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CFIA processing delays

Notice received: Tuesday 2019-03-12 8:48 PM EDT Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is currently experiencing delays in processing import declarations. During this time clients are asked to continue sending all CFIA electronic declarations using the Electronic Data…

CFIA processing delays - RESOLVED

Notice received: Tuesday 2019-03-12 10:03 AM 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…

Join Us for a Designate Day Near You!

Do you miss the chance to share your opinions and knowledge about Customs problems with something – someone - other than a computer? Well, the CSCB’s Designate Day is meant for you! Apart from the opportunity to network with friends and make new friends who share your passion for HS classification…

CFIA processing delays

Notice received: Monday 2019-03-11 9:18 PM EDT Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is currently experiencing delays in processing import declarations. During this time clients are asked to continue sending all CFIA electronic declarations using the Electronic Data…

CFIA-AIRS Updates, 12 March

Chapter 05 was published to change the release recommendation from “Approved” to “Refuse Entry” for the following HS code with the end use “Other End Uses” originating from Africa. 05.11.99.1299.05 – Rodents. This created a requirement version change for the following HS codes. 05.10.00.1286.11 -…
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Summit Customs Brokers - CSCB Membership Application

The CSCB has received an application for membership from Summit Customs Brokers. The CSCB contact is Gary Eng, General Manager, who is also the qualified officer. The licence was issued in April 1993 for Vancouver. The contact information follows: Summit Customs Brokers 2060-5200 Miller Road…
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Register to Challenge the CCS Exam This Fall

Registration to challenge the Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) examination on September 21, 2019 is now open. The registration deadline is Friday, July 12. An individual may apply to challenge the CCS exam if the following criteria are met: is currently employed by a CSCB member firm and has…

CFIA processing delays

Notice received: Friday 2019-03-08 Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is currently experiencing delays in processing import declarations. During this time clients are asked to continue sending all CFIA electronic declarations using the Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)…

CFIA-AIRS Updates, 11 March

A) Chapter 03 was published to: i) change the release recommendation from “Refer to CFIA – NISC” to “Refuse entry” for the following HS code with the end use “Culture”, originating from the United States destined to New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and…

Proposed regulations for off-road engines

Today, the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change published the proposed Off-road Compression-Ignition (Mobile and Stationary) and Large Spark-Ignition Engine Emission Regulations (the proposed Regulations) in Canada Gazette, Part I under authority of Section 160 of the Canadian…

2019 CSCB National Conference in Whistler. B.C.

CSCB is heading west for this year’s national conference. The 2019 National Conference will take place in scenic Whistler, B.C. from Sunday, October 27 through Tuesday, October 29 at The Westin Resort & Spa. Mark your calendar and plan to attend in October! Stay tuned for more details!

Canada Gazette - Notices and Proposed Regulations

The following was published in Part I of the Canada Gazette on March 9, 2019. Canada Border Services Agency Customs Act Regulations Amending the Duty Free Shop Regulations Canadian International Trade Tribunal Appeals Notice No. HA-2018-028 Environment, Dept. of the Canadian Environmental Protection…

Mandatory Use of IID

This is a reminder that on April 1 the only EDI option for the release of certain regulated goods is the IID. The agencies and programs for which IID will be mandatory are CFIA (all programs), Transport Canada (Tires Program), and NRCan (Energy Efficiency Program). For remaining agencies and…

Canada Gazette - Official Regulations

The following was published in Part II of the Canada Gazette on March 6, 2019. Domestic Substances List — Order 2019-87-03-01 Amending Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 SOR/2019-47 22/02/19 Domestic Substances List — Order 2019-112-03-01 Amending Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999…

Canada Gazette - Notices and Proposed Regulations

The following was published in Part I of the Canada Gazette on March 2, 2019. Canadian International Trade Tribunal Finding Corrosion-resistant steel sheet Environment, Dept. of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 Ministerial Condition No. 19770 Order Adding a Toxic Substance to Schedule…

Will the U.S.-China trade tiff end well

It's an epic battle that has the world transfixed. Protectionism has bubbled away in the world economy, producing lots of bluster and certain subtle policy shifts. The subtleties ended with the Trump Administration, with overt tariffs used to ignite North American trade talks. Those measures pale in…
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Don't miss the room block deadline for Accessing Ottawa! It's tomorrow!

Whether you've finalized arrangements with your client(s) or not, we suggest booking your hotel room(s)! The room block deadline is tomorrow, March 8! Le Germain Hotel is offering our group excellent rates of $199+taxes for Classic King, and $229+taxes for Signature or Prestige King. Breakfast and…

CFIA-AIRS Updates, 7 March

Chapter 05 was published to: i) add the following OGD extensions. 05.11.99.1294.20 - Prairie dogs (Cynomys sp.), African giant pouched rats (Cricetomys gambianus) and squirrels of the family Sciuridae. 05.11.99.1295.20 - Prairie dogs (Cynomys sp.), African giant pouched rats (Cricetomys gambianus)…