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Message to industry – Milk protein substances with a milk protein content of 85% or more by weight, calculated on the dry matter, that do not originate in a NAFTA country, an EU country or other CETA beneficiary, Chile, Costa Rica or Israel. Imports of milk protein substances (MPS) with a milk…

The CSCB would like to hear about a specific experience or experiences you may have had regarding the SWI (Single Window Initiative) and use of the IID (Integrated Import Declaration). What we are looking for are any gaps you have found between CBSA and the PGAs (Participating Government Agencies)…

Form E669 has been updated. Form E669 is used as additional proof of origin for certain CIFTA originating goods that have entered into specific territories that are non-Parties to the Canada Israel Free Trade Agreement (CIFTA) for minor processing or for any processing that does not increase the…

The EDI release requests received report for July 2019 is available on the CSCB website ( download). The national EDI percent was 97. The following indicates the IID transactions:

A) Chapter 04 was published to add the following OGD extension. 04.07.19.1021.12 - Penguin eggs. This created a requirement version change for the following HS codes. 04.07.19.1020.05 - Fertilized eggs for incubation - POULTRY. - Waterfowl egg (ducks, geese, swans). 04.07.19.1020.06 - Pheasant egg…

In Brief This memorandum has been issued to reflect requirements for the importation of engines, vehicles, vessels and machines, as outlined in the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 and its regulations. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) assists Environment and Climate Change Canada…

This message is to inform you that, as of today (August 12, 2019), the CBSA will now offer applicants for Advance Rulings (ARs) and National Customs Rulings (NCRs), three communication options with the CBSA. Effective today, applicants of ARs and NCRs will have the following two additional options…

Concerning an expiry review determination under paragraph 76.03(7)(a) of the Special Import Measures Act regarding the dumping and subsidizing of certain aluminum extrusions from China. Decision On August 2, 2019, pursuant to paragraph 76.03(7)(a) of the Special Import Measures Act, the Canada…

Clients Affected: Air Carriers, Marine Carriers, and Service Providers Under Advanced Commercial Information (ACI) and eManifest initiatives, carriers must provide electronic cargo and conveyance data to the CBSA in advance of arriving at the Canadian border. Effective August 25, 2019, clients will…

Notice received: Friday 2019-08-16 2:31 PM ET eManifest Portal Maintenance Start Date/Time End Date/Time Clients Affected: 2019-08-17 / 05:00 ET 2019-08-18 / 05:00 ET 2019-08-17 / 06:00 ET 2019-08-18 / 06:00 ET 2019-08-17 / 05:30 ET 2019-08-18 / 05:30 ET 2019-08-17 / 07:00 ET 2019-08-18 / 07:00 ET…

Sleep is optional for policy-watchers these days. And these days, just about everybody is a policy-watcher. Why the mass sleep-deprivation? Well, policy uncertainty is reaching new heights. That’s really saying something, given the major moments of uncertainty the world has seen in recent history…

In March 2015, Canada and the United States signed a new treaty entitled the Agreement on Land, Rail, Marine and Air Transport Preclearance between the Government of Canada and the Government of the United States (LRMA), which was a commitment of the 2011 Beyond the Border Action Plan. The LRMA…

1. This notice is to inform warehouse operators, carriers, freight forwarders, and their service providers, who transact business electronically with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) that Form BSF673 – House Bill, Cargo and Conveyance Manual Amendment Form – Post Arrival – All Modes as well…

Customs Notice 19-16 Amendment to the Departmental Consolidation of the Customs Tariff (originally published on August 13th, 2019) contained a typographical error in paragraph 8. The correct date is now reflected in the Customs Notice. “As a result of this amendment, importers may be eligible for a…

A) Chapter 07 was published to: i) change the release recommendation from “Refer to CFIA-NISC” to “Approved” and to replace the miscellaneous code “Entering Canada through B.C. or has an end destination of B.C.” with “Entering Canada through British Columbia” for the following HS codes with the end…

Notice from Global Affairs Canada received: Wednesday 2019-08-14 2:06 PM ET Due to technical issues, all applications submitted to EICS via EDI or PWS between 2019-08-09 08:48:00 EST and 2019-08-12 16:15:00 EST have been rejected. If not already done so, please resubmit any EDI/PWS transmissions…

CCS and CTCS Designates were offered the opportunity to win one of two trips to the 2019 CSCB National Annual Conference in Whistler, B.C. We are pleased to announce that almost 650 designates chose to participate. The lucky winners are Beverly Walsh and Marci Kobe. Beverly and Marci will each…

This message contains Customs Notice 19-16 - Amendment to the Departmental Consolidation of the Customs Tariff, which was released 13 August 2019. Clients Affected: All importers and brokers who use EDI to transmit their trade data. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) wishes to advise of an…