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{{note|This article is part of the [[Shipment_Types_For_ACE_and_ACI_eManifest|Shipment Release Types Guide]]|info}}
{{note|This article is part of the [[Shipment_Types_For_ACE_and_ACI_eManifest|Shipment Release Types Guide]]|info}}


[[Image:A49-AUTOMOTIVE-RELEASE-FORM.png|360px|thumb|CBSA Customs Coding Form (Paper B3)]]An '''A49 Automotive Release''' is a Canadian [[Shipment Types For ACE and ACI eManifest|Shipment Type]] in [https://www.borderconnect.com/aci-e-manifest/index.htm ACI eManifest] for goods to clear through [[Canada Border Services Agency - General Information|CBSA]]. It allows for the release of production and service automotive goods arriving via highway and destined to Chrysler Canada Ltd, Ford Motor Company of Canada Limited and General Motors of Canada Limited. Good other than automotive goods used in production and service, e.g. office supplies, would not qualify for release under A49 even if destined to the above auto manufacturers.
{{#ev:youtube|dRaM-NMlIVo|960|center|How to create an A49 Automotive Release in BorderConnect.}}[[Image:A49-AUTOMOTIVE-RELEASE-FORM.png|360px|thumb|CBSA Customs Coding Form (Paper B3)]]An '''A49 Automotive Release''' is a Canadian [[Shipment Types For ACE and ACI eManifest|Shipment Type]] in [https://www.borderconnect.com/aci-e-manifest/index.htm ACI eManifest] for goods to clear through [[Canada Border Services Agency - General Information|CBSA]]. It allows for the release of production and service automotive goods arriving via highway and destined to Chrysler Canada Ltd, Ford Motor Company of Canada Limited and General Motors of Canada Limited. Good other than automotive goods used in production and service, e.g. office supplies, would not qualify for release under A49 even if destined to the above auto manufacturers.


A49 is primarily used as an alternative to the [[CSA (CBSA Shipment Type)|CSA Clearance Process]] to allow for carriers or drivers who are not CSA/FAST-approved to quickly transport automotive goods across the border.
A49 is primarily used as an alternative to the [[CSA (CBSA Shipment Type)|CSA Clearance Process]] to allow for carriers or drivers who are not CSA/FAST-approved to quickly transport automotive goods across the border.
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== Declaring an A49 Shipment in ACI eManifest ==
== Declaring an A49 Shipment in ACI eManifest ==


{{#ev:youtube|dRaM-NMlIVo|360|right|How to create an A49 Automotive Release in BorderConnect.}}A49 shipments are required to be reported on an [https://www.borderconnect.com/borderconnect/aci-e-manifest/index.htm ACI eManifest]. <ref>Customs Notice CN 12-023 http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/cn-ad/cn12-023-eng.html</ref> To report an A49 shipment the carrier will need to create an ACI Shipment designated as non-CSA (or "A49 Automotive Release" if using [https://borderconnect.com/ BorderConnect's] [[ACI eManifest Software User Guide (CBSA)|ACI eManifest software]]), and ensure that the shipment is transmitted as part of their ACI eManifest.
A49 shipments are required to be reported on an [https://www.borderconnect.com/borderconnect/aci-e-manifest/index.htm ACI eManifest]. <ref>Customs Notice CN 12-023 http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/cn-ad/cn12-023-eng.html</ref> To report an A49 shipment the carrier will need to create an ACI Shipment designated as non-CSA (or "A49 Automotive Release" if using [https://borderconnect.com/ BorderConnect's] [[ACI eManifest Software User Guide (CBSA)|ACI eManifest software]]), and ensure that the shipment is transmitted as part of their ACI eManifest.


Although an A49 shipment is different from a [[PARS (CBSA Shipment Type)|PARS]] shipment, the carrier will still need to provide a unique [[Cargo Control Number (Canadian Shipments)|Cargo Control Number]], as well as all other information normally required for an ACI Shipment include shipper, consignee and commodity information.
Although an A49 shipment is different from a [[PARS (CBSA Shipment Type)|PARS]] shipment, the carrier will still need to provide a unique [[Cargo Control Number (Canadian Shipments)|Cargo Control Number]], as well as all other information normally required for an ACI Shipment include shipper, consignee and commodity information.