News and Media
18/01/2012
Mandatory Electronic Reporting Policy for Exporters
Effective April 1, 2012, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) will take steps to eliminate the manual reporting process form (B13A) for exporters and implement mandatory electronic reporting. The CBSA is now updating the applicable regulatory requirements to mandate electronic export reporting.
In order to fulfill its mandate, the CBSA requires exporters to declare their export shipments destined to non-US destinations according to timeframes by mode.
- marine – no less than 48 hours before the goods are loaded onto the vessel;
- air – no less than two hours before the goods are loaded onto the aircraft;
- rail – no less than two hours before the railcar containing the goods is assembled to form part of the train for export;
- postal – no less than two hours before the goods are delivered to the post office where they will be mailed;
- Any other mode – immediately prior to the exportation of the goods.
To view the complete CBSA Notice click on the following link.
