Reporting requirements for commercial carriers, freight forwarders and sufferance warehouse operators
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Businesses involved with the movement of goods across the Canadian border need to submit 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 to report and how to submit your advance commercial information via the 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
Do business with the CBSA as a carrier or freight forwarder by applying for a CBSA-issued carrier code.
Change or cancel a carrier profile
Inform the CBSA of any change to your legal entity, name, address and contact information.
Highway mode: Transmit electronic commercial information
How highway carriers and highway freight forwarders can comply with CBSA reporting requirements when sending their Advance Commercial Information (ACI).
Electronic Data Interchange / Portal Clients
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 and sublocation codes
A list of sufferance warehouse operators by province. Includes addresses and sublocation codes.
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.
Contact client support
Find out who to contact for general inquiries, technical support, client registration, and eManifest presentations.
Related links
- Software and service providers
- Commercial importing and exporting: Common questions about regulations
- 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
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