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<p class="bc-preview-text">This guide provides comprehensive, step-by-step instructions for <strong>creating and submitting an [[ACI eManifest Software User Guide (CBSA)|ACI eManifest]]</strong> to the [[Canada Border Services Agency - General Information|Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)]].</p>

{{note|This article is part of the [[ACI_eManifest_Software_User_Guide_(CBSA)|BorderConnect ACI eManifest Guide]]|info}}
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<h1>Creating a New ACI eManifest</h1>
<p>A step-by-step guide to creating, submitting, and verifying CBSA eManifests using BorderConnect.</p>
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<h2 style="margin-top: 0;">Overview</h2>
<p>This guide provides comprehensive, step-by-step instructions for <strong>creating and submitting an [[ACI eManifest Software User Guide (CBSA)|ACI eManifest]]</strong> to the [[Canada Border Services Agency - General Information|Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)]].</p>

<p>It covers the entire workflow required for highway carriers—from entering Trip and Shipment details to transmitting data and verifying acceptance—ensuring your fleet meets the <strong>Advance Commercial Information (ACI)</strong> program requirements efficiently.</p>

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<strong>Prerequisites:</strong> Ensure your [[Carrier Code (CBSA)|Carrier Code]] is registered with CBSA and enabled in your BorderConnect account before starting.
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<h3>Workflow Summary</h3>
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* <strong>Step 1:</strong> Create the Trip (Border info, Truck, Driver).
* <strong>Step 2:</strong> Create the Shipment (Shipper, Consignee, Commodity).
* <strong>Step 3:</strong> Transmit to CBSA.
* <strong>Step 4:</strong> Verify Acceptance.
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<h2 style="margin-top: 40px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;">Step 1: Start a New Manifest</h2>

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<h3><span class="bc-step-circle">1</span> Select Menu Option</h3>
<p>From the top menu, hover over <strong>ACI eManifests</strong> and select <strong>Start New ACI eManifest</strong>.</p>
[[Image:startnewaci1.jpg|thumb|center|800px|Selecting Start New ACI eManifest]]
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<h2 style="margin-top: 40px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;">Step 2: Enter Trip Details</h2>

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<h3><span class="bc-step-circle">2</span> Trip Information</h3>
<p>Enter the required trip-level information. This covers <em>how</em> the goods are crossing the border.</p>
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* <strong>Trip Number:</strong> Your unique carrier reference (CRN).
* <strong>Port of Entry:</strong> Where the truck will cross.
* <strong>ETA:</strong> Estimated arrival date and time.
* <strong>Assets:</strong> Select your Driver, Truck, and Trailer profiles.
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<strong>Action:</strong> When finished, click <strong>Save and Start New ACI Shipment</strong>.
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[[Image:Aciemanifestdetails1.png|thumb|center|800px|ACI Trip Details Screen]]
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<h2 style="margin-top: 40px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;">Step 3: Enter Shipment Details</h2>

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<h3><span class="bc-step-circle">3</span> Shipment Information</h3>
<p>Now describe the freight being transported. This section generates the Cargo Control Number (CCN).</p>

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* <strong>Shipment Type:</strong> usually PARS.
* <strong>Cargo Control Number:</strong> Auto-generated based on your carrier code + unique number.
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<strong>Tip:</strong> Click the <strong>Show</strong> link at the bottom of the shipment legend to reveal advanced options like "Consolidated Freight" or "Special Instructions".
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[[Image:Acishipmentdetails2.png|thumb|center|800px|ACI Shipment Details Screen]]
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<h3><span class="bc-step-circle">4</span> Add Shipper</h3>
<p>Assign the party sending the goods.</p>
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* Use <strong>Quick Assign Shipper</strong> to search stored profiles.
* Or click <strong>Add New Shipper</strong> to create one.
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[[Image:Quickassignacishipper.png|thumb|center|400px|Quick Assign Shipper]]
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<h3><span class="bc-step-circle">5</span> Add Consignee</h3>
<p>Assign the party receiving the goods in Canada.</p>
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* Use <strong>Quick Assign Consignee</strong> to search stored profiles.
* Or click <strong>Add New Consignee</strong> to create one.
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[[Image:Quickassignconsigneeaci.png|thumb|center|400px|Quick Assign Consignee]]
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<h3><span class="bc-step-circle">6</span> Delivery Destination (Conditional)</h3>
<p>A "Delivery Destination" is only required if the goods are going somewhere other than the Consignee's address (e.g., a warehouse or terminal).</p>

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<td>Delivery is to Consignee's physical address</td>
<td><strong>No action needed.</strong></td>
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<td>Delivery is to a different address / Warehouse</td>
<td><strong>Yes.</strong> Add a Delivery Destination.</td>
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<td>Consignee address is a PO Box</td>
<td><strong>Yes.</strong> Physical delivery address required.</td>
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<strong>How to Add:</strong> Click <strong>Save</strong> on the shipment page, then click <strong>Add 3rd Party</strong>.
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<h2 style="margin-top: 40px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;">Step 4: Add Commodity</h2>

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<h3><span class="bc-step-circle">7</span> Commodity Details</h3>
<p>Click <strong>Save and Add Commodity</strong> to describe the goods.</p>
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* <strong>Description:</strong> Clear description of the freight.
* <strong>Quantity/Packaging:</strong> e.g., 10 Pallets, 500 Cartons.
* <strong>Weight:</strong> Gross weight of the goods.
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<strong>Recommendation:</strong> Provide a single general description that covers all goods rather than splitting into many small lines, unless hazardous materials are involved.
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[[Image:Acicommodityscreen.png|thumb|center|800px|ACI Commodity Screen]]
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<h2 style="margin-top: 40px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;">Transmission & Verification</h2>

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<h3><span class="bc-step-circle">8</span> Transmit to CBSA</h3>
<p>Return to the <strong>ACI eManifest Details</strong> page. Review your data, then click <strong>Sync with CBSA</strong>.</p>
[[Image:Sync-required-aci.png|thumb|center|800px|Sync Button]]
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<h3><span class="bc-step-circle">9</span> Verify Acceptance</h3>
<p>Wait 2-4 minutes, then refresh the page.</p>
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* <strong>Status:</strong> Should change to <strong>On File with CBSA</strong>.
* <strong>Responses:</strong> Look for blue "Accepted" messages in the history.
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[[Image:Acionfileblue.png|thumb|center|400px|Accepted Status]]
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<h3><span class="bc-step-circle">10</span> Verify PARS</h3>
<p>If you linked a PARS entry, check for the broker transaction.</p>
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* <strong>Status:</strong> Look for <strong>On File with Transaction Numbers</strong>.
* <strong>Transaction #:</strong> The broker's entry number will appear on the manifest.
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<h3>⚠️ Compliance Reminder</h3>
To comply with ACI eManifest requirements, both the <strong>ACI eManifest</strong> and the <strong>Broker's Entry (PARS)</strong> must be on file with CBSA for at least <strong>one hour</strong> before the driver arrives at the border.
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