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Reminder: Import of horse stem cells from the USA

September 3, 2025
Reminder: Import of horse stem cells from the USA New conditions for the import of equine stem cells from the USA will be in effect on September 3rd, 2025. The word “equine” refers to horses, ponies, donkeys etc. The conditions will be available in AIRS on this date under code 300251. An export…
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Deadline to Apply for the CSCB Board is this Friday!

September 3, 2025
The deadline to apply for the CSCB Board of Directors (2025–2027 term) is this Friday, September 5! This is your chance to constructively shape the future of your business and contribute to the professionalism, value, and sustainability of customs brokers in Canada. We encourage all eligible…

CFIA-AIRS Updates September 3 2025

September 3, 2025
CFIA-AIRS Updates September 3, 2025 Chapter 30 Chapter 30 was published to add the following OGD extensions: 30.02.51.0001 – Stem cells or other cell therapy products (human) 30.02.51.1000 – Stem cells (equine) 30.02.51.2000 – Stem cells and other cell therapy products (reptile, amphibian, cetacean…
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CBSA clarifies application of CUSMA to September 1 U.S. Surtax changes

September 3, 2025
A CSCB member sought clarification from the CBSA about the apparent disconnect between the amending order for the U.S. surtax (2025-1) and statements made by Prime Minister Carney. On August 22, 2025, Prime Minister Carney announced that “the Canadian government will now match the United States by…

TCC25-0113 Delays in Processing EDI and eManifest Portal Messages

September 2, 2025
TCC25-0113 Delays in Processing EDI and eManifest Portal Messages Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2025-09-02 01:45PM (ET) Initial investigation underway All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI and eManifest portal. Description The CBSA is receiving and…

Tariffs Cause 'Unprecedented' Disruption to Global Trade Rules, WTO Chief Says

September 2, 2025
The share of global trade done on WTO terms has fallen to 72% and could fall further, amid the biggest disruption to the international trading system in the past 80 years, the Director-General of the World Trade Organization said on Tuesday. Since U.S. President Donald Trump started imposing higher…

Minister Sidhu strengthens trade ties in visit to Brazil and Colombia

September 2, 2025
August 31, 2025 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, met with government and business leaders in Brazil and Colombia to expand trade and investment. The 6-day visit is part of Canada’s efforts to help diversify Canada’s…
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More details on the September 1 changes to Canada’s surtax regime

September 2, 2025
Over the weekend, the CSCB received some additional clarification about the application of amendments to Canada’s surtax on US goods, which we are sharing to ensure member awareness: Applicability: The complete list of US goods to which surtaxes are applicable is available here: Complete list of U.S…

Most Trump tariffs are not legal, U.S. appeals court rules

September 2, 2025
A divided U.S. appeals court ruled on Friday that most of Donald Trump’s tariffs are illegal, undercutting the Republican president’s use of the levies as a key international economic policy tool. The court allowed the tariffs to remain in place through Oct. 14 to give the Trump administration a…

CFIA-AIRS Updates September 2 2025

September 2, 2025
A) Chapter 01 Chapter 01 was published to: i) change the release recommendation from “Refer to CFIA – veterinary inspection” to “Refuse entry” for the following HS code originating from Argentina, Saint Pierre and Miquelon and Uruguay: 01.06.19.2073.01 – Hedgehogs. ii) change the release…

FINAL VERSIONS: Customs Notices 25-10, 25-11, 25-15

August 29, 2025
The FINAL versions of the customs notices have now be posted on the CBSA website: Customs Notice 25-10: United States Surtax Order (2025-1) Customs Notice 25-11: United States Surtax Order (Steel and Aluminum 2025) ⁠Customs Notice 25-15 : United States Surtax Remission Order (Motor Vehicles 2025)
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DRAFT Customs Notices 25-10, 25-11, 25-17

August 29, 2025
Members, the CBSA has provided DRAFTS of Customs Notices 25-10, 25-11, 25-17 to allow members to get ahead on programming and internal process revisions. You may access the drafts here . The FINAL versions will be posted on the CBSA website shortly, at: Customs Notice 25-10: United States Surtax…

Customs Notice 25-19: United States Surtax Remission Order (2025)

August 29, 2025
Updated: August 29, 2025 1. The purpose of this Customs Notice is to advise of the amendments to the United States Surtax Remission Order (2025) ("Order") which is intended to minimize the negative effects of the surtaxes on Canadian companies and entities by providing relief for goods that are used…

Helping Atlantic Canadian businesses tackle trade challenges

August 29, 2025
August 29, 2025 – Moncton, NB ∙ Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) The Government of Canada is focused on protecting Canadian workers, reinforcing the competitiveness of Canadian businesses and building one strong Canadian economy. Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and…