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A) Chapter 02 Chapter 02 was published to modify the registration type list and import conditions of the following HS codes with the end uses “Human consumption”, “In transit through Canada” and “Other end uses” originating from Lithuania: 02.07 – Meat and edible offal, of the poultry of heading No…

A) Chapter 04 Chapter 04 was published to: i) modify the import conditions of the following HS codes with the end uses “Human consumption”, “Other end uses”, “Samples” and “Show or exhibition” originating from Japan: 04.01.10.3501 – Skimmed milk. 04.01.20.3503 – Partly skimmed milk. 04.01.20.3504 –…

Commercial Client Bulletin RESOLVED - CERS and eManifest Portals Intermittent Access Problem TCC25-0023 Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2025-02-15 09:30 (ET) 2025-02-15 13:20 (ET) All clients submitting trade data using the eManifest and CERS portals. Description The problem…

Commercial Client Bulletin TCC25–0022 RESOLVED - Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Outage for Some Direct Connects Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2025-02-14 23:47 (ET) 2025-02-15 07:15 (ET) Some clients and service providers who transmit trade data using a Direct Connect…

Türkiye has updated its Plant Quarantine Regulation related to the import of plants and plants products entering Türkiye. The changes entered into force on January 29, 2025. One of the main changes is access for ash ( Fraxinus spp) lumber. Türkiye now accepts ash wood that is heat treated to 71…

Following negotiations with India’s National Plant Protection Organization (NPPO) regarding the export requirements for three hardwood species, India has accepted Canada’s request to add heat treatment as an option for wood of walnut ( Juglans spp.), cherry ( Prunus spp.) and birch ( Betula spp.)…

The temporary Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) break period ends tomorrow, on February 15, 2025. GST/HST registrants selling goods and services that qualify for the GST/HST Break must have their accounting and point-of-sale systems updated effective 12:01 a.m. (local time…

Global Affairs Canada (GAC) is aware of recent problems involving the utilization of General Import Permit 20 (GIP20) for wheat products, in the Canada Border and Services Agency’s (CBSA) CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) system. Since the Wheat Products tariff rate quota (TRQ) was…

As part of CFIA’s ongoing efforts to improve client service, please be advised that CFIA will be performing network maintenance on: February 19, 2025 from 3:00 am to 7:00 am (ET) Consequently, the following service may not be available for this period: Automated Import Reference System (AIRS) If you…

The CARM Client Portal homepage currently has a message related to the download of invoices within the CCP. https://ccp-pcc.cbsa-asfc.cloud-nuage.canada.ca/en/homepage

A) Chapter 02 Chapter 02 was published to modify the registration type list and import conditions of the following HS codes with the end uses “Human consumption”, “In transit through Canada” and “Other end uses” originating from Slovakia: 02.07 – Meat and edible offal, of the poultry of heading No…

The CBSA has received numerous reports of errors on the Commercial Accounting Declarations (CAD) when accounting for excise duty on cigars. In order to allow the trade chain partners to correctly account for the excise duty on cigars; excise codes E01 and E07 are now set with an Accept Rate type. It…

Commercial Client Bulletin Resolved- eManifest and CERS Portal Intermittent Access Problem TCC25-021 Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2025-02-13 07:57 (ET) 2025-02-13 11:08 (ET) All clients submitting trade data using the eManifest and CERS portals. Description The problem reported…

Commercial Client Bulletin Update 1 - eManifest and CERS Portal Intermittent Access Problem TCC25-021 Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2025-02-13 07:57 (ET) Investigation still underway - no estimated time of resolution All clients submitting trade data using the eManifest and CERS…

CSCB National Office will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2025 in observance of the Family Day statutory holiday in Ontario.

G) Chapter 20 Chapter 20 was published to remove the miscellaneous code “Waiver” from the following HS codes with the end use “Other end uses” originating from the United States: 20.04.10.2008 – Other pre-cooked or otherwise prepared potatoes – Containing more than 2% but less than 20% meat products…

A) Chapter 02 Chapter 02 was published to remove the miscellaneous code “Waiver” from the following HS codes with the end use “Other end uses” originating from the United States: 02.01 – Meat of bovine animals, fresh or chilled. 02.02 – Meat of bovine animals, frozen. 02.03 – Meat of swine, fresh…

Commercial Client Bulletin CERS and eManifest Client Portals are Unavailable TCC25-021 Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2025-02-13 07:57 (ET) Initial investigation underway All clients submitting trade data using the eManifest and CERS portals. Description The CBSA’s Canadian…

The Export and Import of Rough Diamonds Act (EIRDA) has been updated by adding Uzbekistan, which was approved as a Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) member on November 15, 2024. Please see this link for the full Order: https://gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2025/2025-02-12/html/sor-dors2-eng…