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North American industry groups and shippers are bracing for an unprecedented simultaneous stoppage at both of Canada's main railway companies that could inflict billions of dollars of economic damage. As the world's second-largest country by area, Canada relies heavily on trains to transport goods…

A) Chapter 08 Chapter 08 was published to change the release recommendation from “Refuse Entry” to “Approved” for the following HS codes with the end uses “Human Consumption”, “Other end uses, “Samples for testing” and “Show and Exhibition” originating from Guatemala: 08.10.20.4013.01 – Raspberries…

We are happy to advise you that we have added some new road maps and they are now available on our website. We know that these maps will help guide you on your Road to CARM as we approach R3 implementation on October 21st, 2024. The new road maps namely, Release Prior to Payment during the 180 day…

(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: August 18, 2024 from 3:00 am to 7:00 am (ET) Consequently, the following service may not be available for this period…

The country's two main railways are starting to block shipments ahead of a possible strike or lockout next week. Canadian National Railway says in an internal memo the company has started to embargo some hazardous goods from the U.S. in anticipation of a work stoppage. CN says it plans to bar more…

A) Chapter 01 Chapter 01 was published to modify the import conditions and modify the registration type list of the following HS codes with the end use “Canadian animals returning to Canada” originating from the United States: 01.02.21.1007.01 – Bulls 01.02.21.1007.02 – Cows 01.02.29.1007.01 – Bulls…

The U.S. is dramatically increasing the duty it charges on softwood lumber imports from Canada, setting the rate at 14.54 per cent. The previous duty was 8.05 per cent. The new rate was shared with trade groups and government officials on Tuesday, but was not immediately posted to the U.S. Federal…

On August 12, 2024, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT), pursuant to subsection 76.03(1) of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), initiated an expiry review of its order made on September 25, 2019, in Expiry Review No. RR-2018-005, concerning the dumping of certain copper tube…

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has today initiated a review of the export prices of certain aluminum extrusions originating in or exported from China by Guangdong Luoxiang Aluminium Co., Ltd. The review is part of the CBSA’s enforcement of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal’s (CITT)…

The Canada – Costa Rica Organic Equivalency Arrangement (CCROEA) which was originally signed under the Organic Products Regulations in 2013 was updated in July 2024 to refer to the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations. Organic plant products imported from Costa Rica must be accompanied by an organic…

As of August 15, 2024, ash ( Fraxinus spp) veneer sheets that are 1 mm or less in thickness will be exempt from phytosanitary requirements. No phytosanitary certificate will be required for ash veneer sheets of a thickness not exceeding 1 mm exported under HS code 44089085 to the European Union (EU)…

A) Chapter 02 Chapter 02 was published to modify the import conditions and the registration type list of the following HS codes with the end uses “Human consumption”, “In transit through Canada” and “Other end uses” and with the miscellaneous codes “Fully marked” and “Unstamped” originating from…

The country's two main railways warned Friday they will lock out their workers in less than two weeks unless the two sides can agree on new contracts, lending fresh weight to the threat of a work stoppage that would snarl supply chains nationwide. As the negotiating clock ticks down, Canadian…

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has now closed the record of the expedited review of certain photovoltaic modules and laminates originating in or exported from China by Ningbo Raytech New Energy Materials Co., Ltd. The updated schedule for this review is now available. Interested parties…

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has now closed the record of the normal value review of certain upholstered domestic seating (UDS) originating in or exported from China by Zhongshan Beianjian Baby Products Co., Ltd. The review follows a request for re-determination filed by an importer and…

Le texte français suit le texte anglais. The Consumer Product Safety Program of Health Canada would like to invite you to a Joint Webinar with Health Canada and US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on Children’s Toys. This webinar is in English only. Representatives from the U.S. CPSC…