CBSA update on eManifest Requirements for Freight Forwarders

On November 7, 2016, eManifest requirements for freight forwarders to electronically transmit advance house bill data become mandatory.

Following a voluntary compliance period, the preceding implementation timeline applies to eManifest requirements for freight forwarders to electronically transmit advance house bill data on consolidated freight to the CBSA within the prescribed mode-specific time frames:

  • November 7, 2016, to January 10, 2017, the CBSA will provide freight forwarders with a period of transition during which penalties for non-compliance will not be issued and the CBSA will work closely with freight forwarders on corrective measures.
  • January 11, 2017, to July 11, 2017, freight forwarders deemed to be non-compliant with eManifest requirements may be issued zero-rated penalties (non-monetary) under the CBSA’s Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS).
  • Beginning July 12, 2017, freight forwarders deemed to be non-compliant with eManifest requirements may be issued monetary AMPS penalties.

CBSA is providing detailed information through Customs Notice 16-17 Mandatory Electronic House Bills.

CBSA have updated the eManifest for freight forwarders webpage. Click here to view the updated page.