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ACI eHBL 238 – If the air waybill for an air import shipment is consigned directly to the final consignee, and the forwarder is in the “notify party” on the airline MAWB, do we have to file eHBL?

No, eHBL data transmission is only required if the MAWB is consigned to a freight forwarder. If the MAWB is consigned to the final consignee/importer, the CBSA will receive the data in advance for risk assessment since the airline will be required to file ‘cargo and conveyance’ data that includes the shipper, consignee, pieces, weight, and description. In this instance, the release request would be made on the MAWB in the name of the importer. 

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