Canada: New carrier code regime takes effect 15th July 2013
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has announced that carriers calling at Canadian ports will require a new carrier code to participate in its electronic system for advising cargo information on incoming voyages before arrival.
ApplicabilityThis system, known as the Advanced Commercial Information program (ACI), is mandatory for all commercial carriers transporting goods into Canada. The carrier code is a unique four digit code that enables the CBSA to identify an individual carrier. The CBSA has a wide definition of carrier, ""the entity operating a conveyance transporting specified goods to Canada". It details that definition to include owners, charterers, lessees, mortgagors and other financial interests.
The existing carrier codes used by carriers will expire on the 15
thJuly this year, and all carriers will require a new code to identify them to the CBSA. The implementation of these new codes is part of the forthcoming "eManifest"facility which will ultimately apply to all carriers, freight forwarders and importers in all modes of transport.
Obtaining a carrier codeMembers are strongly recommended to obtain a new carrier code to permit them to use the ACI system after the 15
thJuly 2013. An application form can be downloaded from the Club website, or from the CBSA website.
The form is published in a dual language format ( English and French). Members who have any difficulties completing the form should contact either Kevin King at our office in New Jersey, or the Club's correspondent in Montreal, Canada (
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP)
Transition periodThe CBSA has advised that it will permit the use of old carrier codes between the initial deadline of 15
thJuly and 30
thSeptember 2013 in exceptional circumstances which prevent an agent or carrier obtaining a new code prior to entering Canada. However, after 30
thSeptember 2013 no exceptions will be made.
Key documentsNew carrier code application form
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/forms-formulaires/bsf329-4.pdfCBSA Memorandum D3-1-1 - Policy Respecting the Importation and Transportation of Goods
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d3/d3-1-1-eng.htmlLink to CBSA website - FAQs on marine section of Advance Commercial Information (ACI) program
http://cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/prog/aci-ipec/marmode_menu-eng.htmlDownloads
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Demande relative aux transactions de transporteur maritime avec l'Agence des Services Frontaliers du Canada - Application to Transact Marine Operations with the Canada Border Services Agency (2 MB)
17/06/2013
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