The CBSA expects cargo descriptions to be clear and concise. Unacceptable descriptions may include: FAK (freight of all kinds), STC (said to contain), SLAC (shippers load stow and count). Using these descriptions, a “Hold for Examination” or “Hold for More Information” would be likely. To view a list of acceptable and not acceptable cargo descriptions, see Commercial reporting requirements: Detailed commodity descriptions.
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