Memorandum D3-5-2: Marine Cargo – Import Movements

(CBSA)

This memorandum has been revised to reflect current carrier and cargo policies and reporting procedures, including Advance Commercial Information (ACI) program requirements. It has been revised to update the contact information at the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).

The contents of the following customs notices related to the ACI program have been incorporated into this memorandum (as well as in D3-1-1, Policy Respecting the Importation and Transportation of Goods; D3-2-1, International Air Traffic; D3-2-2, Air Cargo – Import Movements and D3-5-1, Vessels in International Service):

• Customs Notice N – 605, Advance Commercial Information – Updates on Cargo and Conveyance Electronic Reporting for Air Mode and for Marine Shipments Loaded in the United States;

• Customs Notice – 630, Advance Commercial Information (ACI) – Updates on the Implementation of ACI Phase II Air and Marine; and,

• Customs Notice – 652, Advance Commercial Information (ACI) – Updates on the Implementation of ACI Phase II Air and Marine.

Procedures and guidelines regarding loading or discharge of cargo at non-CBSA port have been moved from D3-5-2 to D3-5-1.

ACI data elements have been added to Appendix B of this memorandum. Full document available here (PDF file).