E29B (CBSA Shipment Type)

This article is part of the Shipment Release Types Guide

An E29B Temporary Admission Permit is a Canadian Shipment Type used when goods are entering Canada temporarily and are expected to be exported after their authorized use or stay in Canada. In BorderConnect ACI eManifest software, carriers may still see this shipment type referred to as E29B or Temporary Admission Permit, but the actual permit document used at the border now depends on whether the importation is commercial or non-commercial.

For non-commercial temporary importations, the importer or broker may use CBSA's E29B Temporary Admission Permit. For commercial temporary importations, the importer or broker may need to use CBSA's BSF865 Exception Temporary Admission Permit through the CARM Client Portal.

Important CBSA update: As part of CARM Release 3, CBSA split Temporary Admission Permit processing between commercial and non-commercial temporary importations. Commercial temporary importations under Tariff Item No. 9993.00.00 are submitted in the CARM Client Portal using Form BSF865, which replaced the previous E29B process for those commercial goods. The E29B form continues for non-commercial temporary importations, such as certain personal circumstances or individual traveller goods. For full Temporary Admission Permit information, see Temporary Admission Permit (CBSA Shipment Type).

Current Use

Before CARM Release 3, many temporary importations were commonly described by carriers as E29B shipments. CBSA now distinguishes between commercial temporary importations and non-commercial temporary importations for the permit document used.

Import Type	Permit Document	Typical Use	Notes
Commercial temporary importation	BSF865 Temporary Admission Permit	Business goods temporarily entering Canada, such as trade show goods, professional equipment, demonstration goods, testing equipment, or other commercial temporary imports.	CBSA states that trade chain partners can submit Temporary Admission Permit requests for commercial temporary importations under Tariff Item No. 9993.00.00 through the CARM Client Portal using BSF865, which replaces the current E29B form for those commercial goods.
Non-commercial temporary importation	E29B Temporary Admission Permit	Personal or individual circumstances where goods temporarily enter Canada and are not commercial goods.	CBSA Customs Notice 24-28 states that the current process and E29B form continue for non-commercial importations.

Any valid Form E29B for commercial goods that was accepted by CBSA before CARM Release 3 remains valid until the goods leave Canada or the permit expires.

Carrier Responsibility

The decision to use a Temporary Admission Permit, and whether the importer or broker must provide a BSF865 or E29B, is the responsibility of the importer or their customs broker. Highway carriers should rely on the importer or broker to supply the correct permit, supporting documents, and security deposit information where applicable.

For carriers, the ACI eManifest reporting process remains largely the same. The carrier still reports the temporary admission shipment on the ACI eManifest, provides a valid Cargo Control Number, and ensures the driver has the applicable permit document and supporting paperwork at the border.

Declaring an E29B Shipment in ACI eManifest

Temporary Admission Permit shipments are required to be reported on an ACI eManifest when moved by highway carrier. CBSA states that highway carriers must transmit advance cargo and conveyance information for commercial goods before arriving in Canada.

To report an E29B or Temporary Admission Permit shipment in BorderConnect, create an ACI shipment and select the applicable non-CSA shipment type, shown in BorderConnect as E29B Temporary Admission Permit or Temporary Admission Permit. This shipment type may be used in the carrier's ACI eManifest workflow whether the importer or broker provides a BSF865 for a commercial temporary importation or an E29B for a non-commercial temporary importation.

Temporary Admission Permit shipment selection in BorderConnect.

Although a Temporary Admission Permit shipment is different from a PARS shipment, the carrier must still provide a unique cargo control number. The ACI shipment should also include the normal cargo report information, including shipper, consignee, and commodity details.

Documents for the Driver

At the border, the driver should have the documents supplied by the importer or customs broker. The required document may be different depending on the type of temporary importation.

Document	When Needed	Notes
BSF865 Temporary Admission Permit	Commercial temporary importations under Tariff Item No. 9993.00.00.	CBSA's CARM guidance states that only commercial Temporary Admission Permits are completed in the CARM Client Portal and that the TAP should be printed and presented at the port of entry with the release package.
E29B Temporary Admission Permit	Non-commercial temporary importations, including certain personal circumstances.	CBSA describes Form E29B as a temporary admission permit that allows the goods described on the form to remain in Canada under specified conditions for a specified time.
A8A Cargo Control Document	Often required with temporary admission shipments moved by highway carrier.	The A8A supports CBSA cargo control and should match the cargo control number used for the ACI shipment when applicable. BorderConnect users can print, fax, or email an A8A directly from the ACI Shipment page after the shipment has been created.
Supporting documents	As required by the importer, broker, or CBSA.	May include an invoice, item list, serial numbers, event paperwork, proof of export plan, or proof of security deposit where applicable.
ACI lead sheet	Required for the driver's ACI trip presentation.	The lead sheet helps the border services officer locate the ACI eManifest trip and cargo report. BorderConnect can generate ACI lead sheets, and carriers can also order digital ACI lead sheets from BorderPrint.

A8A Printing and Ordering Options

For Temporary Admission Permit shipments, the A8A can be one of the documents the driver presents with the permit package. In BorderConnect, the A8A can be generated from the ACI Shipment page once the shipment details have been entered, helping ensure the A8A reflects the cargo control number and shipment information already entered on the manifest.

BorderConnect allows users to print, fax, or email A8A cargo control documents directly from the ACI workflow. This is useful when dispatch needs to send the completed A8A to a driver, broker, or office printer before the truck arrives at the border.

Carriers that prefer pre-printed or prepared cross-border paperwork can also use BorderPrint for border documents and lead sheets. For ACI trip presentation, BorderPrint ACI eManifest Lead Sheets are available as digital downloads that can be printed and used by drivers at the Canadian border.

E29B for Personal Circumstances

The E29B form should now be understood mainly as the non-commercial Temporary Admission Permit document. CBSA's E29B form states that it allows the goods described on the permit to remain in Canada under certain conditions and reminds the holder that the goods must be presented to CBSA for identification at re-exportation and that the permit copies must be presented for acquittal.

In practical carrier terms, this means E29B should generally be associated with personal or non-commercial temporary importations rather than business shipments. Commercial temporary imports should be reviewed by the importer or broker to determine whether BSF865 through CARM is required.

BSF865 for Commercial TAPs

For commercial temporary importations, CBSA introduced Form BSF865 through the CARM Client Portal. Customs Notice 24-28 states that at CARM Release 3, trade chain partners can submit Temporary Admission Permit requests for commercial temporary importations under Tariff Item No. 9993.00.00 using the new BSF865 form.

CBSA's BSF865 form includes fields such as cargo control number, importer business number, destination in Canada, and other commercial importation details. CBSA's D8-1-4 memorandum now outlines administrative procedures related to Form BSF865 for goods qualifying for temporary importation into Canada.

BorderConnect Filing Notes

When filing in BorderConnect, the shipment type name may still appear as E29B Temporary Admission Permit. The name in the carrier software does not determine whether the importer or broker must use BSF865 or E29B.

Use the paperwork supplied by the importer or broker to decide what the driver must present at the border. If the shipment is commercial and temporary, confirm whether the importer or broker has completed the BSF865 process in CARM.

The cargo control number used on the ACI shipment should match the cargo control number shown on the supporting documentation where applicable. If the cargo control number does not match, the driver may experience delays at the port.

To comply with ACI eManifest requirements, the carrier must ensure the ACI eManifest is transmitted and accepted by CBSA within the required pre-arrival timeframe. For highway shipments, CBSA generally requires advance cargo and conveyance information before arrival, and carriers should confirm the manifest is accepted before the driver reaches the border.

Common Mistakes

Mistake	Why It Matters
Calling every temporary import an E29B	After CBSA's CARM update, commercial temporary imports may require BSF865 instead of E29B.
Treating a TAP shipment like PARS	A Temporary Admission Permit shipment is not a PARS release, although it still requires ACI cargo reporting and a cargo control number.
Sending the driver without the permit	The driver must have the applicable permit document, such as BSF865 or E29B, along with supporting paperwork.
Using an incorrect or mismatched cargo control number	The ACI cargo control number should match the documents supplied for the temporary admission shipment where applicable.
Assuming the carrier decides the permit type	The importer or customs broker is responsible for determining the correct temporary importation process and completing the permit.

See also

• Shipment Release Types Guide
• Temporary Admission Permit (CBSA Shipment Type)
• BorderConnect ACI eManifest Software User Guide
• PARS Shipment Type
• Cargo Control Number
• A8A Cargo Control Document
• BorderConnect ACI eManifest Software
• BorderPrint ACI eManifest Lead Sheets