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For information in relation to the softwood lumber dispute, please visit our website for updates that may answer a number of your questions. Global Affairs Canada Softwood Lumber website: http://www.international.gc.ca/controls-controles/softwood-bois_oeuvre/…

1. Air cargo arriving in Canada on a highway conveyance and documented on an air waybill (commonly known as a flying truck) is currently exempt from pre-arrival electronic cargo reporting requirements under Section 18(3)(c) of the Reporting of Imported Goods Regulations. Pre-arrival electronic…

Please be advised that the Section 11.7.3.2 of the Meat Hygiene Manual of Procedures has been modified. Raw pork products and processed pork products are eligible for export to Taiwan. These changes are to be implemented immediately. The update is published at the following link: http://inspection…

Notice received: Wed 2017-05-10 9:55 PM EDT Please be advised that all Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) delays with Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) messages have been resolved. The CFIA National Import Service Centre (NISC) will continue to process requests. If you require assistance or have…

Notice received: Wed 2017-05-10 9:15 PM EDT Clients Affected: All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI and Portal. The system issue reported below has now been resolved. All systems are functioning normally. Please note that CBSA is receiving and processing EDI and Portal…

Notice received: Wed 2017-05-10 3:11 PM EDT 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 a delay in sending outbound messages such as acknowledgements…

This memorandum contains instructions for the completion, submission and processing of Form B2 , Canada Customs Adjustment Request, to be followed by importers/agents when requesting adjustments to commercial transactions. This memorandum has been updated to: Correct the revised D-memorandum titles…

1. This Notice is to advise interested parties that the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) has scheduled a hearing to consider whether two particular assisted opening knives are prohibited weapons. 2. The case relates to knives which have two thumb studs on the blade, independent of the…

Concerning the final determinations with respect to the dumping of Certain Fabricated Industrial Steel Components Originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China, the Republic of Korea and the Kingdom of Spain and the subsidizing of Certain Fabricated Industrial Steel Components…

Notice received: Wed 2017-05-10 12:52 PM EDT Please be advised that the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) is experiencing delays with Electronic Data Interchange (EDI). Please note there may be a delay in processing import release requests. If you require a release for a shipment that has…

Start Date/Time 2017-05-10 11:00 ET Clients Affected: All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI and Portal. We are experiencing delays in processing all EDI and portal messages. There is a backlog in processing data. We are working to resolve this problem and will update…

Start Date/Time 2017-05-09 13 :30 ET End Date/Time 2017-05-10 00 :22 ET The system issue reported below has now been resolved. Clients Affected: All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI and Portal. We are experiencing delays in processing all EDI and portal messages. There…

Notice received: Wed 2017-05-10 12:56 AM EDT Please be advised that all Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) delays with Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) messages have been resolved. The CFIA National Import Service Centre (NISC) will continue to process requests. If you require assistance or…

Notice received: Tues 2017-05-09 2:45 PM EDT Please be advised that the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) is experiencing delays with Electronic Data Interchange (EDI). Please note there may be a delay in processing import release requests. If you require a release for a shipment that has…

Start Date/Time 2017-05-09 13 :30 ET Clients Affected: All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI and Portal. We are experiencing delays in processing all EDI and portal messages. There is a backlog in processing data. We are working to resolve this problem and will update…

The Canada Border Services Agency is hosting an ARL Webinar: Open payment credits on Statement of Account. The webinar will be offered in english on May 10 and May 17. The webinar will be offered in french on May 24, details follow. Les clients affectés: Tous les clients et fournisseurs de service…