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A glossary of customs terms and acronyms used in cross-border trade and BorderConnect.
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<h1>Customs Glossary Guide</h1>
<p>A comprehensive glossary of customs terms, acronyms, and shipment types used in cross-border trade and BorderConnect software.</p>
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<span class="bc-article-pill"><i class="fas fa-book"></i> Type: Reference Guide</span>
<span class="bc-article-pill"><i class="fas fa-globe"></i> Region: US & Canada</span>
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== A ==
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[[Image:Ace-manifest-logo.png|200px|right|thumb|CBP ACE eManifest]]
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;A49
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:An [[A49_Automotive_Release_(CBSA_Shipment_Type)|A49 Automotive Release]] shipment release type for goods entering Canada. Used in ACI for shipping production automotive parts to Chrysler, Ford and GM.
; A49
;A8A
: An [[A49_Automotive_Release_(CBSA_Shipment_Type)|A49 Automotive Release]] shipment release type for goods entering Canada. Used in ACI for shipping production automotive parts to Chrysler, Ford and GM.
:[[A8A_In-Bond_Cargo_Control_Document_(Customs_Glossary)|A8A In-Bond Cargo Control Documents]] are primarily used to clear auxiliary and special shipment types with CBSA including In-Bonds.
; A8A
;ACE
: [[A8A_In-Bond_Cargo_Control_Document_(Customs_Glossary)|A8A In-Bond Cargo Control Documents]] are primarily used to clear auxiliary and special shipment types with CBSA including In-Bonds.
:The [[ACE_Manifest_Software_User_Guide_(CBP)|Automated Commercial Environment (ACE)]] is a CBP (U.S. Customs and Border Protection) electronic system designed to facilitate trade and strengthen border security.
; ACE
;ACE ID
: The [[ACE_Manifest_Software_User_Guide_(CBP)|Automated Commercial Environment (ACE)]] is CBP’s trade processing system used to facilitate legitimate trade and strengthen border security; in highway mode it includes “e-Manifest: Trucks” for advance electronic manifesting.
:A unique identification number used to indicate a driver, truck or trailer within CBP ACE system.
; ACE ID
;ACE In-Bond
: A unique identifier used within CBP ACE/e-Manifest for entities such as a driver, truck, or trailer (as recorded on the ACE highway manifest).
:An [[ACE_In_Bond_(CBP_Shipment_Type)|ACE In-Bond]] created as part of an ACE eManifest declaration. (As opposed to an In-Bond created by a customs broker submitting the Bond information using ABI or ACS.
; ACE In-Bond
;ACI
: An [[ACE_In_Bond_(CBP_Shipment_Type)|ACE In-Bond]] created as part of an ACE eManifest declaration (as opposed to an in-bond created by a broker/ABI filer submitting the bond information).
:[[ACI_eManifest_Software_User_Guide_(CBSA)|Advance Commercial Information]] is a CBSA (Canada Border Services Agency) program designed to provide officers with electronic pre-arrival information related to commercial goods before they arrive in Canada.
; ACI
;AMPS
: [[ACI_eManifest_Software_User_Guide_(CBSA)|Advance Commercial Information (ACI) / eManifest]] is a CBSA program that requires electronic pre-arrival information for commercial goods and conveyances arriving in Canada.
:An [[Administrative_Monetary_Penalty_System_(AMPS)_(CBSA)|Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS)]] is a a civil penalty regime that secures compliance with customs legislation through the application of monetary penalties.
; Air Freight
;API
: Freight that’s shipped at least partially by air.
:An application programming interface (API) is a set of subroutine definitions, protocols, and tools for building software and applications. BorderConnect API provides an easy way to exchange eManifest related data to other software.
; Air Waybill
: An [[Air_Waybill_(AWB)_(Customs_Glossary)|Air Waybill (AWB)]] is a document that accompanies goods shipped by an international air carrier/courier. It serves as a receipt of goods and a contract of carriage.
; AMPS
: An [[Administrative_Monetary_Penalty_System_(AMPS)_(CBSA)|Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS)]] is CBSA’s civil penalty regime used to support compliance with customs legislation through monetary penalties.
; API
: An application programming interface (API) is a set of protocols/tools that allow software systems to exchange data. BorderConnect API provides a way to exchange eManifest-related data with other software.
; Audit
: A safety audit is a review of a motor carrier’s records by the DOT to verify safety management controls and compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs).
; Authority
: Motor carrier authority is mandatory for trucking companies operating as for-hire carriers transporting passengers or regulated commodities while engaged in interstate commerce.
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== B ==
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; Bill of Lading
: A [[Bill_of_Lading_(BOL)_(Customs_Glossary)|Bill of Lading (BOL)]] is a document detailing an agreement between a shipper and carrier that usually includes commodity, weight, pick-up/delivery, and payment terms.
; Bobtail
: A tractor without a trailer attached.
; Bonded Carrier
: A [[Bonded_Highway_Carrier_(Customs_Glossary)|bonded carrier]] has posted security with CBP/CBSA and is permitted to transport, under customs control, goods upon which duty/tax has not yet been paid.
; Bonded Carrier IRS Number
: Your IRS number is the number CBP has associated with your status as a bonded carrier. In BorderConnect you can manage stored IRS numbers under Manage Data → “ACE Bonded Carrier IRS Numbers”.
; Bonded Warehouse
: A [[Bonded_Warehouse_(Customs_Glossary)|bonded warehouse]] is a facility licensed by CBSA/CBP where unreleased goods may be stored, generally deferring duties/taxes until the goods are entered or exported.
; BRASS
: The [[BRASS_(CBP_Shipment_Type)|Border Release Advanced Screening and Selectivity (BRASS)]] shipment type is a CBP truck release option intended to expedite release of certain highly compliant, high-volume freight. CBP has indicated new importer registrations are not being accepted (program being phased out).
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;Bonded Carrier
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:A [[Bonded_Highway_Carrier_(Customs_Glossary_Guide)|bonded carrier]] who has posted security with the CBSA and who is permitted to transport, under CBSA control, between points in Canada, dutiable goods upon which duty has not yet been paid.
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;Bonded Carrier IRS Number
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:Your IRS number is the number CBP has associated with your status as a bonded carrier. In BorderConnect you can manage which IRS numbers are stored in the system under the Manage Data menu by selecting "ACE Bonded Carrier IRS Numbers".
; C-TPAT
;Bonded Warehouse
: [[C-TPAT_(Customs-Trade_Partnership_Against_Terrorism)_Information|Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT)]] is CBP’s voluntary supply chain security program for importers, carriers, and other trade partners.
:A [[Bonded_Warehouse_(Customs_Glossary)|bonded warehouse]] is facility licensed by the CBSA where non-duty paid goods may be placed for storage, essentially deferring duties (including the GST) until the goods are either exported or entered into the Canadian economy. In the U.S. a bonded warehouse functions in the same way.
; Canada Customs Invoice (CCI)
;BRASS
: A [[Canada_Customs_Invoice_(Customs_Glossary)|Canada Customs Invoice]] is a CBSA document containing data elements required for certain releases/accounting.
:The [[BRASS_(CBP_Shipment_Type)|Border Release Advanced Screening and Selectivity (BRASS)]] shipment is a type of pre-clearance used in U.S. bound shipments, can only be used by FAST-approved drivers.
; Cargo Control Number
: A [[Cargo_Control_Number_(Customs_Glossary_Guide)|Cargo Control Number (CCN)]] is a unique number assigned to a shipment entering Canada that identifies the carrier and distinguishes shipments in CBSA systems.
; Cargo Exemption
: A [[Shipment_Types_For_ACE_and_ACI_eManifest|cargo exemption]] in ACI is used to indicate exempt cargo such as LVS (Courier), Flying Truck, IIT, and Mail loaded on the truck/trailer(s). In these cases, a shipment may not be required, but the cargo exemption indicator must be set to indicate it is aboard.
; CARM
: [[CARM_(CBSA_Assessment_and_Revenue_Management)|CARM (CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management)]] is the official digital platform used by the Canada Border Services Agency to assess and collect duties and taxes on commercial goods imported into Canada. It provides a centralized online portal that allows importers and trade chain partners to manage their customs accounting, post financial security, and remit payments directly to the government.
; Carnet
: An [[ATA_Carnet_(CBSA_Shipment_Type)|ATA Carnet]] is an international customs document that can facilitate temporary import/export of eligible goods.
; Carrier
: A registered company or owner operator licensed to transport goods via highway method.
; Carrier Code
: A [[Carrier_Code_(CBSA)|Highway Carrier Code]] is a unique 4 character code used by CBSA to identify a carrier.
; CBP
: [[US_Customs_and_Border_Protection_-_General_Information|U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)]] is the U.S. federal agency responsible for customs and border enforcement.
; CBSA
: The [[Canada_Border_Services_Agency_-_General_Information|Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)]] is the Canadian federal agency responsible for border enforcement and customs administration.
; CDL
: A [[Commercial_Drivers_License_(CDL)|Commercial Drivers License (CDL)]] authorizes an individual to operate certain commercial motor vehicles.
; CDRP
: The [[Commercial_Driver_Registration_Program_(CDRP)|Commercial Driver Registration Program (CDRP)]] is a CBSA program to facilitate border processing for approved participants.
; Certificate of Origin
: A [[Certificate_of_Origin_(Customs_Glossary)|Certificate of Origin (CO)]] certifies where goods originate and may support preferential tariff treatment where applicable.
; CFIA
: The [[Canadian_Food_Inspection_Agency_(CFIA)_(Customs_Glossary)|Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)]] regulates food and certain biological goods; shipments may be subject to CFIA-related requirements/inspection.
; Change Trip
: Transmits a change request for the manifest to CBSA (e.g., ETA, port, truck/trailer, or other trip data).
; Change Shipment
: Transmits a change request for the shipment(s) to CBSA (e.g., ETA, port, shipper/consignee, commodity, etc.).
; Chassis
: The framework of a commercial vehicle to which the engine/transmission, cab, fuel tanks, axles and cargo compartments are fixed.
; Citizenship
: Indicates where a driver or passenger is recognized under law as being a legal member of a sovereign state.
; City of Acceptance
: Used to indicate the city where the goods began a continuous journey to Canada (when different from the shipper’s address).
; City of Loading
: Used to indicate the city the goods were shipped from (should match shipper’s city on paperwork).
; Commercial Invoice
: A [[Commercial_Invoice|Commercial Invoice]] A bill of sale or other acceptable documentation that provides key data elements (value, quantity, seller, etc.).
; Commodity
: Indicates the goods loaded on the truck or trailer.
; Consignee
: The entity who is financially responsible (the buyer) for receipt of a shipment; may differ from the receiver.
; Consolidated Freight
: Multiple shipments grouped by a consolidator/freight forwarder and shipped under one cargo document, often requiring later deconsolidation reporting.
; Container
: A standard-sized rectangular box used to transport freight by ship, rail and highway.
; Conveyance Reference Number
: Unique reference number (trip number) given by the carrier to a manifest in ACI.
; Courier LVS
: A [[Courier_LVS_(CBSA_Cargo_Exemption)|Courier Low Value Shipment (LVS)]] is a CBSA courier program streamlining reporting/release/accounting for qualifying low value shipments.
; CSA
: [[CSA_(Customs_Self_Assessment)_Information|Customs Self Assessment (CSA)]], is a Canadian Shipment Type for goods to clear through CBSA for approved importers/carriers.
; CSA Importer
: A [[Customs_Self_Assessment_(CSA)_Importer|Customs Self Assessment (CSA) Importer]] may use approved business systems to forward data and remit taxes/duties under CSA processes.
; CSA Importer Business Number
: Canada Revenue Agency Business Number of the CSA importer.
; CUSMA (Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement)
: [[CUSMA_(Canada-United_States-Mexico_Agreement)_(Customs_Glossary)|CUSMA (Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement)]] is the Canadian name for the modernized trilateral free trade agreement that replaced NAFTA on July 1, 2020, known in the United States as USMCA and in Mexico as T-MEC.
; Customs
: The government service responsible for administration of customs law, duty/tax collection, and enforcement of import/export rules.
; Customs Broker
: A [[Customs_Broker_(Customs_Glossary)|customs broker]] acts on behalf of importers to prepare entries, calculate duties/taxes, and interface with CBP/CBSA and other government agencies.
; CVOR
: The [[Commercial_Vehicle_Operators_Registration_(CVOR)_(Customs_Glossary)|Commercial Vehicle Operators Registration (CVOR)]] is Ontario’s registration system for operators of commercial motor vehicles.
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== C ==
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[[Image:CBSABadge.jpg‎|200px|right|thumb|CBSA Seal]][[Image:Boxes.png‎|200px|right|thumb|Courier LVS Cargo]][[Image:citizenship.jpg‎|200px|right|thumb|Swearing in new citizens]]
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;C-TPAT
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:[[C-TPAT_(Customs-Trade_Partnership_Against_Terrorism)_Information|Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism]] is a program in which member carriers and importers agree to implement high security standards in exchange for being recognized by the CBP as low risk, which in the case of carriers can entail fewer CBP inspections. Carriers that are C-TPAT approved are automatically enrolled in the FAST program.
; Delivery Address
;Canada Customs Invoice (CCI)
: In ACI, the address to which goods are physically delivered if different from the consignee.
:A [[Canada_Customs_Invoice_(Customs_Glossary)|Canada Customs Invoice]] or CCI is a CBSA document showing all the data elements required at time of release.
; Department of Defense Shipment
;Cargo Control Number
: A [[U.S._Department_of_Defense_Shipment_(CBP_Shipment_Type)|U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) Shipment]] is a shipment of goods belonging or destined to the U.S. Department of Defense being transported by a commercial carrier.
:A [[Cargo_Control_Number_(Customs_Glossary_Guide)|Cargo Control Number]], often abbreviated as CCN, is a unique number assigned to a shipment of goods entering Canada. It serves as a means of telling shipments apart for CBSA, while simultaneously identifying the carrier transporting the goods. Cargo control numbers are mandatory for almost every type of shipment being transported to Canada by highway carrier.
; Double Drop
;Cargo Exemption
: Also known as doubles: one tractor and two trailers.
:In ACI this is used to indicate that there is Exempt Cargo such as LVS (Low Value Courier), Flying Truck, IIT and Mail loaded on the truck or trailer(s). For any of these shipment types no shipment is required to be reported on the manifest, but the Cargo Exemption must be set here to indicate that it is aboard In BorderConnect click the link 'set cargo exemption' to select a cargo exemption. Once the selection is made the Cargo Exemption will be set. It can be removed again by clicking the 'Remove Cargo Exemption Code' link that will be displayed afterward.
; DTOPS
;Carnet
: [[Decal_and_Transponder_Online_Procurement_System_(DTOPS)|Decal and Transponder Online Procurement System (DTOPS)]] issues transponders/decals for carriers crossing into the U.S.
:An [[ATA_Carnet_(CBP_CBSA)|ATA Carnet]] is an international customs document that allows for the temporary importation of goods into a Canada and the U.S.
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:A registered company or owner operator licensed to transport goods via highway method.
;Carrier Code
:A [[Carrier_Code_(CBSA)|Highway Carrier Code]] is a unique 4 character code used by CBSA to identify a carrier.
;CBP
:[[US_Customs_and_Border_Protection_-_General_Information|U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)]] is the federal law enforcement agency responsible for customs services in the United States.
;CBSA
:The [[Canada_Border_Services_Agency_-_General_Information|Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)]] is the federal law enforcement agency responsible for customs services in Canada.
;CDRP
:The [[Commercial_Driver_Registration_Program_(CDRP)|Commercial Driver Registration Program (CDRP)]] makes it easier for commercial highway carriers to pass through customs into Canada from the U.S. This program offers efficient and effective clearance to low-risk goods and pre-approved importers, carriers and commercial drivers.
;Certificate of Origin
:A specific form identifying the goods, in which the authority or body empowered to issue it certifies expressly that the goods to which the certificate relates originate in a specific country. This certificate may also include a declaration by the manufacturer, producer, supplier, exporter or other competent person.
;CFIA
:The [[Canadian_Food_Inspection_Agency_(CFIA)|Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)]] is a regulating agency dedicated to protecting Canadians from preventable health risks related to food and zoonotic diseases. When carriers arrive at the port of entry, they may be subject to inspection if carrying food or other biological cargo.
;Change Trip
:Transmits a change request for the manifest to CBSA. Used in BorderConnect if the user wants to change ETA, port, truck, trailer, or other conveyance (trip) data.
;Change Shipment
:Transmits a change request for the shipment(s) to CBSA. Used in BorderConnect if the user wants to change ETA, port, shipper, consignee, commodity, or other shipment data.
;Citizenship
:Used to indicate where a driver or passenger is recognized under the custom or law as being a legal member of a sovereign state.
;City of Acceptance
:Used to indicate the city where the goods began a continuous journey to Canada. Must only be completed if the goods where taken over at a different location than the Shipper's address. e.g. the goods were picked up at a terminal instead of at the Shipper's facility.
;City of Loading
:Used to indicate the city the goods were shipped from. Should match the city listed under the Shipper's address on the paperwork.
;Commercial Invoice
:A bill of sale or other acceptable documentation that provides data elements required at time of import (i.e. value, quantity, vendor, etc.).
;Commodity
:Indicates the goods loaded on the truck or trailer.
;Consignee
:In a contract of carriage, the consignee is the entity who is financially responsible (the buyer) for the receipt of a shipment. Generally, but not always, the consignee is the same as the receiver.
;Consolidated Freight
:A number of separate shipments grouped together by a consolidator or freight forwarder and shipped under one cargo control document, in which case CBSA would expect deconsolidated details on house bills after the shipment has moved in bond.
;Conveyance Reference Number
:Unique reference number or 'trip number' given by the carrier to a manifest. Consists of a carrier's CBSA-assigned Carrier Code, followed by a unique number assigned by the carrier. Must not be identical to a PARS number or other Cargo Control Number.
;Courier LVS
:A [[Courier_LVS_(CBSA_Cargo_Exemption)|Courier Low Value Shipment (LVS)]] is a special shipment that clears as a cargo exemption and only available to couriers transporting low value shipments into Canada.
;CSA
:[[CSA_(Customs_Self_Assessment)_Information|Customs Self Assessment (CSA)]], is a Canadian Shipment Type for goods to clear through CBSA. It allows for the clearance of goods imported by a CSA Approved importer and transported by a CSA Approved carrier.
;CSA Importer
:CSA Importers can use their own business systems and processes, which must meet the CBSA's requirements, to forward trade data and to report and remit payment of taxes and duties once a month to their own financial institutions.
;CSA Importer Business Number
:This is a Canada Revenue Agency Number of the Customs Self-Assessment importer.
;Customs
:The Government Service which is responsible for the administration of Customs law and the collection of duties and taxes and which also has the responsibility for the application of other laws and regulations relating to the importation, exportation, movement or storage of goods.
;Customs Broker
:A [[Customs_Broker_(Customs_Glossary)|customs broker]] is an agent that works to secure the customs release of goods that are crossing an international border. Their work, which is done on behalf of the importer of the goods, involves the preparation of formal entries for customs and other government agencies where applicable, as well as the calculation of duties and taxes.
;CVOR
:The [[Commercial_Vehicle_Operators_Registration_(CVOR)|Commercial Vehicle Operators Registration (CVOR)]] is the registration system for operators of commercial motor vehicles (trucks and buses) in the province of Ontario. It's the part of the Highway Traffic Act under which operators of these vehicles are identified. CVOR also allows the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) to suspend or cancel an operator's certificate.


== D ==
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; EDI
: [[Electronic_Data_Interchange_(EDI)|Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)]] allows electronic transmission of trade/manifest data.
; eManifest
: [[Electronic_Manifests_(Customs_Glossary_Guide)|eManifest]] refers to North American electronic pre-arrival manifesting (ACE for U.S., ACI/eManifest for Canada).
; ELD
: Electronic Logging Device that records driving time and related data.
; Emergency Repairs
: Repairs resulting from an unforeseen contingency outside Canada that were necessary to enable safe return to Canada. See [[Emergency_Repairs_(CBSA_Cargo_Exemption)|Emergency Repairs (CBSA Cargo Exemption)]].
; Entry Number
: A [[Entry_Number|Entry Number]] unique number referencing a commercial U.S. import entry (often associated with broker/ABI filings).
; ETA
: Estimated time of arrival.
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;Delivery Address
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:In ACI, it is the address to which the goods are physically delivered, if different from the consignee.
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;Department of Defense Shipment
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:A [[U.S._Department_of_Defense_Shipment_(CBP_Shipment_Type)|U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) Shipment]] is a shipment of goods belonging or destined to the United States Department of Defense being transported by a commercial carrier. DOD shipments are entitled to special processing at the border when clearing through CBP and are not required to be entered in ACE and exempt from the regular list of shipment types.
; FAST
;DTOPS
: The [[FAST_(Free_and_Secure_Trade)_Information|Free and Secure Trade (FAST)]] program is a joint Canada–U.S. commercial clearance program designed to expedite low-risk, pre-approved shipments and drivers at participating ports/lanes.
:The Decal and Transponder Online Procurement System issues transponders and decals for carriers that cross into the U.S. CBP uses DTOPS information to verify commercial vehicles upon arrival.
; FAST ID
: A unique identifier associated with an approved FAST participant (driver), issued through the FAST program.
; First Canadian Port of Entry
: The [[CBSA_Highway_Ports|First Canadian Port of Entry]] is the location where the driver will be entering Canada.
; Flatbed
: An open trailer used for freight that doesn’t require a dry van or reefer.
; Flying Truck
: A [[Flying_Truck_(CBSA_Cargo_Exemption)|Flying Truck]] is a CBSA cargo exemption used when goods originally manifested in air mode arrive by highway.
; FMCSA
: The [[Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration_(FMCSA)_(Customs_Glossary)|Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)]] is a U.S. DOT agency regulating the trucking industry.
; Free of Duty
: A [[Free_of_Duty_(CBP_Shipment_Type)|Free of Duty Shipment]] (CBP Form 7523) is a U.S. shipment type for certain duty-free merchandise (subject to conditions and value limits depending on circumstance).
; Freight Forwarder
: A [[Freight_Forwarder_(Customs_Glossary)|Freight Forwarder]] coordinates shipments between shippers, carriers and consignees.
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== E ==
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; Goods Astray
: A [[Goods_Astray_(CBP_Shipment_Type)|Goods Astray]] shipment type may be used for certain undeliverable/returned goods meeting CBP requirements.
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;E29B
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:An [[E29B_(CBSA_Shipment_Type)|E29B is a Temporary Importation Bond]] and is a Canadian Shipment Type for goods to clear through CBSA. It allows for goods to enter Canada temporarily on a Form E29B - Temporary Admission Permit.
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;EDI
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:Electronic Data Exchange (EDI) is a system that allows clients to electronically transmit their import or export data and their accounting documents to the CBSA.
; Hazmat Code
;eManifest
: A [[Hazardous_Materials_Code|Hazmat Code]] or Hazardous Materials Identifier code is a four digit number used to identify certain hazardous materials/dangerous goods classifications in U.S. contexts.
:[[Electronic_Manifests_(Customs_Glossary_Guide)|eManifest]] modernizes and improves North American cross-border commercial processes. ACE and ACI eManifest are required by all carriers, freight forwarders and importers to send electronic information about their shipments electronically to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
; Highway Carrier Code
;Emergency Repairs
: A [[Carrier_Code_(CBSA)|Highway Carrier Code]] is a CBSA-assigned four-character identifier required for ACI/eManifest and for many commercial highway shipment processes into Canada.
:Repairs resulting from an unforeseen contingency that occurred outside Canada and were necessary to enable the safe return of the conveyance to Canada. To learn more visit [[Emergency_Repairs_(CBSA_Cargo_Exemption)|Emergency Repairs (CBSA Cargo Exemption)]]
; HS Code
;Entry Number
: An [[Harmonized_System_(HS)_Code|HS Code]] or Harmonized System (HS) code e is the international product nomenclature developed/maintained under the World Customs Organization (WCO) framework.
:A unique number referencing your commercial shipment from a customs broker for shipments going into the U.S.
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== F ==
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[[Image:Pac-highway.jpg‎|200px|right|thumb|First Canadian port of entry at pac highway]]
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;FAST
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:The [[FAST_(Free_and_Secure_Trade)_Information|Free and Secure Trade (FAST)]] program is a commercial clearance program for known low-risk shipments entering the United States from Canada and Mexico. This program allows expedited processing for commercial carriers who have completed background checks and fulfill certain eligibility requirements.
; IIT (United States)
;FAST ID
: In the U.S., [[Instruments_of_International_Traffic_(CBP_Shipment_Type)|Instruments of International Traffic (IIT)]] (e.g., 10.41a) is a U.S. shipment type for certain reusable articles used in international traffic.
:A unique 14 digit number given to drivers who are FAST approved.
; IIT (Canada)
;First Canadian Port of Entry
: [[Instruments_of_International_Trade_(CBSA_Cargo_Exemption)|Instruments of International Trade (IIT)]], is a Canadian cargo exemption for reusable containers, skids, pallets, straps, etc. used in international commercial transportation of goods.
:The [[CBSA_Highway_Ports|First Canadian Port of Entry]] is the location where the driver will be entering Canada. In BorderConnect you can type either the city name or the Port Code, it should come up to be selected. In most cases is also possible to type the name of the city or port on the American side of the border to bring up the corresponding Canadian Port of Entry.
; Importer CSA Business Number
;Flying Truck
: Canada Revenue Agency number of a CSA importer (used when Shipment Type is CSA).
:A [[Flying_Truck_(CBSA_Cargo_Exemption)|Flying Truck]] is a Canadian Shipment Type for goods to clear through CBSA and is considered a cargo exemption in ACI. It allows for the release of shipments arriving at the border by highway carrier that were originally supposed to arrive by air and have been already been declared on an ACI eManifest for the air mode of transportation.
; In-Bond (United States)
;Free of Duty
: An [[QP_In_Bond_(CBP_Shipment_Type)|In Bond]] is a U.S. shipment type allowing movement of goods under bond prior to final release.
:A [[Free_of_Duty_(CBP_Shipment_Type)|Free of Duty Shipment]], known for its corresponding form, CBP Form 7523, is a U.S. Shipment Type for goods to clear through US Customs and Border Protection. It is a type of Informal Entry that allows for the release at the border of shipments consisting of merchandise that is unconditionally or conditionally duty free and not exceeding 2500 USD in value.
; In-Bond (Canada)
;Freight Forwarder
: An [[In_Bond_(CBSA_Shipment_Type)|In-Bond]] is a Canadian shipment type allowing inland movement of unreleased goods under CBSA control.
:A person or business entity that specializes in coordinating shipments between shippers, carriers and consignees. Since freight forwarders don’t have their own equipment, they contract with carriers to move goods.
; In-Transit
: An [[In-Transit_Manifest_(CBSA)|In Transit Manifest]] controls the movement of goods transiting Canada or the U.S. en route between domestic points.
; Insurance Policy
: Required when submitting certain dangerous goods information; in BorderConnect users can add insurance policy data in the company profile.
; Informal Entry
: An [[Informal_Entry|Informal Entry]] is a simplified CBP entry process often used for certain low-value/personal or qualifying commercial importations. CBP regulations reference informal entry processing for shipments typically valued at $2,500 or less (with exceptions; CBP can require formal entry where necessary).
; Intangibles
: [[Intangibles_(CBP_Shipment_Type)|Intangibles]] is a U.S. shipment type for certain specific commodity categories referenced in CBP shipment type guidance.
; Intermodal Transportation
: Shipping that uses more than one mode (truck/rail/ship/air).
; International Mail
: [[International_Mail_(CBP_Shipment_Type)|International Mail]] is a U.S. shipment category for qualifying mail movements between postal operators.
</div>
</div>


== G ==
<div class="bc-card" style="margin-top: 25px;">
<h2 style="margin-top: 0; border-bottom: none; margin-bottom: 0;">L</h2>
<div class="bc-cleanlist">
; LTL
: [[Less_Than_Truckload|Less-Than-Truckload (LTL)]]: smaller shipments consolidated with other freight.
; LVS
: [[Low_Value_Shipment_(LVS)_(Customs_Glossary)|Low Value Shipment (LVS)]] is a courier-related low value program concept (Canada context includes Courier LVS).
</div>
</div>


;Goods Astray
<div class="bc-card" style="margin-top: 25px;">
:A [[Goods_Astray_(CBP_Shipment_Type)|Goods Astray]] is used for the return to the U.S. of refused or undeliverable shipments or goods brought into Canada accidentally.
<h2 style="margin-top: 0; border-bottom: none; margin-bottom: 0;">M</h2>
<div class="bc-cleanlist">
; MC Number
: A [[Motor_Carrier_Number|Motor Carrier Number (MC Number)]] is an interstate operating authority identifier assigned by FMCSA for certain for-hire carriers.
; Motor Carrier
: A private or for-hire business that hauls passengers and/or freight.
</div>
</div>


== H ==
<div class="bc-card" style="margin-top: 25px;">
<h2 style="margin-top: 0; border-bottom: none; margin-bottom: 0;">N</h2>
<div class="bc-cleanlist">
; NAFTA
: The [[North_American_Free_Trade_Agreement_(NAFTA)_(Customs_Glossary)|North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)]] was a trilateral agreement signed by Canada, the United States, and Mexico (now replaced by CUSMA/USMCA/T-MEC).
; NEXUS
: NEXUS expedites border clearance for low-risk, pre-approved travelers.
; NMFTA
: The [[National_Motor_Freight_Traffic_Association_(NMFTA)_(Customs_Glossary)|National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA)]] assigns and maintains Standard Carrier Alpha Codes (SCAC), the 2–4 letter codes used to identify transportation companies in many commercial/government systems.
</div>
</div>


;Hazmat Code
<div class="bc-card" style="margin-top: 25px;">
:A four digit number indicating a dangerous good is any solid, liquid or gas that can harm people, other living organisms, property, or the environment. An equivalent term, used almost exclusively in the United States.
<h2 style="margin-top: 0; border-bottom: none; margin-bottom: 0;">O</h2>
;HS Code
<div class="bc-cleanlist">
:An HS Code or HTS is the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System generally referred to as "Harmonized System" or simply "HS" is a multipurpose international product nomenclature developed by the World Customs Organization (WCO).
; Orders In Council
: An [[Orders_In_Council_(CBSA_Shipment_Type)|Orders in Council Shipment (OIC)]] is a Canadian shipment type for certain exemptions directed by Order in Council.
; Owner Operator
: An [[Owner_Operator|Owner Operator]] is a driver who owns their own truck; may operate under their own authority or leased to a carrier.
</div>
</div>


== I ==
<div class="bc-card" style="margin-top: 25px;">
[[Image:Returnable_Bin.jpg‎|200px|right|thumb|Instruments of International Trade]][[Image:Envelopes.png|200px|right|thumb|International Mail]]
<h2 style="margin-top: 0; border-bottom: none; margin-bottom: 0;">P</h2>
;IIT (United States)
<div class="bc-cleanlist">
:In the US, [[Instruments_of_International_Traffic_(CBP_Shipment_Type)|Instruments of International Traffic (IIT)]] or 10.41a, is a U.S. Shipment Type for goods to clear through CBP. It allows for the release at the border of shipments consisting of skids, containers and similar articles.
; Pallet
;IIT (Canada)
: A platform used to assemble goods into unit loads for handling/transport.
:[[Instruments_of_International_Trade_(CBSA_Cargo_Exemption)|Instruments of International Trade (IIT)]], is a Canadian Shipment Type for goods to clear through CBSA. It allows for the release of shipments consisting of empty cargo containers, reusable skids, drums, pallets, straps and similar goods used in the international commercial transportation of goods.
; PAPS
;Importer CSA Business Number
: [[PAPS_(CBP_Shipment_Type)|Pre-Arrival Processing System (PAPS)]] is a U.S. release type commonly used for commercial truck shipments requiring pre-arrival clearance linkage.
:This is a Canada Revenue Agency Number of the Customs Self-Assessment importer. Used to indicate the importer's business number to Customs. Only appears when Shipment Type is CSA.  
; PARS
;In-Bond (United States)
: [[PARS_(CBSA_Shipment_Type)|Pre-arrival Review System (PARS)]] is a Canadian release type enabling pre-arrival review of entries.
:An [[QP_In_Bond_(CBP_Shipment_Type)|In Bond]] is a U.S. Shipment Type for goods to clear through CBP. It allows for the inland movement of goods that have not been Customs released. An In Bond Shipment is required for cargo to move to an inland port to be Customs released, or to transit (pass through) the U.S. destined to another country, or to be immediately exported.
; Personal Effects
;In-Bond (Canada)
: Articles for a traveller’s personal use during the journey (excluding commercial goods).
:An [[In_Bond_(CBSA_Shipment_Type)|In-Bond]] is a Canadian Shipment Type for goods to clear through CBSA. It allows for the inland movement of goods that have not yet obtained Customs release.
; Personal Goods
;In-Transit
: [[Personal_Goods_(CBSA_Shipment_Type)|Personal Goods]] (Casual Goods) is a Canadian shipment type for non-commercial goods transported by a highway carrier.
:An [[In-Transit_Manifest_(CBSA)|In Transit Manifest]] controls the movement of goods moving from point to point in the US by transiting Canada, or point to point in Canada after transiting the US.
; Personal Shipment
;Insurance Policy
: A [[Personal_Shipment_(CBP_Shipment_Type)|Personal Shipment]] (Household Goods/Unaccompanied Articles) is a U.S. shipment type for non-commercial household/personal goods.
:Required when submitting eManifest data that includes hazardous goods. In BorderConnect the user will need to add a new insurance policy to the company profile. Clicking on this button will bring the user to a page where the insurance information can be entered. Once finished, clicking Save will add the insurance policy and return the user to the Company Details Page.
; PIP
;Informal Entry
: [[PIP_(Partners_In_Protection)_Information|Partners in Protection (PIP)]] is a CBSA program to enhance border and supply chain security.
:Informal entry refers to a simplified import entry procedure accepted at the option of customs for any baggage or commercial shipment that does not exceed a specified value. Generally, informal entry procedures may be used for shipments not exceeding $2,000 in value which are imported by express consignment operators and carriers.
; Port Code
;Intangibles
: A unique four digit code associated to the corresponding first Canadian port of entry and/or the United States port of arrival.
:[[Intangibles_(CBP_Shipment_Type)|Intangibles]] is a U.S. Shipment Type for goods through U.S. Customs and Border Protection. It is a type of Informal Entry that allows for the release at the border of shipments consisting of specific types of commodities.
; Port of Entry
;International Mail
: The location where goods/conveyance first enter a country for customs processing.
:[[International_Mail_(CBP_Shipment_Type)|International Mail]] is a U.S. Shipment Type for goods to clear through US Customs and Border Protection. It allows for the release of mail moving via a contract carrier from a foreign postal service to the US Postal Service.
; Postal Shipment
: A [[Postal_Shipment_(CBSA_Cargo_Exemption)|Postal Shipment]] is a Canadian cargo exemption for mail moving via postal channels.
; Proof of Delivery (POD)
: A [[Proof_of_Delivery|Proof of Delivery]] document is paperwork confirming delivery of a load.
; Province of Loading
: Province where goods were shipped from.
</div>
</div>


== L ==
<div class="bc-card" style="margin-top: 25px;">
;LTL
<h2 style="margin-top: 0; border-bottom: none; margin-bottom: 0;">Q</h2>
:stands for Less-Than-Truckload. LTL freight consists of small shipments from multiple customers that are consolidated before being transported.
<div class="bc-cleanlist">
;LVS
; QP In-Bond
:The [[Low_Value_Shipment_(LVS)_(Customs_Glossary)|Low Value Shipment (LVS) Program]] streamlines the reporting, release and accounting procedures of certain goods imported by courier.
: A [[QP_In_Bond_(CBP_Shipment_Type)|QP In-Bond]] is when a broker/approved filer submits the bond on behalf of the carrier; the carrier links it on the ACE manifest using the same shipment control number.
; Quick Assign
: BorderConnect feature to select previously entered data by typing partial values.
</div>
</div>


== M ==
<div class="bc-card" style="margin-top: 25px;">
;Motor Carrier
<h2 style="margin-top: 0; border-bottom: none; margin-bottom: 0;">R</h2>
:a private or for-hire commercial vehicle or transportation business that hauls passengers and/or freight.
<div class="bc-cleanlist">
; Reefer Trailer
: Refrigerated trailer.
; Release Office
: A [[Release_Office|Release Office]] is a CBSA office responsible for releasing the shipment (varies by shipment type).
; Released
: Status indicating goods have been authorized to enter the economy.
; Returned American Products
: [[Returned_American_Products_(CBP_Shipment_Type)|Returned American Products]] are U.S. goods being returned under qualifying conditions.
; RMD
: [[Paper_RMD_(CBSA_Shipment_Type)|Release on Minimum Documentation]] (Paper RMD) allows release of certain commercial goods already in Canada under specific scenarios.
; RNS
: [[Release_Notification_System_(RNS)_(Customs_Glossary_Guide)|Release Notification System (RNS)]] provides release status updates for shipments to Canada.
</div>
</div>


== N ==
<div class="bc-card" style="margin-top: 25px;">
;NAFTA
<h2 style="margin-top: 0; border-bottom: none; margin-bottom: 0;">S</h2>
:The [[North_American_Free_Trade_Agreement_(NAFTA)_(Customs_Glossary)|North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)]] is a trilateral agreement signed by Canada, the United States, and Mexico that facilitates free trade.
<div class="bc-cleanlist">
;NEXUS
; SCAC
:The Nexus program is designed to expedite the border clearance process for low-risk, pre-approved travelers into Canada and the United States.
: A [[Standard_Carrier_Alpha_Code_(CBP)|Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC)]] is a 2–4 letter code used to identify transportation companies; NMFTA is the primary issuing authority for SCACs in North America.
;NMFTA
; Seal Number
:The [[National_Motor_Freight_Traffic_Association_(NMFTA)_(Customs_Glossary)|National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA)]] assigns and publishes the Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC), a two to four-letter code used to identify highway carriers.
: A metal or plastic lock for cargo trailers and trucks to secure cargo from tampering.
; Section 321
: Section 321 (19 U.S.C. 1321) is the U.S. “de minimis” framework historically allowing certain low-value shipments (up to $800) to enter duty- and tax-free under qualifying conditions. Duty-free de minimis availability can be suspended by U.S. policy actions/tariff orders, so filers should confirm current CBP guidance before using Section 321-related processes.
; Shipment Control Number
: A [[Shipment_Control_Number_(CBP)|Shipment Control Number (SCN)]] is a unique number assigned to a U.S.-bound shipment in ACE highway manifesting.
; Shipment Type
: A [[Shipment_Types_For_ACE_and_ACI_eManifest|Shipment Type]] (clearance/release option) is the method by which goods obtain permission to enter the country.
; Shipper
: Party shown on shipping documents as responsible for shipping/origin.
; Skid
: Another term for a pallet.
; Surety
: A party (often a bank/insurer) that accepts responsibility for financial consequences of non-fulfillment of obligations.
; Surety Bond
: A [[Surety_Bond|Surety Bond]] guarantee to assume responsibility for a debt/obligation if a party defaults.
; Status Query
: BorderConnect feature that requests status updates for a shipment with CBSA (RNS context).
; Straight Truck
: Vehicle with cargo body mounted to chassis (not a tractor-trailer).
; Sub Location
: A [[Sub_Location_(Canadian_Shipments)|Sublocation]] is a CBSA-approved warehouse code where a cargo report is acquitted and goods are authorized to deliver (commonly required for Canadian In-Bond).
; Sufferance Warehouse
: [[Sufferance_Warehouse_(CBSA)|Sufferance warehouses]] are CBSA-licensed facilities for short-term storage/examination of unreleased imported goods.
</div>
</div>


== O ==
<div class="bc-card" style="margin-top: 25px;">
<h2 style="margin-top: 0; border-bottom: none; margin-bottom: 0;">T</h2>
<div class="bc-cleanlist">
; Tanker
: Closed bulk trailer.
; Team Driver
: Two drivers operating one commercial vehicle.
; Temporary Importation
: Goods imported under authorization for a limited period and specified use.
; Terminal
: Company office location used for account organization/timezone context in BorderConnect.
; Tractor Trailer
: Tractor and semitrailer combination.
; Transaction Number
: A unique number referencing a Canadian commercial shipment from a customs broker (varies by process/program).
; Travel Document
: Documents required to cross (e.g., CDL plus WHTI-approved document or FAST where applicable).
; Trip Number
: Unique number used by customs to identify an eManifest trip (SCAC/carrier code + unique characters).
</div>
</div>


;Orders In Council
<div class="bc-card" style="margin-top: 25px;">
:An [[Orders_In_Council_(CBSA_Shipment_Type)|Orders in Council Shipment (OIC)]] is a Canadian Shipment Type for goods to clear through CBSA. It allows for the release of goods exempted from regular clearance processes by an Order in Council.
<h2 style="margin-top: 0; border-bottom: none; margin-bottom: 0;">U</h2>
;Owner Operator
<div class="bc-cleanlist">
:A truck driver who owns their own truck. Owner operators may operate under their own authority or the authority of the carrier to which they’re leased.
; UN Code
: Four digit dangerous goods identifier (U.N. number).
; USDOT
: U.S. DOT number identifying a motor carrier for safety monitoring/enforcement.
</div>
</div>


== P ==
<div class="bc-card" style="margin-top: 25px;">
[[Image:Paps-barcode-labels.png‎|200px|right|thumb|PAPS Barcode]][[Image:Unloading-Truck.jpg‎|200px|right|thumb|Personal Goods loaded on a truck]]
<h2 style="margin-top: 0; border-bottom: none; margin-bottom: 0;">V</h2>
;Pallet
<div class="bc-cleanlist">
:A device on the deck of which a quantity of goods can be assembled to form a unit load for the purpose of transporting it, or of handling or stacking it with the assistance of mechanical appliances. This device is made up of two decks separated by bearers, or of a single deck supported by feet; its overall height is reduced to the minimum compatible with handling by fork lift trucks or pallet trucks; it may or may not have a superstructure.
; VIN
;PAPS
: Vehicle identification number. In BorderConnect it should be entered in full for ACE eManifest; partial VINs may not be accepted in certain contexts.
:[[PAPS_(CBP_Shipment_Type)|Pre-Arrival Processing System (PAPS)]] is a U.S. shipment release type, and is designed to expedite the release of commercial shipments while still processing each shipment through CBP's automated risking systems.
</div>
;PARS
</div>
:[[PAPS_(CBP_Shipment_Type)|Pre-arrival Review System (PARS)]] is a Canadian shipment release type, and is designed to speed up the release or referral for examination process when the goods arrive in Canada by allowing Customs to review the broker's entry electronically prior to arrival.
;Personal Effects
:All articles (new or used) which a traveller may reasonably require for his or her personal use during the journey, taking into account all the circumstances of the journey, but excluding any goods imported or exported for commercial purposes.
;Personal Goods
:[[Personal_Goods_(CBSA_Shipment_Type)|Personal Goods]], aka Casual Goods, is a Canadian Shipment Type for goods to clear through CBSA. It allows for the release of shipments consisting of non-commercial goods being transported by a highway carrier.
;Personal Shipment
:A [[Personal_Shipment_(CBP_Shipment_Type)|Personal Shipment]], aka Household Goods or Unaccompanied Articles, is a U.S. Shipment Type for goods to clear through US Customs and Border Protection.
;PIP
:[[PIP_(Partners_In_Protection)_Information|Partners in Protection (PIP)]] is a cooperative program between private industry and the CBSA aimed at enhancing border and trade chain security.
;Port Code
:A unique four digit code associated to the corresponding first Canadian port of entry and/or the United States port of arrival.
;Port of Entry
:The first Canadian port of entry, and where the goods will be first entering the Canada.
;Postal Shipment
:A [[Postal_Shipment_(CBSA_Cargo_Exemption)|Postal Shipment]] is a Canadian Shipment Type for goods to clear through the Canada Border Services Agency. It allows for the release of mail moving via a contract carrier from a foreign postal service to Canada Post.
;Proof of Delivery (POD)
:Paperwork that confirms the delivery of a load. Usually includes a date and time stamp and a legible name or signature of the person who accepted it.
;Province of Loading
:Used to indicate the province the goods were shipped from. Should match the province listed under the Shipper's address on the paperwork. In BorderConnect the province of loading will default to the last one used on an ACE shipment, and can be changed using the drop down menu.


== Q ==
<div class="bc-card" style="margin-top: 25px;">
<h2 style="margin-top: 0; border-bottom: none; margin-bottom: 0;">W</h2>
<div class="bc-cleanlist">
; WACM
: [[Warehouse_Arrival_Certification_Message_(WACM)_Guide_(CBSA)|Warehouse Arrival Certification Message (WACM)]] is transmitted to CBSA when unreleased shipments arrive at a sufferance warehouse (arrivals are reported per CCN).
; Waybill
: A document issued by a carrier listing shipment details/instructions.
; WHTI
: The [[Western_Hemisphere_Travel_Initiative_(WHTI)|Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI)]] requires travelers to present a passport or other approved secure document when entering the U.S. by land/water.
</div>
</div>


;QP In-Bond
== References ==
:A [[QP_In_Bond_(CBP_Shipment_Type)|QP In-Bond]] is when a Customs Broker or other approved ABI filer submits the bond on behalf of the carrier. In this case the bond can be reported on the ACE eManifest simply by creating a PAPS shipment or QP In-Bond.
<references>
;Quick Assign
<ref name="cbp-ace-truck-guide">CBP — ''ACE Truck Manifest User Guide'' (PDF) https://www.cbp.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ACE%20Truck%20Manifest%20User%20Guide.pdf</ref>
:This feature in BorderConnect allows users to easily select data that already exists in BorderConnect. It works by suggesting results based on partially keyed information. For example typing 'da' under Quick Assign Driver would suggest a driver named 'Daniel' if they already exist in the system.
<ref name="cbsa-aci-highway">CBSA — ''ACI/eManifest Highway Electronic Commerce Client Requirements'' https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/prog/manif/eccrdhi-deccerout-eng.html</ref>
 
<ref name="cbsa-amps">CBSA — AMPS information (contraventions page) https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/trade-commerce/amps/contraventions-infractions/c377-eng.html</ref>
== R ==
<ref name="cbp-truck-faqs">CBP — ''Inbound Truck Mode Frequently Asked Questions'' (PDF) https://www.cbp.gov/sites/default/files/documents/truck_faqs_0.pdf</ref>
[[Image:CBP Form 3311.jpg‎|200px|right|thumb|Returned American Products form]]
<ref name="cbp-ctpat">CBP — C-TPAT overview https://www.cbp.gov/border-security/ports-entry/cargo-security/CTPAT</ref>
;Reefer Trailer
<ref name="cbp-fast">CBP — FAST program overview https://www.cbp.gov/travel/trusted-traveler-programs/fast</ref>
:Short for Refrigerated Trailer. A closed insulated trailers that regulate temperature and humidity for sensitive products like frozen foods, fresh produce, and artwork.
<ref name="cbsa-fast">CBSA — FAST program https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/prog/fast-expres/menu-eng.html</ref>
;Release Office
<ref name="cbp-informal">CBP (Help Center) — Informal entry under $2,500 https://www.help.cbp.gov/s/article/Article-1077?language=en_US</ref>
:This is where the shipment will be released by CBSA. For all shipment types except In-Bond, this is the First Canadian Port of Entry. For In-bond shipments it should be the CBSA Office responsible for the bonded warehouse the shipment will move in bond to.
<ref name="ecfr-informal">eCFR — 19 CFR Part 143, Subpart C (Informal Entry) https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-19/chapter-I/part-143/subpart-C</ref>
;Released
<ref name="nmfta-scac">NMFTA — SCAC overview https://nmfta.org/scac/</ref>
:Shipment status that indicates its goods have cleared customs and are approved to enter the economy.
<ref name="nmfta-scac-app">NMFTA — SCAC Application (PDF) https://store.nmfta.org/products/document/1008</ref>
;Returned American Products
<ref name="fda-deminimis">FDA (Import Basics) — De minimis entry definition ($800) https://www.fda.gov/industry/import-basics/common-entry-types</ref>
:A [[Returned_American_Products_(CBP_Shipment_Type)|Returned American Products Shipment]] are goods that must have either been rejected or returned by the foreign purchaser to the United States for credit, and must not have been allowed Customs drawback or exemption from internal revenue tax when they were exported, or be otherwise subject to duty.
<ref name="reuters-deminimis">Reuters — reporting on de minimis suspension language under tariff orders (19 U.S.C. 1321) https://www.reuters.com/world/trumps-canada-mexico-china-tariffs-suspend-loophole-behind-fentanyl-shipments-2025-02-02/</ref>
;RMD
</references>
:[[Paper_RMD_(CBSA_Shipment_Type)|Release on Minimum Documentation]] or a Paper RMD is a service option that allows for the release of commercial goods already in Canada. Most commonly used to release goods that have entered a bonded warehouse, it is also used for goods at the border when there is an exemption to mandatory PARS clearance.
;RNS
:The [[Release_Notification_System_(RNS)_(Customs_Glossary_Guide)|Release Notification System (RNS)]] is a means of verifying whether customs clearance has taken place prior to arrival in Canada. RNS affords many advantages by offering carriers a complete overview of the activity on their carrier code as reported directly by CBSA.
 
== S ==
[[Image:Shipmentcontrolnumber.png‎|200px|right|thumb|Shipment Control Number]][[Image:Warehouse.jpg‎|200px|right|thumb|Sufferance Warehouse]]
;SCAC
:A [[Standard_Carrier_Alpha_Code_(CBP)|Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC)]] is a unique 4 letter code used to identify transportation companies. A SCAC is required for all carriers doing business with a U.S. Goverment agency. As such, all carriers crossing the border into the United States are required to have a SCAC in order to identify themselves to CBP.
;Seal Number
:A metal or plastic lock for cargo trailers and trucks to secure the cargo from tampering.
;Section 321
:A [[Section_321_(CBP_Shipment_Type)|Section 321]], also known as "De Minimis", is a U.S. Shipment Type for goods to clear through U.S. Customs and Border Protection. It is a type of Informal Entry that allows for the release at the border of shipments valued at 800 U.S. dollars or less.
;Shipment Control Number
:A [[Shipment_Control_Number_(CBP)|Shipment Control Number]], often abbreviated as SCN, is a unique number assigned to a shipment of goods entering the United States. It serves as a means of telling shipments apart for CBP, while simultaneously identifying the carrier transporting the goods.
;Shipment Type
:A [[Shipment_Types_For_ACE_and_ACI_eManifest|Shipment Type]], aka clearance type or release option, is the method by which goods being transported by a highway carrier obtain Customs' permission to enter the country.
;Shipper
:A person, company or entity that is shown in all the shipping documents (bill of lading, commercial invoice, packing list) as the party responsible for procuring and/or placing the order for shipment and where the shipment is originating from.
;Skid
:Another term for a pallet, on which freight is stacked before being loaded onto a truck or trailer.  
;Surety
:A natural or legal person (generally a bank or insurance company) who accepts responsibility in due legal form for the financial consequences of non-fulfilment of another's obligations to the Customs.
;Surety Bond
:A guarantee in which a party agrees to assume responsibility for a debt or obligation if a borrower defaults or fails to meet certain predetermined criteria.
;Status Query
:BorderConnect's [[Status_Query_Feature_(CBSA_Shipments)|status query feature]] sends a request for updates for the status of a particular shipment with CBSA using RNS.
;Sub Location
:A [[Sub_Location_(Canadian_Shipments)|Sublocation]] is a code for a CBSA approved warehouse facility where a specific cargo report will be acquitted and the goods will be authorized to deliver. In BorderConnect the sublocation code is mandatory for In Bond shipments into Canada, as it tells CBSA exactly where the goods will be bonded to while they await release.
;Sufferance Warehouse
:[[Sufferance_Warehouse_(CBSA)|Sufferance warehouses]] are licensed by the CBSA for the short-term storage and examination, when required, of imported goods not yet released by the CBSA. Only imported goods for which financial security have been posted are eligible to be stored in these facilities.
 
== T ==
[[Image:passport-card.jpg‎|200px|right|thumb|WHTI Approved travel document]]
;Tanker
:a closed, baffled trailer used to haul dry or wet bulk commodities like flour, dry concrete mix, gasoline and cooking oil.
;Temporary Importation
:Goods imported under authorization by the CBSA for a limited period of time and specified use.
;Terminal
:Terminals are company office locations and used in BorderConnect to help sort user accounts, driver profiles and truck profiles for companies that are accounting for multiple locations. User accounts that are assigned to a terminal will view times in BorderConnect according to the time zone set for that terminal.
;Transaction Number
:A unique number referencing your commercial shipment from a customs broker for shipments going into the Canada.
;Travel Document
:Travel Documents are documents required by the driver when crossing into the U.S. and Canada. In BorderConnect they are only required if the Driver Profile will be used on ACE eManifests, and the driver does not have a FAST Card. The user will be required to enter two Travel Documents including one Commercial Driver's License and one other Travel Document.
;Trip Number
:Unique number used by customs to identify an eManifest. The trip number always begins with a SCAC (for ACE) or carrier code (for ACI), which can be selected using the drop down menu. This must be followed by 4 to 21 characters (numbers or letters) which can be entered in the text field. The trip number must be unique.
 
== U ==
 
;UN Code
:A four digit number indicating a dangerous good is any solid, liquid or gas that can harm people, other living organisms, property, or the environment. An equivalent term, used almost exclusively in the United States.
;USDOT
:The U.S. Department of Transportation requires companies that operate commercial vehicles to have a USDOT Number. The USDOT Number serves as a unique identifier when collecting and monitoring a company's safety information acquired during audits, compliance reviews, crash investigations, and inspections.
 
== V ==
 
;VIN
:The vehicle identification number of the vehicle. In BorderConnect it should be entered in full with an ACE eManifest. Partial VINs are not considered acceptable.
 
== W ==
 
;WHTI
:The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) is a U.S. law that requires all travelers, including U.S. and Canadian citizens, to present a valid passport or other approved secure document when entering the United States from within the western hemisphere.


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[[Category:Customs Glossary Guide]]
[[Category:Customs Glossary Guide]]
[[Category:Customs Complaince Guide]]
[[Category:Customs Compliance Guide]]
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