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CN 19-03, Repositioning of Empty Containers in Canadian Waters

January 17, 2019
1. As part of Transportation 2030, the Government of Canada made changes to laws through the Transportation Modernization Act (Bill C-49) that will improve the transportation system. This included changes to the Coasting Trade Act. 2. With the passage of Bill C-49 on December 10, 2018, the Coasting…

CFIA-AIRS Updates January 17, 2019

January 17, 2019
A) Chapter 07 was published to remove a registration type for the following HS code with end use “Human Consumption”. 07.12.20.7100 – Onion: Dried B) Chapter 20 was published to remove a registration type for the following HS code with the end use “Human Consumption”. 20.05.99.9999 – Other This…
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Fish Importers and the SFCR - Update

January 17, 2019
CFIA has confirmed that the FIN (Fish Import Notification) is no longer required. It has been eliminated for both SFC licence holders and Fish Inspection Regulations licence holders. Update: The FIN is no longer required regardless of whether the importer/broker submits their declaration through OGD…

CFIA-AIRS Updates January 17, 2019

January 17, 2019
Chapter 35 was published to change the release recommendation from “Refer to CFIA-NISC” to “Approved” for the following HS codes with end uses “Human Consumption” and “Further Processing”. 35.02.11.0286.01 – Pasteurized 35.02.11.0286.03 – Tablets or capsules 35.02.11.0287.01 – Pasteurized 35.02.11…

Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) and SFCR import licence

January 16, 2019
The information included in this notice is a helpful reminder that an importer who holds certain valid registrations or licences can temporarily use registration or licence number in place of an SFCR licence (until the non-SFCR registration or licence expires). The Government of Canada’s new Safe…

CFIA Scheduled System Maintenance

January 16, 2019
As part of ongoing efforts to improve client service, please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) will be performing maintenance on Thursday, January 17th, 2019 from 5:00am until 6:00am (EST). Consequently, the Integrated Import Declaration (IID) may not be available during…
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Parkwood & Cavanaugh Ltd. - CSCB Membership Application

January 16, 2019
The CSCB has received an application for membership from Parkwood & Cavanaugh Ltd. The CSCB contact is Cody Asselstine, CFOO. Kenwyn Richards is the qualified officer. The licence was issued in July 1970 for Toronto (0497). The contact information follows: Parkwood & Cavanaugh Ltd. 312-2720…

Nix NAFTA if Dems want to reopen USMCA

January 16, 2019
President Donald Trump should withdraw from NAFTA if congressional Democrats insist that the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) be renegotiated, Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, said ... “I’ve got to sit down with them,” Grassley said. “If they’re reaching the point where…

Carbon Steel Welded Pipe, Notice of Final Determination

January 16, 2019
On January 16, 2019, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), pursuant to paragraph 41(1)(a) of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), terminated the investigation of dumping of carbon steel welded pipe by Erbosan Erciyas Boru Sanayii ve Ticaret A.S. from Turkey. Pursuant to paragraph 41(1)(b) of…

Reminder: Coming into force of SFCR and the SFC import licence

January 16, 2019
The Government of Canada’s new Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) came into force on January 15, 2019 and requires that food imported into Canada meets the same food safety outcomes and has been prepared with the same level of food safety controls as food prepared in Canada. For…

CFIA processing delays

January 16, 2019
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) and send import documents to (613)…
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AIRS and SFCR Licences

January 15, 2019
CFIA has advised that those who hold current non-SFCR licences to import may indicate their current licence number when requesting release of goods. Release requests will not be rejected when a non-SFCR licence number is indicated. CFIA has also advised that AIRS will be updated to include this…
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Apparel Under the CPTPP

January 15, 2019
Under the CPTPP, the majority of textile apparel products are governed by a yarn-forward rule of origin, meaning that the yarn, fabric and assembly must be completed within the territory of the parties. On December 30th, 2018 the CPTPP entered into force for qualifying goods from Australia, Japan…

New food regulations are now in force

January 15, 2019
The Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) are now in force. These regulations require most food businesses to have a Safe Food for Canadians (SFC) licence to import, export or send food across provincial and territorial boundaries. Read the tips for a smooth Safe Food for Canadians licence…
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Import Permits for Steel

January 15, 2019
GAC has advised that import permits for steel may be applied for while goods are in a bonded warehouse. We do not have an update on when GAC’s system will be updated so that import permits for tubular steel can be issued.

CFIA-AIRS Updates January 15, 2019

January 15, 2019
This notice is to inform importers and brokers that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency has successfully updated the Automated Import Reference System (AIRS) to include the Safe Food for Canadians (SFC) licence requirement for the food commodities that now require a SFC licence. Due to the numerous…