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Amendments to the General Import Permit No. 83 — Aluminum Products

Hello, Fulfilling the Commercial Program Directorate’s commitment to keep Departmental Memoranda (D-Memoranda) and Customs Notices in line with legislative/regulatory changes that impact import or export requirements at the border, the CBSA has recently issued the following publications: Memorandum…

Tribunal Finds Injury—Truck Bodies from China

Further to the Canadian International Trade Tribunal’s inquiry (NQ‑2025‑009), the Tribunal found that the dumping of certain truck bodies, originating in or exported from China, has caused injury to the domestic industry. Anti-dumping and countervailing duties will therefore be collected by the…
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CSCB conveys concerns about CBSA’s proposed definition of “used”

As part of its review of proposed D-memo updates, the CSCB identified several concerns with the Canada Border Services Agency’s (CBSA) proposed definition and application of the term “used” as it relates to drawback eligibility and other matters. These concerns were transmitted to the CBSA as part…

TCC26-0119 CARM Client Portal (CCP) Scheduled Maintenance

Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2026-07-15 03:00 (ET) 2026-07-15 06:00 (ET) All users of the CARM Client Portal (CCP) Description Due to system maintenance, the CARM Client Portal (CCP) will be unavailable on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 between 03:00 (ET) and 06:00 (ET). Action…
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In Memoriam: Frank Saravo

The CSCB extends its condolences to family and friends on the passing of Frank Saravo. Frank built an exceptional career in the freight forwarding and customs brokerage industry. Through years of dedication, perseverance, and hard work, he became the owner of David Kirsch Forwarders and Customs…

Revised export certificate-Brazil-porcine blood meals for animal consumption

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has negotiated a revised certificate for the export of porcine spray-dried blood intended for animal consumption to Brazil (HA2330). The certificate is, or will shortly be, available through your local CFIA office and can be used immediately. Manufacturing…

Message to industry – Accession and Entry in Force of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership

This message is to inform you that, following Royal Assent of Bill C-13, An Act to implement the Protocol on the Accession of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), on May 6, 2026, goods…
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Member Notice about the Scheduled CBSA Maintenance This Weekend

Further to today's bulletin, TCC26-0117 – CBSA Scheduled Maintenance, the CSCB participated in an ad hoc meeting with the CBSA CTIF System Outages Committee regarding the scheduled maintenance affecting EDI, CERS and eManifest systems this weekend (July 11–12, 2026). Although this is a substantial…

CBSA Trade Compliance Verification - July 2026

Verification and compliance priorities Targeted verification priorities are determined through a risk-based, evergreen process, meaning that new targets are added throughout the year. Verification priorities may also be carried over from previous years. With the implementation of the CBSA Assessment…

Canada says there's no basis for Trump's forced labour tariffs

U.S. launched trade investigations into 60 countries, including Canada, in March on forced labour claims The Canadian government told the Trump administration that new legislation combatting forced labour in supply chains should shield Canada from new tariffs. In a written submission to the United…

TCC26-0117 CBSA Scheduled Maintenance

eManifest Portal Maintenance Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2026-07-11 06:00 (ET) 2026-07-12 06:00 (ET) 2026-07-11 07:00 (ET) 2026-07-12 07:00 (ET) All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using the eManifest Portal. Description Saturday, July 11, 2026 from 06:00…

CFIA-AIRS Updates July 8, 2026

(Le français suit l’anglais) A) Chapter 07 Chapter 07 was published to add a registration type to the following HS codes with the end use “Human consumption”: 07.13.10.1100 – Peas (Pisum sativum), bulk grain – Organic 07.13.10.7200 – Peas (Pisum sativum), grain, packaged and prepared for sale –…