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TCC19-019-RESOLVED - EDI intermittent problems-inbound & Customs Internet Gateway (CIG)- outbound

Start Date/Time End Date/Time Clients Affected:
2019-02-14
08:05 ET 
2019-02-15  12:03 ET All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI. 
 
Description:
  The system issue reported below has now been resolved.  ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ We are experiencing intermittent problems processing inbound data and are still unable to process outbound data for clients using the Customs Internet Gateway We are working to resolve this problem and will update our hotline as soon as more information is available. We regret the inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation. Client service support is available 24/7 should you require immediate assistance. Please refer to the Client Service/Contact Information below.
Action Required:
Please revert to submitting all trade data electronically.  ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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 at:  http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/eservices/contingency-urgence/menu-eng.html 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.
Client Service /Contact Information:
Hotline:  1-888-957-7224    Regular Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 17:00 ET   Call the hotline for technical assistance and problems regarding the submission of trade data, e.g. reject messages, via EDI or eManifest Portal.  eMail support is also available for EDI applications, testing and general inquiries at the emails outlined below.   After Hours: Weekdays 17:00 – 08:00 ET Saturday, Sunday and all civic and statutory holidays – 24/7  Call the hotline for technical assistance or problems requiring immediate assistance with their trade data submissions.  When calling the hotline, leave a detailed message and an officer will return your call.

Topic(s)

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.