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(Le français suit) The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has modified the import policy “ Requirements for Small Ruminants Imported From the United States for Breeding, Domestic or Captive Purposes -TAHD-DSAT-IE-2007-5-8” to include Annex III which offers options to importers to withdraw from…

The BC Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) says it has rescinded an industry-wide lockout notice after the Canada Industrial Relations Board found a looming strike by a union representing ship and dock foremen contravenes the Canada Labour Code. The BCMEA said in a news release on Saturday that…

The second Designate Quiz of 2024 is now available. This free quiz is worth: 5 credits toward maintenance of the CTCS designation AND/OR 10 points toward maintenance of the CCS designation. Once again, Class Marker will be used for this quiz. A few key points to note: When you click on the quiz link…

Revised June 16, 2022 Revised June 9, 2023 Revised June 7, 2024 1. The purpose of this Customs Notice is to advise of the SOR/2024-111 Ukraine Goods Remission Order, effective June 9, 2022, for goods that originate in Ukraine. This order is being initiated under section 115 of the Customs Tariff. 2…

(Le français suit) The CFIA has been made aware of reports of BC fruit sellers sourcing fresh fruit such as peaches from outside of the province, to supplement fruit that was lost during the extreme cold experienced this winter. The CFIA is reminding industry members that any fresh peaches…

The EDI release requests received report for May 2024 is available on the CSCB website ( download). The national EDI percent was 98.98%. The following indicates the IID transactions:

A) Chapter 06 Chapter 06 was published to change the release recommendation from “Refer to CFIA-NISC” to “Refuse Entry” for the following HS code with the miscellaenous code “With soil or related matter (including growing media not approved under the CGMP)” originating from the States of Delaware…

Finance Canada has launched consultations on potential policy responses to unfair Chinese trade practices in electric vehicles. Submissions for this consultation will be accepted until August 1, 2024. Should you have questions or wish to make a submission, please email [email protected]…

The second Designate Quiz of 2024 is now available. This free quiz is worth: 5 credits toward maintenance of the CTCS designation AND/OR 10 points toward maintenance of the CCS designation. Once again, Class Marker will be used for this quiz. A few key points to note: When you click on the quiz link…

(Le français suit) On July 10th, 2024, the document Terrestrial animal products and by-products: Returning shipments policy, will be implemented and posted on the Canadian Food Inspection Agency website. It is about shipments of animal products or by-products (other than edible meat) that have left…

The EU is moving forward with plans to impose customs duty on cheap goods in a shift that could hit imports from online retailers and harm a hoped-for London listing by the fast-fashion seller Shein. The potential change comes amid growing disquiet among retailers based in mainland Europe, the UK…

(Le français suit) As of June 10, testing for freedom from Avena fatua L. (common wild oat) in grain consignments can be completed by either REGAL laboratories or the Saskatoon Laboratory – Seed Science and Technology Section. Please consult to the Notice to Industry – Expansion of the Recognition…

A) Chapter 02 Chapter 02 was published to: i) modify the import conditions of the following HS codes with the end use “Human Consumption” originating from Australia: 02.01.10.5002 – Veal 02.01.20.5008 – Veal 02.01.30.5014 – Veal – fresh or chilled 02.02.10.5027 – Veal 02.02.20.5033 – Veal 02.02.30…

Le texte français suit le texte anglais. This is an invitation to provide comments on the draft International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPMs), and draft specifications for ISPMs recently distributed for country consultation by the Secretariat of the International Plant Protection…

Legislation 1. This customs notice announces the regulatory amendments and new regulations proposed in support of the implementation of the new Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA). 2. These regulatory amendments and new regulations are to come into force on July 1, 2024 in line with the new…

Legislation 1. This announces the implementation of the new Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA) which is scheduled to enter into force on July 1, 2024. 2. The last day that the original CUFTA currently in force since August 1, 2017, will apply, is June 30, 2024. 3. Subsection 2(1) of the…

Please note that the Memorandum D18-3-2: Excise duty framework for vaping products , has been updated on the CBSA website. Memorandum D18-3-2: Excise duty framework for vaping products (cbsa-asfc.gc.ca) Mémorandum D18-3-2 : Cadre de droits d’accise sur les produits de vapotage Veuillez noter que le…

Chapter 03 Chapter 03 was published to: i) add the following OGD extensions: 03.02.89.6959 – Taxonomic names starting with Pl 03.02.89.6959.80 – Platax orbicularis – TSN 169542 – Batfish (fresh or chilled) 03.02.91.6959 – Taxonomic names starting with Pl (cont.) 03.02.91.6959.80 – Platax orbicularis…