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[[File:Acihazardousgoods1.png|400px|thumb|right|Viewing the ACI Hazardous Goods Search page]]
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The '''ACI Hazardous Goods Search Page''' allows you to manage the stored Hazardous Goods Profiles used when entering hazardous material details on ACI shipments in BorderConnect’s ACI eManifest system.
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<h1>ACI Hazardous Goods Search Page</h1>
<p>A master data tool for managing stored UN codes and emergency contacts for ACI shipments.</p>
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<span class="bc-article-pill"><i class="fas fa-biohazard"></i> Type: Master Data</span>
<span class="bc-article-pill"><i class="fas fa-flag"></i> Country: Canada (CBSA)</span>
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Whenever hazardous information is entered on a commodity, BorderConnect automatically saves it as a reusable profile. Over time, this may result in:
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* Duplicate UN codes 
<h2 style="margin-top: 0;">Overview</h2>
* Incorrect contact details
<p>The <strong>ACI Hazardous Goods Search Page</strong> allows you to manage the stored Hazardous Goods Profiles used when entering hazardous material details on ACI shipments in BorderConnect’s ACI eManifest system.</p>
* Outdated handling instructions 


This page lets you clean up, correct, and standardize hazardous goods data to ensure faster and more accurate ACI filings.
<p>Whenever hazardous information is entered on a commodity, BorderConnect automatically saves it as a reusable profile. While convenient, over time this may result in:</p>
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* Duplicate UN codes.
* Incorrect or outdated emergency contact details.
* Inconsistent handling instructions.
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You can access it from the '''ACI eManifests''' menu by selecting '''Hazardous Goods'''.
<p>This page lets you clean up, correct, and standardize hazardous goods data to ensure faster and more accurate ACI filings.</p>


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[[File:Acihazardousgoods1.png|800px|thumb|center|Viewing the ACI Hazardous Goods Search page]]


== Why manage hazardous goods profiles? ==
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<strong>How to Access:</strong> Navigate to the <strong>ACI eManifests</strong> menu and select <strong>Hazardous Goods</strong>.
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! Benefit !! Why it helps
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| Faster shipment entry || Quickly select saved UN codes and contacts
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| Reduced errors || Fix mistakes once instead of repeatedly
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| Regulatory clarity || Ensures accurate emergency contact details
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| Cleaner dropdown lists || Removes duplicates and outdated entries
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== Adding a new hazardous goods profile ==
<h2 style="margin-top: 40px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;">Why Manage Hazardous Profiles?</h2>


In most workflows, hazardous profiles are created automatically when entered on a shipment. However, you can manually add standardized profiles in advance.
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<p>Maintaining a clean list of hazardous goods profiles offers several advantages:</p>


=== Steps ===
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# Click '''New Hazardous Good'''
<tr>
# Enter the following details:
<th style="width: 30%;">Benefit</th>
#* '''UN Code'''
<th>Why It Helps</th>
#* '''Contact Name'''
</tr>
#* '''Contact Phone Number'''
<tr>
#* '''Handling Instructions'''
<td><strong>Faster Shipment Entry</strong></td>
# Click '''Save'''
<td>Quickly select saved UN codes and contacts without retyping details.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Reduced Errors</strong></td>
<td>Fix mistakes once in the master list instead of correcting them on every shipment.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Regulatory Clarity</strong></td>
<td>Ensures accurate emergency contact details are always used.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Cleaner Dropdowns</strong></td>
<td>Removes duplicates and outdated entries from selection lists.</td>
</tr>
</table>
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The profile will now be available for quick selection when entering hazardous commodities.
<h2 style="margin-top: 40px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;">Adding a New Profile</h2>


{{note|Saved profiles automatically populate contact and handling fields when selected on a shipment.|info}}
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<p>In most workflows, hazardous profiles are created automatically when entered on a shipment. However, you can manually add standardized profiles in advance.</p>


== Search section ==
<h3>Steps to Add</h3>
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1. Click <strong>New Hazardous Good</strong>.
2. Enter the <strong>UN Code</strong>.
3. Enter the <strong>Contact Name</strong> and <strong>Phone Number</strong>.
4. Add any specific <strong>Handling Instructions</strong>.
5. Click <strong>Save</strong>.
</div>
<p><em>Note: Saved profiles will automatically populate the contact and handling fields whenever that UN Code is selected on a future commodity.</em></p>
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Use the search filters to quickly locate specific hazardous goods profiles.
<h2 style="margin-top: 40px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;">Search and Management</h2>


You can search by:
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<p>Use the search filters to quickly locate specific hazardous goods profiles by <strong>UN Code</strong>, <strong>Contact Name</strong>, or <strong>Phone Number</strong>.</p>


* UN Code 
<h3>Search Controls</h3>
* Contact name 
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* Contact phone number 
<tr>
<th style="width: 25%;">Button</th>
<th>Function</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Search</strong></td>
<td>Displays profiles matching your entered filters.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Reset</strong></td>
<td>Clears filters and shows all stored profiles.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Clear</strong></td>
<td>Empties search fields for a new query.</td>
</tr>
</table>


By default, all saved profiles are displayed.
<h3>Managing Results</h3>
<p>The results list displays all matching profiles. You can manage them using the actions in each row:</p>
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* <strong>Edit:</strong> Update contact details, fix UN codes, or revise handling instructions. Updates apply to future shipments only.
* <strong>Delete:</strong> Remove duplicate or outdated profiles. This does not affect historical data.
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</div>


{| class="wikitable"
<h2 style="margin-top: 40px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;">Best Practices</h2>
! Button !! Function
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| Search || Displays profiles matching your filters
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| Reset || Clears filters and shows all profiles
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| Clear || Empties search fields for a new query
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== Results section ==
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<h3>Recommended Cleanup Workflow</h3>
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1. <strong>Search</strong> by UN Code or contact name.
2. <strong>Identify</strong> duplicates (e.g., same UN code with different spellings of the contact name).
3. <strong>Edit</strong> the correct profile to ensure it is accurate.
4. <strong>Delete</strong> the duplicate or incorrect entries.
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The results list displays all matching hazardous goods profiles along with management tools.
<h3>Tips</h3>
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* Keep emergency contact details current to satisfy Hazmat regulations.
* Use official UN codes only.
* Standardize handling instructions to be clear and concise.
</div>
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Each row includes:
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* UN Code 
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* Contact name 
* Contact phone number 
* Handling instructions 
* Edit link 
* Delete link 
 
Use page arrows if multiple result pages appear.
 
=== Edit ===
Use '''Edit''' to correct UN codes, update contact details, or revise handling instructions. 
Saving applies the updates for future shipments.
 
=== Delete ===
Use '''Delete''' to remove duplicate or outdated hazardous goods profiles.
 
{{note|Deleting a profile does not change historical shipment data. It only affects future selections.|info}}
 
== Recommended cleanup workflow ==
<pre>
Open Hazardous Goods
  ↓
Search by UN Code or contact name
  ↓
Edit the correct profile
  ↓
Delete duplicates
</pre>
 
== Best practices ==
{{note|
• Keep emergency contact details current 
• Use official UN codes only 
• Standardize handling instructions 
• Periodically review for duplicates 
|info}}
 
== Related pages ==
* [[Add/Edit_Commodity_for_ACI_Shipment_Page_(ACI_eManifest)|Add/Edit Commodity for ACI Shipment Page]] 
* [[ACI_Shipment_Details_Page_(ACI_eManifest)|ACI Shipment Details Page]] 


[[Category:BorderConnect Software User Guide]]
[[Category:BorderConnect Software User Guide]]

Latest revision as of 10:32, 11 February 2026

🔖 This article is part of the BorderConnect Software User Guide

ACI Hazardous Goods Search Page

A master data tool for managing stored UN codes and emergency contacts for ACI shipments.

Type: Master Data Country: Canada (CBSA)

Overview

The ACI Hazardous Goods Search Page allows you to manage the stored Hazardous Goods Profiles used when entering hazardous material details on ACI shipments in BorderConnect’s ACI eManifest system.

Whenever hazardous information is entered on a commodity, BorderConnect automatically saves it as a reusable profile. While convenient, over time this may result in:

  • Duplicate UN codes.
  • Incorrect or outdated emergency contact details.
  • Inconsistent handling instructions.

This page lets you clean up, correct, and standardize hazardous goods data to ensure faster and more accurate ACI filings.

Viewing the ACI Hazardous Goods Search page

How to Access: Navigate to the ACI eManifests menu and select Hazardous Goods.

Why Manage Hazardous Profiles?

Maintaining a clean list of hazardous goods profiles offers several advantages:

Benefit Why It Helps
Faster Shipment Entry Quickly select saved UN codes and contacts without retyping details.
Reduced Errors Fix mistakes once in the master list instead of correcting them on every shipment.
Regulatory Clarity Ensures accurate emergency contact details are always used.
Cleaner Dropdowns Removes duplicates and outdated entries from selection lists.

Adding a New Profile

In most workflows, hazardous profiles are created automatically when entered on a shipment. However, you can manually add standardized profiles in advance.

Steps to Add

1. Click New Hazardous Good. 2. Enter the UN Code. 3. Enter the Contact Name and Phone Number. 4. Add any specific Handling Instructions. 5. Click Save.

Note: Saved profiles will automatically populate the contact and handling fields whenever that UN Code is selected on a future commodity.

Search and Management

Use the search filters to quickly locate specific hazardous goods profiles by UN Code, Contact Name, or Phone Number.

Search Controls

Button Function
Search Displays profiles matching your entered filters.
Reset Clears filters and shows all stored profiles.
Clear Empties search fields for a new query.

Managing Results

The results list displays all matching profiles. You can manage them using the actions in each row:

  • Edit: Update contact details, fix UN codes, or revise handling instructions. Updates apply to future shipments only.
  • Delete: Remove duplicate or outdated profiles. This does not affect historical data.

Best Practices

Recommended Cleanup Workflow

1. Search by UN Code or contact name. 2. Identify duplicates (e.g., same UN code with different spellings of the contact name). 3. Edit the correct profile to ensure it is accurate. 4. Delete the duplicate or incorrect entries.

Tips

  • Keep emergency contact details current to satisfy Hazmat regulations.
  • Use official UN codes only.
  • Standardize handling instructions to be clear and concise.
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