What is a Highway Carrier Code and How Do I Apply For One?

Are you ready to take your business on the road and transport commercial goods into Canada? Great! But before you hit the highway, there's one important thing you need to have in your arsenal: a Canadian highway carrier code.

In this DIY Customs Consulting video, I will explain what a Canadian Highway Carrier Code is and the steps that need to be taken to apply for a non-bonded highway carrier code.

This four-character identifier, assigned by the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA), will help ensure your shipments are cleared seamlessly by a customs broker. It's required for filing an ACI eManifest, using PARS barcode labels, and hauling commercial goods into Canada.

CBSA Guidelines: Highway Carrier Code Application Process - https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/services/...

BSF 329-7 : Application to Transact Highway Operations with the CBSA - https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publicati...

CBSA email for non-bonded carrier code applications: [email protected]

Register for BorderConnect ACI eManifest: https://www.borderconnect.com

Order PARS Barcode Labels Online: https://www.borderprint.com