In Brief
This memorandum has been revised to:
a) Reflect updates and additions to the Definitions section
b) Provide clarification on existing policies
This memorandum outlines and explains specific Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) requirements and procedures for the reporting and control of cargo arriving in Canada in the services of highway carriers.
Memorandum D3‑1‑1, Policy Respecting the Importation and Transportation of Goods, should be referred to for the general CBSA requirements and administrative policies that apply to all modes of transport.
For guidance in regards to 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.
For information on the release of commercial goods, refer to Memorandum D17‑1‑4, Release of Commercial Goods.
Other Government Departments (OGD) requirements can be found throughout the D19 Memoranda series.
The Memorandum is available in its entirety on the CBSA website.