How to apply
Clients, and their service provider, if applicable, must complete and submit the appropriate application form. The application form provides the CBSA with:
- basic information on the client
- a description of their automated system
- their anticipated volumes
Authorization
A senior officer from the client's firm (with legal signing authority) should sign and submit the application form.
An agent representing the client's firm may submit the signed form on the client's behalf only if it is accompanied by a letter of authorization (on the client's letterhead) signed by the same senior officer that signed the application form.
Application forms
Complete the form(s) specific to your line of business only, as indicated in each form.
- BSF904: Electronic data interchange (EDI) application for advance commercial information (ACI)
- BSF373: Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) application for the Integrated Import Declaration (IID)
- BSF831: Exporter reporting application form
- BSF911: Electronic data interchange (EDI) application for release
- BSF905: Marine export reporting application – Electronic data interchange (EDI)
- Release Notification System (RNS)
Refer to the Electronic Commerce Client Requirements Document (ECCRD) for technical details about each application.
How long it will take to process your application
The current estimated processing time is: 9 days
Other ways to apply
You can mail your documents to:
Canada Border Services Agency
355 North River Road, 6th Floor, Tower B
Ottawa ON K1A 0L8
Contact us
During the application process, we can help with things like interpreting the message standards and code sets.
Technical Commercial Client Unit (TCCU)
Email: tccu-ustcc@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca
How long it will take to process your EDI inquiry
EDI inquiries related to EDI implementation, standards, mapping, test data transmission or error resolution.
The current estimated processing time is: 2.5 days