CN 10-009 – Elimination of Itinerant Carrier Codes

(CBSA)

The purpose of this customs notice is to advise that effective April 1, 2011, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) will no longer accept generic itinerant carrier codes for any mode of transportation. With the implementation of eManifest (advance commercial information) in the highway mode in September 2010, the CBSA will begin phasing in new policies and procedures. Carrier codes will become a regulatory requirement for all carriers, thereby harmonizing carrier identification with the eManifest initiative.

The generic itinerant highway carrier code “77YY” will no longer be accepted for commercial cross-border activity. A unique carrier code, assigned by the CBSA, will become a part of the setup process for eManifest. To allow carriers and drivers currently using code “77YY” to obtain a carrier code, a transition period will begin on May 1, 2010, until the final elimination of code “77YY” on March 31, 2011. For further information on applying for a carrier code please access this link.

Please direct any questions regarding this notice to: Manager, Registration Unit, CBSA, Email: carrier-cargo@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca or Telephone: 1(866) 749-6623