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The World Trade Organization's ( WTO) Tariff & Trade Data (TTD) platform was launched today and includes details from 150 economies on: bilateral trade datasets, time series views, and reports on export and import patterns by product and trade partner The WTO says that increased functionality is…

Considering Canada's reciprocal tariffs imposed today against the U.S., the federal government is advising how requests for remission will be handled for the following scenarios: To address situations where goods used as inputs cannot be sourced domestically, either on a national or regional basis…

Today, Canada imposed reciprocal tariffs of 25% against C$30 billion in imports of goods from the United States (U.S.). The federal government is now seeking input on a second round of tariffs against $125 billion in imports of additional goods from the U.S. This second round of tariff…

Ottawa, March 1, 2025 1. Elvers (baby eels) are a life stage of eels that are less than 10 cm in length. American eel elvers ( Anguilla rostrata) are harvested in Atlantic Canada under elver fishing licences issued by DFO, and exported to Asian countries for aquaculture purposes. American eel elvers…

In a press conference this morning, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau outlined in clear terms the measures Canada will take in response to the tariffs imposed by the United States (US) government earlier this morning. Prime Minister Trudeau noted that, in addition to retaliatory tariffs on certain US…

Today, Canada has imposed the United States Surtax Order (2025-1) found here: https://orders-in-council.canada.ca/attachment.php?attach=46877&lang=en which includes the list of applicable tariff classifications. When compared to the repealed United States Surtax Order (2025) SOR/2025-03 from…

A) Chapter 19 Chapter 19 was published to change the release recommendation to “Refuse Entry” for the following HS code with the end use “Travellers & Personal use and not for resale or distribution” originating from all countries except the United States: 19.04.90.7192 – Prepared foods with more…

In response to the 25% tariff on Canadian goods imposed by the United States effective 12:01 a.m. EST, Canada has proceeded to apply retaliatory 25% tariffs on certain US commodities. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has issued Customs Notice 25-10 to specify how these surtaxes will be…

On March 1, 2025, the White House announced an investigation into whether imports of timber, lumber, and their derivative products threaten the national security and economic stability of the United States (US). Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Addresses the Threat to National Security from…

Despite months of relentless efforts by Canadian officials and business leaders to demonstrate that tariffs were neither justified nor necessary, yesterday United States (US) President Donald Trump imposed a 25% tariff on all Canadian goods except specified energy and energy resources, which are…

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, raw/unprocessed products and by-products originating from birds which…

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is updating the import requirements for products and by-products of birds imported from the European Union (EU). Freedom from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) will now be recognized 30 days after the most recent outbreak. These changes will apply to…

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) adjusts its service fees annually based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in accordance with the Service Fees Act. This requirement ensures that the CFIA’s service fees keep pace with the costs of providing services. The next annual adjustment will result…

A) Chapter 02 Chapter 02 was published to: i) modify the registration type list and import conditions of the following HS codes with the end uses “Human consumption”, “In transit through Canada”, “Other end uses”, “Samples for testing”, “Scientific use (Research)”, and “Show or exhibition”…

The CSCB will be hosting a Sanctions 101 webinar on March 26, 2025, featuring subject matter experts from Global Affairs Canada (GAC) and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the current sanctions landscape and how customs brokers and importers…

Please see the updated fourth issue of a limited series newsletter to help small and medium businesses stay up-to-date on all things CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM). This updated version contains new webinar dates. CARM: Did you Know? Newsletter Thank you, CARM Stakeholder Engagement /…