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The CBSA has published a page to help importers with CARM payment topics such as: What to pay When to pay Late payments How to pay Payment by cheque Payment in person Making payments from outside of Canada Payment history Please visit this page for more information: https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/prog…

Link: https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/cn-ad/cn25-22-eng.html 1. On August 23, 2024, the CBSA issued Customs Notice 24-27: CARM October Implementation – Transition Measures, which outlined a number of transition measures to support trade chain partners in the adoption of the CBSA's…

eManifest Portal Maintenance Thursday, May 15, 2025 from 08:00 to 08:30 (ET): eManifest Portal users may be unable to access the portal or experience forced re-logon. CERS Portal Maintenance Thursday, May 15, 2025 from 08:00 to 08:30 (ET): CERS Portal users may be unable to access the portal or…

The May 22 Canada Post strike deadline is approaching and representatives from Canada Post have told Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) representatives that a temporary pause is needed after both groups have spent days at the bargaining table, unable to reach an agreement. “This pause will…

A) Chapter 02 Chapter 02 was published to remove a registration type from the following HS codes with the end uses “Human consumption”, “In transit through Canada” and “Other end uses” originating from Australia: 02.01.10.5002 – Veal 02.01.20.5008 – Veal 02.01.30.5014 – Veal – fresh or chilled 02.02…

On May 12, 2025, based on a complaint from JEM Strapping Systems Inc., the CBSA began their investigation into alleged dumping of steel strapping from China, Korea, Turkey and Vietnam, and the subsidizing of this product, from China. The subject goods are usually imported under the following tariff…

Update PMRA will be holding information sessions for stakeholders, partners and the public on PRO2025-01 and PRO2025-02. You can register using the following links: Product Exemptions: 20 May 2025, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. ET. https://hc-sc-gc-ca.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_U3UD8d6VTneExkJ6dTscgw Pest…

The CSCB congratulates the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree on his appointment as Minister of Public Safety. We look forward to continued government-industry collaboration on matters affecting customs brokers, border operations, and international trade that are vital to Canada's continued economic…

A) Chapter 02 Chapter 02 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 Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, China, Croatia…

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is initiating investigations to determine whether steel strapping originating in or exported from China, South Korea, Türkiye and Vietnam is being sold at unfair prices in Canada and whether steel strapping originating in or exported from China is being…

On April 24, 2025, pursuant to paragraph 76.03(7)(a) of the Special Import Measures Act, the Canada Border Services Agency determined that the expiry of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal’s order made on January 13, 2020, in expiry review RR-2018-008: is likely to result in the continuation…

China and the United States have both agreed to roll back most of their recent tariffs and enter a 90-day truce in their trade war, to allow for continued discussions. "U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the U.S. agreed to drop its 145 per cent tariff rate on Chinese goods by 115…

On May 10, 2025 the Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 159, Number 19 published Expiry review RR-2024-002 — Notice of order. The Canadian International Trade Tribunal has continued its order made in August 2019, in expiry review RR-2018-003 concerning the dumping and subsidizing of silicon metal from…

Attention carriers and freight forwarders! Join our latest webinar to learn about how changes to the Release Prior to Payment (RPP) Program coming into effect on May 20, 2025 affect carriers and freight forwarders, and how to make sure you are prepared. If you are unable to attend an upcoming…

A) Chapter 05 Chapter 05 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 Argentina, Australia, Austria, Brazil, Chile, China…

This is a reminder that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is working to strengthen import controls for organic foods. Beginning May 26, 2025, importers/brokers will be required to provide a digital copy (image) of the organic product certificate as part of their import declaration. The CBSA…

Memorandum D18-5-1: Coding Excise and GST exemption codes in the CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) system was updated on May 8, 2025. This memorandum has been amended to update: Luxury vehicles examples Appendix C – Excise Exemptions Link: https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md…

(Le français suit) To facilitate the export of Canadian logs to China, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) sends a list of phytosanitary certificate information once a week to the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (GACC). GACC then sends the list to port…

eManifest Portal Maintenance Saturday, May 10, 2025 from 06:00 and 07:00 (ET) and Sunday, May 11, 2025 from 06:00 and 07:00 (ET): eManifest Portal users may experience forced re-logon. Portal users will still be able to create and submit all trade documents and update user accesses. CERS Portal…