Advanced Commercial Information (ACI):

1. What is ACI?

  • ACI is a procedure mandated by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) requiring businesses exporting goods to Canada to declare an E-Manifest on the ACI system.

2. ACI Fee:

  • The fee for declaring an electronic manifest for goods exported to Canada is approximately 30–40 USD per shipment. It is charged per Bill of Lading, regardless of the quantity or weight of goods, meaning containers with the same Bill of Lading incur the fee only once.

Advanced Commercial Information (ACI):

1. Penalties for Late ACI Filing:

  • Late or missing ACI declarations can result in the refusal to load goods onto vessels or their return to the port of origin. Carriers face penalties ranging from 250 to 8,000 USD, depending on the severity and risk level of the breach.

2. Specific penalties include:

  • Late Submission: 350 USD for the first offense, 375 USD for the second, and 750 USD for the third.
  • Incomplete or Inaccurate Information: 500 USD for the first offense, 750 USD for the second, and 1,500 USD for the third.

3. Consultation:

  • Comprehensive consultation and support for ACI declaration and exporting goods to Canada are available free of charge.