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AIRS Registration update AIRS was published to modify the format of the following registration type from “Numeric” to “Alphanumeric”: 87 – USDA PPQ 540 form Mises à jour ACIA-SARI le 24 juillet 2025 Mise à jour de l’enregistrement AIRS Le SARI a été publié pour modifier le format du type d…

UPDATE 5: We are continuing to investigate the issue, but do not have an estimated time of resolution at this time. We will provide an update when an estimated time of resolution is known. TCC25-0091 - Mise à jour 5 - Délai dans le traitement de toutes données soumises par EDI et le por MISE À JOUR…

The Health of Animals Regulations (HAR) restrict the import of certain dairy products from countries where the presence of animal diseases poses a threat to Canadian agriculture and animal health. Please be informed that ghee and butter oil (anhydrous milk fat) are not allowed to be imported into…

Feeds for mink and foxes are no longer regulated under the Feeds Regulations, 2024 . As a result, complete feeds, supplements, and premixes for these species are not considered livestock feed and no longer require feed registration prior to import. However, if these feed products contain ingredients…

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency recently updated its plant health requirements for importing over 100 bacterial and fungal taxa. These organisms no longer require a plant protection import permit. For more information, please consult the notice to industry which communicates the changes. If you…

UPDATE 2: We are continuing to investigate the issue, but do not have an estimated time of resolution at this time. We will provide an update when an estimated time of resolution is known. TCC25-0091 - Mise à jour 2 - Délai dans le traitement de toutes données soumises par EDI et le portail du…

Over the past year, the CBSA has seized more than 160 kg cannabis at the Calgary International Airport and Calgary Commercial operations, destined for export, with an estimated street value of over $1.2 million. Some additional highlights include: On July 12, 2025, officers intercepted 12.29 kg of…

If your organization is planning to participate in this year’s CSCB National Conference, now is the time to secure your booth. We have a few exhibitor spaces still available. This is a unique opportunity to connect with key players in Canada’s trade and customs community, showcase your services, and…

UPDATE 1: We are continuing to investigate the issue, but do not have an estimated time of resolution at this time. We will provide an update when an estimated time of resolution is known. TCC25-0091 Délai dans le traitement de toutes données soumises par EDI et le portail du Manifeste électroinique…

Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2025-07-23 05:30 (ET) Initial investigation underway All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI and eManifest portal. Description The CBSA is receiving and processing Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and eManifest portal…

On May 23, 2025, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) border services officers at the Ambassador Bridge port of entry intercepted 187.5 kg of suspected cocaine concealed in the trailer of a commercial truck coming into Canada from the United States, valued at $23.4 million. An Ontario resident has…

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has concluded an administrative review (review) of the normal values and export prices of certain small and large power transformers originating in or exported from South Korea by HD Hyundai Electric Co., Ltd. (Hyundai Electric). The review is part of the…

An APHIS Stakeholder Registry email sent on Monday, June 30th, has advised that the notification process for updates to APHIS’ Approved Facilities will change starting July 28, 2025. Updates to APHIS’ Approved Facilities will now be provided through a consolidated list titled Approved Facility…

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has updated program guidance documents related to the plant protection requirements for importing and handling invertebrates and micro-organisms in Canada. Editorial or administrative changes were made to the following documents: Web page: Importing and handling…

Global Affairs Canada (GAC) has provided brokers with an information package, please click here to review the document and links in English and French. English text of the document is shown below. Steel tariff rate quota information package To support the Department of Finance’s measures to protect…

Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2025-07-22 03:30 (ET) 2025-07-22 04:30 (ET) All clients who use EDI, eManifest, CERS and CARM portals to transmit their trade date. Description Please note that for maintenance purposes some external clients may not be able to submit EDI messages to…

(Le texte français suit le texte anglais) We will be performing routine network maintenance. As a result, you may experience difficulties accessing online services during this time. Upcoming maintenance There are 3 planned outages. Automated Import Reference System (AIRS) Outage: July 20, 2025 from…

Memorandum D13-2-4: Valuation of Goods Imported Into Canada that are not in Accordance with the Contract Updated : July 17, 2025 Updates made to this D-memo This memorandum has been amended to: revise the information regarding the valuation of replacement goods clarify and provide examples for the…

“Canada has reached a mutually satisfactory solution with New Zealand to resolve the CPTPP dairy TRQs dispute. This agreement, negotiated in close consultation with Canadian dairy stakeholders, will result in certain minor policy changes to Canada’s TRQ administration, and does not amend Canada’s…