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Canada’s house bill requirement for freight forwarders, explained.
A requirement by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) for freight forwarders to submit house bills, close messages, and supplementary shipment data within specific timeframes.
Crucial for all consolidated imports, FROB ,and in-transit shipments, ensuring compliance with CBSA regulations.
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The ACI eHBL system requires the submission of
specific message types to ensure compliance
with CBSA regulations. These messages are
critical for the successful processing of
consolidated shipments.
This message is used to submit detailed information about individual shipments within a consolidated load. It includes data such as the shipper, consignee, description of goods, and shipment value.
This message indicates that all house bills within a consolidated shipment have been submitted and the consolidation is complete. It signals to CBSA that the shipment is ready for customs processing.
SENT BY CBSAUsed to report consolidated freight remaining on board (FROB) & in-transit shipments in the air and marine modes. Non-Canadian freight forwarders can submit supplementary reports directly to CBSA.
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Used to report consolidated freight remaining on board (FROB) & in-transit shipments in the air and marine modes. Non-Canadian freight forwarders can submit supplementary reports directly to CBSA.
What your house bill filings need to meet CBSA rules.
Freight forwarders need a valid CBSA-issued carrier code to transmit house bills, close messages, and supplementary reports.
House bills and close messages must reach CBSA before each mode’s cut-off, and can be sent up to 90 days before arrival. Marine cargo loaded in the U.S. is due 24 hours before arrival; for flights under 4 hours, ACI filing is due by departure.
Electronic house bills are required for all consolidated and in-transit shipments, including back-to-back and buyer’s consolidation shipments.
Failing to submit ACI eHBL accurately and within the specified timeframes can
result in significant penalties, including delays, fines, and potential legal
action.
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Pricing is based on the number of house bills, close messages & supplementary messages submitted each month. Charges apply only to the initial submission of each house bill. Responses from CBSA and any updates or corrections are included at no additional cost. Download the Pricing Form and email the completed form to info@customscity.com to get started.
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