D17-2-3, Importer Name/Account Number or Business Number Changes

Submitted by admin on Sun, 09/27/2015 - 07:19

This memorandum outlines the procedures to be followed by importers/brokers/agents when requesting an importer name/account number or business number change to interim or final accounting documentation as a result of their own error or that of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). Please note that all requests must indicate a valid reason for the change in order to be processed.

  1. This memorandum has been updated to include specific information with regard to importer name/account number or business number change requests involving Customs Self-Assessment Importers.
  2. This memorandum has been revised to reflect a change in the name of the issuing office, and to update the name of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) regional office.
  3. In addition to the above, reference to section 7.1 of the Customs Act has been included.

This memorandum is available in its entirety on the CBSA website at:
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d17/d17-2-3-eng.html