Notice to Carriers
Below is the customs information you will need to transport client's goods
ALB's business hours
Our business hours are 8 a.m. to 22 p.m., Monday to Friday.
You can contact our customer service and operations department during business hours at 1-888-225-0426.
After hours can be reached at 1-888-225-0426, extension 250.
Sending documents
You can fax us customs clearing documents at 450-225-3753 or e-mail them to pars@albcustoms.com.
Request processing time
All customs operations are carried out as quickly as possible at ALB.
Customs must receive the release request at least two hours before the planned pick-up time. We usually forward this request within one hour of its receipt.
Despite our best intentions, there are sometimes exceptions. For example, if the invoice received has an inordinate amount of lines and pages, it will take us more time to process the information internally.
In case of any exceptional situations, we ask that you provide us with your PARS details as soon as possible after the pick-up. It is your responsibility to supply all necessary information during our business hours.
Priority will be given only to exceptions that have been previously discussed with our clients.
Required Information
- Number of pieces contained in the cargo shipment
- Weight of goods transported
- Name of customs office and its port number
- Date and approximate time of arrival
- Contact person in case of a problem
Required Documentation
- Manifest
- Bill of Lading
- Packing List
- Commercial Invoice
- Import Permits
- Certificats
Tracking information
You can contact us during our business hours to make sure the PARS has been processed. You can also check your PARS number by going to the TRACKING page.
Library
Forms
Certificats of Origin
Incoterms Responsibility Guide
| Any Transport Mode | Sea/Inland Waterway Transport | Any Transport Mode | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXW | FCA | FAS | FOB | CFR | CIF | CPT | CIP | DAP | DPU | DDP | |
| Ex Works | Free Carrier | Free Alongside Ship | Free On Board | Cost & Freight | Cost Insurance & Freight | Carriage Paid To | Carriage Insurance Paid To | Delivered At Place | Delivered At Place Unloaded | Delivered Duty Paid | |
| Transfer of Risk | when seller places the goods at the buyer's disposal at a named place | when seller loads goods to buyer's carrier or when goods are at the buyer's disposal & ready for unloading at a named place | when goods are alongside the vessel nominated by the buyer at named port | when goods are on board the vessel nominated by the buyer at named port | when the goods are on board the vessel nominated by the seller at origin | when the goods are on board the vessel nominated by the seller at origin | when the goods are handed over to the seller's nominated carrier at a named place | when the goods are handed over to the seller's nominated carrier at a named place | when the goods are placed at the buyer's disposal at a named place or agreed point within that place | when the goods are delivered and unloaded at a named place or agreed point within that place | when the goods are placed at the buyer's disposal at a named place or agreed point within that place |
| Commercial Invoice | Seller | Seller | Seller | Seller | Seller | Seller | Seller | Seller | Seller | Seller | Seller |
| Packaging, Quality Control, Marking | Seller | Seller | Seller | Seller | Seller | Seller | Seller | Seller | Seller | Seller | Seller |
| Loading & Inland Delivery | Buyer | *Seller | Seller | Seller | Seller | Seller | Seller | Seller | Seller | Seller | Seller |
| Export Duty & Taxes | Buyer | Seller | Seller | Seller | Seller | Seller | Seller | Seller | Seller | Seller | Seller |
| Origin Terminal Handling | Buyer | Buyer | Buyer | Seller | Seller | Seller | Seller | Seller | Seller | Seller | Seller |
| Insurance | Negotiable | Negotiable | Negotiable | Negotiable | Negotiable | Free of Particular Average | Negotiable | Seller *All Risks* |
Negotiable | Negotiable | Negotiable |
| Carriage Charges | Buyer | Buyer | Buyer | Buyer | Seller | Seller | Seller | Seller | Seller | Seller | Seller |
| *Destination Terminal Handling | Buyer | Buyer | Buyer | Buyer | Buyer | Buyer | Buyer | Buyer | Seller | Seller | Seller |
| Delivery to Destination | Buyer | Buyer | Buyer | Buyer | Buyer | Buyer | Buyer | Buyer | Seller | Seller | Seller |
| Unloading at Destination | Buyer | Buyer | Buyer | Buyer | Buyer | Buyer | Buyer | Buyer | Buyer | **Seller | Buyer |
| Import Duty and Taxes | Buyer | Buyer | Buyer | Buyer | Buyer | Buyer | Buyer | Buyer | Buyer | Buyer | Seller |
*Seller is responsible for loading if the terms state FCA at the seller's facility.
**DPU is the only Incoterm that requires the seller to unload goods at destination.
*If seller incurs destination terminal or unloading costs under its carriage contract, it is not entitled to recover such costs from buyer, unless otherwise agreed upon. If other destination unloading and terminal handling charges exist outside of carriage contract, buyer is responsible to pay.