Bonded Freight Forwarder

In addition to providing secondary cargo reports to the CBSA, a bonded freight forwarder may transport in-bond goods from point to point within Canada, including between sufferance warehouses. No international movement or transportation of goods is allowed under a bonded freight forwarder code.

Previously freight forwarders were required to be physically located in Canada to be eligible to apply for a bonded freight forwarder carrier code. This requirement has been amended to allow freight forwarders who are located outside of Canada to apply for a bonded freight forwarder carrier code.

Becoming a Bonded Air or Rail Carrier or Freight Forwarder

To apply to obtain a bonded air or rail carrier code or freight forwarder with the CBSA you must:

1. Complete the applicable application form:
   • BSF329-1 Application to Transact Air Operations with the Canada Border Services Agency
   • BSF329-5 Application to Transact Rail Operations with the Canada Border Services Agency
   • BSF329-9 Application to Transact Freight Forwarder Operations with the Canada Border Services Agency
2. Follow steps 2 and 3 above (Becoming a Non-bonded Air or Rail Carrier or Freight Forwarder) for proof of ownership and signature.
   • Post security with the CBSA in the form of a Customs Bond or other method as listed in Customs Memorandum D1-7-1, Posting Security for Transacting Bonded Operations.
3. Instructions on completing the D120 Customs Bond can be found below.
4. Mail the original bond, the application, and supporting documents to the CBSA at:
   • Commercial Registration Unit
     Canada Border Services Agency
     191 Laurier Avenue West, 12th Floor
     Ottawa, ON  K1A 0L8 Canada
   • Photocopies of the bond are not accepted.
5. Once you receive your carrier or freight forwarder code from the CBSA, you must then apply to transmit ACI to the CBSA and undergo the testing process.