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ARL DN/SOA changes

March 26, 2018
In January 2018, we sent to members the ECCRDs for upcoming changes to the DN/SOA. CBSA has asked for our assistance in assessing customs broker readiness. Please reply to [email protected] indicating whether you will be ready to receive a test copy of the new changes in April or May 2018. Thank-you.

Boeing will not appeal tariff ruling in Bombardier's favour

March 26, 2018
U.S. plane maker had sought tariffs of up to 300 per cent on imported Bombardier jets Aircraft giant Boeing will not appeal a ruling by the U.S. International Trade Commission that allows its Canadian rival Bombardier to sell its newest commercial jets without heavy duties. Boeing launched a trade…

Top 10 country risks to watch in 2018

March 26, 2018
Want to know the 10 global risks to keep in mind? Read on. Is the world in fact a riskier place? Many believe so, and our team here at EDC often debates the issue. Daily we are inundated with negative news ranging from impending trade wars to yet another climate-change-driven natural disaster. How…

U.S. Duty on Aluminum and Steel

March 26, 2018
The U.S. has announced that additional duty will be assessed with respect to steel and aluminum articles, as specified in the Presidential Proclamations, entered into the U.S., or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on March 23, 2018. Additional…
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Liability of Notify Party on Bill of Lading

March 23, 2018
A CSCB member brought to our attention the fact that a steamship line had invoiced him for charges which the importer had refused to pay. The CSCB member was listed as the notify party on the bill of lading, as many customs brokers are, and the steamship line advised that, as the Notify Party, the…
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Corrections to Certain Errors

March 23, 2018
The CSCB has asked CBSA on several occasions if there is requirement to correct certain errors on an accounting document. These errors include items such as the VFD code. CBSA has now provided full responses and these are listed below. Our initial question to CBSA was: Can CBSA clarify if…
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Release of Goods Time Frames – Proposed Changes

March 23, 2018
Members are aware that CBSA will be making changes to the time frames in which goods will be released. The new release time frames are based on the arrival of goods and will replace the time frames listed in the current version of D 17-1-4. Members who are using IID for release will have noticed…

Resolved: CFIA Import Declarations

March 23, 2018
Notice received: Friday, March 23 12:08 PM ET Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) technical issues have been resolved. At this time clients are instructed to send requests to (613) 773-9999. Clients are not to send requests via email unless advised by the National…

REMINDER: Changes to AIRS for cheese products

March 23, 2018
This is a reminder that effective April 3, 2018, the Automated Import Reference System (AIRS) database will be updated to distinguish between cheese manufactured from pasteurized and unpasteurized milk. The description of the following OGD extensions will be changed to identify pasteurized milk…

First Designate Quiz of 2018 Now Open

March 23, 2018
The first Designate Quiz of 2018 is now available. You have until 2 p.m. ET on April 5, 2018 to submit your answers online. To access the quiz, you must login to your CSCB account, then click on 1. My CCS -> 2. My CCS Quizzes -> 3. Select the quiz. 2018 Quiz Schedule Available Due Quiz 1 March 15…

CRA: Interest rates for the second calendar quarter

March 22, 2018
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, 2018, to June 30, 2018. Details are available on the CRA…

CFIA-AIRS Updates, 22 March

March 22, 2018
A) Chapter 01 was published to: i) change the release recommendation from “Refer to CFIA - Veterinary inspection” to “Refuse entry” for the following HS codes with the end uses “Breeding”, “Feeding for slaughter”, “Immediate slaughter”, “Other end uses” and “Temporary stay in Canada”” originating…

Update: CFIA Import Declarations

March 22, 2018
Notice received: Wednesday, March 21 9:24 PM ET Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is no longer experiencing delays in processing import declarations. At this time clients are instructed to continue sending all CFIA electronic release requests to the Electronic Data…
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FCL Fisker Customs & Logistics Inc. - CSCB Membership Application

March 21, 2018
The CSCB has received an application for membership from FCL Fisker Customs & Logistics Inc. The CSCB contact is Ms. Christina Fisker, Vice-President, who is also the qualified officer. The licence was issued in March 2018 for the Toronto area. The contact information follows: FCL Fisker Customs &…