PROPOSALS FOR PRACTICAL IMPLEMENTATION OF CARN
AND BARCODE
BACKGROUND
What is the purpose of the unique Cargo Reference Number (CARN)?
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To eradicate problems associated with duplicate manifest numbers.
To eradicate capturing errors and ensure that electronic manifests are found and retrieved
To speed up gate processing time.
How is a unique Cargo Reference Number (CARN) generated?
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CARN is assigned by the Manifest Processing (MPR) system after acceptance of a correct
electronic Road Freight Manifest (RFM).
How is CARN communicated?
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Communicated by MPR in a CUSRES message to road carrier / agent who submitted the
CUSCAR.
How is CARN intended to be used?
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CARN is converted by the carrier to a SARS-specified or permitted barcode which can be printed
or digitally retained for easy scanning at the Gate.
If scanning fails, the short and unique CARN number (AN8) can be used as an input to identify
and retrieve the previously submitted electronic Road Freight Manifest (e-Manifest) for arrival
processing purposes.
Pre Arrival
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DPR –
CUSDEC
ATP /
SM
LRN(s) must be
in Proceed to
Border State
CARN and barcode retained
by carrier and produced by
driver at gate arrival
MPR –
CUSCAR
Gate Arrival
Gate Exit
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CARN
In Port Process
Manifest No.
Scan Barcode
2a
Scan or Capture
CN2 Barcode
Or Capture CARN /
Manifest Number
CUSRES 40 (Arrived at Port)
3a
CUSRES 41 (Exited Port)
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MANUAL PROCESS
Pre Arrival
1
DPR –
CUSDEC
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Gate Exit
In Port Process
Gate Arrival
Driver
presents the
Arrival Report
and DA 187
on arrival
SM
Scan Barcode
On CN2
SM
Gate Officer Capture
Manifest / LRN
Number
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