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Import Control List - GIP No. 83: Aluminum – UPDATE (2)

Members are advised of the following: The CSCB is aware of members receiving B3 rejects related to information about GIP 83 indicated in field 26. The CSCB is awaiting confirmation from CBSA on the proper data format for this field. The CSCB is also waiting for clarification from Global Affairs…

Certain Seamless Casing and Oil Country Tubular Goods, Notice of Scope Ruling

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), pursuant to subsection 66(1) of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), made a scope ruling (SC OCTG1 2019 SP) with respect to the goods that were the subject of the Application, namely insulated tubing (IT) and vacuum insulated tubing (VIT) from China. On…

CFIA Phytosanitary Certificates Coming to My CFIA

In late fall 2019, plant exporters will be able to start requesting phytosanitary certificates through My CFIA. Benefits of requesting a phytosanitary certificate using My CFIA Exporters will save time by applying for a phytosanitary certificate online, through My CFIA. Rather than having to drive…

Surtax Remission Period – Update

As indicated in a message sent on June 18, 2019, the CSCB has made representations to the Department of Finance voicing our dissatisfaction with Finance’s decision to no longer consider requests for a remission of surtax. The CSCB was disappointed to learn that the Department of Finance does not…

CFIA Changes to the Permit to Import Animals Form

CFIA would like to announce that the animal health import permit application form 5083 has been replaced by the 3 following application forms: Form 5858: Application for Permit to Import Animal Pathogens Form 5859: Application for Permit to Import Animal Products and By-Products Form 5860…

CFIA-AIRS Updates September 6th 2019

A) Chapter 05 was published to modify the import conditions for the following HS codes with the end uses “Livestock feed” and “Other end uses” originating from the United States. NO VERSION CHANGE. 05.11.99.1995.02 - Bovine blood meal. 05.11.99.1995.03- Bovine dried, bulk, blood or plasma. B)…

CFIA Changes to the Permit to Import Plants Form

CFIA would like to announce that the current plant health import permit application form 5256 has been updated. The form number 5256 and its title, Application for permit to Import Plants and Other Things under the Plant Protection Act, remain unchanged however its content and the methods by which…

BMSB fumigation requirements for Australia and now New Zealand

Further to previous messages, below are some additional updates to BMSB fumigation requirements for Australia and now New Zealand. New Zealand New Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Requirements The New Zealand Ministry of Primary Industry is implementing measures to prevent the entry of brown marmorated…
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AMPS C348 - Appeal

The CSCB has sent several messages regarding CBSA’s use of AMPS C348 when an import permit number has been incorrectly transcribed on a release and/or accounting document. The CSCB’s communication with CBSA stressing the unfairness of this penalty for a clerical error was unsuccessful and we have…
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CBSA Systems Updates – Impact on Customs Brokers

Several CBSA systems updates (EDI, SWI, and Portal) began in the early morning of August 25. Information about these updates was provided in notice TCC19-086. The CSCB has been advised by one of our members that these updates required them to make unexpected changes to their own system. If other…

Australia BMSB - Presentations from September 3, 2019 Information Session

Further to the September 3rd live information session regarding the Australian Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) issue, the Australian Department of Agriculture provided the session's presentations: Seasonal measures for the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) 2019-20 Risk Season BMSB Treatment…

Dominic Barton, Canada’s New Ambassador to China

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, [has] announced the appointment of Dominic Barton as Canada’s Ambassador to China. Mr. Barton chaired Canada’s Advisory Council on Economic Growth. He has directly advised Canada’s Cabinet, and served as a member of the Advisory Committee on the Public Service…

Bill C-47 and related regulations are in force

Bill C-47, that amends the Export and Import Permits Act to accede to the Arms Trade Treaty, and the related regulatory changes that establish controls over the brokering of military items and strategic and dual-use goods with a weapons of mass destruction (WMD) end-use are now in effect. Brokering…

CBSA Message (TCC19-092): New ECCRD for Export – Chapter 25: CERS Portal

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has released a new Electronic Commerce Client Requirements Document (ECCRD), “Chapter 25: Canadian Export Reporting System (CERS) Portal” to support the replacement of the Canadian Automated Export Declaration (CAED) application which was previously…
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Meet the 2019 Scholarship Winners

The CSCB Scholarship Committee is pleased to announce the winners of the CSCB Guy Graveline Scholarship, the CSCB National Scholarship, and our newest scholarship for students who are already pursuing their post secondary studies for 2019. Ms. Brooke Peyton, daughter of Cavell Peyton of PF Collins…

CFIA-AIRS Updates September 4th 2019

A) Chapter 04 was published to change the release recommendation from “Refer to CFIA-NISC” to “Approved” and modify the registration type list for the following HS codes with the end use “Human consumption” originating from the States of Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska and…

Canada Gazette - Official Regulations

The following was published in Part II of the Canada Gazette on August 21, 2019. CCRFTA Non-entitlement to Preference Regulations — Regulations Repealing Customs Tariff SOR/2019-291 08/08/19 Certain Expressions for the Purposes of the Customs Tariff — Regulations Amending the Regulations Defining…

Canada Gazette - Notices and Proposed Regulations

The following was published in Part I of the Canada Gazette on August 17, 24, 31, 2019. Canadian International Trade Tribunal Appeals Notice No. HA-2019-011 Notice No. HA-2019-012 Order Silicon metal Environment, Dept. of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 Ministerial Condition No…