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CBSA Message (TCC19-085) – Mandatory Sub-Location Code

Clients Affected: Air Carriers, Marine Carriers, and Service Providers

Under Advanced Commercial Information (ACI) and eManifest initiatives, carriers must provide electronic cargo and conveyance data to the CBSA in advance of arriving at the Canadian border.

Effective August 25, 2019, clients will receive a reject notice if the sub-location code, related to the port of destination, is not provided on the air or marine cargo transmission. This new error code pertains to the sub-location code:

EDI Message Number

Element ID

Message Number

Group

Field Description

Message Text

2M4

2577

1000100

Validation

Port of Destination Warehouse

Is Mandatory

Please note that the webpage is in the process of being updated. https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/eservices/error-erreur.pdf

Any non-compliance with requirements may result in delays and increased examination of shipments to Canada. Also, clients deemed to be non-compliant may be issue monetary penalties under the Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS).

Client Service / Contact Information:

For inquiries on eManifest policy or operations, please contact the eManifest helpdesk at [email protected].

For technical question, please contact the Technical Commercial Client Unit at 1-888-957-7224 or by email at [email protected] (for non-urgent assistance).

Topic(s)

ACI, Conveyance & Cargo Reporting

Information source

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
Canada Gazette Publications
Disclaimer

The foregoing information is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended as, nor should it be considered, professional advice or a substitute for conducting your own thorough research and review. Before making any decisions or taking any action based on the information provided, you should conduct your own independent investigation and/or seek professional advice from a qualified expert in the relevant field. The CSCB disclaims all liability for actions taken or not taken based on the information provided.