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This is to inform commercial importers and customs brokers of new guidance that has recently been made available on the CFIA website. After speaking to industry, the Agency has published the following webpage: Declaring CFIA regulated goods as ‘Canadian Goods Returning’ The new webpage outlines what…

The first Designate Quiz of 2019 is now available. You have until 2 p.m. EDT on April 4, 2019 to submit your answers online. To access the quiz, you must login to your CSCB account, then click on My CCS -> My CCS Quizzes -> Select the quiz. Available Submission Deadline Quiz 1 March 14 April 4 Quiz…

A) Chapter 05 was published to: i) modify the import conditions for the following SH code with the end uses “Other end uses” originating from all countries except the United States. 05.11.99.1297.13 - Whole carcass or body parts, preserved in formaldehyde or other preserving solution, or unpreserved…

A) Chapter 10 was published to: i) change the release recommendation from "Approved” to Refer to CFIA-NISC" for the following HS codes with the end uses "Livestock feed” and “Further Processing”, originating from Belgium, Benin, Burkina Faso, Bulgaria, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Central African…

The Australian Government has provisionally approved a new import classification for synthetic diamonds after discussions with CIBJO and the Jewellers Association of Australia (JAA). The tariff classification will differentiate lab-grown stones from natural diamonds, with the Department of Home…

Please take note of the section related to NISC service hours and service standards. As many commercial importers and customs brokers are aware, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has been encouraging its clients to submit their release requests through the Single Window Initiative (SWI)…

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) Automated Import Reference System (AIRS) will be updated on Monday April 1st 2019. The update is to add additional import controls for African Swine Fever (ASF). A new document, Order Imposing Conditions in Relation to Secondary Control Zones In Respect…

Clients Affected: All importers and brokers who submit their B3s and AO notification of release queries using the CCS/CADEX system. This is to advise that effective April 1, 2019 Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) release requests can be transmitted for clearances at the following offices: • 895 -…

As many commercial importers and customs brokers are aware, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has been encouraging its clients to submit their release requests through the Single Window Initiative (SWI) Integrated Import Declaration (IID) when declaring CFIA regulated imports to the Canada…

As part of ongoing efforts to improve client service, please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) will be performing maintenance on Sunday March 31, 2019 from 3:00am until 7:00am (EST). Consequently, the following services may not be available during this time. AIRS…

Notice received: Thursday 2019-03-28 9:53 PM EDT Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) delays in processing have been resolved. If you require a release for a shipment that has already arrived, or about to arrive at the border please fax documents to (613) 773-9999. The…

Little progress has been made in convincing Trump to kill steel and aluminium tariffs Canada is considering new ways to retaliate against the United States in hope of getting steel and aluminum tariffs lifted. A senior source with direct knowledge of the situation says Canada is considering…

The first Designate Quiz of 2019 is now available. You have until 2 p.m. ET on April 4, 2019 to submit your answers online. To access the quiz, you must login to your CSCB account, then click on My CCS -> My CCS Quizzes -> Select the quiz. Available Submission Deadline Quiz 1 March 14 April 4 Quiz 2…

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) announced today 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 April 1, 2019 to June 30, 2019. Details are available on the CRA…

Clients Affected: All importers and brokers using the IID The CBSA recognizes the transformative change that SWI adoption represents to the trade community. Significant effort was made to meet the January 1, 2019 deadline for onboarding. The CBSA will now begin the phased-in transition to…

On December 6, 2018, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) issued a technical bulletin proposing a prescriptive alternative to meeting the FER standards for gas, oil-fired and electric furnaces. NRCan is no longer proposing this prescriptive path and will require compliance to the FER standards where…