What ACI eManifest do I file for New York-to-Quebec freight?

For Canada-bound freight on the New York-Quebec lane, file an ACI eManifest with CBSA at least one hour before the truck arrives at the border. The same filing applies regardless of which crossing on this lane you use — but the port code on the manifest must match the actual crossing.

Which border crossings serve the New York-Quebec corridor?

The New York-Quebec corridor is primarily served by Lacolle-Champlain. Each has its own wait-time profile — check the live border wait times before choosing which crossing to route over.

How far in advance must I file ACI for this lane?

CBSA requires ACI eManifests at least one hour before the commercial truck arrives at the land border. FAST-enrolled carriers and drivers may use FAST-dedicated lanes at participating crossings, which often clear materially faster. BorderPro's ETA countdown alerts dispatchers when a manifest hasn't been filed with sufficient lead time.

Where do customs brokers serving New York-Quebec freight cluster?

Customs brokers serving the New York-Quebec lane cluster in Plattsburgh, NY, Champlain, NY, Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle, QC. BorderPro connects to broker RNS feeds so your PAPS status and ACI filings live in the same dashboard regardless of which broker you use.

ACI eManifest · Canada-bound Lane

New York to Quebec

ACI eManifest filing for the New York-Quebec freight corridor. Lane-specific compliance, crossing selection, and wait-time guidance.

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The New York-Quebec freight lane

New York-to-Quebec freight runs primarily through Lacolle-Champlain on I-87 / Autoroute 15. Aerospace components from upstate New York suppliers feed the Montreal aerospace cluster (Bombardier, CAE, Pratt & Whitney). US consumer goods and e-commerce parcels serve Montreal fulfillment hubs. Machinery for Quebec manufacturing and steady food-and-beverage volume round out the lane. This is also a primary passenger corridor, which affects commercial wait times during peak tourist periods.

Primary crossings on this lane

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Typical commodities

Aerospace components
Consumer goods
Machinery
E-commerce
Food and beverage

Filing ACI on this lane

Bilingual (English/French) commercial invoices are not required by CBSA but recommended — especially on food and consumer-labelled goods, where CFIA labelling rules apply. Aerospace shipments frequently require Export Controls certification on the US side that must match ACI data.

Wait pattern

Northbound peaks Monday-Friday 10am-2pm ET as US-dispatched loads reach the border. Summer tourist traffic extends commercial waits on weekends.

Broker hubs

Customs brokers serving the New York-Quebec lane cluster in Plattsburgh, NY, Champlain, NY, Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle, QC. BorderPro connects directly to broker RNS feeds so your PAPS status and ACI filings live in the same dashboard.