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Updates to the phytosanitary requirements for importing micro-organisms

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency recently updated its plant health requirements for importing bacteria, fungi and yeast. The requirements to import potentially injurious organisms are provided in the CFIA's Directive D-12-02: Import Requirements for Potentially Injurious Organisms (Other than…
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CSCB Provides Commentary on the Implementation of Retaliatory Tariffs

The CSCB has presented a submission to CBSA on the implementation of Canada’s surtax/retaliatory tariff measures which became effective July 1. We have provided an assessment of the impact of the implementation of the surtax on Canadian business, some recommendations for improvements, and a Q&A…
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If You Love the Harmonized System. . .Don’t Miss this!

The following message was drafted by the CSCB, acting as the Secretariat for the IFCBA (International Federation of Customs Brokers Associations) in recognition of the 30th anniversary of the Harmonized System (HS). The CSCB also drafted the IFCBA article which appears in the WCO News, below. We…

Certain Seamless Casing, Statement of Reasons

Concerning an expiry review determination under paragraph 76.03(7)(a) of the Special Import Measures Act respecting certain seamless casing originating in or exported from China. Decision On June 21, 2018, pursuant to paragraph 76.03(7)(a) of the Special Import Measures Act, the Canada Border…

Certain 54-inch Gypsum Board, Statement of Reasons

Concerning the initiation of the investigation into the dumping of certain 54-inch gypsum board originating in or exported from the United States of America, imported into Canada for use or consumption in the provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, as well as the Yukon…

CBSA Message (TCC18-079) - Delays in Processing All EDI and Portal Messages

Clients Affected: All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI and Portal Please note that CBSA is receiving and processing EDI and Portal inbound data. However, there is an approximate one hour delay in sending outbound messages such as acknowledgements, reject messages and…
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Application of Surtax – Another Question Answered

Another response from CBSA regarding the application of surtax. Q. Paragraph 10 of Customs Notice 18-08 indicates that the Duties Relief and Duty Drawback Programs continue to be available for duties and surtaxes paid or owed by Canadian businesses. Does the fact that the term “Canadian businesses”…

CFIA-AIRS Updates, 9 July

A) Chapter 06 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 “Propagation (growing or sowing)” originating from all countries except, the Continental United States, Germany and the Netherlands. 06.02.90…
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Application of Surtax – More Questions Answered

The CSCB is in receipt of a few more responses from CBSA to our questions regarding the application of surtax. Q. Does the surtax apply on goods imported temporarily that are documented on a B3, E29B, or Carnet? A. Yes. The surtax applies to goods of Chapter 99, including goods imported temporarily…

Canada Gazette - Notices and Proposed Regulations

The following was published in Part I of the Canada Gazette on June 30, 2018. Special Import Measures Act Certain 54-inch gypsum board — Decision Canadian International Trade Tribunal Appeal Notice No. HA-2018-008 Canadian International Trade Tribunal Commencement of preliminary injury inquiry…

Deadline extended for 2018 National Conference early bird pricing

We know that the ongoing surtax implementation is challenging and taking up much of members’ time. Therefore, we have decided to extend the early bird deadline for our 2018 national conference until July 13. Hope you are able to take advantage of this extra week to register! This year’s conference…

Canadian international merchandise trade, May 2018

Canada's merchandise trade deficit with the world totalled $2.8 billion in May, widening from a $1.9 billion deficit in April. Imports rose 1.7%, mainly on higher imports of aircraft, while exports edged down 0.1%. Higher imports driven by aircraft Imports rose 1.7% in May to $51.1 billion, with 8…

Canada Gazette - Notices and Proposed Regulations

The following was published in Part I of the Canada Gazette on June 23, 2018. Proposed Regulations Health, Dept. of Controlled Drugs and Substances Act Regulations Amending the Benzodiazepines and Other Targeted Substances Regulations (Licences and Permits) Regulations Amending the Food and Drug…