ACI CSA Importer Search Page (ACI eManifest)
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🔖 This article is part of the BorderConnect Software User Guide |
ACI CSA Importer Search Page
A master data tool for managing trusted trader Business Numbers for CSA shipments.
Overview
The ACI CSA Importer Search Page allows you to manage the registry of Importer CSA Business Numbers used when creating CSA-type shipments in BorderConnect’s ACI eManifest system.
CSA (Customs Self Assessment) shipments require a valid, 15-digit importer Business Number. BorderConnect stores these numbers along with friendly names so they can be quickly selected from a dropdown menu, reducing the risk of typing errors during dispatch.
How to Access: Navigate to the ACI eManifests menu and select CSA Importers.
Why Manage CSA Importers?
Keeping your importer list organized provides significant time savings and compliance benefits:
| Scenario | Why It Helps |
|---|---|
| Repeated CSA Importers | Quickly select a verified number instead of retyping 15 digits every time. |
| Typos in Business Numbers | Fix the number once centrally to prevent rejections on all future shipments. |
| Duplicate Entries | Clean up your list so dispatchers don't have to guess which entry is the "correct" one. |
| New Customer Onboarding | Preload the Business Number before the first load is even booked. |
Adding a New CSA Importer
Although you can add importers on the fly while creating a shipment, adding them here ensures accuracy beforehand.
Steps to Add
1. Click New CSA Importer.
2. Enter the CBSA Business Number (Must follow format: 123456789RM0001).
3. Enter the Importer Name (Use a recognizable company reference name).
4. Click Save.
Tip: The "Importer Name" is internal-facing, so use a name your dispatchers will recognize easily.
Searching and Managing
Use the search section to find specific profiles by Business Number or Importer Name. The results table allows you to manage existing entries.
| Action | Function |
|---|---|
| Edit | Correct a typo in a Business Number or rename an importer. Changes apply to future selections immediately. |
| Delete | Remove duplicate or unused profiles. Note: Deleting a profile does not affect past shipments that used it. |
Best Practices
Recommended Maintenance Workflow
1. Open the CSA Importers page. 2. Search for duplicate names (e.g., "Acme Inc" vs "Acme Incorporated"). 3. Verify the Business Number against your customs documents. 4. Delete the duplicates and keep the most accurate entry.
Tips for Success
- Ensure the Business Number is exactly 15 characters (9 digits + RM + 4 digits).
- Periodically review the list to remove importers you no longer service.