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The Technical Commercial Client Unit (TCCU) will be closed on Friday, April 18 2025 and Monday, April 21 2025. However, the TCCU production support will be operating on an “after hours” schedule during this time. For urgent client service outside business hours and statutory holidays, please contact…

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has negotiated importation conditions with the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) for casings from the United States (U.S.). Important updates are as below: The letter of guarantee which accompanied each casings import shipment is no longer required…

Link: https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/cn-ad/cn25-17-eng.html Ottawa, April 15, 2025 1. This notice provides information on the application of the United States Surtax Remission Order (Motor Vehicles 2025) (Remission Order), which is intended to minimize the negative effects of the surtaxes…

A) Chapter 06 Chapter 06 was published to: i) change the release recommendation from “Refer to CFIA-NISC” to “Approved” for the following HS codes with the end use “Ornamental use” originating from New Zealand: 06.03.90.0034.04 – Roses – cut flowers – dried (Rosa spp.). 06.03.90.0035.02 – Roses –…

CARM Engagement has added new webinar dates, as follows. Carriers and Freight Forwarders – Webinars on changes to Release Prior to Payment (RPP) These webinars provides an overview of the impacts to carriers and freight forwarders as a result of the upcoming changes to Release Prior to Payment (RPP)…

Reminder that the CCSH helpdesk will be closed this coming Friday and Monday, as noted in the CARM Bulletins section. Holiday table for 2025 The CARM Client Support Helpdesk will be closed on the following days: April 18, 2025 April 21, 2025

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) delays in processing have been resolved. Thank you for your cooperation. Fin des retards de traitement des déclarations d’importation de l’ACIA Les retards dans le traitement des déclarations d’importation de l’Agence canadienne d’inspection des aliments…

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) system is fully restored. Please note that there may be a delay in processing import documentation. Thank you for your cooperation. En service – Système EDI-DII Les difficultés techniques du système d’Échange de données…

On April 1, 2025, the CBSA published D-memorandum D19-1-15, Part 2.1 - Reporting of Goods, Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA) as we advised in this Trade News article: https://cscb.ca/en/article/cbsa-publishes-guidance-new-pcmltfa-reportin……

A) Chapter 02 Chapter 02 was published to change the release recommendation to “Refuse Entry” for the following HS code with the end uses “Human consumption”, “In transit through Canada”, and “Other end uses” originating from all countries except France and Hungary: 02.08.10 – Of rabbits or hares…

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is experiencing issues with the processing of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Integrated Import Declaration (IID) messages. We are actively working on resolving these technical difficulties, and we will update you with the latest information. Processing…

(Le français suit l’anglais) A) Chapter 02 Chapter 02 was published to change the release recommendation to “Refuse Entry” for the following HS code with the end uses “Human consumption”, “In transit through Canada”, and “Other end uses” originating from all countries except France and Hungary: 02…

La version française suit Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2025-04-11 10:08 (ET) 2025-04-11 13:20 (ET) Some clients and service providers who transmit trade data through Direct Connect. Description The problem reported below has been resolved. The CBSA is currently experiencing an…

(Le texte français suit le texte anglais) As part of CFIA’s ongoing efforts to improve client service, please be advised that CFIA will be performing network maintenance on: April 13, 2025 from 3:00 am to 7:00 am (ET) Consequently, the following services may not be available for this period…

Link: https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/cn-ad/cn25-16-eng.html Ottawa, April 10, 2025 1. On February 26, 2025, the CBSA issued Customs Notice 25-08: Overdue Releases/Missing Final Accounting to remind trade chain partners (TCPs) of the requirement to submit their final accounting following…

If you're interested in Canadian sanctions, the CSCB held a webinar on March 26, 2025. You may now access the recording, presentation deck, and Q&As on the CSCB website.

On December 18, 2024, the Government of Canada published the Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Concerning Food Additives and Compositional Standards, Microbiological Criteria and Methods of Analysis for Food in the Canada Gazette , Part II. These regulatory amendments made changes to the Food…