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Today, May 8, 2025, the United States (U.S.) and United Kingdom (U.K.) announced a limited bilateral trade agreement. The deal will keep the 10% U.S. tariff on most U.K. goods but reduce tariffs on British autos, steel and aluminum. The U.K. agreed to buy more American beef and ethanol and reduce…

In November 2023, the CBSA began their investigation of an individual in Quebec when they intercepted a package containing items related to making false identities. This individual is now charged with: Making false identifications, including driver’s licenses, permanent resident cards and health…

The CSCB is proud to recognize and celebrate the outstanding achievements of our Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) and Certified Trade Compliance Specialist (CTCS) graduates. Each year, we honour those who have demonstrated exceptional performance, dedication, and a commitment to professional…

After three years of negotiations, India and the UK have signed a free trade agreement which encompasses trade in both goods and services, and would “unlock new potential for the two nations to jointly develop products and services for global markets.” The new trade agreement will reduce Indian…

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has concluded an administrative review concerning the amounts of subsidy of certain stainless steel sinks (sinks) originating in or exported from China. Because the Government of China did not respond to the government subsidy Request for Information (RFI)…

Please see this link for the CBSA's Statement of Reasons regarding the investigation into the alleged dumping of certain carbon and alloy steel wire originating in or exported from China, Chinese Taipei, India, Italy, Malaysia, Portugal, Spain, Thailand, Türkiye, and Vietnam: https://www.cbsa-asfc…

On May 7, 2025, the following was published in the Canada Gazette, Part II, Volume 159, Number 10: United States Surtax Remission Order (2025) Customs Tariff SOR/2025-122 16/04/25 new United States Surtax Remission Order (Motor Vehicles 2025) Customs Tariff SI/2025-60 07/05/25 new

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”: 02.08.60.5254 – Lama/Alpaca 02.08.90.5239 – Antelope B) Chapter 16 Chapter 16 was…

The Chief Mountain port of entry will be open for the summer season from Thursday, May 15, 2025, to Tuesday, September 30, 2025, located along Highway 6 in Alberta on the boundary of Waterton Lakes National Park. Chief Mountain hours of operation (Mountain Daylight Time): May 15, 2025 – May 31, 2025…

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has updated the schedule of the administrative review in respect of small and large power transformers originating in or exported from South Korea by HD Hyundai Electric Co., Ltd. (Hyundai). The updated schedule for this administrative review is now available…

On May 5, 2025, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) initiated an expiry review of its order made in September 2020 (RR-2019-002), concerning the dumping of certain carbon steel fasteners originating in or exported from China and Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu (Chinese Taipei) and the…

The CBSA is pleased to announce that Trade Chain Partners can now use the SWI IID Regulated Commodities Data Element Matching Criteria to identify commodities regulated by a particular Participating Government Department or Agency (PGA) program. The Regulated Commodities Data Element Matching…

A) Chapter 04 Chapter 04 was published to: i) change the release recommendation from “Refuse Entry” to “Refer to CFIA-NISC” for the following HS codes with the end use “Human consumption” originating from Latvia: 04.07.21.0271.01 – Grade A – jumbo. 04.07.21.0271.02 – Grade A – extra large. 04.07.21…

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) has determined that there is no evidence of U.S. dumping or subsidizing of renewable diesel ( link ) and has ended their inquiry. Therefore, the CBSA will terminate its dumping and subsidizing investigations and the Tribunal will not initiate a final…

On May 5, 2025, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) initiated an expiry review ( link) of the order made in Sept'20 (expiry review RR‑2019‑002) regarding carbon steel fasteners from China and Taiwan. By October 2, 2025, the CBSA will determine if there is a likelihood of continued…

Link: https://ccp-pcc.cbsa-asfc.cloud-nuage.canada.ca/en/public-bulletins Importer Records Program The CBSA has received numerous inquiries on the Importer Records program in CARM. As of October 21, 2024, importers who are maintaining records outside of Canada or not at their place of business in…