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{{note|This article is part of the [[Customs_Compliance_Guide_(CBP_and_CBSA)|Customs Compliance Guide]]|info}}
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A bonded Canadian carrier has many advantages, compared to a non-bonded Canadian highway carrier. For example, a bonded carrier can take shipments to be released inland to a bonded warehouse (such as a sufferance warehouse), and can apply for certain trusted trader programs such as Free and Secure Trade (FAST) and Customs Self Assessment (CSA), which many large companies (such as automotive manufacturers for example) prefer for their shipments.
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[[Image:Canada-customs-invoice.png|360px|thumb|right|A Canada Customs Invoice, a required document for PARS shipments]]A bonded Canadian carrier has many advantages, compared to a non-bonded Canadian highway carrier. For example, a bonded carrier can take shipments to be released inland to a bonded warehouse (such as a sufferance warehouse), and can apply for certain trusted trader programs such as Free and Secure Trade (FAST) and Customs Self Assessment (CSA), which many large companies (such as automotive manufacturers for example) prefer for their shipments.


A bonded carrier posts security with Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to cover the following situations:
A bonded carrier posts security with Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to cover the following situations:
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Once CBSA approves your bonded carrier application the carrier will be issued a new bonded Canadian carrier code. The carrier can then also, start the process to become a trusted trader. To learn about trusted trader programs such as CSA or the FAST program click here.
Once CBSA approves your bonded carrier application the carrier will be issued a new bonded Canadian carrier code. The carrier can then also, start the process to become a trusted trader. To learn about trusted trader programs such as CSA or the FAST program click here.
== References ==
CBSA Guidelines - Highway Carrier Code Application Process - https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/services/carrier-transporteur/hccap-ddctr-eng.html
BSF329-7 – https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/forms-formulaires/bsf329-7-eng.html
BSF722 - Changing bonded status for existing CBSA carriers - https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/forms-formulaires/bsf722-eng.html
D120 - Customs Bond - https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/forms-formulaires/d120-eng.html
Mailing Address for CBSA Commercial Operations Integrated Support:
Canada Border Services Agency
191 Laurier Avenue West, 12th Floor
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0L8
Information on The Marine Overland Movement Program - https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/services/carrier-transporteur/mc-tm-eng.html


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