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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}}
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'''[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|CBSA]] '''Release Notification System (RNS)''' to provide carriers (and other trade chain partners) with electronic messages related to CBSA release decisions and the status of shipments (including PARS).<ref>CBSA eServices – Overview of applications (Release Notification System). https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/eservices/overview-sommaire-eng.html</ref>
'''[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>


Carriers can benefit from PARS Checking in several ways, including:
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.
* Seeing if PARS release requests are on file / processed (even outside broker business hours).
* Verifying the PARS number and port entered by the broker matches the PARS label and intended port of entry.
* For clients of BorderConnect's ACI eManifest software, tying PARS checking into manifests to help ensure PARS numbers are keyed consistently and accurately.
* Receiving release-related notifications via 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 a release notification report for recordkeeping purposes. (Note: CBSA has separate “proof of report” / portal documents; RNS messages themselves are not viewable in the eManifest Portal.)<ref>CBSA eManifest Portal FAQ (Highway carriers) – “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>


== About CBSA RNS ==
== Why Use PARS Checking in BorderConnect ==


The '''Release Notification System (RNS)''' provides electronic messages to trade chain partners (brokers, importers, carriers, warehouse operators) to support timely notification of CBSA release decisions, including when a transaction is released and when a '''Pre-arrival Review System (PARS)''' transaction is approved.<ref>CBSA eServices – Overview of applications (Release Notification System). https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/eservices/overview-sommaire-eng.html</ref>
BorderConnect’s PARS Checking feature helps carriers proactively manage border crossings by providing visibility into CBSA release activity.


RNS supports multiple service options, including:
'''Key benefits include:'''
* Automatic Release Notification
* Confirming whether PARS release requests are on file or processed (including outside broker business hours).
* Arrival Certification
* Verifying that the PARS number and port entered by the customs broker match the PARS label and intended port of entry.
* Status Query
* Linking PARS numbers to ACI eManifests (for BorderConnect ACI users) to help ensure consistency between systems.
* Automatic Status
* 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.
 
''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>
<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 ==
== 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>


Before using RNS-based features, you must register for RNS with CBSA (and complete any required onboarding/testing steps as applicable). CBSA provides an official RNS application form where you select which RNS option(s) you are applying for (Automatic Release Notification, Arrival Certification, Status Query, Automatic Status).<ref>CBSA – Release Notification System (RNS) Application Form page. https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/eservices/forms-formulaires/rns-stam-eng.html</ref>
'''Note:''' CBSA processing and approval timelines can vary depending on submission completeness and testing requirements.


For certain RNS functions (such as WACM / arrival certification), CBSA indicates that clients (and/or authorized third-party service providers) must register and undergo system testing with CBSA’s 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>
== Using PARS Checking in BorderConnect ==


'''Note:''' Processing timelines can vary based on CBSA onboarding/testing requirements and submission completeness.
Once registered, BorderConnect provides several tools for monitoring and managing PARS-related activity.


== PARS Checking Instructions ==
Refer to the following guides for step-by-step instructions:


Please refer to the individual sections for complete instructions on the following:
* [[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]]


* [[PARS_Shipments_Basic_Overview_(CBSA_Shipments)|Checking the status of your latest shipments]]
== Key CBSA Definitions (Reference) ==
* [[PARS_Shipment_Search_Feature_(CBSA)|Searching for a particular shipment]]
* [[Status_Query_Feature_(CBSA_Shipments)|Checking another carrier's PARS/manual PARS updates]]
* [[Warehouse_Arrival_Certification_Message_(WACM)_Guide_(CBSA)|Sending Warehouse Arrival Certification Message (WACM)]]
* [[Meat_Shipment_CFIA_Inspection_Status_Feature_(CBSA)|Checking the CFIA Inspection status of a meat shipment]]


== 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>


'''PARS''' is a service option for the release of commercial goods. It allows importers and customs brokers to submit interim accounting documentation to CBSA for review/processing in order to obtain release of commercial goods.<ref>CBSA Memorandum D3-4-2 – Highway pre-arrival and reporting requirements (PARS definition). 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>


An '''RNS message''' is a system message sent to the client regarding the status of cargo or the release.<ref>CBSA Memorandum D3-4-2 – Highway pre-arrival and reporting requirements (RNS message definition). https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d3/d3-4-2-eng.html</ref>
== WACM (Arrival Certification) Compliance Note ==


== WACM (Arrival Certification) 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.


CBSA requires sufferance warehouse operators to transmit a '''Warehouse Arrival Certification Message (WACM)''' for cargo arriving at a sufferance warehouse (with detailed rules depending on consolidation). CBSA also specifies that WACM transmission must be done by registered RNS participants using EDI, and references TCCU registration/testing requirements for participation.<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>
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 Shipment Tutorials ==
== 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)}}
|}
|}


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

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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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