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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…

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