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Notice received: 2024-11-05 8:20 AM ET (La version française suit la version anglaise) The Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) National Import Service Centre (NISC) is experiencing delays in processing import declarations. All CFIA systems are functioning as expected, and clients are asked to…

(Le français suit) The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is updating import requirements for pet food products from Thailand. These changes will help importation to continue more smoothly and prevent delays. New Procedure for the Annex 1 facility questionnaire The DLD (Thai veterinary authority…

https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/cn-ad/cn24-38-eng.html 1. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) assists Global Affairs Canada (GAC) with the administration of the Export and Import Permits Act (EIPA), including the import requirements for the importation of goods included on the Import…

REMINDER - Global Affairs Canada has introduced regulatory changes requiring importers of steel to report the country of melt and pour (COM) data when using GIPs 80 and 81. These regulations come into force tomorrow, November 5, 2024. For more information please visit: https://www.international.gc…

Memorandum D21-1-1: Customs Privileges for Diplomatic Missions, Consular Posts and International Organizations (Tariff Item No. 9808.00.00) has been updated and can be found here: https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d21/d21-1-1-eng.html Some important updates to this D memo are as follows…

(Le français suit) Starting December 4, 2024, all shipments of live poultry and birds (including hatching eggs and pet birds) from the United States (US) must present a Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) control zone routing addendum issued by a USDA-APHIS Accredited Veterinarian at the time…

On October 21, 2024, pursuant to paragraph 41(1)(a) of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), terminated the dumping investigation in respect of pea protein exported from China by Shandong Jianyuan Bioengineering Co., Ltd., Yantai Shuangta Food Co., Ltd…

In response to the 72-hour strike notice issued by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 514, the The B.C. Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) has locked out members of that Union, as of this morning. https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/vancouver-port-shuts-out-foremen…

Are you passionate about trade and supply chains? Do you want to have a positive and lasting impact on the direction of the customs brokerage industry in Canada? The Canadian Society of Customs Brokers (CSCB) is seeking a Vice-president to assist in advancing the strategy and goals of the CSCB and…

Please be advised that The Pre-Authorized Debit program was executed accidentally October 30, 2024 (1 day ahead of schedule): No funds were withdrawn from the TCPs account as this was caught before the PAD file was sent to the Financial Institution. The impact of this was incorrect payment appearing…

(Le français suit) Following successful negotiations with the Republic of Moldova, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is pleased to announce that two new health certificates have been finalized for the export of fish and seafood to Moldova: Health Certificate for Export of Fishery Products…

(Le français suit) On February 4, 2025, the Automated Import Reference System (AIRS) will be updated with new animal health import requirements for milk replacers from countries other than the United States (US). The changes will apply to milk replacers for use in livestock (as defined in Section 1…

In response to the 72-hour strike notice issued by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 514, the The B.C. Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) has issued a formal notice that it will "defensively" lock out members of that Union starting Monday at 9 a.m. PT. The BCMEA has…

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has today initiated undertaking reviews, pursuant to paragraph 53(1) of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), in relation to certain sucker rods from exporting parties Metalmecanica S.A. from Argentina, Confab Industrial S.A. from Brazil, and Tubos de Acero…

CFIB’s Business Barometer® long-term index, which is based on 12-month forward expectations for business performance, remained unchanged in October at 55.8. The short-term optimism index, based on a 3-month outlook, dropped about two points to 48.3. Long-term confidence has remained in the mid-50s…

A) Chapter 05 Chapter 05 was published to: i) modify the registration type list and import conditions of the following HS codes with the end use “To be fed to sled dogs for competitions taking place north of the 60th parallel”: 05.11.99.1297.01 – Avian (bird) 05.11.99.1297.02 – Bovine (cattle). 05…