What is PARS/INPARS?
PARS stands for “pre-arrival review system” and INPARS stands for “inland pre-arrival review system.” This innovative service allows Canada Customs to review shipments while they are still in transit, which reduces overall transit time. Shipments moving into Canada from other countries are typically delivered to a “highway sufferance warehouse” where they are held for clearance by Canada Customs. When using INPARS, the shipment documentation is submitted by the custom’s broker to Canada Customs in advance of the actual arrival of the shipment. Canada Customs then reviews the documentation and decides whether to clear or inspect the shipment when it arrives. Upon reaching the highway sufferance warehouse, INPARS-cleared shipments are free to travel to their destination. The same process is used for border clearances with the PARS process.
