Trade News

At the request of Japan, CFIA has revised the export Certificate of Origin and Hygiene for Live and Raw Oysters for human consumption (CFIA/ACIA 5003 – Japan variant). In addition to regulatory wording being changed to meet Japan requirements, the following new, additional information must be…

Please be aware that there were technical issues with the Statement of Account (SOA) issued on May 25, 2020 causing some credits to be identified under incorrect statuses. The revised SOA will be dated May 26 and will begin delivery at noon May 27. This SOA will contain the same data as the May 25…

Clients Affected: All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using the Integrated Import Declaration (IID) and Document Image Functionality (DIF) For maintenance purposes, there will be delays for clients who submit Integrated Import Declaration (IID) and the Document Image…

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce, through its Canadian Business Resilience Network, is collaborating with the Government of Canada and EY, with support from CPA Canada and Imagine Canada, to launch the Business Resilience Service (BRS). The BRS is a hotline SMEs, not-for-profits and charities can…

Further to the 7 April 2020 message, CFIA have provided the following update. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has updated its notice to industry regarding certain labelling requirements for foodservice products during the COVID-19 pandemic. There are new requirements in the notice applicable to…

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has today concluded re‑investigations of the normal values and export prices of certain oil country tubular goods (OCTG) and certain seamless casing originating in or exported from China, in accordance with the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA). The CBSA…

Concerning expiry review determinations under paragraph 76.03(7)(a) of the Special Import Measures Act regarding the dumping and subsidizing of certain concrete reinforcing bar originating in or exported from China, South Korea, and Turkey. Decision Ottawa, May 22, 2020 On May 7, 2020, pursuant to…

Clients Affected: All importers and brokers This bulletin is being sent by the Technical Commercial Client Unit (TCCU) on behalf of the Importer and Exporter Programs Unit. The purpose of this note is to redistribute archived information regarding the release processing of approved formulations of…

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is advising travellers that the seasonal opening of the Little Gold Creek port of entry will be delayed until further notice due to COVID-19. The port of entry had originally been scheduled to open in spring 2020, but will now remain closed until such a time…

Customs Notice 20-15, Increase to the Low Value Shipment (LVS) Threshold and Simplification to the Proof of Origin Requirements for Goods Imported into Canada has been revised to remove the requirement for origin certification for all goods valued at $3,300 and under and from countries with which…

Revised May 21, 2020 1. This notice provides information on regulatory changes for new low value shipment (LVS) thresholds that will be implemented at the time of entry into force of the Canada – United States – Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). Other Customs…

Clients Affected: All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI and Portal. The annual interest rate for the third quarter of 2020 (July, August, September) will be 0.2731. Taux d'intérêt du troisième trimestre 2020 Les clients affectés: Tous les clients et fournisseurs de…

This memorandum describes the Canada Border Services Agency’s (CBSA) Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS). In Brief This memorandum has been updated: To reflect the changes regarding the penalty assessment' review process resulting from the amendments to the legislation. To reflect a change…

This memorandum explains the Canada Border Services Agency's (CBSA) administrative policy regarding the tariff classification of gloves. Throughout this Memorandum a reference to gloves includes a reference to mittens and mitts. In Brief The revisions in this memorandum clarify the tariff…

Things were looking good for the global automotive sector entering 2020. Annual vehicle demand in the United States—Canada’s main export destination—was just shy of the recent cyclical peak and stabilizing around a healthy plateau. The productive capacity of original equipment manufacturers (OEM)…

eManifest Portal Maintenance Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2020-05-23 / 05:00 ET 2020-05-23 / 06:00 ET 2020-05-24 / 05:00 ET 2020-05-24 / 06:00 ET 2020-05-23 / 05:30 ET 2020-05-23 / 07:00 ET 2020-05-24 / 05:30 ET 2020-05-24 / 07:00 ET All clients and service providers who…

The EDI release requests received report for April 2020 is available on the CSCB website ( download). The national EDI percent was 98.42. The following indicates the IID transactions:

A) Chapter 03 was published to change the release recommendation to "Refuse Entry" for the following HS codes with the end use "Research and Educational use" and the miscellaneous codes "Consignment requires certification", "Consignment destined to an approved facility by the Office of Biohazard…