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Updated: Memorandum D3-1-1: Policy Respecting the Importation and Transportation of Goods

Updates made to this D-memo

This memorandum has been revised to:

  • update the definitions section
  • replace “pre-arrival” with “Advance Commercial Information (ACI)/eManifest”, when applicable
  • replace “B3-3, Canada Customs Coding Form” with “Commercial Accounting Declaration (CAD)”, when applicable
  • update the “Carrier and freight forwarder identification and eligibility” section to reflect the new process in obtaining carrier codes through the CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM)
  • update policy information and providing clarification on the following sections:
     
    • general information
    • carrier requirements
    • cargo control number and conveyance reference number resume timeframes
    • sealing requirements
    • cargo reporting
    • carnet and other temporary imports
    • shortages
    • overages, company owned material (COMAT) and goods found astray
    • re-manifested cargo control documents
    • diversions (paper process for ACI/eManifest exemption/exceptions)
    • emergency diversion – goods moving within Canada
    • delivery requirements
    • delivery requirements – exemptions
    • delivery requirements - alcohol and tobacco shipments
    • movement and cargo control of unreleased goods in Canada
    • notification of release of goods to warehouse operators
    • outstanding cargo control documents tracing procedures
    • ordering CBSA publications and forms
    • additional information
    • appendices
    • references

This memorandum outlines and explains general Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) requirements and administrative policies regarding the reporting and transportation of goods being imported into and moving in-transit, through Canada by all modes of transport.

For information regarding the Custom Self-Assessment (CSA) Program policies, guidelines and procedures, refer to Memorandum D23-2-1: Customs Self-Assessment Program for Carriers.

For information about the reporting and transportation of goods being exported from Canada, refer to Memorandum D3-1-8: Cargo—Export Movements.

Please see this link for more information: https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d3/d3-1-1-eng.html

 

Topic(s)

Release
Release - General
CBSA Policies & Decisions
ACI, Conveyance & Cargo Reporting
Freight & Transport

Information source

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
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