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Release Requirements and Important Exceptions related to CN25-28

Members, we have asked the CBSA if SWI / IID requirements are changing based on the new aluminum smelt and cast (CSC) requirements and they advised: No, at this time, IID requirements are not changing to oblige importers to provide CSC information for aluminum. This being said, importers should have…

Steel Goods and Aluminum Goods Surtax Order

PC Number: 2025-0592 Date: 2025-07-30 Steel Goods and Aluminum Goods Surtax Order Interpretation Definitions 1 The following definitions apply in this Order. aluminum goods means (a) goods that are classified under a tariff item set out in Part 2 of the schedule; or (b) goods that are classified…

Part 3 of 3: CFIA-AIRS Updates July 31, 2025

B) Chapter 03 Chapter 03 was published to: ii) change the release recommendation from “Approved” to “Refuse Entry” for the following HS codes with the end use “Travellers & Personal use and not for resale or distribution”: 03.07.31.5607.12 – Mytilus californianus – TSN 79455 – Mussel (live or non…

Part 2 of 3: CFIA-AIRS Updates July 31, 2025

B) Chapter 03 Chapter 03 was published to: i) add the following OGD extensions: 03.07.91.0703.80 – Atrina pectinata – Comb penshell (live or non-ready-to-eat, shell on) (Fresh or chilled) 03.07.91.0703.81 – Atrina pectinata – Comb penshell (non-ready-to-eat, shell off) (Fresh or chilled) 03.07.91…

Part 1 of 3: CFIA-AIRS Updates July 31, 2025

A) Chapter 02 Chapter 02 was published to: i) modify the import conditions of the following HS codes with the end uses “In transit through Canada”, “Human consumption”, and “Other end uses” originating from Australia: 02.08.90.5242 – Emu 02.08.90.5243 – Ostrich 02.08.90.5249 – Rhea ii) modify the…

Supply Chains Act Bulletin – Summer 2025

Updates from Public Safety Canada on reporting under Canada’s Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (Supply Chains Act) In this edition: Closing of the second reporting cycle Share your feedback with Public Safety Canada Closing of the second reporting cycle Annual…

CSCB Civic Holiday closure

CSCB National Office will be closed on Monday, August 4, 2025 in observance of the Civic Holiday.

TCC25-0101 - SSL CERTIFICATE UPDATE - APPS.CBSA Domain

Description We are reaching out to inform you of a development regarding digital certificates issued by Entrust. Due to events impacting Entrust’s trust status across major platforms and browsers, it is necessary to transition to an alternative SSL certificate provider to ensure the continued…

Trump orders 50% tariff on some copper imports, citing national security

Effective August 1, 2025, as a result of a U.S. investigation under Section 232 that Trump ordered in February, U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed a proclamation ordering 50 per cent tariffs on certain copper imports, citing national security. The tariffs will exclude copper scrap and…
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US Surtax on Return to Sender Shipments

Members, you let us know about a concern with the application of the US surtax as it relates to shipments that are 'return to sender'. We forwarded this concern to the CBSA and they have advised us of the following update, effective today: The CARM system has updated special authority (OIC) code…

Export of Canadian origin peat to China

Following recent updates to the phytosanitary requirements for peat moss to China, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) would like to inform you that as of July 1st, 2025, China requires the name and registration number of the producing, processing and storage facilities assigned by China…

Using Product of Canada and other origin claims

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has updated the notice to industry about the importance of accurately using Product of Canada, Made in Canada and other origin claims. A new section was added about the use of the maple leaf online and on retail shelves. Revisions were also made to note an…

CITT - Notice of the Review Order: Concrete Reinforcing Bar

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal gives notice that it will initiate an expiry review of its order made on October 14, 2020, in expiry review RR‑2019‑003, concerning the dumping of hot-rolled deformed steel concrete reinforcing bar, commonly identified as rebar originating or exported from…
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CBSA plans consultations on Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) Review

The Consulting with Canadians website ( Consulting with Canadians - Canada.ca ) indicates that the CBSA is planning public consultations on an Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) Review from November 3 to December 19, 2025. While the specific focus or scope of consultations is not yet…