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Memorandum D8-2-16: Courier Imports Remission was revised on November 4, 2024. https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d8/d8-2-16-eng.html It appears that the only change is as follows: This section was removed after p7. Note: Duties and taxes are collected in all such instances whether the…

La version française suit On August 24, 2024, Global Affairs Canada (GAC) published draft regulations pertaining to Country of Melt and Pour (COM) in the Canada Gazette Part I. The final regulations come into force on November 5, 2024 and the fields to collect COM have been integrated into the…

La version française suit Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2024-11-10 01:00 (ET) 2024-11-10 11:00 (ET) All CARM EDI, API and Portal Clients Description Due to system maintenance activities, the CARM Client Portal, CAD EDI, CAD API, Tariff, Duty & Taxes Calculator, Bond API and…

Background The Automatic Firearms Country Control List (AFCCL) is a positive list of countries to which Canadians may export the following items from Canada with a valid export permit: a prohibited firearm described in paragraph (c) or (d) of the definition of "prohibited firearm" in subsection 84(1…

Notice received: 2024-11-05 11:50 AM ET The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) delays in processing have been resolved. Thank you for your cooperation. Fin des retards de traitement des déclarations d’importation de l’ACIA Les retards dans le traitement des déclarations d’importation de l’Agence…

Notice received: 2024-11-05 8:20 AM ET (La version française suit la version anglaise) 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…

(Le français suit) The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is updating import requirements for pet food products from Thailand. These changes will help importation to continue more smoothly and prevent delays. New Procedure for the Annex 1 facility questionnaire The DLD (Thai veterinary authority…

https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/cn-ad/cn24-38-eng.html 1. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) assists Global Affairs Canada (GAC) with the administration of the Export and Import Permits Act (EIPA), including the import requirements for the importation of goods included on the Import…

REMINDER - Global Affairs Canada has introduced regulatory changes requiring importers of steel to report the country of melt and pour (COM) data when using GIPs 80 and 81. These regulations come into force tomorrow, November 5, 2024. For more information please visit: https://www.international.gc…

Memorandum D21-1-1: Customs Privileges for Diplomatic Missions, Consular Posts and International Organizations (Tariff Item No. 9808.00.00) has been updated and can be found here: https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d21/d21-1-1-eng.html Some important updates to this D memo are as follows…

(Le français suit) Starting December 4, 2024, all shipments of live poultry and birds (including hatching eggs and pet birds) from the United States (US) must present a Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) control zone routing addendum issued by a USDA-APHIS Accredited Veterinarian at the time…

On October 21, 2024, pursuant to paragraph 41(1)(a) of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), terminated the dumping investigation in respect of pea protein exported from China by Shandong Jianyuan Bioengineering Co., Ltd., Yantai Shuangta Food Co., Ltd…

In response to the 72-hour strike notice issued by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 514, the The B.C. Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) has locked out members of that Union, as of this morning. https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/vancouver-port-shuts-out-foremen…

Are you passionate about trade and supply chains? Do you want to have a positive and lasting impact on the direction of the customs brokerage industry in Canada? The Canadian Society of Customs Brokers (CSCB) is seeking a Vice-president to assist in advancing the strategy and goals of the CSCB and…