Is the AWB something that is required by CBSA? Because this is an aircraft being flown into Canada for repairs and maintenance work there is no AWB issued.

Is the AWB something that is required by CBSA? Because this is an aircraft being flown into Canada for repairs and maintenance work there is no AWB issued.

To complete the scenario: Is the AWB something that is required by CBSA? Because this is an aircraft being flown into Canada for repairs and maintenance work there is no AWB issued. The airline in this case is not carrying commercial cargo to be cleared because the item being cleared through customs is the aircraft that is in Canada temporarily. 

Answer:

Please be advised of the ACI exemptions as stated below. You can reference to this link from CBSA https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d3/d3-2-1-eng.html

 

We believe there would be other required documentation for this as stipulated below based on our understanding in your scenario.