Cargo and warehouse business requirements
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While the CBSA continues to process delayed commercial messages, we ask that you do not resubmit them. Contact the local CBSA commercial office if you are unsure of the status of your goods.
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Trade chain businesses that transport or store commercial goods need to report accurate information about these goods so that the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) can process shipments efficiently. If you are a carrier, a sufferance warehouse operator (for short-term storage), or a freight forwarder, learn what you need to do business with us. Find out what to report and how to submit your commercial data and information via electronic data interchange (EDI) and the eManifest Portal.
Commercial reporting by client type
Requirements for air carriers, highway carriers, marine carriers, rail carriers, freight forwarders and warehouse operators.
Get a CBSA-issued carrier code
Carriers and freight forwarders must enrol for a carrier code to do business with us. Change or cancel codes when you need to.
Highway mode: Transmit electronic commercial data
How highway carriers and highway freight forwarders can comply with CBSA reporting requirements when sending their advance commercial information.
Transmit commercial trade data using electronic data interchange (EDI)
Refer to the different options to submit information about your commercial shipments.
eManifest Portal: Apply for a shared secret
How to apply for a shared secret as a highway carrier, freight forwarder, warehouse operator, or customs broker.
Sufferance warehouse operators requirements
How to apply to become an operator. Search the address list of operators and sublocation codes by province.
Detailed commodity descriptions
Examples of acceptable cargo descriptions when reporting commercial goods.
Administrative Monetary Penalty System
How the CBSA issues monetary penalties to commercial clients for violating CBSA's trade and border legislation.
Offloading goods during highway examinations
Locations and rates for the CBSA’s pre-approved service provider or how to offload goods at the border yourself.
Contact client support
Find out who to contact for general inquiries, technical support, client registration, and eManifest presentations.
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- Important information when corresponding with the CBSA about ACI compliance matters
- How to use the House Bill, Cargo and Conveyance Manual Correction Request Form for post arrival in all modes
- Customs notices
- Cargo control and bar-coded labels
- Get a carrier code: Other considerations
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