Any freight forwarder may obtain an 8000 series freight forwarder code, however only freight forwarders residing in Canada may obtain a bonded freight forwarder code. Foreign based freight forwarders can only receive a non-bonded freight forwarder code, meaning, that they may not move cargo in-bond to seek release inland without re-manifesting their shipment to a bonded freight forwarder or bonded carrier. Non-bonded freight forwarders can only use the “import” shipment option.