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Restored – EDI-IID System

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…

CFIA-AIRS Updates April 14, 2025

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…

Technical Difficulties – CFIA EDI-IID

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…

CFIA-AIRS Updates April 14, 2025

(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…
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In Memoriam: Don Lucky

The CSCB extends its condolences to family and friends on the passing of Don Lucky. Following is a message from Cole International. It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Mr. Don Lucky, Owner and President of Cole International. Don was more than a leader – he was the driving force…

RESOLVED - Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Outage from Some Direct Connects

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…

UPDATED CFIA scheduled system maintenance

(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…
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CBSA CARM Email for RPP Financial Security Requirement

In 5 weeks the RPP Transition Plan will come to an end and the requirement for importer financial security will be effective as of 3am EDT on May 20, 2025. As CBSA mentions in the Gazette; only 27,745 or 14% of active importers have obtained financial security as of March 19, 2025. The CBSA realizes…

TCC25-0045 - EDI/Portal SCHEDULED Maintenance Unavailability

EDI/Portal Scheduled Maintenance Unavailability eManifest Portal Maintenance Start Date / Time 2025-04-12 06:00 (ET) 2025-04-13 06:00 (ET) End Date / Time 2025-04-12 07:00 (ET) 2025-04-13 07:00 (ET) Clients Affected All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using the eManifest Portal…

European Union hits pause on planned retaliatory tariffs for U.S.

European Union (EU) retaliatory tariffs, that were scheduled to take effect as early as next week, have been paused for 90 days due to the U.S. temporarily lowering the tariff rate on dozens of countries. "We want to give negotiations a chance," said European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen…

Canada Gazette, Part II, Volume 159, Number 8

Regulations Amending the Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Administered and Enforced by the Canada Border Services Agency: SOR/2025-116 As of March 19, 86% of importers have not yet posted security and would be required to follow a paper-based process to obtain release of their goods at the…

CFIA-AIRS Updates April 10, 2025

A) Foot-and-Mouth Disease AIRS Updates New Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) admissibility requirements/instructions have been implemented in the Automated Import Reference System (AIRS) for commodities originating from Austria. The affected commodities can be found in the following link: Foot and Mouth…

Zoosanitary certificate for pet supplements from New Zealand

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) have completed negotiations for a certificate to allow the importation of pet supplements from New Zealand. AIRS will be updated as of April 22, 2025, which is the day that the certificate will come into effect…