| Revised regulations for the reporting of exported goods |
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(Ottawa, May 16, 2005)… The Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) has announced revised regulations for the reporting of exported goods. The regulations, which became law on February 1, 2005, are outlined in the CBSA Memorandum D20-1-0.
While compliance is required effective immediately, a grace period is in place until May 16, 2005 to give exporters time to adapt to the new export requirements.
After May 16, 2005, AMPS penalties will be issued for failure to abide by the new regulations.
The new regulations emphasize accuracy and on-time reporting. Carriers are not to load goods without proof that the exporter has reported to the CBSA. The carriers have responded by enforcing a “No report/No Load” policy if the exporter’s documentation is not submitted correctly and on time.
EXPORT REPORTING METHODS
| 1. |
Canadian Automated Export Declaration (CAED) Version dated March 31, 2005 |
| 2. |
Export Summary Reporting |
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Manual B13A/Export Declaration - Must be stamped at customs office with stamp machine as per time requirements for shipment, 3 copies required, no fax copies allowed, new manual form must be utilized |
| 4. |
G7 EDI Export Reporting |
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NDR - No declaration required (For example, this may include shipments for export less than $2000.00 Canadian, Diplomatic Goods, Warranty Reports, personal goods not for resale or commercial use) |
** All data submitted manually or electronically, must conform with the new CBSA regulations
TIME FRAMES FOR SUBMISSION
| MARINE: |
48 HOURS prior to loading on the vessel |
| AIR: |
2 HOURS prior to loading on the conveyance |
| RAIL: |
2 HOURS prior to the train being built for export |
| HIGHWAY: |
Prior to export |
Failure to submit documents accurately and on time, according to method of transit, will result in an AMPS penalty. (C170 – “Exporter failed to report the export of goods on an export declaration according to time frames”).
BUSINESS NUMBER ACTIVATION
It is also imperative that your business number be activated for export, reflecting export status, and must include an RM identifier for export. If the Business Number has not been activated for export, the exporter is subject to AMPS penalties for failure to provide true and accurate information. (C005 – ”Person provided information to an officer that is not true, accurate and complete").
If you need our help to obtain/activate your Business Number for export, please download, print and complete the Faxback form  and return to Universal Logistics. The cost for this service is CAD $75.00, plus GST.
For further information regarding Business Number activation for export, please visit the CBSA’s website (Customs Notice N-586) at
www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pub/cm/cn586/cn586-e.html.
EXPORT PERMITS/ LICENSES/CERTIFICATES
Penalties will also apply for not obtaining export permits, licenses and certificates.
The permit, license and certificate numbers should be reported on all documentation and copies must be sent with the shipment. (C315 – “Exporter failed to provide to customs prior to export at any export permit, license or certificate required”.)
Additional information on export regulations can be found on CBSA’s website at www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/export.
For more information, please call (905) 882-4880 David Lychek, Manager – Ocean Services.
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