Personal Goods (CBSA Shipment Type)
| This article is part of the Shipment Release Types Guide |
| This article is about the Canadian Shipment Type. For the U.S. Shipment Type, see Personal Shipment (CBP Shipment Type) |
Personal Goods, also commonly referred to as casual (non-commercial) goods, are goods imported into Canada other than commercial goods.[1]
In the context of highway carriers using ACI/eManifest, Personal Goods shipments are reported as a non-CSA highway cargo document and must be transmitted to CBSA in advance, within required timeframes.[2]
To qualify as Personal Goods, the goods must not be imported into Canada for sale, or for any commercial, industrial, occupational, institutional or other like use.[3]
Declaring a Personal Goods Shipment in ACI eManifest
Personal Goods being transported by a highway carrier are required to be reported on an ACI eManifest. To report a Personal Goods shipment the carrier will need to create an ACI Shipment designated as non-CSA (or "Personal Goods" if using BorderConnect's ACI eManifest software), and ensure that the shipment is transmitted as part of their ACI eManifest. [2]
Although a Personal Goods shipment is different from a PARS shipment, the carrier will still need to provide a unique Cargo Control Number (CCN), and include the mandatory highway cargo data elements such as shipper, consignee, and a description of goods.[2]
At the border, the driver must present the necessary release/accounting documentation related to the shipment (as applicable to the traveller/importer and the circumstances). For casual (non-commercial) importations, CBSA uses Form BSF715/BSF715-1 (formerly B15/B15-1) when an accounting document is required for a casual importer.[3]
For settlers’ effects / personal effects (including “goods to follow”), CBSA uses Form BSF186 and continuation sheet BSF186A, and the related requirements/instructions are outlined in CBSA policy.[4][5]
Where a paper cargo control document is required in a given scenario, CBSA guidance references Form A8A(B) as the cargo control document used for recording a cargo control number (CCN).[6]
| In order to comply with ACI eManifest requirements you are required to ensure that both your manifest and the broker clearance on any PARS shipments are on file with CBSA for at least one hour before the driver arrives at the border. |
References
- ↑ CBSA Memorandum D6-2-6, Refund of Duties and Taxes on Non-commercial Importations (definition of “Casual Goods” and use of BSF715): https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d6/d6-2-6-eng.pdf
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 CBSA ECCRD – Chapter 7 (ACI/eManifest Highway Portal), highway cargo/conveyance timeframes and required data elements (incl. shipper/consignee): https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/prog/manif/eccrdhi-deccerout-eng.html
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 CBSA Memorandum D17-1-3, Casual Importations: https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d17/d17-1-3-eng.html
- ↑ CBSA Memorandum D17-1-3, PDF version (references BSF186/BSF186A): https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d17/d17-1-3-eng.pdf
- ↑ CBSA Memorandum D2-2-1, Settlers’ Effects – Tariff Item No. 9807.00.00: https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d2/d2-2-1-eng.html
- ↑ CBSA – Cargo control and bar-coded labels (mentions Form A8A(B) for CCN on a cargo control document): https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/services/carrier-transporteur/codes-labels-etiquette-eng.html