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Changes to Synthetic Diamond Imports

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…

New import requirements for select plant-based feed ingredients

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…
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LCPO Requirements by PGA

CBSA has provided a spreadsheet listing PGAs, LPCO and document type (code tag), and whether paper, IID data, or an image is required. For CFIA, please note the referral to AIRS for this information.

CFIA Scheduled System Maintenance, 31 March

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…

CFIA processing delays - Resolved

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…

Ottawa considering new retaliation to end U.S. tariff fight, source says

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…

First Designate Quiz of 2019 due April 4th

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…
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Testing & Certification for the Integrated Import Declaration (IID)

It has come to our attention that some importers and customs brokers who declare CFIA regulated commodities to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) continue to require further guidance and support related to the certification and testing process for the Integrated Import Declaration (IID)…

CRA: Interest rates for the second calendar quarter

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…

Business Barometer: No spring in small business’s step in March

Small businesses suffered a significant drop in confidence this month, falling 3 index points to 55.9 on the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)’s Business Barometer®. “This is one of the worst readings we’ve seen in the past three years,” said Ted Mallett, CFIB’s vice-president and…

Seeking Ideas for a CPTPP Textiles Webinar

Several members have asked us if we could have a CPTPP webinar focused solely on apparel and textiles. We’d like to proceed with a webinar, but first would like to know exactly what it is you need to know. If you haven't already done so, please provide us with specific questions, or areas of…

Canadian international merchandise trade, January 2019

Canada's exports were up 2.9% in January, mainly on the strength of higher crude oil export prices. Imports rose 1.5%, led by higher aircraft imports. As a result, Canada's merchandise trade deficit with the world narrowed from $4.8 billion in December to $4.2 billion in January. First increase in…
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Final Countdown to Accessing Ottawa 2019

Only 7 days left until Accessing Ottawa! This unique event provides an opportunity for brokers and their clients to work together with CBSA and other government departments in a forum designed for interaction, be it during the panel discussions or the marketplace luncheon. Hosted at the beautiful…

Businesses with expiring meat permissions need SFC licence

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) meat permissions issued to businesses, under the now-repealed Meat Inspection Regulations, will expire on March 31, 2019. These businesses will need a Safe Food for Canadians (SFC) licence commencing April 1, 2019 to continue to operate in compliance with…