Pacific Customs Brokers Inc.

eManifest Filing Services

About the ACI eManifest Program

"The advance Commercial Information (ACI) program is about providing Canada Border Services Agency officers with electronic pre-arrival cargo and conveyance information so that they have access to the right information at the right time to identify health, safety and security threats related to commercial goods before the goods arrive in Canada."

Much like ACE for reporting southbound crossings to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, ACI eManifest is the requirement for highway carriers to transmit their cargo and conveyance data to CBSA for northbound crossings, no less than 1 hour prior to arrival at the border.

Download a Canada ACI eManifest Request Sheet

Timeline for ACI eManifest Implementation:

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced on March 6, 2013 that due to timelines associated with regulatory processes, the CBSA is extending the eManifest informed compliance period for highway carriers. Regulations to enforce eManifest requirements for highway carriers are expected to be in place in fall 2013. The CBSA anticipates being able to provide carriers as much as 45 days advance notice of the mandatory compliance date.

Pacific Customs Brokers Provides ACI eManifest Filing Services:

Primary Service Provider for Full Service Filing (Pacific Customs Brokers will file the eManifest on your behalf)
Secondary Service Provider for Full Service Filing
Self Service Filing (once set up, a login and password will be provided in order for you to file your eManifest)

Pacific Customs Brokers will include 24/7 operational support with either of the service options listed above.

Print an eManifest Filing Services Brochure (PDF)

Setting Up Your Canadian bound ACI eManifest Account

The process to initially set up your ACI eManifest account is simple. Just fill out the ACI eManifest Setup Package and submit to Pacific Customs Brokers. Instructions on how to submit are stated in the package.

Download a Canada ACI eManifest Request Sheet

Obtaining a Carrier Code

To file for a Carrier Code you must apply to the Canada Border Services Agency directly. You must fill out a Carrier Code Questionnaire and email to carrier.SOR-hamilton@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca or fax 905.308.8933. If you have questions, call toll-free 866.539.1822