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2019 CBSA Holidays

Both Friday, April 19 and Monday, April 22, are holidays recognized by CBSA for 2019. A complete list of 2019 holidays is on CBSA’s website, under the Outages tab.

EICS/EXCOL Bulletin - technical difficulties

Notice received: Wednesday 2019-04-17 4:09 PM EDT We are presently experiencing technical difficulties with EICS/EXCOL. Technicians are currently working to resolve the issue. Reported Issue #1 (EICS): Error Message stating : Message from webpage “Unable to locate the server. The server does not…

EICS/EXCOL Bulletin - technical difficulties

Notice received: Wednesday 2019-04-17 11:43 AM EDT We are presently experiencing technical difficulties with EICS/EXCOL. Technicians are currently working to resolve the issue. Please continue to contact the Help Desk via email ( [email protected]) to report any technical problem you…

Customs Notice 18-17 - UPDATED

CBSA has updated CN 18-17 following the CITT’s inquiry into safeguard measures on seven categories of steel goods. Customs Notice 18-17, Provisional Safeguard Measures Imposed on the Importation of Certain Steel Goods What's New: On April 3, 2019, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT)…

CFIA-AIRS Updates, 17 April

AIRS was published to change the format from “Numeric” to “Alpha numeric” for the following Registration Type. NO VERSION CHANGE. 62 - Feed Registration Number Please verify your version numbers before submitting through EDI. If you have any questions, please contact your National Import Service…

Panel Speakers Announced for 2019 CSCB Quebec Regional Seminar

We are pleased to announce the regional panel speakers from CBSA for the 2019 CSCB Quebec Regional Seminar. They are: Gilles Cormier, Manager, Duties Relief Program and Drawbacks Daniel St-Arnaud, Manager, CBSA Programs Selin Demircibasiyan, A/Manager, Origins and Tariff Classification Programs…

CFIA-AIRS Updates, 16 April

Chapter 3 was published to change the release recommendation from “Approved” to “Refer to CFIA-NISC” for the following HS code with the end uses “Aquarium – private”, “Aquarium – commercial”, “Outdoor holding unit – private”, “Outdoor holding unit – commercial” originating from the United States. 03…

2019 CSCB Quebec Regional Seminar - Register Today!

Join us for the 2019 CSCB Quebec Regional seminar on Friday, April 26 at the Sheraton Montreal Airport Hotel! This year we will focus our attention on CARM, CBSA local and regional operations, and we'll hear Michael Kaylor discuss CITT decisions and pending decisions on tote bags, motocross helmets…

Canada to appeal U.S. softwood lumber duties with WTO

Canada will appeal last week's decision by a World Trade Organization (WTO) panel to allow the United States to use "zeroing" to calculate lumber anti-dumping tariffs, Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland said on Monday. "We firmly believe that the U.S. duties on Canadian softwood lumber are unfair…

What a great day April 6th 2019 was!

On April 6th 2019, the CSCB held its second Designate Day in Toronto with 162 CCS and CTCS designates registered for the event. Our designate community includes those from CSCB member and preferred business client as well as importers and exporters. While most were located around the GTA (Greater…

You don't want to miss Designate Day in Montreal!

After a resounding success of Toronto's Designate Day ( read more), we are excited to be coming to Montreal in two-weeks' time! Don't miss this great opportunity to share your opinions and knowledge about Customs with people who understand what you're talking about! Apart from time to network with…
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In Memoriam - Keith Norman McKay

The CSCB was saddened to learn that Keith Norman McKay passed away on April 10, 2019. Keith was survived by his partner May McMaster, two children, seven grand-children, and two step children. He was the founder of IMEX Customs Brokers which opened its doors in 1973. He was a proud member of the…

Certain Thermoelectric Containers, Statement of Reasons

Concerning an expiry review determination under paragraph 76.03(7)(a) of the Special Import Measures Act respecting the dumping and subsidizing of certain thermoelectric containers from China. Decision On March 29, 2019, pursuant to paragraph 76.03(7)(a) of the Special Import Measures Act, the…
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Health Canada – Regulated Goods

With the exception of Radiation Emitting Devices, all Health Canada programs require three pieces of data to be processed correctly using IID. These are: HS Code + Intended Use Code (IUC) (SG117.APP) + Canadian Product Category Code (CPC) (SG117.PGI). In addition, a qualifier code may be required…

CFIA Message: Open and Transparent Agency Framework and Policy

The final versions of the Open and Transparent Agency Framework and Policy are now available on the CFIA Transparency website. These documents, which were shared with CFIA employees and stakeholders during last year's consultation, have been revised to integrate relevant feedback received. All…
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Health Canada and IID (Good News!)

Further to our message to members indicating that Health Canada is in the process of removing the requirement for indicating a recommended age for consumer goods when using the IID, Health Canada has advised that starting immediately, all consumer products can be shown as “for all ages”. We…