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Clients Affected: All importers and brokers who submit their B3s and AO notification of release queries using the CCS/CADEX system On May 1 st, 2017 CBSA issued incorrect exchanges rates. The CCS system has been updated to show the correct exchange rate for May 2 nd and we have included the…

A 17th-century British politician once said an ambassador is "an honest gentleman sent abroad to lie for his country." In the diplomatic war of words over U.S. softwood lumber tariffs, the Gallant Liberals haven't accurately described what the Trump administration's preliminary decision said last…

New duties on Canadian softwood. A possible border adjustment tax. Even Donald Trump's threat to pull out of NAFTA. There's lots to discuss as an Alberta-U.S. trade summit kicks off in Calgary. Business people, politicians and academics gather Tuesday for the start of a two-day summit. Many parts of…

Canada's free-trade pact with Europe is poised to produce "modest" economic gains that work out to an average annual income boost of $220 per Canadian, the federal budget watchdog says in a new report. The parliamentary budget officer released a study Tuesday that estimates the trade deal would have…

Clients Affected: All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI. The Canada Border Services Agency is hosting an ARL Webinar: Open payment credits on Statement of Account, via WebEx. Meeting Information ------------------------------------------------------- Topic: Open payment…

*SAVE THE DATE* International Consumer Product Health and Safety Organization (ICPHSO) North American Regional Training Workshop on June 28, 2017 WHO Diverse stakeholders including regulators, industry, academics, the legal community and consumer representatives WHAT An opportunity to learn, network…

Due to exceptional circumstances, a portion of the sugar-containing products (SCP) export quota to the United States is now available for utilization by Canadian residents on a first-come, first-served basis until the available quantity is fully used or September 30, 2017, whichever occurs first. As…

This memorandum outlines the Canada Border Services Agency guidelines and conditions under which airlines or owners of commercial aircraft may operate international charter service, including transborder service for remuneration or hire into authorized airports of entry. This memorandum has been…

There were 43,255 exporting enterprises of goods in Canada in 2016, with export sales totalling $442.2 billion. The number of exporting enterprises was down for the first time since 2013, while lower energy prices drove down export sales for the second straight year. The number of exporting…

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has today initiated a re-investigation to update 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…

Partnership in Action: the CSCB Quebec Region Annual Conference Are you still on the fence about attending the Quebec Region Annual Conference? We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for delegates attending this week’s event. Thanks to the longstanding relationship between CSCB and CBSA…

THE CSCB TORONTO/ONTARIO REGIONS ANNUAL CONFERENCE will be held on June 16th, 2017 at the Arden Park Hotel in beautiful Stratford. Topics slated for presentation include: National Affairs Update eManifest - The End is Near? CBSA Commercial Ops and Trade: a regional perspective As well, you will have…

This memorandum has been revised to denote the following changes: (a) Provide definitions for Advance Commercial Information, Carrier, Conveyance, Electronic Data Interchange, eManifest, First Port of Arrival, and Freight Forwarder. (b) Updates with regards to presenting paper cargo. (c)…

Mexico a target for Donald Trump's trade complaints from the start, now Canada's a bad neighbour too Misery loves company, so Mexicans could be forgiven for feeling relieved to learn this week that they are not alone in Donald Trump's sights. Canada's there now too, as disputes over dairy products…

This memorandum has been revised to: (a) Update definitions of Advance Commercial Information, Conveyance Arrival Certification Message, Carrier, ECCRD, Port of Report, Other Government Department, and Warehouse Arrival Certification Message; (b) Include Policy information and definitions with…

According to former Canadian ambassador to the U.S. Raymond Chrétien, the Trudeau government has a small window to settle the softwood lumber dispute out of court before U.S. President Donald Trump kicks off his renegotiation of the ​North America Free Trade Agreement. The two countries' dispute…

Canada's hectic international trade agenda is about to get even busier, as it takes new steps toward formal free trade negotiations with Mercosur, the trading bloc that includes the key South American markets of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay, CBC News has learned. A government source…

Beyond the 'noise' of Trump's rhetoric are compelling interests for trade co-operation, experts say Canada remains confident a deal can be reached with the United States on softwood lumber without repeating the drawn-out trade litigation of the past. Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr says reaching…

Clients Affected: All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI. Please read the attached document: ARL Bulletin 29 DN and SOA for Non-ASEC Importers - English ARL Bulletin 29 DN and SOA for Non-ASEC Importers - French

A) Chapter 06 was published to modify the import conditions for the following HS codes originating from the state of New York. 06.02.10.0010.02 - Chestnut - Unrooted plants (Other Castanea spp.) 06.02.10.0010.05 - Sweet chestnut, European chestnut - Unrooted plants (Castanea sativa) 06.02.10.0011.08…