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It explains mandatory legislation and CBSA guidelines, including acceptable invoice documents (Commercial Invoice or Canada Customs Invoice Form CI1) and the consequences of missing or inaccurate data, including possible withholding of release. 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PLEASE REVIEW AND CONTACT YOUR VENDOR TO ASSIST IN IMPROVING THE RELEASE PROCESS.  \n\n| 1. CBSA MANDATORY INFORMATION FOR RELEASE & COMPLIANCE OF COMMERCIAL GOODS |\n| --- |\n| LEGISLATION\u003Cbr>For regulations governing the guidelines and general information contained in this memorandum, refer to the Accounting for Imported Goods and Payment of Duties Regulations available on the Department of Justice Canada Web site at:\u003Cbr>[http://laws.justice.gc.ca](http://laws.justice.gc.ca) |\n| GUIDELINES AND GENERAL INFORMATION\u003Cbr>The following outlines the invoice and data requirements for release of goods into Canada\u003Cbr>Memorandum D17-1-5 -Registration, Accounting and Payment for Commercial Goods Memorandum D17-1-1 -Documentation Requirements for Commercial Shipments\u003Cbr>For all commercial shipments entering Canada, the CBSA requires, in English or French, one of the following:\u003Cbr>- A Commercial Invoice prepared by any means (typed, handwritten, or computer prepared) giving all the information listed below; or\u003Cbr>- A fully completed Canada Customs Invoice, Form CI1\u003Cbr>Note: If a commercial invoice is being used in lieu of a Canada Customs Invoice, all of the following data is required. The format is not relevant. The information is mandatory and must be indicated to secure accuracy for compliance. AMPS penalties may be applicable if not properly documented and verified.\u003Cbr>The CBSA is responsible for reviewing all documentation, verifying the accuracy of the data submitted and, if necessary, enforce and investigate importer activity. The availability of the documentation at the time of final accounting may significantly affect the nature and extent of the verification, enforcement, and investigations undertaken by the CBSA.\u003Cbr>Although the CBSA is willing to accept importer or owner prepared documentation to assist in obtaining release of commercial shipments, supporting evidence may be required. The Commercial Invoice is the main document the CBSA relies on to provide this evidence.\u003Cbr>When an importer/owner, or agent has submitted inaccurate information or has failed to provide supporting documentation as requested, the CBSA may withhold release pending receipt of supporting documentation. On such occasions, the CBSA normally requires that the exporter or agent prepare a Commercial Invoice or Form CI1 prior to authorizing release .\u003Cbr>The CBSA will not review or approve Commercial Invoices or privately printed customs invoices . It is the responsibility of the importer or owner to ensure that all the information listed in Appendix A is provided to the CBSA. |\n\n\n| 2. INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE CANADA CUSTOMS INVOICE OR COMMERCIAL INVOICE |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| Below is a brief description of how to complete each required field on Form CI1, Canada Customs Invoice, or a Commercial Invoice . The field name as shown on Form CI1 is in bold face, with similar commercial terms in parenthesis for certain fields . |  |\n| Field | Description |\n| 1 | Vendor- (seller, sold by, remit to)– Indicate the complete name, including the company name if applicable, and address (street, city, location) of:\u003Cbr>(a) the party selling the goods to the purchaser; and/or\u003Cbr>(b) the party consigning the goods to Canada. |\n| 2 | Date of direct shipment to Canada-Indicate the date the goods began their continuous journey to Canada . |\n| 3 | Other references-Use to record other useful information (e.g., the commercial invoice number, the purchaser's order number) . |\n| 4 | Consignee-The name and address of the party to which the goods are being “shipped to” as shown on the commercial sales contract or bill of lading. |\n\n\n| 5 | Purc","cbCaioT9HEyT7ylv","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaioT9HEyT7ylv","pdf",187744,"English","# CBSA Mandatory Information for Release & Compliance of Commercial Goods\n## Guidelines and General Information\n## Instructions for Completing the Canada Customs Invoice or Commercial Invoice\n### Field-by-Field Completion (CI1 and Commercial Invoice)\n## Vendor\n## Date of Direct Shipment to Canada\n## Other References\n## Consignee\n## Purchaser's Name and Address\n## Country of Transshipment\n## Country of Origin of Goods\n## Transportation\n## Conditions of Sale and Terms of Payment\n## Currency of Settlement\n## Number of Packages\n## Specification of Commodities","[{\"question\":\"What happens if mandatory invoice requirements are not provided for a commercial shipment into Canada?\",\"answer\":\"Release can be delayed because the CBSA identifies missing mandatory requirements that may lead to penalties under the AMPS. 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