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In response to persistent engagement by the CSCB, Public Safety has just provided the following clarification concerning the application of the reporting requirements in the Supply Chains Act (Bill S-211) to customs brokers and couriers: While a broker or courier would not be required to make a…

Journées promotionnelles de la GCRA Nous allons faire 3 journées promotionnelles de la GCRA en mars pour augmenter l’adhésion des importateurs dans les bureaux de Montréal (12 mars), Aéroport Pierre Elliott Trudeau Section commerciale (13 mars) et Lacolle commercial (14 mars). La communauté des…

A) Chapter 05 Chapter 05 was published to: i) modify the import conditions and registration type for the following HS code with the end use “Scientific use (research)” originating from Spain: 05.11.99.1297.06 – Porcine (swine) ii) modify the import conditions and registration type for the following…

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has today concluded a normal value review to establish the normal values, export prices, and amounts of subsidy applicable to mattresses originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China (China) by Shenzhen Lantise Technology Co., Ltd. (Shenzhen…

Chapter 03 Chapter 03 was published to add the miscellaneous code “Whole, uneviscerated (head on or head off)” to the following HS codes with the end uses “Food service” and “Retail use” originating from all countries except Brazil, China, Ecuador, EU member states, Faroe Island, Honduras, Iceland…

(le français suivra) Did you know that you MUST have an authorization issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) to import bulk hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), including HFC refrigerant blends? Did you know that the Ozone-Depleting Substances and Halocarbon Alternatives Regulations (“the…

The EDI release requests received report for January 2024 is available on the CSCB website ( download). The national EDI percent was 99%. The following indicates the IID transactions:

(Le français suit) Please be advised that the information for importers to understand feed controls to prevent African swine fever has been updated: The addition of the reference to the Order for: ‘Order Amending the Order Imposing Conditions in Relation to Secondary Control Zones in Respect of…

We are hard at work putting the finishing touches on our new Association Management System (AMS), which we expect will be ready for rollout in the coming weeks. The new look and feel for our website will come online at the same time. We appreciate your cooperation in pausing certain activities while…

A) Chapter 01 Chapter 01 was published to change the release recommendation from “Refer to CFIA – veterinary inspection” to “Refuse Entry” for the following HS codes with the end use “Travellers & Personal use and not for resale or distribution” originating from Norway: 01.06.32 – Psittaciformes…

Concerning an expiry review determination under paragraph 76.03(7)(a) of the Special Import Measures Act respecting certain seamless casing originating in or exported from China. Decision On February 15, 2024, pursuant to paragraph 76.03(7)(a) of the Special Import Measures Act, the Canada Border…

1. To fulfil the commitment made by the G7 Leaders in 2023 to implement a prohibition on imports of Russian diamonds, the Government of Canada introduced the Regulations Amending the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations. 2. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) assists Global Affairs…

CARM Client Support (CCS) RE: Planned CARM Outage Update We will be performing planned maintenances in the CARM Production Environment and all systems will be unavailable Saturday, March 2, 2024 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Eastern Time). We thank you for your patience and understanding. Soutien à la…

Le texte français suit le texte anglais. The CBSA is seeking feedback on updated Customs D-Memoranda ahead of the launch of the CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management System (CARM) on May 13, 2024. We are using our Trade Chain Partner Google Drive to facilitate these consultations. We invite you to…

Le texte français suit le texte anglais. Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2024-02-27 10:30 ET 2024-02-29 14:30 ET All clients and service providers who transmit EDI trade data to the CFIA. Description The problem reported below has now been resolved. All systems are functioning…

(La version française suit la version anglaise) The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) delays in processing have been resolved. Thank you for your cooperation. Les retards dans le traitement des déclarations d’importation de l’Agence canadienne d’inspection des aliments (ACIA) sont réglés. Nous…