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Commercial Temporary Importations not to be submitted via EDI

Soon after CARM go-live it was identified that CADs transmitted with tariff code 9993 for temporary importations were being rejected by the CBSA. Help Desk tickets were issued by members and we have been following up with the CBSA for a date of resolution for this issue. We have been notified of the…

Port of Vancouver Job Action Could Begin Monday November 4, 2024

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…

Notice of initiation of undertaking review: Sucker rods 2 (SR2 2024 UR)

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 Business Barometer for October 2024

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…

CFIA-AIRS Updates November 1st, 2024

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…

TCC24-0105 - Update- Time Change / Mise à jour- Le changement d’heure

La version française suit Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2024-11-03 01:30 (EDT) 2024-11-03 02:30 (EST) All clients submitting trade data using the eManifest, CERS and CARM Client portals. Description In order to complete the time change from Eastern Daylight Time to Standard Time…
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CARM implementation Day 9 Report and Updates

CARM implementation Day 9 report of concerns as well as updates on previous days concerns/issues. New items: The CBSA has been asked to confirm what RM number a customs broker should use for confirming their entries. It is the decision of your business depending on your business structures. Each…

TCC24-0105 - Time Change / Le changement d’heure

La version française suit 2024-11-03 01:30 (EDT) 2024-11-03 02:30 (EST) All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI, CERS and eManifest portals Description In order to complete the time change from Eastern Daylight Time to Standard Time, all EDI applications will be…

Labour Dispute at the Port of Montreal Begins Today

"Montreal, October 31, 2024 – This morning at 11 a.m., an indefinite strike began at the Viau and Maisonneuve terminals, in accordance with the strike notice filed by CUPE Local 375, the longshore workers’ union. As a result, these two Termont-operated terminals are closed, and no rail, truck or…
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Invitation to the 2024 CSCB Annual General Meeting (AGM)

The CSCB AGM will take place on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at 1:00 pm EST. The meeting will be hosted on the GetQuorum platform, which allows us to register attendees, collect RSVPs and proxies, hold the virtual meeting, and manage voting all in one place. All principals, who have the voting…

CFIA-AIRS Updates October 31, 2024

A) Chapter 03 Chapter 03 was published to: i) add the following OGD extensions: 03.01.99.6422.98 – Pampus chinensis- TSN 172573 – Chinese pomfret (live) 03.01.99.8560 – Taxonomic names starting with Ta 03.01.99.8560.76 – Taractes rubescens – TSN 170301 – Keeltail pomfret (live) 03.02.89.6422 –…
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CARM implementation - Update Regarding Export RM numbers

Please be aware of the following point, taken from the CSCB's Trade News Article titled "CARM implementation Day 8 Report and Updates", distributed on October 31, 2024: Exporter RM numbers are being used for release – The CBSA has issued CN24-37 and we have posted it for members. The CBSA has…
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CARM implementation Day 8 Report and Updates

CARM implementation Day 8 report of concerns as well as updates on previous days concerns/issues. Please pay extra attention to Item #4 in the update section. New items: We have been reporting issues with Help Desk calls that are being dropped, taking too long to answer or not being answered at all…
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Notice of Annual General Meeting

The CSCB’s Annual General Meeting of Members (AGM) will take place on Thursday, November 21, 2024, from 1:00 to 2:30 pm EST. As is our practice, the AGM will be held virtually. We will be conducting the following business at the meeting: Approval of Meeting Chair Approval of Agenda Approval of…

US CBP Deadline for Vague Merchandise Descriptions - November 12, 2024

US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has advised that effective as of noon EST on November 12, 2024, cargo shipments that contain vague descriptions will be rejected. This change applies to all freight shipments destined to the US or transiting through the US. More information can be found here…

Information about the Release Prior to Payment Notifications

Dear Trade Chain Partners, As you may know, the Release Prior to Payment (RPP) 180-day transition period, which extends from October 21st, 2024 to April 19, 2025, allows importers up to 180 calendar days to make their own financial security arrangements to meet the RPP program requirements. Please…
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Excise Tax Code Use - Updates

The CBSA has clarified the application of the following Excise codes: E00 Applies to the conversion of pre-CARM Customs Accounting Declarations, as declared. CBSA created this code for situations where an Excise Code is mandated on a CAD but was not used on a declared B3. To be applied when a good…
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CARM implementation Day 7 Report and Updates

CARM implementation Day 7 report of concerns as well as updates on previous days concerns/issues. New items: The CBSA has been asked if the usage of a customs broker BN with temporary bond can be used for CBSA Recognized Trade shows and unrecognized shows equally. We will advise when an answer is…