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Gordon Glanz of Odd Society Spirits, a small independent East Vancouver distillery, already owes $1,700 in port storage fees, a cost that grows daily as long as his shipment remains locked behind picket lines. Operations at Port Metro Vancouver have been disrupted since last week, when non-unionized…

This memorandum outlines and explains the Canada Border Services Agency’s (CBSA’s) requirements and administrative policies regarding the transmission of pre-arrival cargo and conveyance to the CBSA for goods being imported or transiting through Canada via the highway mode. This document is…

This memorandum outlines and explains the Canada Border Services Agency’s requirements and administrative policies regarding the transmission of pre-arrival cargo, conveyance and supplementary data (if applicable) to the CBSA for goods being imported or transiting through Canada via the air mode…

This memorandum outlines and explains the Canada Border Services Agency’s (CBSA’s) requirements and administrative policies regarding the transmission of pre-load/pre-arrival cargo, conveyance and supplementary data (if applicable) to the CBSA for goods being imported or transiting through Canada…

CCS Designates are advised that three free quizzes will be offered during 2014 on the following dates: Available Due Quiz 1 March 20 April 10 Quiz 2 June 12 July 3 Quiz 3 October 2 October 23 As always, each quiz is worth ten professional development points towards maintenance of the CCS designation…

The EDI communication problem reported below is now resolved. All systems are functioning normally. CFIA is currently experiencing a delay of 3-4 hours in processing trade data. Please be advised that all EDI transactions are being received by CFIA’s system, however, the processing of the EDI data…

Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is no longer reporting significant delays in processing of import documentation. The National Import Service Centre (NISC) is continuing to process requests as they are received. During this time clients are instructed to continue to…

a) Chapter 02 was published to remove the following OGD extensions. 02.02.30.5042.10 - Edible fresh beef and veal for pet food manufacturing 02.03.29.5070.18 - Edible fresh pork for pet food manufacturing 02.04.43.5113.10 - Edible fresh mutton for pet food manufacturing 02.04.50.5116.10 - Edible…

The Order and associated Press Release are available on the CITT website. Order: http://www.citt.gc.ca/dumping/expiries/orders/le2n002_e.asp CITT does not initiate expiry review Mattress Innerspring Units from China: http://www.citt.gc.ca/press/le2n002_e.asp

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) today announced the prescribed annual interest rates that will apply to any amounts owed to the CRA and to any amounts the CRA owes to individuals and corporations. These rates remain unchanged from the last quarter and will be in effect from April 1, 2014 to June 30…

CFIA is currently experiencing a delay of 3-4 hours in processing trade data. Please be advised that all EDI transactions are being received by CFIA’s system, however, the processing of the EDI data is very slow at the moment. There is no time of resolution. We are working with CFIA to resolve this…

Errico Auricchio produced cheese with his family in Italy until he brought his trade to the United States more than 30 years ago. Now, the European Union is saying his cheese isn't authentic enough to carry a European name. As part of trade talks, the EU wants to ban the use of names like Parmesan…

Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Digital Document Store (DDS) is experiencing delays. Please note there may be a delay (4 hours) in processing import documentation. During this time clients are instructed to send requests to 905-795-9658 and 514-493-4103 or by email…

Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Digital Document Store (DDS) is reverting to fax. During this time clients are instructed to send requests to 905-795-9658 and 514-493-4103 or by email at [email protected]. The National Import Service Centre (NISC) is…

Please note that the CFIA plant protection policy directive D-11-05, Phytosanitary Requirements for Non-Manufactured and Non-Propagative Wood Products to Prevent the Introduction from the Continental United States and Spread Within Canada of the Asian Long-horned beetle, Anoplophora glabripennis…

Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Digital Document Store (DDS) is currently having issues with its server. During this time clients are instructed to send requests via email to [email protected]. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. Thank…

a) Chapter 02 was published to add the following OGD extensions. 02.08.50.9999 -Other reptile meats 02.10.93.9999 - Other reptile meats This created a requirement version change to the following HS codes. 02.08.50.8013.02 - Turtles - freshwater 02.08.90.8021 - Frogs' legs 02.10.93.8016.02 - Turtles…