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CFIA/CBSA Issues with Releases - UPDATE

The CSCB has received emails from members noting concerns with obtaining release from the CBSA for CFIA transactions. Please note this concern has been reported to the CBSA and they have advised it is currently under investigation; the cause is yet to be determined. However, we confirmed this CFIA…

Trade Chain Partner CARM Information Session on the CARM Transition Measures

The CBSA is offering Trade Chain Partner (TCP) CARM Information sessions: October 16th in English, and October 17th in French. The sessions are intended to provide additional information on the Transition Measures related to the CARM October Implementation. Registration is required for these…

Canada Gazette, Part II, Volume 158, Number 21

The following was published in the Canada Gazette, Part II, Volume 158, Number 21 on October, 9 2024: China Surtax Order (2024) - Customs Tariff Special Economic Measures (Extremist Settler Violence) Regulations — Regulations Amending the Special Economic Measures Act Special Economic Measures…
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RM account processing and account maintenance activities

The below message is being received when requesting a RM number from the CBSA by the interim process that is in place until Friday, October 18th at noon. The CSCB reached out to the CBSA to ensure that they will still be issuing RM numbers and activations after this Friday, October 11th. The CBSA…
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Customs Notice 24-29 and EDI820 transmission

Our members were concerned about EDI820 transmissions in light of the recent amendment to Customs Notice 24-29. In response to our inquiries, the CBSA has advised that: “EDI820 format will continue as it does today in the future-state. Brokers must direct their amounts to the Importer RMs when they…
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CFIA/CBSA Issues with Releases

The CSCB has received emails from members noting concerns with obtaining release from the CBSA for CFIA transactions. Please note this concern has been reported to the CBSA and we will advise when we receive an update.

Fee remission for some animal health export certificates until 2029

(Le français suit) Service fee cap extended for certain animal health export certificate As of October 1, 2024, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has extended its fee cap on service fees for certain animal health export certificates until September 30, 2029. This cap applies to export…

CFIA-AIRS Updates October 08, 2024

(Le français suit l’anglais) On October 7, 2024, the Automated Import Reference System (AIRS) was updated with a large volume of organic commodities in chapters 02, 16, 20, and 21. Due to the high volume of HS codes involved in the update, please refer to the list of newly added codes through this…

Potential New Labour action for Port of Montreal

The Port of Montreal Longshoremen’s Union and the Canadian Maritime Employers Association (MEA) have been at the negotiating table for over a year, with no resolution to the Union’s concerns regarding pay disputes and working conditions. Because of this standoff, “The Port of Montreal Longshoremen’s…

New export requirements for cedar wood to the United Kingdom

(Le français suit) As of January 30, 2025, the United Kingdom (UK) will implement new requirements for cedar wood ( Thuja spp.) to prevent the entry of Heterobasidionirregulare (Annosus root and butt rot) which is present in Canada. Cedar wood will have to be heat treated to 56 degrees Celsius for…

Consultation on labelling plant-based alternatives to egg products

(Le français suit) As a reminder, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency is consulting on proposed guidance on how to label and represent plant-based alternatives to egg products . Clear guidance will help industry comply with the regulations and promote these foods on a level playing field. It will…

Customs Notice 24-33: Requirements for Loaded Rail Buffer Cars

Le texte français suit le texte anglais. The purpose of this notice is to advise that: 1. The purpose of this notice is to advise of a recent update regarding loaded rail buffer cars. 2. Effective immediately, loaded rail buffer cars using non-hazardous inert material such as sand and/or rocks are…
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CARM Cutover activities and missing Daily Notices

Please be advised that CARM Cutover activities commenced on Friday, October 4th and the CBSA have advised that all Daily Notices for Friday, October 4th were sent out by noon on Saturday, October 5th. In the days leading up to CARM Cutover some customs brokers did not receive Daily Notices on…
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Amendments to Customs Notice 24-29

The CBSA made two amendments to Customs Notice 24-29 last week. Customs Notice 24-29: Preparing for the CARM October Implementation - Cutover Period (cbsa-asfc.gc.ca) CSCB would like to provide some additional clarity on each of them as follows: 32. Effective October 4th, if a Broker is making a…

Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 158, Number 40

The following was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 158, Number 40 on October 5, 2024: Canadian International Trade Tribunal Appeals Notice No. HA-2024-010 Inquiry Automotive specialty tools CUSMA Secretariat Requests for panel review Certain softwood lumber products from Canada…

Customs Notices 24-29 and 24-30

Please note that CN24-29 has been amended to include additional details on Pre-Authorized Debit payments for the September Statement of Account (see paragraph 33). Customs Notice 24-29: Preparing for the CARM October Implementation - Cutover Period (cbsa-asfc.gc.ca) Avis des douanes 24-29 et 24-30…

Customs Notice 24-33: Requirements for Loaded Rail Buffer Cars

The purpose of this notice is to advise that: 1. The purpose of this notice is to advise of a recent update regarding loaded rail buffer cars. 2. Effective immediately, loaded rail buffer cars using non-hazardous inert material such as sand and/or rocks are exempt from the Other Government…