ABF Freight System, Inc. - Certification Advantages

Canadian Security Certification Advantages

FAST, C-TPAT, CSA or PIP certification means:

Supply chain security

Fewer inspections

Faster border clearance

Protected company name and reputation

Reduced cost of customs compliance

Good corporate citizenship

Commitment to supply-chain security

Dedicated FAST lanes at designated crossing points

FAST cargo cleared first during terrorist alerts

Good standing with Customs administrations

Priority status for future Customs programs

Doing business with other certified, supply-chain partners

Here’s how your Canadian shipments move:

Northbound – U.S. into Canada
Request a pickup online or by calling your local service center. Your shipment is billed after being taken to the origin service center.

ABF sends your documents to the destination service center, your Canadian Customs broker, and, if the shipment is self-clearing, the Importer of Record. ABF maintains the documentation on file as required by Canadian Customs.

Canada Customs clears your shipment immediately through the Pre-Arrival Review Systems (PARS). In-bond shipments (not Customs cleared) go into the inland Customs warehouse (typically the ABF service center). When the goods are cleared out for delivery, your shipment is set for delivery to your consignee.

Southbound – Canada into the U.S.
Request a pickup online or by calling your local service center. Your shipment is billed after being picked up and taken to the origin service center.

ABF sends the documentation to your U.S. Customs broker (identified on your bill of lading) for immediate preparation. ABF submits manifest information to U.S. Customs via EDI (ACE - Automated Commercial Environment) to meet the requirements set forth in the Trade Act of 2002.

Shipments either clear U.S. Customs at the border or move in-bond to their final destinations after the U.S. Customs broker provides an in-bond document at the border.

All in-bond shipments must clear with U.S. Customs at the destination city.