Policy Respecting the Importation and Transportation of Goods

Memorandum D3-1-1 (Policy Respecting the Importation and Transportation of Goods) has been revised to:

(a) Reflect additions and updates to the Definition section.

(b) Provide clarification on existing policies.

This memorandum outlines and explains general Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) requirements and administrative policies regarding the reporting and transportation of goods being imported into and moving in-transit, through Canada by all modes of transport.

For information regarding the Custom Self-Assessment (CSA) Program policies, guidelines and

procedures, refer to  Memorandum D23-2-1, Customs Self-Assessment Program for Carriers.

For information about the reporting and transportation of goods being exported from Canada, refer to Memorandum D3-1-8, Cargo – Export Movements.