The implementation of new arrival rules for cargo and system enhancements to address eManifest house bills issues are scheduled for November 1, 2020. 

Effective on this date, the following requirements will apply:
a. All cargo documents must be in an arrived status before release notifications are sent out.
b. All Warehouse Arrival Certification Messages (WACM) must include warehouse sub-location codes.

From November 1, 2020, electronic house bills can be used for all consolidated shipments, including “back-to-back” shipments and “buyer’s consolidations” with multiple house bills.

The following exceptions to electronic house bills will remain:
a. Consolidated in-transit shipments moving from offshore through Canada to the US may continue to be reported using electronic house bills or legacy ACI supplemental reports.
b. Consolidated in-transit shipments of US origin goods entering Canada for offshore export will continue to be exempt from electronic house bills.

If a consolidated primary cargo is marked as in-transit, then all the house bills within the consolidation must also be in-transit.

Chapter 5 of the Electronic Commerce Client Requirements Document (ECCRD) contains information on new electronic house bill systems rules, while modal chapters of the ECCRD contain details on new arrival system rules.

From January 4, 2021, electronic house bills must be used for all consolidated shipments, unless exempted. A six-month period of informed compliance and zero-rated penalties will begin from this date.

Clients seeking additional information on eManifest requirements can visit the CBSA website.
For email support on eManifest policy and processes, clients can contact the eManifest Help Desk at emanifest-manifestelectronique@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca.