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On December 3, 2025, the Plant Protection Regulations (PPR) were updated to enhance Canada’s ability to manage plant pest risks, by: Consolidating movement prohibitions and restrictions into a single, easy-to-access document on the CFIA website, replacing Schedules I and II of the PPR; and Improving…

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is seeking feedback on revisions to the proposed amendments to the Valuation for Duty Regulations that address industry concerns received during the Canada Gazette, Part I consultations, especially the concerns around ambiguity that were documented in the…

On December 3, 2025, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) made a final determination of dumping respecting certain carbon and alloy steel wire originating in or exported from the People's Republic of China, the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu (Chinese Taipei), the…

As part of its red tape review, the CFIA identified several regulations that are no longer applicable or no longer required. They include: Repealing regulations that were time-limited and are no longer applicable, including those that once set the parameters for compensation of: Birds depopulated…

RESOLVED - Delays in Processing EDI and eManifest Portal Messages Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2025-12-02 16:00 (ET) 2025-12-03 03:55 (ET) All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI and eManifest portal. Description The problem reported below has now…

A) Chapter 23 Chapter 23 was published to: i) modify the import conditions of the following HS codes with the end use “Other end uses” originating from Taiwan: 23.09.90.6208.01 – Containing ingredients of bovine origin 23.09.90.6208.02 – Containing ingredients of animal origin other than bovine…

On December 2, 2025, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced new measures to protect Canadians from the risk of Salmonella infection associated with pistachios from Iran. Since September 27, 2025, Canada has temporarily banned the import of pistachios and pistachio-containing products…

Delays in Processing EDI and eManifest Portal Messages Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2025-12-02 16:00 (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…

RESOLVED - - Delays in Processing EDI and eManifest Portal Messages Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2025-12-02 15:00 (ET) 2025-12-02 16:18 (ET) All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI and eManifest portal. Description The problem reported below has now…

A) Chapter 08 Chapter 08 was published to: i) remove a release recommendation from the following HS codes with the end use “Human consumption” originating from Iran: 08.02.51.4081 – Pistachios – In shell, fresh. 08.02.51.7100 – Pistachios – In shell, dried. 08.02.52.4080 – Pistachios – Shelled…

Delays in Processing EDI and eManifest Portal Messages Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2025-12-02 15:00 (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…

REMINDER - Updates to the Customs Internet Gateway Web Service Standards Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2025-09-03 N/A All clients utilizing the Customs Internet Gateway (CIG) Web Service Description REMINDER These updates must be executed in all environments, including…

Health Canada Consultation: Proposed new requirements for lithium-ion batteries and consumer products containing lithium-ion batteries under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act Current status: Open Opened on December 2, 2025 and will close to new input on February 14, 2026. The purpose of this…

The OECD’s latest outlook highlights the resilience of global trade despite heightened protectionism under U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff policies. While new import taxes were expected to disrupt international commerce, many firms adapted by accelerating shipments before levies took effect…

On December 1, 2025, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT), initiated an expiry review of its order made on December 30, 2020, in Expiry Review No. RR2019-006, concerning the dumping of certain oil country tubular goods originating in or exported from the Separate Customs Territory of…

A) Chapter 02 Chapter 02 was published to: i) 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 Spain: 02.03.11 – Fresh or chilled: carcasses and half…