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Clarification on Product Lists Under Customs Notice 26-23

Further to Customs Notice 26-23, members may have noticed that Finance Canada has published two separate product lists related to Canada's counter tariffs on U.S. goods. The following two lists are currently available on the Finance Canada website: Complete list of U.S. products subject to counter…

CFIA-AIRS Updates September 08, 2026

A) Chapter 02 Chapter 02 was published to modify the import conditions and the registration type list of the following HS codes with the end uses “Samples for testing”, “Scientific use (Research)” and “Show or exhibition” originating from Australia: 02.07 – Meat and edible offal, of the poultry of…

Updates to CFIA’s Susceptible Species of Aquatic Animals list

On October 5, 2026, the Susceptible species of aquatic animals list (SSL) and the Automated Import Reference System (AIRS) will be updated for aquatic animal health import requirements for species susceptible to Abalone viral mortality (Abalone herpes-like virus), Bonamia exitiosa, Bonamia ostreae…
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For consultation - D10-14-59 | Pour Consultation - D10-14-59

Members, as part of the CBSA's trade engagement initiatives, the Tariff Classification Unit is requesting input and feedback from you on updates to D10-14-59 : Tariff Classification of Textile Fabric or Material Combined With Plates, Sheets or Strip of Cellular Plastic, and Garments Made up of Such…
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UPDATE: Release of surtax-related Customs Notices no earlier than September 7th

Yesterday, the CSCB provided you with an update on the anticipated publication of guidance for counter tariffs expected to come into effect on September 8, 2026: Update on September 8 Counter Tariff Guidance. Today, the CBSA has confirmed that no guidance will be released prior to September 7, 2026…
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CBSA clarifies process for determining hours of operation on statutory holidays

A CSCB member recently asked what had happened to the calendar of dates published by the CBSA each year to identify its hours of operation on statutory holidays. Here’s what we found out: “Regarding the historical calendar one of your members noted, the CBSA discontinued the publication of this…

Tribunal Initiates Final Injury Inquiry—Certain Steel Racks from China

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today initiated an inquiry (NQ-2026-005) to determine whether the dumping and subsidizing of certain steel racks, originating in or exported from China, have caused injury or retardation or are threatening to cause injury. This final injury inquiry was…

Türkiye: Changes to phytosanitary export requirements for forestry products

Türkiye has updated their Plant Quarantine Regulation. The changes entered into force on August 4, 2026, and include the following changes to import requirements for forestry products exported from Canada: Heat treatment to 71°C for 1200 minutes in accordance with the requirements of CFIA Directive…

CSCB Labour Day closure

CSCB National Office will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026 in observance of the Labour Day statutory holiday.
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Clarification on CN26-22

Members, we received a question about CN26-22, specifically on p3. We reached out to the CBSA today, requesting clarification. Customs Notice 26-22: Amendment to the Departmental Consolidation of the Customs Tariff - United Kingdom 3. The T2026-2 Customs Tariff reflects amendments to the list of…
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Update on September 8 Counter Tariff Guidance

Members, the CSCB has received several inquiries regarding the anticipated September 8 counter tariffs on certain U.S.-origin goods and the absence of the corresponding Surtax Order and CBSA Customs Notice. Finance Canada must first obtain final Cabinet approval of the Surtax Order before it can be…

TCC26-0132 Labour Day Holiday

Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2026-09-07 00:01 (ET) 2026-09-07 23:59 (ET) All clients and service providers who transmit commercial documents using EDI, CERS portal and eManifest portal. Description The Technical Commercial Client Unit (TCCU) office will be closed on Monday…