Customs Automated Data Exchange - CADEX - and Customs Declaration - CUSDEC

Eligibility Criteria

Summary

CADEX was the first EDI system offered for Canadian customs operations. CADEX lets import data move both ways between CBSA and CADEX participants, who can use anything from personal computer systems to large corporate mainframes. As of January 2002, 97% of the total commercial entry documents that CBSA processed are transmitted by CADEX. Participants may include customs brokers, importers, automotive manufacturers or courier companies.

Costs

CADEX and CUSDEC users must purchase application and communications software. Both CADEX and CUSDEC users have to pay for their telecommunications costs.

Conditions

CADEX and CUSDEC applicants must post security with CBSA before they can obtain release of imported goods from any customs office and pay duties and taxes monthly at the office of their choice.

CADEX and CUSDEC applicants must have their systems tested before they can transmit data. The length of time to complete the testing will depend on individual applicants.

Customs Internet Gateway Exchange

The Customs Internet Gateway (CIG) Exchange is an alternative way of transmitting customs data. Clients can apply to transmit their CADEX B3 accounting data, ACROSS release data, send arrival messages and receive their RNS release messages over the Internet. For more information, contact the Electronic Commerce Unit at 1-888-957-7224 or visit the Web site at http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/import/advance/faqs-e.html#1a

If you require personal assistance contact the Customs Client Services Office closest to you (see Related Reading: Customs Offices - Supplement or from Canada Border Service Agency's Web site for a list of addresses).

Nova Scotia Contact(s):
See National Contact.