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[[Image:Aci-emanifest-statuses.png|400px|thumb|right|A list of different ACI eManifest statuses in BorderConnect]]Unique to BorderConnect [https://www.borderconnect.com/aci-e-manifest/index.htm ACI eManifest software], an '''ACI eManifest Status''' is a color coded object within the [[ACI_eManifest_Details_Page_(ACI_eManifest)|ACI eManifest Details page]] and the [[ACI_eManifest_Search_Page_(ACI_eManifest)|ACI eManifest Search Page]] that helps users easily determine the eManifest's current state with [[US_Customs_and_Border_Protection_-_General_Information|U.S. Customs and Border Protection]].
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<h1>ACI eManifest Status Guide</h1>
<p>A visual guide to understanding the processing stages of your CBSA eManifests, from Draft to Release.</p>
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<span class="bc-article-pill"><i class="fas fa-traffic-light"></i> Type: Reference</span>
<span class="bc-article-pill"><i class="far fa-clock"></i> Time: 5 Minutes</span>
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ACE Manifest status will update automatically either when the ACE Manifest is transmitted or receives a specific response from CBP thereby updating the manifest status.
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== List of ACE Manifest Statuses ==
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<h2 style="margin-top: 0;">Overview</h2>[[Image:Aci-emanifest-statuses.png|thumb|right|Color-Coded Status Bars]]
<p>In BorderConnect, every <strong>ACI eManifest</strong> displays a visual status bar that represents its current stage with the [[Canada_Border_Services_Agency_-_General_Information|Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)]].</p>


;Draft
<p>Statuses update automatically when:</p>
:(One Yellow Bar) The ACE Manifest is currently active but has not been transmitted to CBP yet. It's recommended to finish entering data for the eManifest and send it to CBP using the Sync with CBP button from the ACE eManifest Details page.
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* You transmit data to CBSA.
* CBSA sends a response (Accept/Reject).
* A broker certifies the release (PARS).
* The driver arrives at the border.
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;Cancelled Manifest
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:(One Red Bar) The ACE Manifest which was previously submitted to CBP has now been cancelled and the eManifest has been removed from customs system. To receive a Cancelled Manifest status a user must have transmitted a Cancel eManifest from the top of the ACE eManifest Details page and subsequently received a successful cancelled message from CBP.
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;Transmitted to CBP
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:(Two Yellow Bars) The ACE Manifest was recently transmitted to CBP but has not received a response yet. During normal operation a response will usually arrive in 1-2 minutes upon transmitting the ACE Manifest to CBP. This status is common when initially sending your eManifest to CBP or syncing an ACE Manifest that you recently made changes to.
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;Preliminary Manifest On File With CBP
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:(Two Light Blue Bars) This status is common when filing an ACE eManifest with either an eManifest containing [[Instruments_of_International_Traffic_(CBP_Shipment_Type)|Instruments of International Traffic (IIT)]], or when filing an ACE eManifest without a shipment, such as empty ACE eManifests. When an ACE eManifest is in a ''Preliminary'' state it will be followed by automatically transmitting an '''End of Manifest''' message which will lead to the status being updated to '''Complete Manifest on File with CBP''' after CBP accepts the ACE.
<h3>🚦 Quick Status Reference</h3>
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<th style="width: 25%;">Status</th>
<th style="width: 20%;">Visual (Bars)</th>
<th>Meaning</th>
<th>Action Required</th>
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<td><strong>Draft</strong></td>
<td>🟡 1 Yellow</td>
<td>Not yet sent.</td>
<td>Complete and Sync.</td>
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<td><strong>Transmitted</strong></td>
<td>🟡🟡 2 Yellow</td>
<td>Sent, waiting for reply.</td>
<td>Wait 2-4 minutes.</td>
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<td><strong>Returned Error</strong></td>
<td>🟤🟤 2 Brown</td>
<td>Rejected by CBSA.</td>
<td>Correct and Re-Sync.</td>
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<td><strong>On File</strong></td>
<td>🔵🔵🔵 3 Blue</td>
<td>Accepted by CBSA.</td>
<td>Wait 1 hour, then proceed.</td>
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<td><strong>Transaction #</strong></td>
<td>🟢🟢🟢🟢 4 Green</td>
<td>Broker Cleared (PARS).</td>
<td>Ready for border arrival.</td>
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<td><strong>Arrival Reported</strong></td>
<td>🟢🟢🟢🟢🟢 5 Green</td>
<td>Truck arrived at port.</td>
<td>Driver at booth.</td>
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<td><strong>Released</strong></td>
<td>🟢🟢🟢🟢🟢🟢 6 Green</td>
<td>Released.</td>
<td>Entry allowed.</td>
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;CBP Returned Error
<h2 style="margin-top: 40px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;">Pre-Arrival Statuses</h2>
:(Two Brown Bars) This status indicates that the ACE Manifest has returned an error message back from CBP after either transmitting the initial manifest to CBP or revising information on your manifest and re-syncing the ACE with CBP. In cases like this it's important to determine what the error is and to resolve the issue before re-syncing the ACE Manifest with CBP. Insight on the error or reject message is provided in the ACE eManifest History section of the ACE eManifest Details Page. A quick chat or call with [https://borderconnect.com/contact-us.htm BorderConnect eManifest Support] can also guide you to resolve the error. To learn how to resolve common ACE Manifest rejects visit the [[Correcting_Rejected_ACE_Manifests_(ACE_Manifest)|Correcting Rejected ACE Manifests]] Guide.


;Complete Manifest On File With CBP
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:(Three Blue Bars) This status means that the ACE Manifest is accepted and on file with CBP. If the ACE Manifest does not have a PAPS or In-Bond shipment then this status indicates that the driver is ready to approach the border.


;Complete Manifest And Entry Numbers On File With CBP
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:(Four Green Bars) This status is common when the ACE Manifest has a PAPS shipment. This means that an entry number has been processed and certified by CBP from the customs broker and that the driver is now clear to approach the border. For PAPS shipments an entry number will also be provided in the ACE eManifest history section of the ACE eManifest Details page.
<h3>Draft</h3>
<div class="bc-subtle">🟡 <strong>1 Yellow Bar</strong></div>
<p>The manifest is created but <strong>not yet transmitted</strong> to CBSA.</p>
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* <strong>Action:</strong> Click <strong>Sync with CBSA</strong> to submit it.
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;Truck Arrived at Border
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:(Five Dark Green Bars) This status means that the driver has been reported as arrived at the Port of Arrival by the CBP officer. Typically when the ACE has been reported as arrived the driver is held at the border, either because there is an issue with the ACE Manifest, the driver or is held as they are awaiting a secondary inspection before being released. It's recommended to reach out to the driver and determine why the status is in an arrived state and to resolve the issue. If there is an issue with the ACE Manifest (as provided by the CBP officer), it's recommended to reach out to BorderConnect eManifest Support so they can help resolve the issue.
<h3>Transmitted to CBSA</h3>
<div class="bc-subtle">🟡🟡 <strong>2 Yellow Bars</strong></div>
<p>The manifest has been sent and is <strong>awaiting a response</strong>.</p>
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* <strong>Action:</strong> Wait 2–4 minutes. Do not resend immediately.
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;Truck Released at Border
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:(Six Green Bars) This means that the ACE Manifest has been successfully released by the CBP officer at the Port of Arrival and the shipment is headed to it's final destination within the U.S. No further action is required.


[[Category:ACI eManifest Guide]]
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<h3>CBSA Returned Error (Rejected)</h3>
<div class="bc-subtle">🟤🟤 <strong>2 Brown Bars</strong></div>
<p>CBSA rejected the data due to missing or incorrect information.</p>
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* <strong>Action:</strong> Check the <strong>History/Status Messages</strong> section for the specific error message.
* <strong>Fix:</strong> Correct the data and click <strong>Sync with CBSA</strong>.
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See: [[Correcting_Rejected_ACI_eManifests_(ACI_eManifest)|How to Fix Rejected ACI Manifests]]
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<h2 style="margin-top: 40px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;">Accepted / On File Statuses</h2>
 
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<h3>On File With CBSA</h3>
<div class="bc-subtle">🔵🔵🔵 <strong>3 Blue Bars</strong></div>
<p>The manifest is officially accepted by CBSA.</p>
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* <strong>Timing:</strong> The 1-hour clock starts now.
* <strong>PARS:</strong> If this is a PARS shipment, you are still waiting for the broker.
* <strong>Non-PARS:</strong> If this is an Empty or In-Bond trip, you are ready to cross after 1 hour.
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<h3>On File With Match Notice</h3>
<div class="bc-subtle">🔵🔵🔵 <strong>3 Light Blue Bars</strong></div>
<p>CBSA has "matched" your manifest to a broker's RNS message, but the release isn't final yet.</p>
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* <strong>Recommendation:</strong> Send a <strong>Status Query</strong> to update the status to "Transaction Number".
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<h3>On File With Transaction #</h3>
<div class="bc-subtle">🟢🟢🟢🟢 <strong>4 Green Bars</strong></div>
<p><strong>Ready to Cross.</strong> The broker has cleared the shipment (PARS Accepted).</p>
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* <strong>Detail:</strong> The Transaction Number (Entry #) appears in the history.
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<h2 style="margin-top: 40px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;">Border Activity Statuses</h2>
 
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<h3>Arrival Reported at Border</h3>
<div class="bc-subtle">🟢🟢🟢🟢🟢 <strong>5 Dark Green Bars</strong></div>
<p>The truck has arrived at the First Port of Entry (FPOA) and the officer has scanned the barcode.</p>
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* <strong>Note:</strong> Some shipments (like In-Bonds) may stay in this status even after the driver leaves the booth.
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<h3>Rejected After Arrival</h3>
<div class="bc-subtle">🟤🟤🟤🟤🟤 <strong>5 Brown Bars</strong></div>
<p>The officer rejected the manifest at the booth.</p>
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* <strong>Action:</strong> Confirm the issue with the driver, correct the data, and transmit an <strong>Amendment</strong>.
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<h3>Released</h3>
<div class="bc-subtle">🟢🟢🟢🟢🟢🟢 <strong>6 Green Bars</strong></div>
<p><strong>Complete.</strong> The shipment has been released into Canada.</p>
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* <strong>Action:</strong> No further action required.
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<h3>Cancelled</h3>
<div class="bc-subtle">🔴 <strong>1 Red Bar</strong></div>
<p>The manifest was successfully removed from CBSA’s system. It is no longer valid for crossing.</p>
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Latest revision as of 10:53, 5 February 2026

🔖 This article is part of the BorderConnect ACI eManifest Guide

ACI eManifest Status Guide

A visual guide to understanding the processing stages of your CBSA eManifests, from Draft to Release.

Type: Reference Time: 5 Minutes

Overview

Color-Coded Status Bars

In BorderConnect, every ACI eManifest displays a visual status bar that represents its current stage with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).

Statuses update automatically when:

  • You transmit data to CBSA.
  • CBSA sends a response (Accept/Reject).
  • A broker certifies the release (PARS).
  • The driver arrives at the border.

🚦 Quick Status Reference

Status Visual (Bars) Meaning Action Required
Draft 🟡 1 Yellow Not yet sent. Complete and Sync.
Transmitted 🟡🟡 2 Yellow Sent, waiting for reply. Wait 2-4 minutes.
Returned Error 🟤🟤 2 Brown Rejected by CBSA. Correct and Re-Sync.
On File 🔵🔵🔵 3 Blue Accepted by CBSA. Wait 1 hour, then proceed.
Transaction # 🟢🟢🟢🟢 4 Green Broker Cleared (PARS). Ready for border arrival.
Arrival Reported 🟢🟢🟢🟢🟢 5 Green Truck arrived at port. Driver at booth.
Released 🟢🟢🟢🟢🟢🟢 6 Green Released. Entry allowed.

Pre-Arrival Statuses

Draft

🟡 1 Yellow Bar

The manifest is created but not yet transmitted to CBSA.

  • Action: Click Sync with CBSA to submit it.

Transmitted to CBSA

🟡🟡 2 Yellow Bars

The manifest has been sent and is awaiting a response.

  • Action: Wait 2–4 minutes. Do not resend immediately.

CBSA Returned Error (Rejected)

🟤🟤 2 Brown Bars

CBSA rejected the data due to missing or incorrect information.

  • Action: Check the History/Status Messages section for the specific error message.
  • Fix: Correct the data and click Sync with CBSA.

See: How to Fix Rejected ACI Manifests

Accepted / On File Statuses

On File With CBSA

🔵🔵🔵 3 Blue Bars

The manifest is officially accepted by CBSA.

  • Timing: The 1-hour clock starts now.
  • PARS: If this is a PARS shipment, you are still waiting for the broker.
  • Non-PARS: If this is an Empty or In-Bond trip, you are ready to cross after 1 hour.

On File With Match Notice

🔵🔵🔵 3 Light Blue Bars

CBSA has "matched" your manifest to a broker's RNS message, but the release isn't final yet.

  • Recommendation: Send a Status Query to update the status to "Transaction Number".

On File With Transaction #

🟢🟢🟢🟢 4 Green Bars

Ready to Cross. The broker has cleared the shipment (PARS Accepted).

  • Detail: The Transaction Number (Entry #) appears in the history.

Border Activity Statuses

Arrival Reported at Border

🟢🟢🟢🟢🟢 5 Dark Green Bars

The truck has arrived at the First Port of Entry (FPOA) and the officer has scanned the barcode.

  • Note: Some shipments (like In-Bonds) may stay in this status even after the driver leaves the booth.

Rejected After Arrival

🟤🟤🟤🟤🟤 5 Brown Bars

The officer rejected the manifest at the booth.

  • Action: Confirm the issue with the driver, correct the data, and transmit an Amendment.

Released

🟢🟢🟢🟢🟢🟢 6 Green Bars

Complete. The shipment has been released into Canada.

  • Action: No further action required.

Cancelled

🔴 1 Red Bar

The manifest was successfully removed from CBSA’s system. It is no longer valid for crossing.

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