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;ACI

:[[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.

;Air Freight

:freight that’s shipped at least partially by air.

;Air Waybill

:An [[Air_Waybill_(AWB)_(Customs_Glossary)|Air Waybill (AWB)]] is a document that accompanies goods shipped by an international courier, which allow for tracking. It serves as a receipt of goods by an airline, as well as a contract of carriage between the shipper and the carrier.

;AMPS

: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.

;API

: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.

;Audit

:a safety audit is a review of a motor carrier’s records by the DOT in order to verify that it has satisfactory safety management controls in place that are compliant 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.

== B ==

;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 information like commodity, weight, pick-up and delivery dates, and payment terms.

;Bobtail

:a tractor without a trailer attached.

;Bonded Carrier

: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.

:A [[Bonded_Highway_Carrier_(Customs_Glossary)|bonded carrier]] is a person or company that has posted security with the U.S. CBP or CBSA and who is permitted to transport, under CBP or CBSA control, between points in the United States or Canada, dutiable goods upon which duty 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 which IRS numbers are stored in the system under the Manage Data menu by selecting "ACE Bonded Carrier IRS Numbers".

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: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.

;Cargo Exemption

: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.

:A [[Shipment_Types_For_ACE_and_ACI_eManifest|cargo exemption]] in ACI 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.

;Carnet

: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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;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.

;CDL

:A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) is a license which authorizes an individual to operate commercial motor vehicles and buses over 26,000 pounds gross vehicle weight.

;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.

:A [[Certificate_of_Origin_(Customs_Glossary)|Certificate of Origin (CO)]] document is 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.

:The [[Canadian_Food_Inspection_Agency_(CFIA)_(Customs_Glossary)|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.

;Chassis

:the framework of a commercial vehicle to which the engine and transmission, cab, fuel tanks, axles and cargo compartments are fixed.

;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.

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;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.

;Container

:A standard-sized rectangular box used to transport freight by ship, rail and highway.

;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.

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: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.

:The [[Commercial_Vehicle_Operators_Registration_(CVOR)_(Customs_Glossary)|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.

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;Department of Defense Shipment

: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.

;Double Drop

:Also known as Doubles is a combination vehicle consisting of one tractor and two trailers.

;DTOPS

: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.

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;eManifest

:[[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).

;ELD

:Short for an Electronic Logging Device, is an electronic device on a commercial vehicle that records information like its speed and the total time it has been driven in a particular period.

;Emergency Repairs

: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)]]

;Entry Number

:A unique number referencing your commercial shipment from a customs broker for shipments going into the U.S.

;ETA

:Estimated time of arrival.

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;First Canadian Port of Entry

: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.

;Flatbed

:an open trailer used for hauling freight that doesn’t require a dry van or reefer trailer. Flatbed trucking hauls freight such as lumber, masonry products, equipment, cars, and steel coils.

;Flying Truck

: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.

;FMCSA

:the [[Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration_(FMCSA)_(Customs_Glossary)|Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)]] is an agency with the US Department of Transportation that regulates the trucking industry. Its main mission is to improve highway safety and reduce fatalities in accidents involving commercial vehicles.

;Free of Duty

: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.

;Freight Forwarder

: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.

:A [[Freight_Forwarder_(Customs_Glossary)|Freight Forwarder]] is 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.

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;Hazmat 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.

;Highway Carrier Code

:This four-character identifier, assigned by the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA), is required for your shipments are cleared seamlessly by a customs broker. It's required for filing an ACI eManifest, using PARS barcode labels, and hauling commercial goods into Canada.

;HS Code

: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).

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;Intangibles

:[[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.

;Intermodal Transportation

:shipping that utilizes more than one form of transportation including truck, rail, ship and air. Domestic intermodal truckload transportation generally uses a combination of truck and train.

;International Mail

:[[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.

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== M ==

;MC Number

:An MC number (Motor Carrier number) is an interstate operating authority and unique identifier assigned by the FMCSA to moving companies operating in interstate commerce – in other words, hauling cargo across state lines.

;Motor Carrier

:a private or for-hire commercial vehicle or transportation business that hauls passengers and/or freight.

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:[[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.

;PARS

:[[~~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.

:[[PARS_(CBSA_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.

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: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.

:A [[Section_321_(CBP_Shipment_Type)|Section 321]], also known as "De Minimis", was a U.S. Shipment Type for goods to clear through U.S. Customs and Border Protection. It was a type of Informal Entry that allowed for the release at the border of shipments valued at 800 U.S. dollars or less. The Section 321 exemption is no longer valid.

;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.

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;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.

;Straight Truck

:A Vehicle which carries cargo in a body mounted to its chassis, rather than on a trailer towed by a vehicle.

;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.

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== 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.

;Team Driver

:a common trucking term when two drivers operate one commercial vehicle. One driver is usually sleeping or off-duty while the other is driving.

;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.

;Tractor Trailer

:A Tractor and semitrailer combination.

;Transaction Number

:A unique number referencing your commercial shipment from a customs broker for shipments going into the Canada.

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== W ==

;WACM

:A [[Warehouse_Arrival_Certification_Message_(WACM)_Guide_(CBSA)|Warehouse Arrival Certification Message (WACM)]] needs to be electronically transmitted to CBSA when unreleased shipments arrive at a sufferance warehouse in Canada, warehouses will need to send an arrival message for each cargo control number corresponding to each of the shipments.

;Waybill

:a document issued by a carrier that lists important details and instructions pertaining to a particular shipment.

;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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 ;ACI
 :[[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.
+;Air Freight
+:freight that’s shipped at least partially by air.
+;Air Waybill
+:An [[Air_Waybill_(AWB)_(Customs_Glossary)|Air Waybill (AWB)]] is a document that accompanies goods shipped by an international courier, which allow for tracking. It serves as a receipt of goods by an airline, as well as a contract of carriage between the shipper and the carrier.
 ;AMPS
 :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.
 ;API
 :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.
+;Audit
+:a safety audit is a review of a motor carrier’s records by the DOT in order to verify that it has satisfactory safety management controls in place that are compliant 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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+;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 information like commodity, weight, pick-up and delivery dates, and payment terms.
+;Bobtail
+:a tractor without a trailer attached.
 ;Bonded Carrier
-: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.
+:A [[Bonded_Highway_Carrier_(Customs_Glossary)|bonded carrier]] is a person or company that has posted security with the U.S. CBP or CBSA and who is permitted to transport, under CBP or CBSA control, between points in the United States or Canada, dutiable goods upon which duty 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 which IRS numbers are stored in the system under the Manage Data menu by selecting "ACE Bonded Carrier IRS Numbers".
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 :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.
 ;Cargo Exemption
-: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.
+:A [[Shipment_Types_For_ACE_and_ACI_eManifest|cargo exemption]] in ACI 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.
 ;Carnet
 :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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 ;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.
+;CDL
+:A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) is a license which authorizes an individual to operate commercial motor vehicles and buses over 26,000 pounds gross vehicle weight.
 ;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.
+:A [[Certificate_of_Origin_(Customs_Glossary)|Certificate of Origin (CO)]] document is 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.
+:The [[Canadian_Food_Inspection_Agency_(CFIA)_(Customs_Glossary)|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.
+;Chassis
+:the framework of a commercial vehicle to which the engine and transmission, cab, fuel tanks, axles and cargo compartments are fixed.
 ;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.
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 ;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.
+;Container
+:A standard-sized rectangular box used to transport freight by ship, rail and highway.
 ;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.
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 :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.
+:The [[Commercial_Vehicle_Operators_Registration_(CVOR)_(Customs_Glossary)|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.
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 ;Department of Defense Shipment
 :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.
+;Double Drop
+:Also known as Doubles is a combination vehicle consisting of one tractor and two trailers.
 ;DTOPS
 :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.
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 ;eManifest
 :[[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).
+;ELD
+:Short for an Electronic Logging Device, is an electronic device on a commercial vehicle that records information like its speed and the total time it has been driven in a particular period.
 ;Emergency Repairs
 :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)]]
 ;Entry Number
 :A unique number referencing your commercial shipment from a customs broker for shipments going into the U.S.
+;ETA
+:Estimated time of arrival.
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 ;First Canadian Port of Entry
 :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.
+;Flatbed
+:an open trailer used for hauling freight that doesn’t require a dry van or reefer trailer. Flatbed trucking hauls freight such as lumber, masonry products, equipment, cars, and steel coils.
 ;Flying Truck
 :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.
+;FMCSA
+:the [[Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration_(FMCSA)_(Customs_Glossary)|Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)]] is an agency with the US Department of Transportation that regulates the trucking industry. Its main mission is to improve highway safety and reduce fatalities in accidents involving commercial vehicles.
 ;Free of Duty
 :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.
 ;Freight Forwarder
-: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.
+:A [[Freight_Forwarder_(Customs_Glossary)|Freight Forwarder]] is 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.
 == G ==
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 ;Hazmat 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.
+;Highway Carrier Code
+:This four-character identifier, assigned by the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA), is required for your shipments are cleared seamlessly by a customs broker. It's required for filing an ACI eManifest, using PARS barcode labels, and hauling commercial goods into Canada.
 ;HS Code
 :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).
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 ;Intangibles
 :[[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.
+;Intermodal Transportation
+:shipping that utilizes more than one form of transportation including truck, rail, ship and air. Domestic intermodal truckload transportation generally uses a combination of truck and train.
 ;International Mail
 :[[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.
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 == M ==
+;MC Number
+:An MC number (Motor Carrier number) is an interstate operating authority and unique identifier assigned by the FMCSA to moving companies operating in interstate commerce – in other words, hauling cargo across state lines.
 ;Motor Carrier
 :a private or for-hire commercial vehicle or transportation business that hauls passengers and/or freight.
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 :[[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.
 ;PARS
-:[[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.
+:[[PARS_(CBSA_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.
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 :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.
+:A [[Section_321_(CBP_Shipment_Type)|Section 321]], also known as "De Minimis", was a U.S. Shipment Type for goods to clear through U.S. Customs and Border Protection. It was a type of Informal Entry that allowed for the release at the border of shipments valued at 800 U.S. dollars or less. The Section 321 exemption is no longer valid.
 ;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.
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 ;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.
+;Straight Truck
+:A Vehicle which carries cargo in a body mounted to its chassis, rather than on a trailer towed by a vehicle.
 ;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.
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 == 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.
+;Team Driver
+:a common trucking term when two drivers operate one commercial vehicle. One driver is usually sleeping or off-duty while the other is driving.
 ;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.
+;Tractor Trailer
+:A Tractor and semitrailer combination.
 ;Transaction Number
 :A unique number referencing your commercial shipment from a customs broker for shipments going into the Canada.
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 == W ==
+;WACM
+:A [[Warehouse_Arrival_Certification_Message_(WACM)_Guide_(CBSA)|Warehouse Arrival Certification Message (WACM)]] needs to be electronically transmitted to CBSA when unreleased shipments arrive at a sufferance warehouse in Canada, warehouses will need to send an arrival message for each cargo control number corresponding to each of the shipments.
+;Waybill
+:a document issued by a carrier that lists important details and instructions pertaining to a particular shipment.
 ;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.