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I received an error 'Tariff Treatment Invalid for Cntry of exp and/or Cntry of Orig', what does it mean?
check APP ref number in responses and look for specific Line items that are rejected --> go to subheader and check invoices then go for Invoice references.
I received an error 'Registration Number Field is not found', what does it mean?
If you encounter response error that is Negative Functional acknowledgement , the clue is at the third and fourth column, e.g. "NAD:18". In this case, it means Segment NAD at line 18 of EDI submission file has invalid code. Next, Go to Admin > ...
I received an error '166 REGISTRATION#:: field is not found', what does it mean?
The Direct Shipment Date should be added before the Currency code in the IID. If missing the direct shipment date the B3 exchange Rate would show 1.
I received B3 Rejection due GST relief, what does it mean?
Time Limit under invoice for both IID and B3 should not have any value.
I receive an error CFI rejection on Cheese (LPCO cannot be declared for Registration Type 893), what does it mean?
The CFIA case manager advised that 'cheese' doesn’t regulated with CFIA anymore. You may delete the extension code and other code and submit only CFIA , ALL program.
I received an error on B3 'US-PORT-XT IS MSSING OR INVALID, 945735 - FREIGHT FIELD IS MISSING OR INVALID'. What does it mean?
Check the US Port of Exit for both Invoice and Sub-Header. Should be provided accordingly. Invoice Sub-Header
I received an error 'UNIT OF MEASURE INPUT NOT EQUAL TO UNIT OF MEASURE ON FILE'. What does it mean?
In future, check the App reference number where the rejection is referring. From the rejection which is UOM. 1.Check the HS code under the line item and the UOM declared. 2. CHeck the latest CBSA Tariff what is the correct UOM. 3. If not matched, ...
I received an error 'INV AMOUNT MUST BE ENTERED IF PG/LN NO ARE ENTERED'. What does it mean?
If the value is 0 should fall under some category like Gift or Promotional items, and that would not be with IID. User cannot declare them using IID and not LVS as well. User can contact CBSA and ask for compliance advice if they already don't know ...
I received an error 'MANDATORY ELEMENT MISSING'. How will I locate the missing element?
Go to admin > transaction file > look for the transaction number and submission file. Look for the mentioned line which is MEA:47. Start counting from BGM until line 47. Go to the Items details, try to re-insert those information and update, then you ...
Please advise how PQR can generate one IID and one B3 for all the purchases of 5 vendors as the material is coming under one CCN?
If user have 5 vendors and each of them has their own invoice, they will declare all under Invoice Tab. There will be a total 5 Invoice List on their declaration under 1 CCN and Transaction.
Our exchange rate is correct, still got a rejection of VFD NOT EQUAL TO CALCULATED VFD / VALUE FOR TAX INPUT NOT = CALCULATED VALUE FOR TAX / AMOUNT INPUT NOT = CALCULATED GST AMOUNT. How should I proceed?
The exchange rate is correct but the value computation under details didn't compute properly. Kindly save and recap the transaction. Try to submit again.
I received an error 'Line LPCO Type: the Document Type is missing or invalid for this PGA Program'. What does it mean?
For GIP, this is always indicated at the LPCO as LPCO reference number.
While creating the B3 through the LVS programme, the name of the importer is coming as "various" as we consolidate it before creating B3- while it should be the name of the importer. Is this correct?
In creating LVS, it is Various but for creating B3, yes it should be the name of the Importer.
Can't make the remaining balance zero. What should I check or how should I proceed?
The Invoice total amount and Item lines value (all items together) should match up so that the remaining balance be zero.
While generating IID, we have to fill the information in the payment mode window. There are three options as under Declarant / Importer Direct / GST Direct. How and where these payment modes will be used?
Please note Declarant Direct : Custom Broker Pay for Duty and taxes on behalf of the Importer Importer Direct : Importer is paying for GST and Duty to CBSA GST Direct: Customs Broker is paying for Duty and Importer pays for GST For other reference ...
How to do the B3B option?
In SWI, you can just add a multiple CCN under CCN tab. B3B is a continuation sheet form which is submitted manually if there is an additional CCN, since in the B3 Form only allows to add 1 CCN users are attaching the B3B form. But in the IID/B3 they ...
I received an error 'Invalid HS/OGD code'. What does it mean?
The rejection pertains to Invalid HS/OGD which means the user put invalid OGD code. 1. First check the HS code under AIRS website. Based on website there is no OGD code for this HS code. 2. Go to the Invoice>PGA tab and ask user to removed the AIRS ...
I received an error on B3 'no rate on file for this tariff treatment'. What does it mean?
As per TCCU - user is using MUST (Mexico-USA), can use the FF Tariff treatment 2 3 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 8 29 UP TO 34. All these are free except tariff treatment 3 that has the rate of 35.00000. They are unable to provide exact ...
We completed the DIF and added. Got a rejection of 'COM 9 and Insufficient registration(s) or LPCO(s) to satisfy an AIRS recommendation'. What does it mean?
Once the DIF has accepted, you have to declare the reference to the LPCO under the IID transaction. In this case, there are 2 reason why it got rejected pertaining to line 9: First, needs to declare the 359 for the LPCO and; Second, there is a wrong ...
What should be the steps if in DN Notice the GST and Duty rate showing paid and information on the printed B3 for transaction *****000394916 is different?
Please check the B3 submitted GST and DUTY do not rely on the print out. If there is still a difference that should be reported to CARM: https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/contact/csform-formulairesc-eng.html. The DN and ARL data is coming directly from ...
I received an error 'Invoice measurement is invalid/ compliance code for commodity is missing'. What does it mean?
Based on the rejection this pertains to HS code that is regulated with ECCC which should have a correct PGA program. Please check the HS code for line 5 (for example). Under the PGA program, user declared as Ozone depleting substance but according to ...
I received an error 'Could not determine AIRS requirement and COM 109'. What does it mean?
This refers to line 109. Kindly indicate the LPCO information on the invoice line item 109.
I received an error '6C2 Line Compliance Statement Responsible PGA is invalid'. What does it mean?
Please check the PGA program. User needs to remove exception process and compliance. For the LPCO, they can choose Doc type 2004 while for LPCO ref # GIP20.
I received an error '166 Registration Number: Field is not found'. What does it mean?
The Direct Shipment Date should be added before the Currency code in the IID. If missing the direct shipment date the B3 exchange rate would show 1. Workaround: Remove Direct Shipment Date and Currency info. Then re enter first the Direct shipment ...
How to process the clearance of vehicles, diesel engine, HS CODE 8704230000. What the requirements in order to clear this vehicle to customs?
If it pertains to PGA information for Vehicle and Engine for program. Under PGA, you need to choose the correct program for Vehicle. After you choose the correct program, check those with asterisk mark which are mandatory field/information you need ...
I received an error 'License number must be 8 digit alpha numeric. (LPCOSFCL). Verify License in MyCFIA and 893 code.' What does it mean?
Please informed that you need to add once again the LPCO doc type 893 as per AIRS recommendation. Please note that the 893 is a dematerialized so Image not required. For License number must be 8 digit alpha numeric. Based on the provided docs (for ...
Where to enter the CFIA Account Number?
CFIA Account Number must be added on the Account Owner Section under Declaration tab. IID --> Declaration --> Account Owner --> Account Owner Number
I received an error 'CLASS LINE 3 - 000000001 - AMOUNT INPUT NOT = CALCULATED / GST AMOUNT CLASS LINE 3 - 000000001 - VALUE FOR TAX INPUT NOT = CALCULATED / VALUE FOR TAX CLASS LINE 1 - 000000001 - VFD NOT EQUAL TO CALCULATED VFD'. What does it mean?
Please do note with this rejection, it means the exchange rate is not correct. Check the Date of direct shipment and the currency in the Invoice tab. Always use the date (business day) before the date of direct shipment. Based on the transaction (for ...
I received an error '0V3 Line Compliance Statement: compliance code for the commodity id missing ECCC'. What does it mean?
For this kind of rejection it means there are HS code that is regulated by ECCC but user didn't declare any PGA information. Based on the rejection there are 11 lines (for example) that don't have PGA declaration for ECCC. Please check the ...
We created a B2 but duty that we need to claim back is not showing. Any idea on how can I proceed?
Kindly take off and add 0 instead the duty and GST (if applicable) from the 1A subheadings line.
Not a rejection but we are seeing PGA requirements for items that we do not see categories that fit. Asking if there is an exemption code or area we need to fill in, in order to proceed? Item does not meet the programs for TC or ECCC.
Check the HS code in the Website if its regulated by PGA SWI-IID Regulated Commodities — Data Element Matching Criteria Tables (cbsa-asfc.gc.ca) Check the required programs for the HS code Go the the PGA tab and check if there is an exemption ...
I received an error 'Invalid HS_OGD code (030235237498)'. What does it mean?
As per rejection, it says Invalid OGD- 237498. Please check the HS code in CFIA -AIRS: https://airs-sari.inspection.gc.ca/airs_external/english/decisions-eng.aspx
I received an error 'INV RAINVI12_, GAGI 1_, COM 1_, License number entered does not cover food being imported. Verify License in MyCFIA.][4B9 - Transaction Number:Invalid/Incorrect Information]'. What does it mean?
I received an error '[CFIA (Canadian Food Inspection Agency): Contact Name: NISC Telephone: (800) 835-4486 Fax: null Email: ., INV RAINVI12_, GAGI 1_, COM 1_, License number entered does not cover food being imported. Verify License in MyCFIA.][4B9 - ...
How and where these payment modes will be used in IID filing?
While generating IID, you have to fill the information in the payment mode window. There are three options: 1. Declarant Direct - Custom Broker Pay for Duty and taxes on behalf of the Importer 2. Importer Direct - Importer is paying for GST and Duty ...
What is CARM Client Portal ?
CARM Release 1: May 25, 2021 Release 1 launches the CARM Client Portal, a self-service tool that will facilitate accounting and revenue management processes with the CBSA. The CARM Client Portal is now available for importers, brokers and trade ...
How do I license my vehicle without a paper Form 1 presented to the province?
When brokers/importers commercially import a vehicle using the SWI IID (SO911) there is no Vehicle Import Form - Form 1 submitted. This form was dematerialized when the SWI IID was created and as such the CBSA cannot issue a Form-1 for these ...
Why is only one VIN allowed per transaction when the IID structure accommodates up to 999 different commodities on one entry?
The following TC Vehicles Programs are restricted to a single VIN per SWI IID submission. To avoid delays for clients registering their vehicles, CBSA has implemented a new validation rule which will trigger a reject if the IID contains more than one ...
Does Global Affairs require a LPCO application for GIP’s (e.g., steel GIP 80 and 81 or GIP20)?
No, application for a LPCO is not required. The GIP 80 and 81 for steel are purely statistical (no quota) the GIP # only needs to be quoted, based on the HS codes. The GIP 20 is quota related, but for general allocations (first come first serve) ...
The application for a Global Affairs Canada (GAC) permit via the IID is applicable to which group of commodities?
At this time, the permit request functionality through the IID is currently available to the beef and veal commodities group regulated by Global Affairs Canada (GAC). The functionality will later be introduced by a phased approach to further goods ...
If an importer considers the country of origin for CFIA regulated goods to be Canada, how do they declare this via the SWI IID (SO911)?
As per the ECCRD CFIA Appendix B.1, “if the country of source is Canada, please contact the CFIA directly.” To submit a SWI IID transaction that contains CFIA regulated goods with a country of origin that the importer deems to be Canada, the "Country ...
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