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title: CBSA Acronyms - Part 3
description: Every industry has its jargon and insider-speak, and shipping and logistics is no different. That's why we’re putting out a series of blogs that clarify some of the hundreds of acronyms used by the CBSA. In this post, we review phrases and acronyms that pertain to the word entry.
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# [CBSA Acronyms - Part 3](https://blog.coleintl.com/blog/cbsa-acronyms-part-3)

 Written by [Canadian Customs Dept. - Cole International](https://blog.coleintl.com/blog/author/canadian-customs-dept-cole-international) | Dec 5, 2018, 3:55:00 PM

 

 

Every industry has its jargon and insider-speak. Shipping and logistics is no different. Thankfully, when you get bogged down in letters that just don’t add up, help is at hand – your friendly Cole customs broker will gladly field your questions; CBSA’s “frequently used” [acronym list](https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/sme-pme/acronyms-acronymes-eng.html) with definitions is online, and our own blog pages have some answers, too.

 

We’ll post a blog from time to time that clarifies some of the hundreds of acronyms used by the CBSA. Don’t worry – we’ll keep this short and sweet. If you still have questions, just call us.

 

*Installment 3: Let me in! The “entry” edition*

 

Come in, enter, access, admit, ingress… Canada Border Services Agency has dozens of systems, policies and regulations around what comes into the country. So, it makes sense that there are a lot of phrases and acronyms that pertain to *entry*. Here’s a look at some of the places “entry” crops up in CBSA’s vast world of acronyms.

 

###### [ABC – Automated Border Clearance](https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/travel-voyage/abc-cfa-eng.html)

At select airports (in Montreal, Toronto and Calgary), travellers can use a kiosk to confirm their identity and complete their entry declaration. Also available as a mobile app.

 

###### [AOE – Airport of Entry](https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/do-rb/services/aoe-eng.html)

An airport authorized for customs clearance of aircraft – Canada has dozens!

 

###### [CANPASS – Canadian Passenger System/Pre-Approved Entry System](https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/prog/canpass/menu-eng.html)

A system for streamlining clearance of pre-screened, low-risk, frequent travellers (similar to [NEXUS](https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/prog/nexus/menu-eng.html))

###### [CCEPS – Commercial Cash Entry Processing System](https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/import/services-eng.html)

A self-serve, computerized system for calculating duties and taxes on imported commercial goods. Available at 40 border offices across Canada (for individuals and small businesses only)

 

###### POE – Port of Entry

Border crossings into Canada by air, land, water or rail

 

If you missed [Part 1](https://blog.coleintl.com/blog/cbsa-acronyms-part-1) of this blog series, you can find it [here](https://blog.coleintl.com/blog/cbsa-acronyms-part-1). 

 

Do you have acronym uncertainty? Our in-house acronym deciphering team is happy to help. [Contact us today](https://www.coleintl.com/contact-cole.php) to get help understanding what all these letters mean!

 

 

*Information provided by: Canadian Customs Dept. - Cole International*

 

###### Additional Resources

- For more on entering into Canada, check the [Canadian travel information website](https://travel.gc.ca/returning/customs/entering-canada).
- For more on entering goods into the country, check the [Canadian Border Services Agency site on importing goods](https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/comm-eng.html).

###### Related Reading: Cole Blog

- [CBSA Acronyms – Part 1](https://blog.coleintl.com/blog/cbsa-acronyms-part-1) (*“Commercial… what?”)*
- [CBSA Acronyms – Part 2](https://blog.coleintl.com/blog/cbsa-acronyms-part-2) (*Acts and more acts – CBSA legislation)*
- [Fun with acronyms!](https://blog.coleintl.com/blog/fun-with-acronyms)

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