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On November 22, 2025 Memorandum D19-9-3: Importation and Exportation of Human Remains and Human Cells, Tissues and Organs for Transplantation, and Reproductive Material for Assisted Human Reproduction was updated: Updates made to this D-memo This D-memorandum has been updated: To replace Appendix B…

Please note that on November 21, 2025, Customs Notice 20-12 COVID-19: Tariff Classification and Other Information to Import Medical Supplies, was cancelled.

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to Abu Dhabi marked a major step in Canada’s trade diversification strategy, securing agreements that will expand market access and unlock unprecedented investment flows. Canada and the UAE signed a new Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (FIPA)…

Australia, Canada, and India have launched the Australia‑Canada‑India Technology and Innovation (ACITI) Partnership, a trilateral initiative to strengthen cooperation on critical and emerging technologies while complementing existing bilateral efforts. The partnership will leverage the countries’…

At the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, Prime Minister Mark Carney, who is aiming to diversify trade and double non‑U.S. exports over the next decade, advanced this agenda by deepening ties with South Africa—Canada’s largest African trading partner—through new investment and nuclear cooperation…

A) Chapter 02 Chapter 02 was published to modify the import conditions and the registration type list of the following HS codes with the end uses “Human consumption”, “In transit through Canada” and “Other end uses” originating from Poland: 02.09.10.5260.01 – Bacon fat 02.09.10.5260.03 – Back fat –…

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is taking advantage of the off-peak period to move forward with the reconstruction of the Primary Inspection Line as quickly and efficiently as possible at the Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle border crossing. As announced earlier this fall, the port of entry is…

(Le français suit l’anglais) Chapter 96 Chapter 96 was published to add the following OGD extensions: 96.01.90.0001 – Worked items made from bone, horn, antlers, hooves, nails, or claws (other than avian) 96.01.90.0002 – Worked items made from quills, feathers, beaks, or claws of avian origin 96.01…

Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2025-11-20 14:30 (ET) 2025-11-20 20:56 (ET) All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI and eManifest portal. Description The problem reported below has now been resolved. The CBSA is receiving and processing Electronic Data…

(Le français suit) Please be advised that the certification requirements for the export of fish and seafood to Singapore have been updated. Additional attestations are required on the Certificate of Origin and Hygiene (CFIA/ACIA 5003) for the following 5 products: live oysters, frozen oysters…

La version française suit Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2025-11-19 15:20 (ET) 2025-11-19 20:30 (ET) All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI and eManifest portal. Description The problem reported below has now been resolved. The CBSA is receiving and…

Delays in Processing EDI and eManifest Portal Messages Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2025-11-19 15:20 (ET) Initial investigation underway All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI and eManifest portal. Description The CBSA is receiving and processing…

Strong partnerships between customs organizations and businesses enhance the security and integrity of our global supply chain. On November 19, the President of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), Erin O’Gorman, and Gavan Reynolds, Commissioner of the Australian Border Force, signed a Canada…

Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (Carisoprodol) — Order Amending Schedule IV to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act SOR/2025-221 30/10/25 Domestic Substances List — Order 2025-112-10-01 Amending the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 SOR/2025-217 28/10/25 FIFA Men’s World Cup 2026…

The following is a clarification from CBSA's Border Commercial Consultative Committees (BCCC) Secretariat. Please note that on November 13, 2025, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) amended Customs Notice 18-27: Regulatory Amendments and New Regulations Related to the Implementation of the…