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The CARM Client Portal homepage is reminding users of the following CRA resource: Non-resident business Register for a Business Number with the Canada Revenue Agency by: calling the non-resident registration and security line: Within Canada or the United States (U.S.): 1-866-453-0452 Outside Canada…

A) Chapter 08 Chapter 08 was published to add a registration type and modify the import conditions for the following HS codes with the end use “Human consumption” originating from all countries except Iran: 08.02.51.4081 – Pistachios – In shell, fresh. 08.02.51.7100 – Pistachios – In shell, dried…

Due to an outbreak of Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) in Spain, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has imposed restrictions on import of the following commodities originating from cattle or buffalo: Dairy products made from pasteurized milk – Pasteurized milk products must be accompanied by a…

A) Chapter 02 Chapter 02 was published to modify the registration type list of the following HS codes with the end use “Human consumption” and the miscellaneous code “Fully marked” originating from the states of Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida…

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), in collaboration with Shared Services Canada (SSC), recently experienced IT system outages due to unexpected technical issues during routine maintenance on September 28, not caused by a cyberattack, which led to delays in traveller and commercial processing…

This week, the Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, is attending the G20 Trade and Investment Ministerial Meeting in Gqeberha, South Africa, where he will engage with global counterparts on key priorities such as inclusive growth, industrialization, sustainable development…

A) New Miscellaneous code AIRS was published to add the following miscellaneous code: 871 – Pure mushroom spawn in agar B) Chapter 01 Chapter 01 was published to modify the import conditions of the following HS codes with the end uses “Canadian horses returning to Canada”, “Permanent stay in Canada”…

Start Date / Time 2025-09-28 12:45 (ET) End Date / Time 2025 -10-05 12:20 (ET) Clients Affected All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using the Integrated Import Declaration (IID) and Document Image Functionality (DIF) Description CBSA systems have returned to regular operations…

Start Date / Time 2025-09-28 10:00 (ET) End Date / Time 2025-10-05 12:20 (ET) Clients Affected All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI and eManifest portal. Description The problem reported below has now been resolved. The CBSA is receiving and processing Electronic Data…

Start Date / Time 2025-09-29 05:30 (ET) End Date / Time 2025-10-05 12:20 (ET) Clients Affected All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI and eManifest portal. Description CBSA systems have returned to regular operations, and as regular business resumes, will remain in a…

Start Date / Time 2025-09-29 05:30 (ET) End Date / Time Root Cause Identified – Ongoing Processing Delays Clients Affected All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI and eManifest portal. Description UPDATE 25: *** While the issue has been resolved, the residual impact…

Start Date / Time 2025-10-03 23:00 (ET) End Date / Time 2025-10-04 02:00 (ET) Clients Affected All clients submitting trade data using the eManifest, CERS and CARM Client portals. Description Due to system maintenance activities, the Canadian Export Reporting System (CERS), eManifest Portal and CARM…

In May 2025, the CITT initiated an expiry review concerning the dumping of certain carbon steel fasteners originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China (China) and the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu (Chinese Taipei) and the subsidizing of such goods…

Start Date / Time 2025-09-29 05:30 (ET) End Date / Time Root Cause Identified – Ongoing Processing Delays Clients Affected All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI and eManifest portal. Description UPDATE 23: *** While the issue has been resolved, the residual impact…

Please see below for some of the items from the Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 159, Number 40, to be published on October 4, 2025. Link: https://gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2025/2025-10-04/html/index-eng.html Commissions Canadian International Trade Tribunal Appeal Notice No. HA-2025-008 CUSMA…

On Sunday, September 28, 2025, following a planned systems maintenance update, the CBSA hit a problem that shut down its primary border processing systems (ACROSS, Single Window, eManifest and Commercial Exports). While the problem has been resolved, the fall-out continues to impact operations. The…

(Le français suit) The CFIA has negotiated a new consolidated export certificate (HA3254) for porcine and avian origin meals to Vietnam. The certificate is, or will be shortly available through your local CFIA office and may be used immediately. This new certificate replaces the following, which…