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CBSA Message: TCC20-037 Delays in Processing EDI

The first notice regarding this delay was issued on March 23 at 23:30 ET. The issue was resolved March 24 at 07:06 ET.

The problem reported below has now been resolved. All systems are functioning normally.


Please note that CBSA is receiving and processing EDI. However, there is a delay in sending outbound messages such as acknowledgements, reject messages and notices E.g. RNS, Completeness Notices through EDI and Portal. 

We are working to resolve this problem and will update this message as soon as more information is available. We regret the inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation.

Action Required

Please refer to the contingency procedures outlined below or be prepared to resume transmission once the system is available.

The procedures to follow during system outages/interruptions can be found here.  

For highway carriers, if you are proceeding to the border during this outage, please ensure all drivers are provided with the correct paperwork to present at arrival.  The CBSA will accept paper documentation during an outage and no AMPS penalties will be issued for ACI related infractions resulting from this outage.

Alternatively, if you already have an eManifest  Portal account set up, you may submit trade documents through the Portal.

Topic(s)

Release
System Updates/Outages & Delays at the Border

Information source

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
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.