Canada ACI declaration, also known as eHBL declaration, is a regulation to declare goods transported by all methods of import and export proposed by CBSA Canada Customs.
Goods in transit in Canada need to be declared Supplementary Cargo Filing (S10).
WHO MUST DECLARE ACI EHBL
Freight forwarders/ NVOCCs are required to transmit Manifest eHBL declarations at least 24 hours before the ship departs for Canada.
Goods transiting in Canada need to declare ACI S10. (Supplementary Cargo)
Consequences IF NOT DECLARATION ACI
If Canada Customs determines your shipment is at risk, it may not be loaded at the port/airport of departure or the shipment will be subject to costly and time-consuming customs checks in Canada.
Goods that do not declare eManifest ACI may also be subject to penalties.
The CBSA does not allow forwarders to entrust carriers to declare on their behalf. Shipping companies and airlines are required to self-declare.
