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<p>A <strong>Release Office</strong> is the specific Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) location where the customs release decision for a shipment is made. Every CBSA office is assigned a unique 3 or 4-digit <strong>Office Code</strong> (e.g., <code>0453</code> for the Ambassador Bridge).</p> | <p>A <strong>Release Office</strong> is the specific Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) location where the customs release decision for a shipment is made. Every CBSA office is assigned a unique 3 or 4-digit <strong>Office Code</strong> (e.g., <code>0453</code> for the Ambassador Bridge).</p> | ||
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<p>For carriers, selecting the correct Release Office is critical because the customs broker files their paperwork (PARS) pointing to a specific office code. If the truck arrives at a different location than where the paperwork was filed, the shipment will not clear automatically.</p> | <p>For carriers, selecting the correct Release Office is critical because the customs broker files their paperwork (PARS) pointing to a specific office code. If the truck arrives at a different location than where the paperwork was filed, the shipment will not clear automatically.</p> | ||
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