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China Surtax Remission Order (2024) and the United States Surtax Remission Order (2025) (2025-1) — Order Amending the Customs Tariff SOR/2025-210 15/10/25 United States Surtax Remission Order (Motor Vehicles 2025) — Order Amending the Customs Tariff SI/2025-104 05/11/25 United States Surtax…

Due to technical issues, the French webinar scheduled for November 4th, 2025 had to be rescheduled. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience. Please see below for the rescheduled date and time for the webinar in French regarding Air, Rail, and Highway Carriers and Freight…

On October 8, 2025, the Government of Canada published the Regulations Amending the Health of Animals Regulations and the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (Reducing Red Tape and Supporting Resilience – Import Reference Document, Hatcheries and Fresh Fruits and Vegetables) in Canada Gazette , Part…

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has concluded an administrative review concerning the normal values, export prices and an amount of subsidy applicable to steel grating originating in or exported from China by Jiangsu Hengyuan International Engineering Co., Ltd. The administrative review…

The CBSA has advised that it is establishing an evergreen workplan to update all trade Departmental Memoranda (D-Memoranda) on a rolling five-year basis. The goal is to update D-Memoranda to reflect legislative and regulatory amendments, to align with jurisprudence, and for plain language and…

The Carney government's first budget marks a significant shift in Canada's international strategy, redirecting funds from diplomacy to trade. Global Affairs Canada faces substantial budget cuts, including $2.7 billion from foreign aid and a projected $1.1 billion in annual savings within two years…

A) Chapter 10 Chapter 10 was published to: i) change the release recommendation from “Approved” to “Refer to CFIA-NISC” for the following HS codes with the end use “Other end uses” originating from Taiwan: 10.05.90.0040 – Grain corn (dried) – Organic 10.05.90.0050 – Grain corn (dried). (Zea mays) 10…

Please be advised that the information for importers to understand feed controls to prevent African swine fever has been updated: The addition of the reference to the Order for: “Order Amending the Order Imposing Conditions in Relation to Secondary Control Zones in Respect of African Swine Fever –…

Please note that the CFIA directive D-17-04 : Canadian Sawn Wood Certification Program has been revised as follows: The wording was revised throughout the document to align the terminology with other forestry policy directives. Shingles and shakes have been added to the list of regulated articles…

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is announcing a significant seizure of cocaine and methamphetamine in Vancouver, British Columbia. On September 3, 2025, CBSA Border Services Officers at the Vancouver International Airport intercepted a combined total of 560 kilograms of narcotics. In total…

Canada and Pakistan have reaffirmed their mutual commitment to strengthening bilateral ties, expressing strong interest in expanding cooperation on energy security and critical minerals, with recognition of Canadian companies’ growing role in supporting Pakistan’s mineral development and clean…

In recognition of ongoing dialogue with the bulk fertilizer sector, the CFIA has further extended the compliance promotion period for bulk fertilizers until July 31, 2026. This extension allows additional time for discussion with industry on developing a path to compliant labelling (e.g. bilingual…

Effective on the date(s) listed below, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is updating its list of zones in Canada that are subject to restrictions on the importation of certain avian commodities. Newly restricted zone(s) October 16, 2025 -…

Commissions Canada Border Services Agency Special Import Measures Act Truck bodies — Decision Proposed Regulations Fisheries and Oceans, Dept. of Fisheries Act Regulations Amending the Aquatic Invasive Species Regulations Link: https://gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2025/2025-11-01/html/index-eng.html

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has today initiated an administrative review to update the normal values and export prices of certain whole potatoes originating in or exported from the United States of America by Allied Potato Inc. for use or consumption in the province of British Columbia…