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What are CBSA AMPS Penalties 3

What are CBSA AMPS Penalties?

The Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) is a monetary penalty system for punishing commercial companies who infringe the Canada Border Services Agency’s (CBSA) trade and border regulations. Similar to other laws, the CBSA uses AMPS to regulate and ensure uniform treatment is afforded to all businesses operating in Canada. The consequences of violating the AMPS regulations are stipulated in the Master Penalty Document. Penalty Assessment Process If you fail to

Use of EDI in the Transportation Industry 3

Use of EDI in the Transportation Industry

EDI or Electronic Data Interchange is a network of machines communicating with each other to facilitate coordination between two or more business entities. It is imperative for players in the transportation industry to adapt to this advanced communication technology to work closely with their business partners. One significant difference between an EDI and a regular email server is email based document sharing requires a considerable amount of human intervention while EDI does

What You Need to Know About ACI eManifest for Trucking Companies 8

What You Need to Know About ACI eManifest for Trucking Companies

What is ACI eManifest? ACI eManifest is a mandatory CBSA (Canada Border Services Agency) security program for trucking companies. This online eManifest portal is provided by CBSA to help importers & transportation companies in easily bringing in their cargo from outside the Canadian border. Trucking companies who bring-in their shipment either through box trucks, containers or trailers can now file their transportation documents using ACI (Advance Commercial Information). For the whole process

The significance of PARS or Pre Arrival Review System 1

The significance of PARS or Pre-Arrival Review System

Did you know that Canada has one of the most user-friendly trade management systems in the world? The reason for this state-of-the-art technology introduced by the government on its borders is to streamline and facilitate trade from all over the world. One such initiative is the introduction of the Prearrival Review System or PARS. Through PARS, importers, carriers, and brokers can process their cargo at Canadian borders quite quickly by

What is Pre Arrival Processing System or PAPS 1

What is Pre-Arrival Processing System or PAPS?

What is a PAPS Number? The driver carrying the cargo at the port of entry needs to have a PAPS barcode printed on the cargo documents. A PAPS barcode comprises of the United States Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC Code) and the pro-bill number.  Together the SCAC code and pro-bill number make up the Shipment Control Number (SCN).   This barcode is also known as the PAPS Number or “PAPS Sticker”.

What Is CBP Section 321 Shipment Type 1

What Is CBP Section 321 Shipment Type?

In order to modernize and quicken the process of importing low-value shipments (less than $800 USD) to the US, crucial changes have been affected by CBP (Customs & Border Protection). One of the most significant changes happened in May 2015. These laws put particular emphasis on the mandatory use of the ACE eManifest system which facilitates mandatory electric eManifest filings for all modes of transportation.  All modes of transportation affect

What You Need to Know About ACE eManifest for Trucking Companies 1

What You Need to Know About ACE eManifest for Trucking Companies

ACE eManifest for Trucking Companies Automated Commercial Environment or ACE is a USA Customs & Border Protection (CBP) digital system developed to promote legitimate trade while boosting border security. ACE supplies a single access window for the entire trade industry to connect with CBP and Partner Government Agencies (PGA) through what is referred to as the ACE Secure Data Portal. The “single window” idea helps to eliminate redundancy, facilitate faster

Canada ASEAN Free Trade Agreement Consultation 1

Canada-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement Consultation

James May, CustomsCity Global Solutions Inc. Now that the dark cloud of uncertainty has been lifted from Canada after the signing of the new USMCA (US-Mexico-Canada Free Trade Agreement) it’s time to now look at further diversifying Canada’s trading partners.  Canada should pursue an FTA (Free Trade Agreement) with ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations). Of interest in the USMCA was Canada raising of the de minimis values for duty