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Rules And Special Service Charges (ABF 111-AD )
Effective: 07/25/2011  | Inquiry: 2/7/2012

Item 484 : Cross-Border Administrative Fee

In addition to all other charges, shipments moving between points in Canada and points in the United States shall be subject to the following charges related to Customs processing, border delays, increased security, and technology related requirements and investments. 

Shipments destined to Canada will be subject to the following applicable charge. Charges in this item apply per customs clearance required.

Shipments cleared
through customs at:

Charges in cents per cwt

Minimum Charge
in cents

Maximum Charge
in cents

Points in AB, BC

377

3765

 14000

Points in MB, SK

298

3015

 11150

Points in ON, QC

133

2225

 9025

Points in NB, NF/NL, NS, PE

521

6565

19095

Shipments originating in Canada will be subject to a charge of $19.35 per shipment.

When a shipment is assessed additional charges by the sufferance warehouse for processing, warehousing, or handling in excess of the charges shown in this item, those additional charges will be added to the freight bill. Any applicable detention charges or storage charges generated as a result of cross border transactions will be assessed against the party responsible for linehaul charges.

 
ABF 111-AD, Item 484

Construction Sites and Other Limited Access Pickup or Delivery Locations (Item 440)
Customs Brokerage Handling (Item 482)