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Customs Glossary Guide

Last updated 15 July 2026

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This article is part of the Customs Compliance Guide and the Customs Glossary Guide

A glossary of customs terms and acronyms used in cross-border trade, BorderConnect eManifest workflows, and BorderPrint cross-border supply ordering.

For software help, visit BorderConnect for ACE Manifest, ACI eManifest, RNS-PARS tracking, U.S. In-Bond Manager, QP In-Bond filing, WACM, and eManifest API tools. BorderConnect provides web-based ACE and ACI eManifest software, real-time eManifest tracking, lead sheet generation, and 24/7 live support for cross-border carriers.[1]

For customs labels and lead sheets, visit BorderPrint to order PARS labels, PAPS labels, ACE lead sheets, ACI lead sheets, FAST lead sheets, CSA lead sheet cards, and trip envelopes. BorderPrint provides cross-border documents and barcode labels for highway carriers working with CBP and CBSA.[2]

A

CBP ACE eManifest.
A49
An A49 Automotive Release is a Canadian shipment release type used in ACI for qualifying production automotive parts entering Canada for automotive manufacturers such as Chrysler, Ford, and General Motors. In BorderConnect, A49 can be selected when creating the applicable Canada-bound ACI shipment.
A8A
An A8A In-Bond Cargo Control Document is a CBSA cargo control document used for certain in-bond, auxiliary, or special shipment movements. Carriers handling Canada-bound in-bond shipments should ensure the A8A or related cargo control information matches the ACI shipment information.
ACE
The Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) is CBP's electronic trade processing system. CBP describes ACE as the primary system through which the trade community reports imports and exports and through which the U.S. government determines admissibility.[3] BorderConnect's ACE Manifest software helps highway carriers create, transmit, and track ACE eManifests.
ACE ID
An ACE ID is a unique identifier used in BorderConnect to identify a driver, truck, or trailer in an ACE eManifest workflow. Saving driver, truck, and trailer profiles in BorderConnect reduces repeated data entry for future trips.
ACE In-Bond
An ACE In-Bond is an in-bond shipment reported as part of an ACE eManifest declaration, rather than an in-bond created separately by a broker or approved filer through ABI. Carriers can also use BorderConnect's U.S. In-Bond Manager to track, arrive, and export U.S. in-bond shipments.
ACI
Advance Commercial Information (ACI) is a CBSA program that requires carriers to transmit pre-arrival commercial cargo and conveyance data before goods arrive in Canada.[4] BorderConnect's ACI eManifest software helps carriers file ACI eManifests and track CBSA responses.
Air Freight
Air freight is freight transported at least partly by air. If air cargo later arrives by truck, a special process such as Flying Truck may apply in Canada.
Air Waybill
An Air Waybill (AWB) is a transport document used for air cargo. It functions as a receipt for the goods and evidence of the contract of carriage between the shipper and the air carrier.
AMPS
The Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) is CBSA's civil penalty system for non-compliance with customs legislation, regulations, and program requirements.[5] Accurate ACI filing in BorderConnect can help carriers reduce errors that may lead to compliance issues.
API
An Application Programming Interface (API) is a technical interface that allows software systems to exchange data. The BorderConnect eManifest API allows eManifest and customs-related data to be exchanged between BorderConnect and other software systems.
Audit
An audit is a review of records, procedures, or systems to verify compliance. In motor carrier safety, an audit may review whether a carrier has adequate safety management controls that comply with applicable Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Authority
Motor carrier authority is FMCSA operating authority required for certain carriers operating for-hire and transporting passengers or regulated commodities in interstate commerce.[6]

B

Bill of Lading
A Bill of Lading (BOL) is a transport document that identifies the shipment and normally includes details such as shipper, consignee, commodity, weight, pickup and delivery information, and carrier instructions. BorderConnect shipment records can store shipment details that should match the bill of lading and broker documents.
Bobtail
Bobtail refers to a tractor operating without a trailer attached.
Bonded Carrier
A bonded carrier is a carrier that has posted security with CBP or CBSA and is authorized to transport unreleased or dutiable goods under customs control. Bonded carriers often use in-bond shipment types in ACE or ACI.
Bonded Carrier IRS Number
A Bonded Carrier IRS Number is the IRS number CBP associates with a bonded carrier account. In BorderConnect, bonded carrier IRS numbers can be saved and selected when needed for ACE bonded carrier workflows.
Bonded Warehouse
A bonded warehouse is a customs-authorized facility where unreleased or non-duty-paid goods may be stored under customs control. CBSA-licensed bonded warehouses allow duties and taxes to be deferred until the goods are released into Canada or otherwise lawfully disposed of.[7]
BRASS
Border Release Advanced Screening and Selectivity (BRASS) is a U.S. pre-clearance shipment type used for certain U.S.-bound shipments. BRASS is associated with approved low-risk highway shipments and may require FAST-related participation.

C

CBSA seal.
Courier LVS cargo.
Swearing in new citizens.
CARM
The CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) system is CBSA's online platform for commercial accounting and revenue management. It is used by importers, customs brokers, and trade chain partners, and CBSA directs highway carrier code applicants to use the CARM Client Portal for carrier code applications.[8]
Carnet
An ATA Carnet is an international customs document that allows qualifying goods to be temporarily imported without paying duties and taxes, provided the goods are re-exported within the allowed period.
Carrier
A carrier is a person or company that transports goods. In highway customs workflows, the carrier reports the conveyance and cargo to CBP or CBSA through systems such as ACE and ACI.
Carrier Code
A Highway Carrier Code is a unique four-character code assigned by CBSA to identify a carrier. It is required for commercial carriers transmitting ACI eManifest and using PARS numbers in Canada-bound shipments.[8] Carriers can order PARS labels using their carrier code through BorderPrint PARS barcode labels.
Cargo Control Number
A Cargo Control Number (CCN) is a unique number assigned to a shipment entering Canada. It identifies the carrier and shipment and must match related release documents and ACI cargo data.[9] BorderPrint PARS labels help carriers maintain scannable CCNs for Canada-bound shipments.
Cargo Exemption
A cargo exemption in ACI is used when cargo is exempt from normal cargo reporting on the ACI manifest, such as certain courier LVS, flying truck, instruments of international trade, or postal movements. In BorderConnect, the cargo exemption indicates that exempt cargo is on the truck or trailer even though no standard ACI shipment is reported for that cargo.
Canada Customs Invoice (CCI)
A Canada Customs Invoice (CCI) is a commercial document used to provide information needed by CBSA for release, accounting, and valuation purposes.
CBP
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is the U.S. federal agency responsible for border security, customs processing, and admissibility of people and goods entering the United States.[10] BorderConnect helps highway carriers submit ACE eManifests to CBP.
CBSA
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is the Canadian federal agency responsible for border services, including customs, immigration enforcement, and food, plant, and animal controls at the border.[11] BorderConnect helps highway carriers submit ACI eManifests to CBSA.
CDL
A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) authorizes a driver to operate commercial motor vehicles in accordance with the licensing rules of the issuing jurisdiction.
CDRP
The Commercial Driver Registration Program (CDRP) is a CBSA program for pre-approved commercial drivers transporting eligible goods into Canada under trusted trader processes.
Certificate of Origin
A Certificate of Origin is a document or certification used to identify the country of origin of goods. Under USMCA/CUSMA, the former NAFTA form was replaced by a certification of origin that may be provided on an invoice or another document if it contains the required minimum data elements.[12]
CFIA
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is the Canadian agency responsible for safeguarding food, animals, and plants, which can affect release requirements for regulated goods crossing the border.[13]
Change Trip
Change Trip is a BorderConnect action used to transmit a change request for ACI conveyance or trip data, such as ETA, port, truck, trailer, or other trip information.
Change Shipment
Change Shipment is a BorderConnect action used to transmit a change request for ACI shipment data, such as ETA, port, shipper, consignee, commodity, or other shipment information.
Chassis
A chassis is the frame of a commercial vehicle or trailer to which major components are attached.
Citizenship
Citizenship identifies the country where a driver or passenger is legally recognized as a citizen.
City of Acceptance
City of Acceptance is the city where goods began a continuous journey to Canada when the goods were accepted at a location different from the shipper's address.
City of Loading
City of Loading is the city where the goods were loaded or shipped from, usually matching the shipper's address on the paperwork.
Commercial Invoice
A commercial invoice is a bill of sale or similar document used in customs processing. It normally includes information such as seller, buyer, description, value, quantity, currency, and country of origin.
Commodity
A commodity is the goods or merchandise being transported.
Consignee
The consignee is the person or company to whom the goods are consigned or delivered. In many transactions, the consignee is also the buyer or receiver.
Consolidated Freight
Consolidated freight is multiple shipments grouped together by a consolidator or freight forwarder under one movement. In Canada, deconsolidated house bill information may be required depending on the cargo process used.
Container
A container is a standardized unit used to transport freight by ship, rail, or truck.
Conveyance Reference Number
A Conveyance Reference Number (CRN), also called a trip number in ACI, is a unique number assigned by the carrier to identify a conveyance report. It begins with the CBSA carrier code and must be different from any cargo control number.
Courier LVS
Courier Low Value Shipment (LVS) is a CBSA courier process for eligible low-value courier shipments.
CSA
Customs Self Assessment (CSA) is a CBSA trusted trader program for low-risk, pre-approved importers, carriers, and registered drivers. In highway mode, CSA-approved importers and carriers must use a registered driver to move CSA-eligible goods into Canada.[14] Approved CSA carriers can order BorderPrint CSA Lead Sheet Cards for CSA highway clearance.
CSA Importer
A CSA importer is an importer approved by CBSA to use the CSA program. CSA importers use approved business systems and processes to report trade data and account for duties and taxes.
CSA Importer Business Number
The CSA Importer Business Number is the Canada Revenue Agency business number used to identify the CSA-approved importer in a CSA shipment.
CTPAT
Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT), formerly commonly written as C-TPAT, is a voluntary CBP supply chain security program for eligible trade partners.[15]
CUSMA
The Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), known as USMCA in the United States and T-MEC in Mexico, replaced NAFTA and entered into force on July 1, 2020.[16]
Customs
Customs refers to the government authority responsible for administering customs law, collecting duties and taxes, and enforcing laws related to imported and exported goods.
Customs Broker
A customs broker is a licensed professional or company that assists importers and exporters with customs declarations, release processes, classification, valuation, duty calculation, and related documentation. BorderConnect's RNS-PARS Tracking helps carriers monitor whether Canadian broker release information is on file.
CVOR
The Commercial Vehicle Operator's Registration (CVOR) certificate is Ontario's registration system for operators of commercial motor vehicles such as trucks and buses.[17]

D

Delivery Address
In ACI, the delivery address is the physical delivery location for the goods when it is different from the consignee address.
Department of Defense Shipment
A U.S. Department of Defense Shipment is a CBP shipment type used for goods belonging or destined to the United States Department of Defense and transported by a commercial carrier.
Double Drop
Double Drop may refer to specialized low-profile trailer equipment. In general trucking usage, a tractor with two trailers is usually called a double or twin trailer combination.
DTOPS
The Decal and Transponder Online Procurement System (DTOPS) is CBP's system for purchasing and managing user fee decals and transponders for certain commercial vehicles, aircraft, and vessels entering the United States.[18]

E

E29B
An E29B Temporary Admission Permit is used for certain goods temporarily imported into Canada under CBSA temporary importation procedures.
EDI
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is the electronic transmission of structured business or customs data between systems. BorderConnect uses electronic transmissions to send ACE and ACI data to CBP and CBSA.
eManifest
eManifest refers to electronic commercial reporting systems used by carriers to transmit advance cargo and conveyance data to CBSA or CBP before arrival. BorderConnect's ACE and ACI eManifest tools help carriers create manifests, track statuses, and generate lead sheets.[1]
ELD
An Electronic Logging Device (ELD) is an electronic device used in commercial vehicles to record driving time and other hours-of-service information.
Emergency Repairs
Emergency Repairs are repairs made outside Canada because of an unforeseen contingency and necessary to allow the conveyance to return safely to Canada.
Entry Number
An entry number is a customs broker or importer entry reference used for U.S. import processing. In ACE Manifest workflows, the broker entry must be on file when required for the shipment type.
ETA
ETA means estimated time of arrival. BorderConnect uses ETA information in ACE and ACI eManifest trips and may require updates if the arrival time changes.

F

First Canadian port of entry at Pacific Highway.
FAST
The Free and Secure Trade (FAST) program is a commercial clearance program designed to maintain security while expediting legitimate trade across the Canada-U.S. border.[19] FAST carriers can order FAST lead sheets through BorderPrint where applicable.
FAST ID
A FAST ID is the unique identification number assigned to a FAST-approved driver. In BorderConnect, driver profiles may include FAST-related identification where required for ACE or ACI processing.
First Canadian Port of Entry
The First Canadian Port of Entry is the Canadian port where the driver first arrives in Canada. In BorderConnect, users can select the port by port code, Canadian city, or sometimes by the corresponding U.S. border city.
Flatbed
A flatbed is an open trailer used to haul freight that does not require an enclosed dry van or refrigerated trailer.
Flying Truck
Flying Truck is a CBSA cargo exemption used when goods that were originally reported in air mode arrive at the border by highway carrier.
FMCSA
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is the U.S. Department of Transportation agency responsible for regulating commercial motor vehicle safety.[20]
Free of Duty
Free of Duty is a U.S. shipment type associated with CBP Form 7523 for qualifying merchandise that may be entered free of duty under specific conditions.
Freight Forwarder
A freight forwarder is a person or company that arranges transportation and logistics services for shipments, often coordinating between shippers, carriers, and consignees.

G

Goods Astray
Goods Astray is a U.S. shipment type used for goods that were refused, undeliverable, or accidentally brought into Canada and are returning to the United States.

H

Hazmat Code
A hazmat code is an identifier used for hazardous materials or dangerous goods. In many contexts, the UN number is the four-digit number used to identify regulated dangerous goods.
Highway Carrier Code
A Highway Carrier Code is a four-character carrier identifier assigned by CBSA. It is required for ACI eManifest filing, PARS shipments, and commercial highway carrier reporting into Canada.[8]
HS Code
An HS Code is a classification code under the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System maintained by the World Customs Organization. It is used internationally to classify traded goods.[21]

I

Instruments of International Traffic.
International mail.
IIT (United States)
Instruments of International Traffic (IIT) are containers, pallets, skids, and similar reusable articles used in international traffic under CBP procedures.
IIT (Canada)
Instruments of International Trade (IIT) are reusable containers, skids, pallets, straps, and similar goods used in the international commercial transportation of goods.
Importer CSA Business Number
The Importer CSA Business Number is the CRA business number used to identify a CSA-approved importer. In BorderConnect, it appears when the shipment type is CSA.
In-Bond (United States)
In-Bond in the United States allows unreleased cargo to move under CBP control to another port, to export, or to transport through the United States. BorderConnect's U.S. In-Bond Manager helps carriers manage U.S. in-bond visibility and compliance.
In-Bond (Canada)
In-Bond in Canada allows goods that have not yet been released by CBSA to move inland under customs control.
In-Transit
An In-Transit Manifest controls goods moving from one point in the United States to another point in the United States through Canada, or from one point in Canada to another point in Canada through the United States.
Insurance Policy
In BorderConnect, an insurance policy may be required in a company profile when transmitting eManifest data that includes hazardous goods.
Informal Entry
Informal entry is a simplified U.S. customs entry process for qualifying lower-value or low-risk shipments, depending on the commodity, value, and regulatory requirements.
Intangibles
Intangibles is a U.S. shipment type used for specific non-physical or intangible goods where applicable.
Intermodal Transportation
Intermodal transportation uses more than one mode of transportation, such as truck, rail, ship, or air, to move freight.
International Mail
International Mail is a U.S. shipment type used for mail moving through a contract carrier from a foreign postal service to the U.S. Postal Service.

L

Lead Sheet
A lead sheet is a barcoded document presented by the driver at the border so officers can identify the ACE or ACI trip. BorderConnect can generate ACE and ACI lead sheets, and BorderPrint offers printed and digital lead sheet products for carriers.[1][2]
LTL
LTL means Less-Than-Truckload. It refers to smaller shipments from multiple customers consolidated on the same truck.
LVS
The Low Value Shipment (LVS) Program is a CBSA process that streamlines reporting, release, and accounting for eligible courier shipments.

M

MC Number
An MC number is an FMCSA operating authority number assigned to certain for-hire motor carriers and other regulated entities.
Motor Carrier
A motor carrier is a person or company that transports passengers or freight by commercial motor vehicle.

N

NAFTA
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was the former trilateral trade agreement between Canada, the United States, and Mexico. It was replaced by USMCA/CUSMA on July 1, 2020.[16]
NEXUS
NEXUS is a trusted traveller program that expedites border processing for pre-approved, low-risk travellers entering Canada or the United States.
NMFTA
The National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) is the official issuing organization for Standard Carrier Alpha Codes (SCAC).[22]

O

Orders in Council
Orders in Council (OIC) is a Canadian shipment type used when goods are exempted from regular clearance processes by an Order in Council.
Owner Operator
An owner operator is a truck driver who owns or leases their own truck and operates either under their own authority or under another carrier's authority.

P

PAPS barcode.
Personal goods loaded on a truck.
Pallet
A pallet is a portable platform used to assemble, move, stack, or store goods, often handled by a forklift or pallet jack.
PAPS
Pre-Arrival Processing System (PAPS) is a U.S. shipment release process used to support pre-arrival processing of commercial shipments entering the United States. Carriers can order PAPS barcode labels from BorderPrint.
PARS
Pre-Arrival Review System (PARS) is a Canadian release process that allows CBSA to review release information before goods arrive in Canada.[23] Carriers can order PARS barcode labels from BorderPrint and track PARS release status using BorderConnect RNS-PARS Tracking.
Personal Effects
Personal effects are goods a traveller reasonably requires for personal use during a journey, excluding commercial goods.
Personal Goods
Personal Goods, also called casual goods, are non-commercial goods transported by a highway carrier for release by CBSA.
Personal Shipment
Personal Shipment, also known as household goods or unaccompanied articles, is a U.S. shipment type used for qualifying personal goods.
PIP
Partners in Protection (PIP) is a voluntary CBSA trusted trader program where businesses and CBSA work together to enhance border and trade chain security.[24]
Port Code
A port code is a numeric or alphanumeric code used to identify a customs port, such as a CBP port of arrival or CBSA port of entry. BorderConnect uses port codes when creating ACE and ACI eManifests.
Port of Entry
A port of entry is the customs office or border location where people, vehicles, or goods enter a country.
Postal Shipment
Postal Shipment is a Canadian cargo exemption for mail moving by contract carrier from a foreign postal service to Canada Post.
Proof of Delivery (POD)
Proof of Delivery (POD) is documentation confirming that goods were delivered, usually including a date, time, receiver name, and signature.
Province of Loading
Province of Loading is the province where the goods were loaded or shipped from and should match the shipping documents.

Q

QP In-Bond
QP In-Bond refers to an in-bond filed through ABI by a customs broker or other approved filer. BorderConnect also offers QP In-Bond filing for electronic U.S. in-bond submissions.
Quick Assign
Quick Assign is a BorderConnect feature that helps users select existing data, such as saved drivers, trucks, trailers, shippers, or consignees, by typing part of the record name.

R

Returned American Products form.
Reefer Trailer
A reefer trailer is a refrigerated trailer used to transport temperature-sensitive freight.
Release Office
The release office is the CBSA office where a shipment is released. For most shipments this is the first Canadian port of entry, while in-bond shipments use the office responsible for the bonded destination.
Released
Released means customs has authorized the goods to enter the country or proceed according to the applicable customs process. BorderConnect status messages help carriers monitor whether shipments are accepted, arrived, referred, or released.
Returned American Products
Returned American Products are U.S. goods returned to the United States under conditions that may allow duty-free treatment, depending on eligibility and documentation.
RMD
Release on Minimum Documentation (RMD) is a Canadian release option that allows the release of commercial goods already in Canada or goods eligible for an exception to mandatory PARS processing.
RNS
The Release Notification System (RNS) is a CBSA system that provides electronic release, referral, and status messages to participants such as carriers and brokers. BorderConnect's RNS-PARS Tracking uses RNS to help carriers check whether PARS shipments are on file or released.

S

Shipment Control Number.
Sufferance warehouse.
SCAC
A Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC) is a carrier identifier issued by NMFTA. SCAC is used to identify transportation companies in government and industry systems, including CBP ACE.[22] Carriers need their SCAC before filing ACE manifests in BorderConnect or ordering PAPS labels.
Seal Number
A seal number identifies a tamper-evident seal placed on a trailer, container, or cargo compartment.
Section 321
Section 321, also called de minimis, is a U.S. release process for eligible shipments valued at USD 800 or less.[25]
Shipment Control Number
A Shipment Control Number (SCN) is a unique shipment identifier used for goods entering the United States. PAPS labels from BorderPrint can be used to provide scannable shipment control numbers for U.S.-bound shipments.
Shipment Type
A Shipment Type, also called a release option or clearance type, is the process used to report and clear goods transported by a highway carrier. BorderConnect allows users to select the correct shipment type when creating ACE or ACI shipments.
Shipper
The shipper is the party shown on shipping documents as responsible for shipping the goods or as the origin point of the shipment.
Skid
A skid is a platform similar to a pallet used for handling or transporting freight.
Status Query
BorderConnect's Status Query feature sends a request to CBSA for the latest status of a shipment using RNS.
Straight Truck
A straight truck carries cargo in a body mounted directly to the vehicle chassis rather than in a trailer.
Sub Location
A Sublocation is a CBSA-approved warehouse or facility code used to identify where unreleased goods will be acquitted or authorized to deliver. In BorderConnect, a sublocation is required for Canadian in-bond shipments.
Sufferance Warehouse
Sufferance warehouses are CBSA-licensed facilities used for the short-term storage and examination of imported goods not yet released by CBSA.[26]
Surety
A surety is a person or company, often a bank or insurance company, that guarantees another party's customs or financial obligation.
Surety Bond
A surety bond is a guarantee that one party will be financially responsible if another party fails to meet a required obligation.

T

WHTI-approved travel document.
Tanker
A tanker is a trailer designed to transport liquid or dry bulk commodities.
Team Driver
Team driver refers to two drivers operating one commercial vehicle, with one driver resting while the other drives.
Temporary Importation
Temporary importation allows goods to enter a country for a limited period and specified use, subject to customs conditions.
Terminal
In BorderConnect, terminals are company locations used to organize user accounts, drivers, trucks, and time zones for multi-location carriers.
Tractor Trailer
A tractor trailer is a combination vehicle consisting of a truck tractor and semi-trailer.
Transaction Number
A transaction number is a Canadian customs broker release reference used for commercial shipments entering Canada. BorderConnect PARS tracking helps carriers monitor release messages connected to transaction activity.
Travel Document
A travel document is a document used by a driver or passenger to establish identity and admissibility at the border. In BorderConnect, travel documents may be required for ACE eManifests when the driver does not have a FAST card.
Trip Number
A trip number is a unique eManifest identifier. In ACE it begins with the SCAC, and in ACI it begins with the CBSA carrier code. BorderConnect can generate and print or email ACE and ACI lead sheets using the trip number.

U

UN Code
A UN code, commonly called a UN number, is a four-digit identifier assigned to hazardous materials or dangerous goods for transportation purposes.
USDOT
A USDOT Number is a unique identifier used by FMCSA to collect and monitor a company's safety information, including audits, inspections, crash investigations, and compliance reviews.[27]

V

VIN
A Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) uniquely identifies a motor vehicle. In BorderConnect, the full VIN should be entered when required for ACE eManifest reporting.

W

WACM
A Warehouse Arrival Certification Message (WACM) is an electronic arrival message sent to CBSA when unreleased goods arrive at a sufferance warehouse in Canada. BorderConnect's WACM software helps Canadian sufferance warehouses send arrival messages to CBSA.
Waybill
A waybill is a transport document issued by a carrier that lists shipment details and handling instructions.
WHTI
The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) requires travellers entering the United States from within the Western Hemisphere to present a passport or other approved secure travel document.[28]

BorderConnect and BorderPrint Resources

Resource Use
BorderConnect Main portal for ACE Manifest, ACI eManifest, RNS-PARS tracking, U.S. In-Bond Manager, QP In-Bond filing, WACM, and eManifest API tools.
BorderConnect ACE Manifest Used by highway carriers to create and transmit ACE eManifests to CBP.
BorderConnect ACI eManifest Used by highway carriers to create and transmit ACI eManifests to CBSA.
BorderConnect RNS-PARS Tracking Used to track Canadian PARS release statuses and CBSA RNS messages.
BorderConnect U.S. In-Bond Manager Used to manage U.S. in-bond visibility, arrival, export, and compliance tasks.
BorderConnect QP In-Bond Filing Used to electronically file U.S. QP in-bonds.
BorderConnect WACM Used by Canadian sufferance warehouses to send Warehouse Arrival Certification Messages.
BorderConnect eManifest API Used to connect dispatch, TMS, or other software systems to BorderConnect eManifest workflows.
BorderPrint Used to order cross-border barcode labels, lead sheets, cards, and trip envelopes for highway carriers.
BorderPrint PARS Labels Used for Canada-bound PARS shipments requiring scannable cargo control numbers.
BorderPrint PAPS Labels Used for U.S.-bound PAPS shipments requiring scannable shipment control numbers.
BorderPrint ACI Lead Sheets Used by drivers to present ACI trip information at the Canadian border.
BorderPrint ACE Lead Sheets Used by drivers to present ACE trip information at the U.S. border.
BorderPrint CSA Lead Sheet Cards Used by approved CSA carriers for CSA highway clearance processes.

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  24. CBSA, Partners in Protection program, https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/prog/pip-pep/menu-eng.html
  25. CBP, Section 321 Programs, https://www.cbp.gov/trade/basic-import-export/e-commerce/section-321-programs
  26. CBSA, Sufferance Warehouses, https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/import/sw-ee-eng.html
  27. FMCSA, Do I Need a USDOT Number?, https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/registration/do-i-need-usdot-number
  28. CBP, Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, https://www.cbp.gov/travel/us-citizens/western-hemisphere-travel-initiative