain securityprogram led by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Through this program, CBP works with the tradecommunity to strengthen international supply chains and improve United States border security.

CSACustoms Self Assessment allows for the clearance of goods imported by a CSA Approved importer andtransported by a CSA Approved carrier. For a shipment to clear under CSA both the importer and carrier must beCSA Approved, and the driver must be registered with either the Commercial Driver Registration Program(CDRP) or the Free And Secure Trade (FAST) driver registration program.

PIPPartners in Protection (PIP) is a cooperative program between private industry and the CBSA aimed atenhancing border and trade chain security. This voluntary program has no membership fee. It is designed tostreamline and make border processes more efficient for low-risk, pre-approved businesses recognized as trustedtraders.

? CBSA - About the FAST Program http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/prog/fast-expres/about-apropos-eng.html• ? CBSA - FAST for Highway Carriers http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/prog/fast-expres/import-eng.html• ? CBSA - FAST for Drivers http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/prog/fast-expres/driv-chauff-eng.html•

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14 CSA (Customs Self Assessment) Information


This article is about the CSA Program. For how to create a CSA Shipment in BorderConnect, see CSA (CBSAShipment Type).

CBSA LogoCSA (Customs Self Assessment) program is designed for low-risk, pre-approved importers, carriers and registereddrivers. To take advantage of the program, CSA-approved importers and carriers must use a registered driver to carryCSA-eligible goods into Canada in the highway mode.

The CSA program simplifies many of the import border requirements so that low-risk shipments can be processed morequickly and efficiently at the border, saving businesses time and money.

It also allows the CBSA to better focus its resources on identifying high-risk shipments that pose a potential threat to thehealth, safety or economic well-being of Canadians.

14.1 CSA Program ParticipationParticipating carriers and registered drivers in the highway mode have the option of clearing CSA-eligible goods morequickly at the border once identification confirms that the importer, carrier and driver have been pre-approved.

With this streamlined clearance process, transactional transmissions of data related to eligible goods are no longerneeded.[1][2]

Carriers can also register as a CSA participating carrier by contacting BorderConnect's Carrier Customs ConsultingDivision

14.2 CSA ElgigibilityCarriers eligible to apply to the CSA program must meet these requirements:

they are bonded ($25,000.00 and over);• they have a history of transporting goods to or from Canada for at least 90 days;• they do not have a history of contraband or major commercial infractions;• they are willing to be liable for and maintain control of all shipments, including CSA-approved shipments, untilgoods are released; and

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they are willing to provide senior management authorization that proper commercial business processes andaudit trails will support CSA program requirements.

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14.3 CSA Reporting RequirementsCSA reporting requirements support a streamlined border clearance process and vary by mode. CSA clearance is used torequest the "authority to deliver" CSA-eligible commercial goods that are imported by a CSA-approved importer. Adistinctive feature of the CSA environment is that cargo documents are not required to clear CSA-approved shipments.However, when requested by a border services officer, the reporting CSA-approved carrier must provide satisfactoryevidence concerning the discharge of goods imported into Canada. The CSA-approved carrier is required to have therecords, systems, audit trails and linkages in place to support the CSA process.

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Required information in approved bar-code format:

the CSA-approved carrier's identification ? a four-character carrier code;• the CSA-approved importer's identification ? a 15-digit business number; and• the registered driver's identification number ? highway mode only.•

CSA clearance facilitates the direct delivery of eligible goods to the importer, owner or consignee. For more informationregarding the presentation of bar codes at the PIL, see Memorandum D3-1-7, Customs Self Assessment Program forCarriers.

14.4 Benefits of CSA ProgramThe CSA program provides many benefits to carriers:

it ends the transactional transmission of data elements;• it increases the certainty of expedited customs processing;• it makes it easier for carriers to meet their obligations; and• it streamlines the process for legitimate trade.•

14.5 Other Trusted Trader ProgramsFAST

Free and Secure Trade, is a joint initiative between CBP and CBSA designed to enhance border security whilespeeding up the processing of low risk shipments. Carriers that are FAST approved for the U.S. are able totransport FAST shipments, and are afforded special processing at the border including dedicated lanes and frontof line line processing in the case of inspections.

C-TPATCustoms-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism is a voluntary public-private sector supply chain securityprogram led by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Through this program, CBP works with the tradecommunity to strengthen international supply chains and improve United States border security.

PIPPartners in Protection (PIP) is a cooperative program between private industry and the CBSA aimed atenhancing border and trade chain security. This voluntary program has no membership fee. It is designed tostreamline and make border processes more efficient for low-risk, pre-approved businesses recognized as trustedtraders.

? http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/prog/csa-pad/carrier-transport-eng.html• ? CBSA - About the CSA Program http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/prog/csa-pad/menu-eng.html•

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15 PIP (Partners In Protection) Information


PIP LogoPIP (Partners In Protection) is a cooperative program between private industry and the CBSA aimed at enhancingborder and trade chain security. This voluntary program has no membership fee. It is designed to streamline and makeborder processes more efficient for low-risk, pre-approved businesses recognized as trusted traders. As a member, youmust abide by the roles and responsibilities outlined in the PIP Terms and Conditions of Use. In return, the CBSA willassess your company's physical, infrastructural, and procedural security, and will recommend necessary improvements.This will enhance the integrity of your production, transportation, importation and/or exportation processes.

15.1 HistoryPartners in Protection (PIP) was developed in 1995 with a primary focus on promoting business awareness andcompliance with customs regulations.

In 2001, PIP program's focus shifted to place a greater emphasis on trade chain security, which included urging membersto improve their physical, infrastructure and procedural security. A security questionnaire was developed with suggestedsecurity recommendations.[1]

The importance of the PIP program increased in 2002 when a PIP membership became a prerequisite to participate in theFree and Secure Trade (FAST) program. FAST provides expedited border clearances into Canada for pre-approvedimporters, carriers and drivers.

15.2 PIP EligibilityYou must meet the following criteria:

Own or operate facilities based in Canada or the United States that are involved in moving commercial goodsacross the border;

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Be in existence for a minimum of one calendar year. In the case of importers and carriers, be an importer ortransporter of commercial goods to or from Canada at least once, prior to the 90 calendar days before the day onwhich the application is received;

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Be solvent and have no unresolved debts to the Crown or undischarged bankruptcy;• Have a good record of compliance with the CBSA and other government departments;• Have no convictions (for which a record suspension has not been received) under the Criminal Code of Canadaor under any other federal or provincial legislation;

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Have no convictions outside of Canada under foreign law that, if enforced in Canada, would constitute an offenceunder an Act of Parliament or under any other federal or provincial legislation;

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Have no history of significant contraventions under the Customs Act or any of its regulations, or under any act orregulation enforced by the CBSA or other international customs organization;

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Be compliant with all minimum security requirements (MSRs) outlined in the PIP Security Profile unless specialconsideration is given to the business? particular operations or security structure at the discretion of the CBSA.

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To be eligible the company must conduct operations in at least one of the following lines of business:

Commercial carriers in the highway, rail, marine, and/or air modes of transport (including couriers*)• Importers• Exporters• Freight forwarders• Warehouse operators (including marine terminal operators)• Customs brokers• Shipping agents[2]•

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15.3 Benefits of PIP MembershipAs a member, your company can take advantage of the following benefits:

You will have access to CBSA security assessments, awareness sessions, and CBSA expertise.• When you reach the border your company will be recognized as a Trusted Trader, which can save time.• Your company will have a reduced risk score, which can result in a lower examination rate at the border.• You can market your company as a secure, low-risk Trusted Trader.• You will have access to the Trusted Trader Portal, which will allow you to keep your membership documents up todate.

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You will be eligible to apply for the Free and Secure Trade (FAST) benefit, if you are also a participant in theCustoms Self Assessment (CSA) program. This will give you access to the designated FAST lanes to cross theborder into Canada.

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You will be eligible to participate in the Courier Low Value Shipment (LVS) program. The LVS Programstreamlines processing of low-value shipments through customs while providing the courier industry withexpedited release.

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Your company will be recognized as a Trusted Trader under the CBSA's mutual recognition arrangements with:U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program; JapanCustoms and *Tariff Bureau's Authorized Economic Operator program; Korea Customs Service's AuthorizedEconomic Operator program; Singapore Customs' Secure Trade Partnership (STP) program; and the TaxAdministration Service of the United *Mexican States ? New Scheme of Certified Companies (NEEC).

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Free and Secure Trade is a joint initiative between CBP and CBSA designed to enhance border security whilespeeding up the processing of low risk shipments. Carriers that are FAST approved for the U.S. are able totransport FAST shipments, and are afforded special processing at the border including dedicated lanes and frontof line line processing in the case of inspections.


C-TPATCustoms-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism is a voluntary public-private sector supply chain securityprogram led by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Through this program, CBP works with the tradecommunity to strengthen international supply chains and improve United States border security.

? CBSA - Partners in Protection http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/security-securite/pip-pep/menu-eng.html• ? http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/security-securite/pip-pep/about-apropos-eng.html#a5•

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16 C-TPAT (Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism)Information


C-TPAT LogoC-TPAT (Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) is a voluntary public-private sector supply chain securityprogram led by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Through this program, CBP works with the trade communityto strengthen international supply chains and improve United States border security. CBP can provide the highest level ofcargo security only through close cooperation with the principle stakeholders of the international supply chain such asimporters, carriers, consolidators, licensed customs brokers, and manufacturers. The Security and Accountability forEvery Port Act of 2006 provided a statutory framework for the C-TPAT program and imposed strict program oversightrequirements.[1]

16.1 HistoryFrom its inception in November 2001, C-TPAT continued to grow. Today, more than 11,400 certified partners spanningthe gamut of the trade community, have been accepted into the program. The partners include U.S. importers/exporters,U.S./Canada highway carriers; U.S./Mexico highway carriers; rail and sea carriers; licensed U.S. Customs brokers; U.S.marine port authority/terminal operators; U.S. freight consolidators; ocean transportation intermediaries andnon?operating common carriers; Mexican and Canadian manufacturers; and Mexican long?haul carriers, all of whomaccount for over 52 percent (by value) of cargo imported into the U.S.[2]

16.2 How C-TPAT WorksWhen an entity joins C-TPAT, an agreement is made to work with CBP to protect the supply chain, identify security gaps,and implement specific security measures and best practices. Applicants must address a broad range of security topicsand present security profiles that list action plans to align security throughout the supply chain.

C?TPAT members are considered to be of low risk, and are therefore less likely to be examined at a U.S. port of entry.

16.3 Benefits of C-TPATC-TPAT Partners enjoy a variety of benefits, including taking an active role in working closer with the U.S. Government inits war against terrorism. As they do this, Partners are able to better identify their own security vulnerabilities and takecorrective actions to mitigate risks. Some of the benefits of the program include:

Reduced number of CBP examinations• Front of the line inspections• Possible exemption from Stratified Exams• Shorter wait times at the border• Assignment of a Supply Chain Security Specialist to the company• Access to the Free and Secure Trade (FAST) Lanes at the land borders• Access to the C-TPAT web-based Portal system and a library of training materials• Possibility of enjoying additional benefits by being recognized as a trusted trade Partner by foreign Customsadministrations that have signed Mutual Recognition with the United States

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Eligibility for other U.S. Government pilot programs, such as the Food and Drug Administration?s Secure SupplyChain program

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Business resumption priority following a natural disaster or terrorist attack• Importer eligibility to participate in the Importer Self-Assessment Program (ISA)• Priority consideration at CBP?s industry-focused Centers of Excellence and Expertise•

16.4 How To Become a C-TPAT PartnerParticipation in C-TPAT is voluntary and there are no costs associated with joining the program. Moreover, a companydoes not need an intermediary in order to apply to the program and work with CBP; the application process is easy and it

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is done online. The first step is for the company to review the C-TPAT Minimum Security Criteria for their business entityto determine eligibility for the program. The second step is for the company to submit a basic application via the C-TPATPortal system and to agree to voluntarily participate. The third step is for the company to complete a supply chain securityprofile.


Free and Secure Trade, is a joint initiative between CBP and CBSA designed to enhance border security whilespeeding up the processing of low risk shipments. Carriers that are FAST approved for the U.S. are able totransport FAST shipments, and are afforded special processing at the border including dedicated lanes and frontof line line processing in the case of inspections.


PIPPartners in Protection (PIP) is a cooperative program between private industry and the CBSA aimed at enhancingborder and trade chain security. This voluntary program has no membership fee. It is designed to streamline andmake border processes more efficient for low-risk, pre-approved businesses recognized as trusted traders.

? C-TPAT: Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorismhttps://www.cbp.gov/border-security/ports-entry/cargo-security/c-tpat-customs-trade-partnership-against-terrorism

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? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Customs-Trade_Partnership_Against_Terrorism•

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