FAQ · New York
Massena-Cornwall border crossing: frequently asked questions
19 questions travellers ask about Massena-Cornwall (Seaway), answered from CBP and CBSA sources.
Answers specific to Massena-Cornwall (Seaway), each drawn from an official source with the date we read it. For a figure that changes, such as the current wait, use the live panel.
What are the hours at Massena-Cornwall (Seaway)?
The U.S. CBP wait-time feed publishes 24 hrs/day for Massena. Source: CBP Border Wait Times feed, read 2026-10-20.
What are the CBSA hours for the Canadian side of Massena-Cornwall (Seaway)?
Travellers: 7 days per week, 24h; Commercial: 7 days per week, 24h. Source: CBSA office directory, read 2026-10-20.
Is Massena-Cornwall (Seaway) open 24 hours?
The official source says yes: 24 hrs/day. Hours can change, so check the live panel. Source: official source, read 2026-10-20.
What is the CBP port code for Massena-Cornwall (Seaway)?
0704. The wait-time feed numbers this crossing 070401. Source: CBP port page, read 2026-10-20.
What is the CBSA office number for Massena-Cornwall (Seaway)?
132 in the CBSA office directory (Cornwall Traffic Office). Source: CBSA office directory, read 2026-10-20.
What is the address of the U.S. port of entry at Massena-Cornwall (Seaway)?
30M Seaway International Bridge Rooseveltown, NY 13683 United States; phone +1 315-268-7430. This is the port-level address and a port can contain several crossings. Source: CBP port page, read 2026-10-20.
Where is the CBSA office for Massena-Cornwall (Seaway)?
1 Brookdale Avenue, Cornwall, ON K6J 0A9. Source: CBSA office directory, read 2026-10-20.
What phone numbers does the CBSA list for Massena-Cornwall (Seaway)?
. Source: CBSA office directory, read 2026-10-20.
What are the coordinates of the CBSA office at Massena-Cornwall (Seaway)?
45.012549, -74.738958 per the CBSA directory. Source: CBSA office directory, read 2026-10-20.
How is the wait measured at Massena-Cornwall (Seaway)?
The CBP feed lists the measurement type as: passenger Manual, commercial Manual, pedestrian Manual. CBP does not define these terms on the pages we read, so we show them as published. Source: CBP Border Wait Times XML feed, read 2026-10-20.
Does Massena-Cornwall (Seaway) have a NEXUS or SENTRI lane?
The CBP feed carries no NEXUS / SENTRI figure for this port. That means the feed reports nothing, not that the lane is confirmed absent: check CBP. Source: CBP Border Wait Times feed, read 2026-10-20.
How many passenger lanes does Massena-Cornwall (Seaway) have?
The CBP feed lists a maximum of 6 passenger-vehicle lanes. Source: CBP Border Wait Times feed, read 2026-10-20.
Is there a pedestrian lane at Massena-Cornwall (Seaway)?
The CBP feed carries no pedestrian figure for this port, which does not by itself mean pedestrians are refused. Ask the port. Source: CBP Border Wait Times feed, read 2026-10-20.
Can trucks use Massena-Cornwall (Seaway)?
The CBP feed lists commercial-vehicle lanes (maximum 3; FAST status when read: N/A). See the guide on commercial trucks. Source: CBP Border Wait Times feed, read 2026-10-20.
What ID does a U.S. citizen need at Massena-Cornwall (Seaway)?
Valid U.S. Passport; Passport Card; Enhanced Driver's License; Trusted Traveler Program card (NEXUS, SENTRI or FAST). U.S. and Canadian citizen children under 16 (or under 19 if travelling with a school, religious or other youth group) need only present a birth certificate or other proof of citizenship. Source: CBP Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, read 2026-10-20.
How much can I bring back duty-free into the U.S. through Massena-Cornwall (Seaway)?
A returning U.S. resident who has remained outside U.S. territory for at least 48 hours is eligible for the $800 duty-free personal exemption. CBP's page states the $800 exemption can be used once every 31 days. The 48 hours are computed exactly (19 CFR 148.35). Source: CBP, read 2026-10-20.
What ID does a Canadian citizen need entering Canada at Massena-Cornwall (Seaway)?
Canadian passport; Canadian birth certificate; Citizenship card; Certificate of Indian Status. The Government of Canada recommends Canadian citizens and dual citizens travel internationally with a valid Canadian passport. Minors should carry a Canadian passport; a consent letter and supporting identification are strongly recommended when travelling with only one parent or alone. Source: CBSA I Declare guide, read 2026-10-20.
What is the Canadian personal exemption when returning through Massena-Cornwall (Seaway)?
Absence of 24 hours or more: CAN$200; Absence of 48 hours or more: CAN$800; Absence of 7 days or more: CAN$800. Source: CBSA I Declare guide, read 2026-10-20.
How often is the wait time updated?
Each border location updates its estimated wait times hourly Source: CBP, Border Wait Times RSS channel description, read 2026-10-20.