The following is a basic description of the RNS process for electronically receiving “automatic” release notification for all types of releases.
1. Importer/broker prepares and submits release documentation/data to the CBSA for processing.
2. When the shipment arrives and the transaction has been processed, the CBSA database is updated. On a regular schedule, the released records are extracted and transmitted to the registered RNS participants.
3 Depending on the participant's profile, the system will generate one or more CUSRES messages to be transmitted to the various parties associated with a transaction.
4. The RNS message(s) are transmitted to the appropriate client mailbox(es) or as the profile dictates for delivery to the client(s).
5. The client establishes a link with their VAN (Value Added Network) or communication protocol and retrieves the RNS 'automatic release' messages related to their profile (i.e. account security number or carrier code) for the CBSA offices requested, regardless of service option.
6. Where a sufferance warehouse operator requests automatic release notification for releases not associated with their warehouse, the sufferance warehouse operator must provide an authorization from the applicable carrier(s). Where a service provider requests automatic release notification on behalf of a sufferance warehouse operator, the sufferance warehouse operator must provide authorization for the service provider to receive the automatic release notification. Examples of authorization letters, which must be included in the participant’s application, are provided in Appendix “C”.