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A) Chapter 09 was published to add the end uses “Show or exhibition” and “Research and educational use” to the following HS codes. 09.10.11.0002 - Ginger, frozen 09.10.11.0004.01 - Ginger tubers dehydrated B) Chapter 12 was published to : i) add the end use “Other end uses” to the following HS codes…

Today, on 8 March, the World Customs Organization (WCO) is pleased to join the international community in celebrating International Women’s Day 2021, focusing on the United Nations’ theme of “Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world”, which highlights the importance of…

As American lawmakers inched toward approving a bill with an eye-watering 13-digit price tag, it was apparently a bridge to Canada that proved a bridge too far. Funds for upkeep of an existing cross-border bridge from Massena, N.Y., to Cornwall, Ont., were included in, and have now been stripped out…

Previous predications in pharmaceutical transportation trends, highlighting declining air passenger numbers and air freight demand increasing, have been pandemic propelled. Coronavirus continues causing worldwide disruption, as it is anticipated its industry impact will continue throughout 2021 and…

With the prospect of a blanket exemption from Buy American policies now looking unlikely, Canada is seeking a deal that would allow Canadian firms to take part in the Biden administration's green energy push, said Canada's chief trade negotiator. "The prospects of us getting a complete exemption…

This memorandum outlines the conditions under which certain products imported for use during the Passover holidays qualify for customs duty-free entry. It also sets out the procedures to follow to import customs duty-free Kosher for Passover margarine. In Brief The editing revision made in this…

Canada posted a trade surplus of $1.4 billion in January, the first since May 2019, owing to a sharp 8.1% increase in merchandise exports. It was also the largest surplus since July 2014. Imports rose 0.9% in January compared with the previous month. To explore the most recent results of Canada's…

The preliminary phase of the investigation is now complete. The evidence available to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) indicates that concrete reinforcing bar originating in or exported from Oman and Russia has been dumped. Therefore, on March 4, 2021, the CBSA made a preliminary…

CCS and CTCS Designates are advised that we are offering three free quizzes in 2021, on the following dates: Available Submission Deadline Quiz 1 March 18 April 8 at 2 pm ET Quiz 2 June 17 July 8 at 2 pm ET Quiz 3 October 14 November 4 at 2 pm ET As always, each quiz is worth ten professional…

Subscribers may be interested in the CFIA SFC Webinar that is taking place March 5th. As of March 15, 2021, food import transactions will automatically be rejected unless a valid Safe Food for Canadians (SFC) licence is entered in the Integrated Import Declaration (IID); a valid licence includes the…

The Montreal Port Authority has the green light to build a new container port terminal in Contrecœur, about 50 kilometres east of downtown Montreal. Environment and Climate Change Minister Jonathan Wilkinson approved the project on Monday. "Through project assessments based on science and…

If you’re an early riser who loves rules of origin this conference is for you! The World Customs Organization, with the funding of the Korea Customs Service, is hosting the 2nd WCO Global Origin Conference from 10 to 12 March. For those of us in Canada, note that the sessions run from 12:00 to 15:00…

A) Chapter 4 was published to: i) add the end use “Other end use” to the following HS codes. 04.07.21.0273.01 - Grade A - jumbo 04.07.21.0273.02 - Grade A - extra large 04.07.21.0273.03 - Grade A - large 04.07.21.0273.04 - Grade A - medium 04.07.21.0273.05 - Grade A - small 04.07.21.0273.06 - Grade…

A new WTO publication provides an overview of the purpose and scope of the WTO Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT Agreement), the types of measures it covers and its key principles. Prepared by the WTO Secretariat, this new edition in the “WTO Agreements” series aims at enhancing…

The Canadian economy posted its worst showing on record in 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the country, shutting down businesses and putting millions out of work. Statistics Canada says real gross domestic product shrank 5.4 per cent in 2020, the steepest annual decline since comparable…

On October 2, 2020, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT), pursuant to Subsection 76.03(3) of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), initiated an expiry review of its orders made on October 30, 2015, in Expiry Review No. RR‑2014‑006, continuing, with amendment, its findings made on…