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Maintenance Outage for Document Image Functionality (DIF) Outage and delay in PGA decision processing 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…

This memorandum outlines the Canada Border Services Agency’s (CBSA) interpretative policy with respect to the tariff classification of suitcases, travelling bags, backpacks (rucksacks) as travel goods of heading 42.02. It also serves to clarify the CBSA interpretation of handbags of subheading 4202…

CFIA APOLOGIZE FOR THE DELAY IN SENDING THIS MESSAGE AS THEY WERE EXPERIENCING TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES A) Chapter 06 was published to: i) remove the miscellaneous codes “February 1st. to October 31” and “November 1st to January 31” for the following HS codes with the end use “Other end uses”…

As part of CFIA's ongoing efforts to improve client service please be advised that CFIA will be performing network maintenance Saturday, October 5, 2019, between 1:30AM (EST) and 11:59PM (EST). Consequently, the following services may not be available for this period: CFIA Website ( www.inspection…

Clients Affected: All importers and brokers This message is being sent to advise trade chain partners (TCPs) that due to the delay in issuing the Single Window Initiative (SWI), Integrated Import Declaration (IID) ECCRD Addendum, the deadline to sunset the legacy Other Government Department (OGD)…

The World Trade Organization says the United States can impose tariffs on up to $7.5 billion US worth of goods from the European Union as retaliation for illegal subsidies that the bloc gave to plane-maker Airbus — a record award from the trade body. The move green-lights the Trump administration to…

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal hereby gives notice that, pursuant to subsection 34(2) of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), it has initiated a preliminary injury inquiry to determine whether the evidence discloses a reasonable indication that the dumping of sucker rods, including…

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated an investigation on September 30, 2019, under the Special Import Measures Act respecting the alleged injurious dumping of certain sucker rods from Argentina, Brazil, and Mexico. The investigation follows a complaint filed by Apergy Canada ULC –…

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) announced the prescribed annual interest rates that will apply to any amounts owed to the CRA and to any amounts owed by the CRA to individuals and corporations. These rates will be in effect from October 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019. Details are available on the CRA…

In the light of the increased number of Tariff Rate Quotas (TRQs), the Supply-Managed Trade Controls Division of Global Affairs Canada has undertaken an initiative to streamline and simplify public documents related to TRQ administration for supply-managed products. We would like to inform you that…

Starting November 1, 2019, guidelines for importing products of animal origin containing multiple ingredients come into effect (section 9 of the Terrestrial animal products and by-products: Import policy framework). These guidelines affect, for example, feeds, fertilizers, food with milk or egg…

Clients Affected: All importers and brokers using the IID The CBSA would like to advise stakeholders that the changes identified within this Addendum range from minor corrections/additional instructions to PGA legislative and regulation rule changes. All items highlighted as a Rule Change or Code…

A) Chapter 10 was published to modify the list of registration types for the following HS codes with the end uses “Livestock feed” and “Further processing” originating from Timor Leste. 10.01.19 - Durum wheat: Other 10.01.99 - Other 10.02.90 - Rye Other 10.03.90 - Barley: Other 10.04.90 - Oats…

A) Chapter 03 was published to: i) change the release recommendation from “Approved” to “Refer to CFIA - NISC” for the following HS code originating from Puerto Rico. 03.01.11.2076.24 - Cyprinus carpio koi - TSN 163344 - Koi carp (ornamental, live). ii) change the release recommendation from “Refer…

The following is to inform you of the new documents on the requirements that apply to the preparation of Fish products containing meat or Meat products containing shellfish and the import of Fish products containing meat or Meat products containing shellfish. If you have a question you can call us…