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Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says Canada is investigating whether to impose a surtax on Chinese-made electric vehicles. A 30-day consultation on the issue will begin July 2 to counter what Freeland says is a clear effort by Chinese companies to generate a global oversupply. Canada's move comes…

*** La version française suit *** The CBSA is seeking feedback on updated Customs D-Memoranda ahead of the launch of the CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management System (CARM) in October 2024. We are using our Trade Chain Partner Google Drive to facilitate these consultations. We invite you to review…

***Le français suit…*** This is to inform you that the proposed Regulations Amending the Energy Efficiency Regulations, 2016 ( Amendment 18 ) has been published in the Canada Gazette, Part I , along with a Regulatory Impact Analysis Statement. This announcement represents a significant milestone for…

* Le message en français suit Broadcast Message – Reminder: Public Consultations on the Potential Collection and Publication of Country of Smelt and Cast Information for Aluminum Imports Under Canada’s Aluminum Import Monitoring Program On May 21, Global Affairs Canada launched public consultations…

A) Chapter 02 Chapter 02 was published to add a release recommendation to the following HS codes with the end use “Human consumption” originating from Sweden: 02.03.12.5054 – Pork, fresh or chilled – bone in 02.03.19.5058 – Pork, fresh or chilled – boneless 02.03.19.5060 – Other pork cuts, fresh or…

We will be performing planned maintenances in the CARM Production Environment and all systems will be unavailable Saturday June 22nd, 2024 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Eastern Time) and the CARM Client Portal will be unavailable Sunday June 23rd, 2024 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. We thank you for your patience…

The Canadian government appears set to push back against the explosive growth in Chinese electric vehicle imports by joining its allies in a tariff battle that risks triggering retaliation from Beijing. On Thursday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford called on the federal government to "immediately match or…

Concerning the preliminary determination with respect to the dumping of wire rod originating in or exported from China, Egypt and Vietnam. Decision Ottawa, June 21, 2024 Pursuant to subsection 38(1) of the Special Import Measures Act, the Canada Border Services Agency made a preliminary…

eManifest Portal Maintenance Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2024-06-22 05:00 ET 2024-06-22 06:00 ET 2024-06-23 05:00 ET 2024-06-23 06:00 ET 2024-06-22 05:30 ET 2024-06-22 07:00 ET 2024-06-23 05:30 ET 2024-06-23 07:00 ET All clients and service providers who transmit trade data…

Notice received: June 21, 2024 10:20 AM ET The Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) Automated Import Reference System (AIRS) is now available. Le Système automatisé de référence à l’importation (SARI) de l’Agence canadienne d’inspection des aliments (ACIA) est-sont de retour en service. *****…

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has today concluded a re‑investigation of the normal values and export prices of certain gypsum board originating in or exported from the United States, imported into Canada for use or consumption in the provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan…

(Le texte français suit le texte anglais) As part of CFIA’s ongoing efforts to improve client service, please be advised that CFIA will be performing network maintenance on: June 23, 2024 from 3:00 am to 7:00 am (ET) Consequently, the following service may not be available for this period: Automated…

(Le français suit) The Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA’s) update to import policies regarding finished, retail-ready pet supplements is scheduled for June 24, 2024. To help ease this transition, here are answers to some of the most common questions that have been received by the Animal…

(Le français suit) The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has been informed by the Moldova authorities that as of June 22, 2024, there will be new certificate requirements for the export of fish and seafood for human consumption to Moldova. The current certificate, “Health Certificate for fish…

(Le français suit) The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has amended the following certificate templates for the export of fish and seafood for human consumption to China: Health Certificate for Fishery products intended for export from Canada to the People’s Republic of China (CFIA/ACIA 5328)…