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The Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) is a component of the Government of Canada’s national strategy to support Canadian businesses facing global trade disruptions. The Government of Canada through PrairiesCan is now accepting applications for the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI)…

A) Chapter 02 Chapter 02 was published to modify the import conditions of the following HS codes with the end uses “Samples for testing”, “Scientific use (Research)” and “Show or exhibition” originating from Norway: 02.07 – Meat and edible offal, of the poultry of heading No. 01.05, fresh, chilled…

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On September 15, 2025, pursuant to paragraph 41(1)(a) of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) made final determinations of dumping with respect to polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resin originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China (China)…

The following are some of the notices found in Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 159, Number 37 published September 13, 2025 Canada Border Services Agency Special Import Measures Act Certain carbon and alloy steel wire — Decision Canadian International Trade Tribunal Inquiry NQ-2025-003 — Notice of…

The CSCB understands that our members, designates and PBCs value the opportunity to review the Monthly EDI Release Report shared by the CBSA. However, CBSA has informed us that distribution of these reports is currently on hold. The CSCB will advise if / when the CBSA plans to resume that…

Memorandum D7-4-4: Customs Bonded Warehouses has been updated on September 12, 2025. Link: https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d7/d7-4-4-eng.html Updates made to this D-memo This memorandum has been revised to highlight changes that have been implemented through the new CBSA Assessment…

Memorandum D19-13-2: Importing and exporting firearms, weapons and devices has been updated on September 11, 2025. Link: https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d19/d19-13-2-eng.html Updates made to this D-memo This memorandum replaces Memorandum D19-13-2 dated March 23, 2022. The following…

A) Chapter 01 Chapter 01 was published to change the release recommendation from “Refer to CFIA-NISC” to “Refuse entry” for the following HS codes with the end use “Travellers & Personal use and not for resale or distribution” originating from Norway: 01.06.32 – Psittaciformes (including parrots…

In follow-up to advocacy from the CSCB ( CSCB advocacy may lead to changes in steel permit validity period ; Member log-in required), Global Affairs Canada (GAC) has announced that, effective September 11, 2025, shipment-specific import permits for steel will be valid for 30 days rather than 20 days…

Notice of Non-Material Privacy Incident Involving Non-Sensitive Personal Information On August 17, 2025, the Government of Canada was alerted to a cyber incident impacting the application interface of a third party service provider’s multi-factor authentication (MFA) used for Canada Revenue Agency…

Forward Regulatory Plan - Energy Efficiency Regulations This is to inform you that Natural Resources Canada published its Forward Regulatory Plan 2025-2027 which indicates future plans for the Energy Efficiency Regulations. Please consult the Forward Regulatory Plan for the list of products and…

The CFIA declares a primary control zone for avian influenza in Alberta As of the date below, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency has declared the following primary control zone (PCZ) and associated Designation and Declaration Orders: September 12, 2025, for PCZ-274 – Minburn County No. 27, Alberta…

Don't miss your chance to register for the 2025 CSCB National Conference! Registration closes today! This year’s program will explore the issues shaping customs and trade today, from compliance and enforcement to the broader forces influencing global supply chains. Through keynotes, plenary…

On September 11, 2025, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal initiated an inquiry to determine whether the dumping and subsidizing of thermal paper rolls, originating in or exported from China, have caused injury or retardation or are threatening to cause injury. This final injury inquiry was…

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On September 11, 2025, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated an administrative review (review) to determine normal values and export prices applicable to certain carbon steel fasteners (fasteners) originating in or exported from the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen…