Customs Link - Across Process Description

ACROSS E.D.I. ENTRY PROCEDURE

STEP#1

Enter Across Header Information:

This section is where the main Canada Customs type of request is entered.

For example: The shipment priority, Date/Time of arrival, Port of Clearance etc.

This is where you decide whether you are doing an AQ (Appraisal Quality) or NON AQ Type presentation.

Once completed click submit, auto-edit will be performed and then automatically advances to STEP#2.

STEP#2

Enter Manifest/Carrier Information:

This information is found within the Cargo Control Document or Manifest (A8A))

This section is where the Waybill and general cargo information is entered and manifested quantity.

For example: Bill of Lading Number, Cargo Control Number, Port of Unlading and Carrier information.

When completed click SUBMIT unless there is more than one manifest document (A8A). Enter any additional manifests before SUBMITTING. Mark the last manifest as "single"-YES. Again the auto-edit feature will be performed before advancing to STEP#3.

STEP#3

Enter Invoice/Vendor Information:

This information is found within Commercial Invoice or Canada Customs Invoice (C.C.I.))

This section is where the vendor/exporter and/or manufacturer enter information.

For example: The country of origin, country of export, name of Vendor, address,city,etc., Value of Goods, quantity, unit price. This information gives the general information, invoice totals, and information to verify the balance of the input data. For Multiple Invoices (not one invoice with multiple pages), simple note as a "single invoice"-No, until the last invoice. Customslink will easily guide you through this.

When completed click SUBMIT and Customslink's auto-edit will verify information and then advance to STEP#4.

STEP#4

Enter any Invoice Additions:

This information is found within Commercial Invoice or Canada Customs Invoice (C.C.I.), usually within Field#24 and #25 of the C.C.I..

This section is for itemizing costs not included in the invoice total that are part of the value of the goods being imported and are required for calculation of the Value for Duty, under the Customs Act.

For example: Shipping Cost to point of direct shipment, Sales Commissions, Royalties, G.S.T.

When completed click submit and advance to STEP#5.

If there are no additions skip to STEP#5 by submitting blank data screen.

STEP#5

Enter any Invoice Deductions:

This information is found within Commercial Invoice or Canada Customs Invoice (C.C.I.), usually within Field#23 of the C.C.I..

This section is for itemizing costs that are included within the invoice total. These costs are not part of the value of the goods being imported, but are included in the selling price by the vendor/exporter. Canada Customs law permits charges incurred AFTER the point of direct shipment to Canada to be deductable from the Value for Duty.

For example: Freight, Insurance, Duty and/or Tax included (Free Domicile), or Brokerage Clearance Fees.

When completed click SUBMIT and advance to STEP#6.

If there are no deductions skip to STEP#6 by submitting blank data screen.

STEP#6

Enter Item Details:

This information is found within Commercial Invoice or Canada Customs Invoice (C.C.I.))

This section is for specific, detailed invoice information regading each item (Line) on your invoice. The amount of information will depend if the ACROSS E.D.I. request is of a AQ (Appraisal Quality) or Non AQ designation. AQ will require full invoice detail information of each item on the invoice, and is a final entry, more closely scrutinized by Canada Customs.

For example: Item Description, Tariff Code, Number of Items etc. CustomsLink provides client database information by Exporter and Product. Harmonized System comparisions are also available through General Files and a unique deductive process for new items. OGD (Other Government Department) requirements such as CFIA, SIMA, Import Permits, etc., are linked for obtaining from the appropriate Government Department.

When completed click SUBMIT.

If there are multiple items on your invoice, repeat this Step, by entering another line detail until all items (Lines) have been entered. Simply enter each detail after submitting the first and complete by clicking on completion option.

NOTE:

If there are multiple invoices and you have noted "Single Invoice" option as "NO", you will automatically return to STEP#3 after all the line detail information from the invoice has been entered.

STEP#7:

Verification:

You will have a chance to review all the information that you entered and make any necessary changes. The CustomsLink auto-edit system will prevent many common errors and permit importers, exporters, and carriers to present Canadian Customs acceptable entries. Once finished click SUBMIT and the process is now complete.

NOTE:

During the process of AQ or Non-AQ presentation to release, AQ presentation and acceptance, CADEX presentation and acceptance and finally to K-84 Liquidation the CustomsLink System will permit change, correction and update, permitted under Customs regulations. ACROSS presentation to K-84 Liquidation can be viewed through the process by simply utilizing the MANIFEST LOOKUP feature on the ID/PASSWORD Secured Entrance Portal or from within the Secured Area of our Website.