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(Le français suit) Due to an outbreak of Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) in France, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has imposed restrictions on import of the following commodities originating from cattle or water buffalo: The importation of live bovines and water buffalo, and semen or embryos of…

Le texte français suit le texte anglais. This is an invitation to provide comments on the draft International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPMs), and draft specifications for ISPMs recently distributed for country consultation by the Secretariat of the International Plant Protection…

Ottawa, Ontario, (June 30, 2025) – Today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, announced a historic step towards freer trade within Canada. As part of the Government’s efforts to build one Canadian economy, the federal government will be removing all remaining…

Le texte français suit le texte anglais. The CBSA has an Anti-dumping and countervailing e-filing (ACE) web application. The ACE web application is a digital, self-service tool for our external clients and their counsel. It provides access to Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) exhibits and materials…

eManifest Portal Maintenance Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2025-07-03 04:00 (ET) 2025-07-03 06:00 (ET) All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using the eManifest Portal. Description Thursday July 3, 2025 from 04:00 to 06:00 (ET): eManifest Portal users may be…

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has extended the close of record and conclusion of the administrative review of certain stainless steel sinks originating in or exported from China. A revised schedule for this administrative review is now available. https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/sima-lmsi/ar…

Concerning the initiation of the investigations into the alleged dumping and subsidizing of thermal paper rolls originating in or exported from China. Decision Pursuant to subsection 31(1) of the Special Import Measures Act, the Canada Border Services Agency initiated investigations on June 12, 2025…

As part of its efforts to improve the efficiency of services at ports of entry, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) will be making changes to the service provided at the Pohénégamook border crossing. As of July 7, 2025, there will no longer be in-person service at this port of entry. It will be…

1.0 Purpose, coverage and duration 1.1. The purpose of this Notice is to inform importers of the procedures governing the administration of tariff-rate quotas (TRQs) for certain steel goods that are listed in item 82 on the Import Control List (ICL). 1.2. These goods were added to the ICL to…

1. This notice provides information on the application of the Order Imposing a Surtax on the Importation of Certain Steel Goods, specifically regarding surtax provisions effective June 27, 2025, on certain steel goods originating outside of Canada. 2. The Government of Canada is introducing this…

Canada’s new government is engaged in complex negotiations on a new economic and security partnership with the United States, focused on getting the best deal for Canadian workers and businesses. Prime Minister Carney has been clear that Canada will take as long as necessary, but no longer, to…

(Le français suit) Due to an outbreak of Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) in Italy, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has imposed restrictions on import of the following commodities originating from cattle or buffalo: Dairy products made from pasteurized milk – Pasteurized milk products must be…

CSCB National Office will be closed on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 in observance of the Canada Day statutory holiday.

La version française suit The Technical Commercial Client Unit (TCCU) office will be closed on Tuesday, July 1st, 2025, however, the TCCU production support will be operating on an “after hours” schedule during this time. For urgent client service outside business hours and statutory holidays…

Please note that paragraph 91 of Memorandum D18-3-2: Excise Duty Framework for Vaping Products has been updated. This paragraph describes the process and codes to be employed in circumstances where vaping duty is relieved or not payable.

A) Chapter 16 Chapter 16 was published to change the release recommendation to “Refuse Entry” for the following HS codes with the end uses “Human consumption”, “In transit through Canada”, and “Other end uses” originating from all countries except Finland and New Zealand: 16.02.90.5545 – Reindeer –…