A49 Automotive Release (CBSA Shipment Type)

This article is part of the Shipment Release Types Guide

A CBSA A49 Automotive Release Form

An A49 Automotive Release is a Canadian Shipment Type in ACI eManifest for automotive production and service goods that arrive in Canada by highway and are destined to Chrysler Canada Ltd., Ford Motor Company of Canada Limited, or General Motors of Canada Limited.

The A49 process allows qualifying automotive goods to be released at the Primary Inspection Line using Form A49, Automotive Report and Release Document. Goods that are not for direct use in the production or service of automobiles, such as office supplies, tooling equipment, prototypes, pilot parts, blueprints, or computers, do not qualify for release under A49 even if they are destined to one of the eligible automotive manufacturers.

A49 is primarily used as an alternative to the CSA Clearance Process to allow carriers or drivers who are not CSA/FAST-approved to transport eligible automotive goods across the border.

Video Tutorial

How to create an A49 Automotive Release in BorderConnect.

Eligible A49 Shipments

Only automotive production and service goods qualify for an A49 Automotive Release. Do not mix non-qualifying goods onto an A49 shipment; use the appropriate standard release process for goods that do not qualify.

Eligible goods	Goods that do not qualify
Automotive production goods used in vehicle manufacturing Automotive service goods, including aftermarket parts and accessories used for maintenance and repair Highway shipments documented on a completed Form A49 for Chrysler, Ford, or General Motors	Office or administrative supplies Tooling equipment Prototype or pilot parts Blueprints Computers Complete vehicles

Declaring an A49 Shipment in ACI eManifest

A49 shipments are required to be reported on an ACI eManifest. To report an A49 shipment, create an ACI Shipment designated as non-CSA, or as "A49 Automotive Release" when using BorderConnect's ACI eManifest software, and transmit the shipment as part of the ACI eManifest.

Although an A49 shipment is different from a PARS shipment, the carrier still needs to provide a unique Cargo Control Number, as well as the other information normally required for an ACI Shipment, including shipper, consignee, and commodity information.

Selecting the A49 Automotive Release shipment type in BorderConnect.

To comply with ACI eManifest requirements, ensure the manifest is on file with CBSA for at least one hour before the driver arrives at the border. For PARS shipments, broker clearance also needs to be on file before arrival.

Form A49 at the Border

At the first point of arrival in Canada, the driver must present one copy of the completed Form A49 for the shipment. Form A49 must include a unique release number for each shipment reported to CBSA, and CBSA may reject a missing, incomplete, or illegible form.

When Form A49 is presented with an eManifest, the eManifest lead sheet must be included. It must contain either a barcoded Conveyance Reference Number (CRN) or a barcoded Cargo Control Number (CCN). The CCN must be clearly indicated on Form A49 in either field 8 or in the body of the form. If multiple CCNs apply to one A49, all CCNs must be noted on the form.

Ordering A49 Barcodes

Barcoded Cargo Control Numbers for A49 shipments can be ordered through BorderPrint.

See also

• CSA (CBSA Shipment Type)
• Creating and Submitting a New ACI eManifest