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Please be advised that the following modules of the Accredited Veterinarian’s Manual have been updated: Module 5.1 - Export to the U.S. - General http://www.inspection.gc.ca/animals/terrestrial-animals/diseases/accred… Changes…

A) Chapter 01 was published to change the release recommendation from “Refuse Entry” to “Refer to CFIA – veterinary inspection” for the following HS codes originating from Czech Republic. 01.06.39.2098 - Pigeons and doves over 3 days old 01.06.39.2099 - Pigeons and doves less than 3 days old This…

On September 6, 2017, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), pursuant to subsection 38(1) of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), made a preliminary determination of dumping with respect to certain carbon and alloy steel line pipe originating in or exported from the Republic of Korea. This…

Canada's merchandise trade deficit totalled $3.0 billion in July, narrowing from a $3.8 billion deficit in June. Imports fell 6.0% and exports decreased 4.9%, both due mainly to the effect of widespread price decreases, while the Canadian dollar appreciated sharply relative to the American dollar in…

A) Chapter 08 was published to remove the registration types from the following HS codes originating from the states of California and Hawaii. 08.10.90.4042 - Jujube (Fresh) 08.10.90.4050 – Other tropical Fruits (Fresh) Please verify your version numbers before submitting through EDI. If you have…

After an intense round of talks in Mexico, NAFTA negotiations are set to advance to a third round in Ottawa later this month. CBC News has learned the next session will take place Sept. 23-27, when serious horse-trading is expected to begin, according to an official close to the talks who spoke on…

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has today concluded a re-investigation of the normal values and export prices respecting certain concrete reinforcing bar originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China (China), the Republic of Korea and the Republic of Turkey and the amount…

Subscribers may be interested that holidays recognized by the electronic commerce systems are found under the tab labelled “Outages”. The Technical Commercial Client Unit (TCCU) is pleased to announce the unveiling of the new and improved TCCU web pages. The TCCU web pages now provide clients with…

On April 4, 2017, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT), pursuant to subsection 76.03(3) of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), initiated an expiry review of its finding made on May 24, 2012, in Inquiry No. NQ 2011 002, concerning the dumping and subsidizing of stainless steel sinks…

Concerning the Initiation of Investigations into the Dumping and the Subsidizing of Certain Polyethylene Terephthalate Resin from the People’s Republic of China, the Republic of India, the Sultanate of Oman and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. The Statement of Reasons is available on the CBSA…

Negotiators have run into a series of early sticking points on nearly every major element considered key to achieving a new NAFTA agreement, The Canadian Press has learned. A recurring pattern involves one country raising a prized priority only to have other parties systematically refuse to engage…

A) Chapter 01 was published to modify the import conditions for the following HS codes originating from the United States. NO VERSION CHANGE. 01.05.11.1010 - Day old chicks 01.05.11.1011 - Over 3 days old 01.05.11.1012 - Less than 3 days old 01.05.12.1010 - Day old poults 01.05.12.1011 - Over 3 days…

Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) Origin Quotas – Notices to importers and exporters The Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement Implementation Act received Royal Assent on May 16, 2017 and will be provisionally applied on September 21, 2017. The Minister of…

A second round of NAFTA negotiations gets underway Friday in a country that has long served as Donald Trump's political whipping boy. Increasingly, there are indications Mexico is willing to whip back. After quietly, calmly working with Trump, the centrist governing party has declared a red line: if…

Further to the Freight Forwarder Implementation Webinar that took place yesterday, August 31, 2017, please find attached a copy of the presentation for your records. You will also find below a link to the audio recording of that call. We are also including the list of questions from the chat box…

Trade Controls Bureau offices will be closed on Monday, September 4, 2017 (no officers or Help Desk staff will be available). The EICS and EXCOL systems will be available during normal hours.

Trade negotiators plan to take small steps forward in a second round of talks to rework the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) this weekend, trying to ignore daily threats from U.S. President Donald Trump to tear it up if he does not get his way. Trump has used Twitter, press conferences…

This new memorandum describes the Canada–Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA) Rules of Origin. D11-5-14, Canada–Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA) Rules of Origin http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d11/d11-5-14-eng.html