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Reminder: Integrated Import Declaration (IID) Certification Deadline

This is an important reminder for all those who declare plant, animal, and food imports to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The deadline to become certified to use the Integrated Import Declaration (IID) process is fast approaching.

As of January 1, 2019, those who declare imports electronically to the CBSA should have completed testing and been certified for use of the new IID process. Through one convenient portal, the IID gives commercial importers and brokers the ability to submit all import information and necessary documents required by the federal government’s import regulations, and obtain the admissibility decision electronically. Also, depending on the commodity, the new process permits importers to submit their declarations up to 90 days in advance and reduces wait times.

To become certified, contact the CBSA’s Technical Commercial Client Unit:

  • Tel:

1-888-957-7224
  • Fax:

343-291-5482
  • Email:

[email protected]

Those who use a service provider should contact their provider immediately to discuss the testing and certification process.

Read the fall edition of The CFIA Chronicle to learn more about changes to the import declaration process.

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Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
Disclaimer

The foregoing information is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended as, nor should it be considered, professional advice or a substitute for conducting your own thorough research and review. Before making any decisions or taking any action based on the information provided, you should conduct your own independent investigation and/or seek professional advice from a qualified expert in the relevant field. The CSCB disclaims all liability for actions taken or not taken based on the information provided.