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{{note|This article is part of the [[PARS_Checking_Software_User_Guide_(CBSA_Shipments)|BorderConnect PARS Software Guide]] and the [[BorderConnect_Software_User_Guide|BorderConnect Software User Guide]]|info}}
{{note|This article is part of the [[PARS_Checking_Software_User_Guide_(CBSA_Shipments)|BorderConnect PARS Software Guide]] and the [[BorderConnect_Software_User_Guide|BorderConnect Software User Guide]]|info}}


{{#ev:youtube|-O8AXA9ms5c|360|right|How to Use BorderConnect's In-Bond Manager}}'''[https://www.borderconnect.com BorderConnect's] [https://www.borderconnect.com/pars-check/index.htm PARS Checking software]''' uses [[Canada Border Services Agency - General Information|CBSA]]'s Release Notification System (RNS) to provide carriers with up to date information on everything that's going on with their carrier code, including the status of their [[PARS_(CBSA_Shipment_Type)|PARS]] shipments. Carriers can benefit from using the software in several ways, including:
{{#ev:youtube|VgW2NUClVA8|360|right|BorderConnect Virtual Workshop – RNS-PARS Software & RNS Arrivals (WACM)}}
*Seeing if all PARS are set up by the broker, regardless of whether the broker has a website or is closed for the night.
*Verifying PARS number and port entered by broker matches the PARS sticker and intended port of entry.
*For clients of BorderConnect's ACI eManifest software, PARS checking will tie in to their manifests to help ensure PARS numbers are keyed exactly.
*Getting notification of all PARS and in bond shipments released by CBSA.
*Printing a release notification report that acts as proof of release.


== Getting Started ==
'''[https://www.borderconnect.com BorderConnect’s] [https://www.borderconnect.com/pars-check/index.htm PARS Checking software]''' uses the [[Canada Border Services Agency - General Information|Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)]] '''Release Notification System (RNS)''' to deliver electronic messages related to shipment release decisions and PARS processing status.<ref>CBSA eServices – Overview of applications (Release Notification System). https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/eservices/overview-sommaire-eng.html</ref>


If you have not already done so, the first step is to register for RNS with CBSA. To do so please call a BorderConnect representative at any time to have the application sent to CBSA for you. Applications take approximately one week to be processed.
This allows carriers and other trade chain participants to monitor the progress of shipments in near-real time and receive automated notifications directly from CBSA systems.


== PARS Checking Instructions ==
== Why Use PARS Checking in BorderConnect ==


Please refer to the individual sections for complete instructions on the following:
BorderConnect’s PARS Checking feature helps carriers proactively manage border crossings by providing visibility into CBSA release activity.


* [[PARS_Shipments_Basic_Overview_(CBSA_Shipments)|Checking the status of your latest shipments]]
'''Key benefits include:'''
* [[PARS_Shipment_Search_Feature_(CBSA)|Searching for a particular shipment]]
* Confirming whether PARS release requests are on file or processed (including outside broker business hours).
* [[Status_Query_Feature_(CBSA_Shipments)|Checking another carrier's PARS/manual PARS updates]]
* Verifying that the PARS number and port entered by the customs broker match the PARS label and intended port of entry.
* [[Warehouse_Arrival_Certification_Message_(WACM)_Guide_(CBSA)|Sending Warehouse Arrival Certification Message (WACM)]]
* Linking PARS numbers to ACI eManifests (for BorderConnect ACI users) to help ensure consistency between systems.
* [[Meat_Shipment_CFIA_Inspection_Status_Feature_(CBSA)|Checking the CFIA Inspection status of a meat shipment]]
* Receiving CBSA release-related notifications through RNS (where applicable).<ref>CBSA eServices – Overview of applications (Release Notification System). https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/eservices/overview-sommaire-eng.html</ref>
* Printing release notification reports for internal records and auditing purposes.


== PARS Shipment Tutorials ==
''Important:'' RNS messages themselves are not viewable within the CBSA eManifest Portal. CBSA provides separate “proof of report” or portal documents for official confirmation.<ref>CBSA eManifest Portal FAQ – “Can I view Release Notification System (RNS) Messages in the Portal?” https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/prog/manif/portal-portail/faq-eng.html</ref>
 
== Understanding CBSA’s Release Notification System (RNS) ==
 
The '''Release Notification System (RNS)''' is CBSA’s electronic messaging service that provides trade chain partners with timely notifications related to cargo release decisions, including PARS approvals.<ref>CBSA eServices – Overview of applications (Release Notification System). https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/eservices/overview-sommaire-eng.html</ref>
 
RNS messages may be sent to:
* Customs brokers
* Importers
* Highway carriers
* Sufferance warehouse operators
 
=== RNS Service Options ===
 
CBSA supports multiple RNS participation options:
 
{| class="wikitable"
! RNS Option
! Description
|-
| Automatic Release Notification
| Sends automated messages when shipments are released by CBSA
|-
| Arrival Certification
| Confirms cargo arrival at a sufferance warehouse (WACM)
|-
| Status Query
| Allows manual queries of shipment or PARS status
|-
| Automatic Status
| Provides ongoing automated shipment status updates
|}
<ref>CBSA – Release Notification System (RNS) Application Form page. https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/eservices/forms-formulaires/rns-stam-eng.html</ref>
 
== Getting Started with RNS and PARS Checking ==
 
Before using RNS-based features in BorderConnect, your company must be registered with CBSA for RNS.
 
'''General onboarding steps include:'''
# Submitting the official CBSA RNS Application Form.
# Selecting the RNS service options required for your operations.
# Completing any required CBSA testing or onboarding activities (where applicable).
 
For certain functions—such as '''Warehouse Arrival Certification Message (WACM)'''—CBSA requires registration and system testing with the '''Technical Commercial Client Unit (TCCU)'''.<ref>CBSA Customs Notice 22-17 – Mandatory electronic notification of cargo at sufferance warehouses. https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/cn-ad/cn22-17-eng.html</ref>
 
'''Note:''' CBSA processing and approval timelines can vary depending on submission completeness and testing requirements.
 
== Using PARS Checking in BorderConnect ==
 
Once registered, BorderConnect provides several tools for monitoring and managing PARS-related activity.
 
Refer to the following guides for step-by-step instructions:
 
* [[PARS_Shipments_Basic_Overview_(CBSA_Shipments)|Checking the status of your latest PARS shipments]]
* [[PARS_Shipment_Search_Feature_(CBSA)|Searching for a specific PARS shipment]]
* [[Status_Query_Feature_(CBSA_Shipments)|Sending status queries for other carriers or manual PARS]]
* [[Warehouse_Arrival_Certification_Message_(WACM)_Guide_(CBSA)|Sending Warehouse Arrival Certification Messages (WACM)]]
* [[Meat_Shipment_CFIA_Inspection_Status_Feature_(CBSA)|Checking CFIA inspection status for meat shipments]]
 
== Key CBSA Definitions (Reference) ==
 
'''PARS (Pre-arrival Review System)''' 
A CBSA service option allowing customs brokers and importers to submit interim accounting documentation prior to arrival in order to obtain release of commercial goods.<ref>CBSA Memorandum D3-4-2 – Highway pre-arrival and reporting requirements. https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d3/d3-4-2-eng.html</ref>
 
'''RNS Message''' 
An electronic CBSA system message sent to a registered client regarding the status or release of cargo.<ref>CBSA Memorandum D3-4-2 – Highway pre-arrival and reporting requirements. https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d3/d3-4-2-eng.html</ref>
 
== WACM (Arrival Certification) Compliance Note ==
 
CBSA requires sufferance warehouse operators to transmit a '''Warehouse Arrival Certification Message (WACM)''' when cargo arrives at a sufferance warehouse. Requirements vary depending on shipment type and consolidation rules.
 
WACM transmission must:
* Be submitted electronically via EDI
* Be sent by a registered RNS participant
* Meet CBSA TCCU testing and approval requirements
<ref>CBSA Customs Notice 22-17 – Mandatory electronic notification of cargo at sufferance warehouses. https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/cn-ad/cn22-17-eng.html</ref>
 
== PARS & RNS Video Tutorials ==


{|
{|
|{{#ev:youtube|T48HIMOUQZk|360|left|How to check the status of PARS shipments in BorderConnect.}}
|{{#ev:youtube|T48HIMOUQZk|360|left|How to check PARS shipment status in BorderConnect}}
|{{#ev:youtube|0xLroOgEdJk|360|left|How to send and check the results of status queries in BorderConnect.}}
|{{#ev:youtube|0xLroOgEdJk|360|left|How to send and review status queries}}
|{{#ev:youtube|pI8JMQz0cDw|360|left|How To Send Warehouse Arrival Certification Messages in BorderConnect.}}
|{{#ev:youtube|pI8JMQz0cDw|360|left|How to send Warehouse Arrival Certification Messages (WACM)}}
|}
|}
== References ==
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Latest revision as of 16:30, 23 January 2026

🔖 This article is part of the BorderConnect PARS Software Guide and the BorderConnect Software User Guide

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BorderConnect’s PARS Checking software uses the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Release Notification System (RNS) to deliver electronic messages related to shipment release decisions and PARS processing status.[1]

This allows carriers and other trade chain participants to monitor the progress of shipments in near-real time and receive automated notifications directly from CBSA systems.

Why Use PARS Checking in BorderConnect

BorderConnect’s PARS Checking feature helps carriers proactively manage border crossings by providing visibility into CBSA release activity.

Key benefits include:

  • Confirming whether PARS release requests are on file or processed (including outside broker business hours).
  • Verifying that the PARS number and port entered by the customs broker match the PARS label and intended port of entry.
  • Linking PARS numbers to ACI eManifests (for BorderConnect ACI users) to help ensure consistency between systems.
  • Receiving CBSA release-related notifications through RNS (where applicable).[2]
  • Printing release notification reports for internal records and auditing purposes.

Important: RNS messages themselves are not viewable within the CBSA eManifest Portal. CBSA provides separate “proof of report” or portal documents for official confirmation.[3]

Understanding CBSA’s Release Notification System (RNS)

The Release Notification System (RNS) is CBSA’s electronic messaging service that provides trade chain partners with timely notifications related to cargo release decisions, including PARS approvals.[4]

RNS messages may be sent to:

  • Customs brokers
  • Importers
  • Highway carriers
  • Sufferance warehouse operators

RNS Service Options

CBSA supports multiple RNS participation options:

RNS Option Description
Automatic Release Notification Sends automated messages when shipments are released by CBSA
Arrival Certification Confirms cargo arrival at a sufferance warehouse (WACM)
Status Query Allows manual queries of shipment or PARS status
Automatic Status Provides ongoing automated shipment status updates

[5]

Getting Started with RNS and PARS Checking

Before using RNS-based features in BorderConnect, your company must be registered with CBSA for RNS.

General onboarding steps include:

  1. Submitting the official CBSA RNS Application Form.
  2. Selecting the RNS service options required for your operations.
  3. Completing any required CBSA testing or onboarding activities (where applicable).

For certain functions—such as Warehouse Arrival Certification Message (WACM)—CBSA requires registration and system testing with the Technical Commercial Client Unit (TCCU).[6]

Note: CBSA processing and approval timelines can vary depending on submission completeness and testing requirements.

Using PARS Checking in BorderConnect

Once registered, BorderConnect provides several tools for monitoring and managing PARS-related activity.

Refer to the following guides for step-by-step instructions:

Key CBSA Definitions (Reference)

PARS (Pre-arrival Review System) A CBSA service option allowing customs brokers and importers to submit interim accounting documentation prior to arrival in order to obtain release of commercial goods.[7]

RNS Message An electronic CBSA system message sent to a registered client regarding the status or release of cargo.[8]

WACM (Arrival Certification) Compliance Note

CBSA requires sufferance warehouse operators to transmit a Warehouse Arrival Certification Message (WACM) when cargo arrives at a sufferance warehouse. Requirements vary depending on shipment type and consolidation rules.

WACM transmission must:

  • Be submitted electronically via EDI
  • Be sent by a registered RNS participant
  • Meet CBSA TCCU testing and approval requirements

[9]

PARS & RNS Video Tutorials

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References

  1. ↑ CBSA eServices – Overview of applications (Release Notification System). https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/eservices/overview-sommaire-eng.html
  2. ↑ CBSA eServices – Overview of applications (Release Notification System). https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/eservices/overview-sommaire-eng.html
  3. ↑ CBSA eManifest Portal FAQ – “Can I view Release Notification System (RNS) Messages in the Portal?” https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/prog/manif/portal-portail/faq-eng.html
  4. ↑ CBSA eServices – Overview of applications (Release Notification System). https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/eservices/overview-sommaire-eng.html
  5. ↑ CBSA – Release Notification System (RNS) Application Form page. https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/eservices/forms-formulaires/rns-stam-eng.html
  6. ↑ CBSA Customs Notice 22-17 – Mandatory electronic notification of cargo at sufferance warehouses. https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/cn-ad/cn22-17-eng.html
  7. ↑ CBSA Memorandum D3-4-2 – Highway pre-arrival and reporting requirements. https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d3/d3-4-2-eng.html
  8. ↑ CBSA Memorandum D3-4-2 – Highway pre-arrival and reporting requirements. https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d3/d3-4-2-eng.html
  9. ↑ CBSA Customs Notice 22-17 – Mandatory electronic notification of cargo at sufferance warehouses. https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/cn-ad/cn22-17-eng.html
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