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Commercial Client Bulletin Update 2 - Single Window (SW) Integrated Import Declaration (IID) Global Affairs Canada - Steel Import Monitoring Program Country of Melt and Pour Requirements Exemptions TCC24-107 Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2024-11-05 N/A All clients and service…

The GST break is in effect from December 21, 2024 to February 15, 2025, with just over 3 weeks remaining. The GST/HST will be fully and temporarily lifted on qualifying goods purchased and imported into Canada during the relief period. The CBSA will administer the GST/HST break on goods imported via…

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has published updated Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) regarding the new Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) warning message for de minimis shipments that may exceed the daily per person/per day threshold. They can be found here: https://www.cbp.gov/trade…

Commercial Client Bulletin TCC25-0010 EDI/Portal Scheduled Maintenance Unavailability eManifest Portal Maintenance Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2025-01-26 05:40 (ET) 2025-01-26 06:55 (ET) 2025-01-26 06:00 (ET) 2025-01-26 08:15 (ET) All clients and service providers who transmit…

Record snowfall and blizzard conditions are affecting many southern US states; southeast Texas through Louisiana and into parts of Mississippi, Alabama and Florida, with conditions continuing to last through today, mostly clearing by Thursday. "Widespread closures: Snow has closed or hindered…

The CBSA has added new CARM webinars, please click on the link to register: https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/services/carm-gcra/webinars-webinaires-eng… Did you know? Registering on the CARM client portal A quick podcast-style webinar that provides a step-by-step overview for creating a personal…

The WTO and the World Customs Organization (WCO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 21 January to enhance cooperation and collaboration on customs-related matters. The two organizations agree to work together on customs-related topics, provide technical assistance, share information, and…

The America First Policy describes numerous priorities, many of which are due to be reported to the US President by April 1, 2025: Key elements of the America First Policy Addressing Unfair and Unbalanced Trade; review and identify any unfair trade practices by other countries. The creation of the…

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has today concluded a normal value review (review) to determine normal values, export prices and an amount of subsidy applicable to steel piling pipe (piling pipe) originating in or exported from China by Qingdao Wangbaoqiang Industry Co., Ltd. (WBQ) through…

Updates to Memorandum D19-10-2: Administration of the Export and Import Permits Act (Importations) were published on January 20, 2025. Updates made to this D-memo: This memorandum has been updated to provide instructions on how to declare goods included on the ICL using the new Commercial Accounting…

(Le français suit l’anglais) A) Chapter 03 Chapter 03 was published to: i) modify the description of the following OGD extensions: 03.06.14.4761.54 – Liagore rubromaculata – TSN 660722 – Not available (non-ready-to-eat, head on and shell on) (frozen) 03.06.14.4761.55 – Liagore rubromaculata – TSN…

With a new US President taking office yesterday change is inevitable. This administration will be paying particular attention to national security and trade as noted below in the new America First Trade Policy published by the White House. https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/01…

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has concluded an administrative review of the normal values and export prices of certain welded large diameter carbon and alloy steel line pipe (large line pipe) originating in or exported from Japan by Marubeni-Itochu Steel Inc. and all other exporters that…

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection have published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM): "CBP proposes to make merchandise that is subject to specified trade or national security actions ineligible for this administrative exemption and to require that certain shipments claiming this exemption…

(Le français suit l’anglais) A) Chapter 03 Chapter 03 was published to add the following OGD extensions: 03.01.99.4965.00 – Taxonomic names starting with Lu (cont.) 03.01.99.4965.56 – Luxilus cornutus- TSN 163836 – Common shiner (Live) 03.02.91.4965.00 -Taxonomic names starting with Lu (cont.) 03.02…

Le texte français suit le texte anglais. Ottawa, January 17, 2025 1. The purpose of this Customs Notice is to clarify the procedures in relation to Non-Resident Importers (NRI), and to determine whether their shipments are deemed commercial or casual. Commercial vs Casual Goods 2. The Accounting for…

(Le français suit) Effective January 21, 2025 the Importer's Statement of Compliance (ISC) for Shelf-Stable, Thermally Processed Pet Food, Chews, and Treats exported from Canada to the United States will no longer be required by USDA-APHIS for the entry or transit of these products. Each shipment of…