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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) National Import Service Centre (NISC) is experiencing delays in processing import declarations. All CFIA systems are functioning as expected, and clients are asked to continue sending all CFIA electronic declarations using the Integrated Import…

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: 05.07.90.1287 – Pet chews made solely of horns from ruminants. 05.11.99.1567.10 – Processed, heat-treated pet chews made of bone, from…

La version française suit On February 3, 2025, Canada and the United States agreed to delay the imposition of our respective tariffs on imported goods. For more information, refer to Finance Canada’s announcement. Accordingly, we have issued a new customs notice overnight, which you can find here…

(Le français suit) As of February 4, 2025, the Automated Import Reference System (AIRS) will be updated with new import conditions for pet chews from Brazil. A new definition of “lot” has been added. Shipments already certified with previous versions of the approved certificate are still eligible to…

A) Chapter 05 Chapter 05 was published to: i) modify an instruction for the following HS codes with the end uses “Breeding” and “Other end uses” originating from Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania…

Health Canada has published a Notice of Intent to amend regulations for precursors and designated devices under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA), and they are inviting comments on the proposed measures. Until March 3, 2025, interested individuals may submit comments about the proposed…

As noted on Saturday ( Canada's Response to the 25% US Tariff on Most Canadian Goods | CSCB National Office), Canada has implemented a suite of measures to respond to the 25% tariff imposed by the United States on most Canadian goods. Since the initial announcement, the following additional…

Late Saturday night, Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau announced a 25% tariff against $155 billion dollars worth of goods from the US, in response to the 25% US tariff against Canadian goods imported into the US, which is expected to go into effect on Tuesday February 4, 2025. $30 billion worth of US…

RESOLVED - Declaration Accepted Awaiting Arrival of Goods Notices Not Available Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2025-01-31 11:00 (ET) 2025-01-31 23:37 (ET) All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI. Description The problem reported below has been resolved…

According to a senior Canadian official, US President Trump has followed through with his promise to impose a 25% tariff on Canadian goods entering the US, including a 10% tariff on Canadian energy products. These tariffs are said to go into effect Tuesday February 4, 2025, for an undetermined…

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has concluded a re-investigation of the normal values and export prices of certain oil country tubular goods (OCTG) originating in or exported from the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu (Chinese Taipei), India, Indonesia, South…

On January 31, 2025, the CBSA updated Memorandum D11-6-4: Relief of Interest and/or Penalties Including Voluntary Disclosure: This memorandum is updated to reflect changes as a result of the implementation of CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) system and other program-related updates…

La version française suit Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2025-01-31 11:00 (ET) Initial investigation underway All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI. Description The CBSA is currently experiencing problems with sending the Declaration Accepted…

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has completed a joint evaluation of France’s Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) vaccination program with the United States Department of Agriculture. As a result of this evaluation, the import of live birds and poultry that have not been vaccinated…

Like many Canadians, the CSCB will be monitoring developments related to the potential implementation of tariffs against Canada by the US on Saturday, February 1, 2025, including the implementation of any potential retaliatory tariffs by Canada. Normally, CSCB Members, Designates and Preferred…