Specialty

Cross-Border Shipping (Canada ↔ USA)

The Canada–US border is the busiest commercial crossing on earth — and the fastest place for a load to stall. Bullseye prepares PARS/PAPS, ACE/ACI eManifest, and customs-broker hand-offs before the wheels turn, so your freight clears and keeps moving.

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PARS / PAPS

Pre-arrival processing so trailers clear at the line instead of idling.

eManifest

ACE (US) and ACI (Canada) electronic manifests filed accurately and early.

Broker-ready

Coordinated hand-offs with your customs broker, or we help arrange one.

Why cross-border freight stalls — and how we prevent it

Most border delays are paperwork problems, not traffic problems. A missing eManifest, a mismatched PARS barcode, or an unreachable customs broker can hold a trailer for hours. Our process front-loads the documentation: by the time the truck reaches the border, the entry is already filed and the broker is lined up, so clearance is a formality rather than a fire drill.

The cross-border process, step by step

1. Pre-arrival processing (PARS / PAPS)

PARS (Pre-Arrival Review System) is used for freight entering Canada; PAPS (Pre-Arrival Processing System) for freight entering the United States. We generate the barcoded cover sheet, send it to your customs broker, and the entry is reviewed before the truck arrives — so CBSA or CBP can release it on arrival.

2. Electronic manifest (ACE / ACI)

We transmit the ACE eManifest to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for southbound loads and the ACI eManifest to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) for northbound loads, within the required timing windows. Accurate manifest data is the single biggest driver of a fast crossing.

3. Customs broker coordination

Your customs broker files the formal entry and pays duties/taxes on your behalf. We coordinate directly with them — sharing PARS/PAPS numbers, commercial invoices, and any certificates — and if you don’t have a broker, we can point you to one.

4. Bonded movement when required

Some freight moves in-bond to an inland customs point. We handle bonded coordination so the load is cleared where it makes sense for your supply chain.

Paperwork you’ll need

  • Commercial invoice with accurate HS classification and values
  • Bill of lading (BOL) matching the shipment
  • Customs broker details (or let us recommend one)
  • Any required permits, certificates, or country-of-origin documents

Strong on Ontario ↔ US lanes

Based in Milton, Ontario, we’re minutes from the busiest southern Ontario crossings and run frequent lanes into Michigan, New York, Ohio, Illinois and beyond — Detroit, Buffalo/Niagara, Chicago and the Northeast. See coverage & lanes for transit examples, and our full cross-border shipping guide.

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Questions

Cross-Border — your questions answered

What is the difference between PARS and PAPS?

PARS (Pre-Arrival Review System) is for freight being imported into Canada; PAPS (Pre-Arrival Processing System) is for freight being imported into the United States. Both let a customs broker review and submit the entry before the truck arrives, so the shipment can be released at the border instead of waiting.

What is an ACE or ACI eManifest?

ACE is the U.S. Customs and Border Protection electronic manifest system; ACI is the Canada Border Services Agency equivalent. Carriers must transmit shipment and conveyance data electronically before arrival. We file these accurately and within the required timing window for every cross-border load.

Do I need a customs broker to ship across the border?

For commercial freight, a customs broker is strongly recommended — they file the formal entry and handle duties and taxes. We coordinate directly with your broker, and if you don’t have one we can recommend a reputable partner.

How long does it take to clear the Canada–US border?

With paperwork prepared in advance, a clean clearance is often just minutes at the booth. Delays come from missing or inaccurate documents — which is exactly what our pre-arrival process is designed to eliminate.

Which border crossings do you use?

From our Milton, Ontario base we most often cross at the southern Ontario gateways — including the Detroit–Windsor and Buffalo–Niagara corridors — choosing the crossing that best fits your destination and timing.

Let’s move it

Have a load that needs to land on time?

Tell us your lane, equipment, and pickup window. You’ll get a straight answer and a real rate — fast.

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