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A) Chapter 02 Chapter 02 was published to: i) modify the import conditions of the following HS codes with the end uses “Samples for testing”, “Scientific use (Research)”, “Show or exhibition” originating from Brazil: 02.07.11 – Of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus: not cut in pieces, fresh or…

The problem reported below has now been resolved. All systems are functioning normally. The CBSA is currently experiencing a delay for importers and custom brokers who submit Integrated Import Declaration (IID). The CBSA is receiving all incoming IID messages but there is a delay in processing and…

For the first time in almost 50 years a British monarch has delivered the throne speech, which must be read before the House of Commons or the Senate can go ahead with any of its legislative business. "Charles is here at Prime Minister Mark Carney's request, an invitation the head of government has…

Please note that for maintenance purposes Customs Internet Gateway clients may not be able to submit EDI messages to CBSA or receive EDI messages from CBSA for approximately 20 minutes on: • Wednesday, May 28, 2025 between 03:00 (ET) and 06:00 (ET) We will update this message if the maintenance…

Today, May 27, 2025, the CBSA published "Statement of reasons—Initiation of investigations: Steel Strapping (SS 2025 IN)" related to the investigation respecting the alleged injurious dumping of steel strapping originating in or exported from China, Korea, Turkey and Vietnam, and the injurious…

A) Chapter 05 Chapter 05 was published to: i) modify the import conditions of the following HS codes with the end use “Other end uses” originating from Brazil: 05.11.99.1297.01 – Avian (bird) 05.11.99.1298.01 – Avian (bird) 05.11.99.1299.09 – Avian (bird) 05.11.99.1301.01 – Avian (bird) 05.11.99…

Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has revised Directive D-13-03: Phytosanitary Import Requirements to Prevent the Introduction of Lobesia botrana, the European Grapevine Moth , which describes the phytosanitary import requirements for fresh fruit and plants for…

After a lengthy investigation, beginning in 2022 with CBSA border services officers at Vancouver International Airport Air Cargo Operations intercepting three firearm suppressors, a resident of British Columbia has pleaded guilty to possession for the purpose of trafficking and the unauthorized…

The CFIA has updated their Canada Organic Regime import requirements website found here: https://inspection.canada.ca/en/food-labels/organic-products/import-req… That site contains information related to: Import declaration Certificate requirements Equivalency arrangements with other…

An Ottawa man has been charged with Importing a Schedule 1 substance and Possession a of Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking after a joint investigation by the CBSA and OPP. This joint investigation began after CBSA officers in Ottawa determined that a package from Italy contained…

The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade has announced the successful conclusion of substantive negotiations for the Canada-Ecuador Free Trade Agreement (FTA), with the goal of bringing it into force as soon as possible. Canada is supporting Ecuador in its efforts to enhance…

A) Chapter 02 Chapter 02 was published to: i) 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…

The following has been published on May 24, 2025 in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 159, Number 21: Commissions Canada Border Services Agency Special Import Measures Act Steel strapping — Decision The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) will conduct a preliminary inquiry into the…

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has concluded their investigation, initiated in November 2024, into the alleged circumvention from Vietnam of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal’s (CITT) finding respecting the dumping and subsidizing of container chassis from China. The CBSA has…

In response to the significant disruptions resulting from the end of the Release Prior to Payment (RPP) transition measures, the CSCB has initiated urgent advocacy efforts on several fronts: The CARM Financial Security Task Force convened an urgent meeting on Thursday, May 22. The task force…

(Le français suit) 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. This notification serves to clarify that the AIRS Registration Type #68 – organic certificate’s format remains a…