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{{note|This article is part of the [[Customs_Compliance_Guide_(CBP_and_CBSA)|Customs Compliance Guide]]|info}} | {{note|This article is part of the [[Customs_Compliance_Guide_(CBP_and_CBSA)|Customs Compliance Guide]]|info}} | ||
[[Image:CBSABadge.jpg|250px|right|thumb|right|Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Seal]]{{#ev:youtube|BMHMseLWV2c|360|right|How to create a Canadian Carrier Code code in BorderConnect.}}A Carrier Code is a unique 4 character code used by [[Canada Border Services Agency - General Information|CBSA]] to identify a carrier. A carrier code is a requirement for entry into Canada for any companies that operate a commercial vehicle involved in the transport of commercial goods to or from Canada. Companies not considered eligible will not be issued a carrier code. | [[Image:CBSABadge.jpg|250px|right|thumb|right|Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Seal]]{{#ev:youtube|BMHMseLWV2c|360|right|How to create a Canadian Carrier Code code in BorderConnect.}}A Highway Carrier Code is a unique 4 character code used by [[Canada Border Services Agency - General Information|CBSA]] to identify a carrier. A carrier code is a requirement for entry into Canada for any companies that operate a commercial vehicle involved in the transport of commercial goods to or from Canada. Companies not considered eligible will not be issued a carrier code. | ||
There are two main types of carrier code: non-bonded and bonded. Carriers set up with a non-bonded carrier code must have freight coming into Canada released at the border (first port of arrival), whereas bonded carriers have the privilege of moving unreleased goods [[In Bond (CBSA Shipment Type)|In Bond]] to a bonded warehouse to await release there, or to move goods in transit through Canada, i.e. using Canada as a shortcut.<ref>CBSA Commercial Carriers Outline https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/forms-formulaires/a8b-eng.html</ref> To apply for a bonded carrier code the carrier must post security with CBSA. | There are two main types of carrier code: non-bonded and bonded. Carriers set up with a non-bonded carrier code must have freight coming into Canada released at the border (first port of arrival), whereas bonded carriers have the privilege of moving unreleased goods [[In Bond (CBSA Shipment Type)|In Bond]] to a bonded warehouse to await release there, or to move goods in transit through Canada, i.e. using Canada as a shortcut.<ref>CBSA Commercial Carriers Outline https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/forms-formulaires/a8b-eng.html</ref> To apply for a bonded carrier code the carrier must post security with CBSA. | ||