CBSA Implementing Mandatory Data Requirements for Canadian Shipments

Announcement Number: AG2015-30
Categories: All Agricultural Products
Posted Date: June 15, 2015

To Our Customers,

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has announced mandatory data requirements for shipments destined to Canada. Effective July 10, 2015, regulatory amendments will require that two pieces of data be included in eManifest bills of lading for all parties listed on the bill of lading:

  • Full civic address
  • Postal code for Canadian addresses, ZIP code for U.S. addresses and country code for overseas origins

In order to prepare for the July 10 enforcement date, Union Pacific customers must provide the required data in rail bills of lading beginning with originating shipments on June 29, 2015. The information listed above must be provided for ALL parties listed on the bill of lading.

Failure to provide the correct information on ALL parties could result in shipments being held at the Canadian border and penalties assessed by the CBSA.

If you have any questions please contact your Union Pacific representative.