Canada Border Pass Instructions
 

NOTE .......... The BorderPass is available for those shippers that DO NOT have a Commercial Invoice. If Shipper has their own documentation - this form is NOT REQUIRED.

  1. VENDOR/SHIPPER - Seller (exporter) of the goods (usually, but not always, the shipper.)
  2. DATE OF DIRECT SHIPMENTS/SHIPPING DATE
  3. REFERENCE NO. (P.O., SHIPPER, ETC.)
  4. CONSIGNEE - Receiver of goods.
  5. PURCHASER/BILL TO - Buyer (importer) of the goods (usually, but not always, the consignee.)
  6. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN - Country where goods were manufactured.
  7. COUNTRY OF TRANSHIPMENT - Country where shipment originates.
  8. TERMS OF PAYMENT & TERMS OF SALE
  9. CURRENCY OF SALE - The country's currency the value (14-UNIT PRICE) is shown in. Must state if U.S. or CANADIAN funds.

(10) through (17) are self-explanatory. Be sure EACH INDIVIDUAL PRODUCT included in shipment is listed on a separate line.

A Customs Broker is required for ALL shipments. The Broker Name should be written anywhere in the body of either the BorderPass or Customs Invoice. The three primary requirements are: Country of Origin, Currency of Sale and the name of the Customs Broker. With this information, most shipments can be cleared without problems or delay.


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