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A) Chapter 08 Chapter 08 was published to: i) remove the miscellaneous codes “Container weighing less than 200 kg” and “Container weighing more than 200 kg” from the following HS codes with the end uses “Further Processing”, “Human Consumption”, “Other end uses”, “Repacking” and “Show or Exhibition”…

1. This notice provides information regarding the termination of the temporary measures put in place by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to address the administrative difficulties imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. 2. The CBSA issued Customs Notice 20-37 - Temporary Electronic Procedures for…

The following was published in the Canada Gazette, Part II, Volume 158, Number 10 on May 08, 2024: CUFTA Rules of Origin Regulations Customs Tariff Excise Duties on Vaping Products Regulations Excise Act, 2001 Free Trade Agreement between Canada and Ukraine as the Day on Which the Canada–Ukraine…

La version française suit. The Tariff Policy Unit is requesting input and feedback from your area on the Memorandum D18-3-2: Excise duty framework for vaping products, amended to reflect the implementation of the new additional vaping duty, and to reflect the increase of the vaping product excise…

The following survey is designed for importers, but members may wish to share this with their clientele. Environment and Climate Change Canada requests your participation in completing a nation-wide study. It will assess the extent to which Canadian organizations are aware of certain regulations…

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, issued the following statement regarding yesterday’s decision by the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Chapter 19 panel on U.S. countervailing duties on Canadian softwood lumber: “Canada…

Concerning the initiation of investigations into the dumping and subsidizing of pea protein originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China. Decision Ottawa, May 7, 2024 Pursuant to subsection 31(1) of the Special Import Measures Act, the Canada Border Services Agency initiated…

*** La version française suit *** The CARM Engagement team is offering new webinar dates for the month of May 2024 . Please share with your clients and colleagues! Registering Your Small /Medium Business on the CARM Client Portal A webinar dedicated to helping small and medium businesses understand…

The risk assessments border officers have used for years to decide whether vessels entering Canadian waters should be searched have been based on outdated and inaccurate data, increasing the risk of high-risk goods and inadmissible people slipping into the country, a recently released audit says.…

A notice outlining the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) intent to amend the fish import inspection fees in Part 16 of the CFIA Fees Notice has been published. If you have questions related to this notice, please contact [email protected] . Avis d’intention : Modifications…

Chapter 05 was published to: i) change the release recommendation from “Refer to CFIA-NISC” to “Refuse Entry” for the following HS codes with the end use “Other end uses” originating from all origins except Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia…

Rail workers moved closer to a strike that would disrupt supply chains from Halifax to Vancouver and down through the Midwest to the Gulf of Mexico. The Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) has announced that more than 9,000 employees at Canadian National Railway Co. and Canadian Pacific Kansas…

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated an investigation on May 3, 2024, under the Special Import Measures Act respecting the alleged injurious dumping of certain concrete reinforcing bar originating in or exported from Bulgaria, Thailand, and the United Arab Emirates. The investigation…

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

(Le français suit) The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has approved the importation of cooked duck meat products from Thailand. The conditions of importation of meat products from Thailand are available at the following link: Conditions for importing meat products from Thailand Le Canada…

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

La version française suit Dear Customs Self Assessment members, Please find important instructions attached. For any questions or concerns, please contact the following mailbox [email protected] Mise en œuvre progressive de la GCRA pour les importateurs participant au…

A) Chapter 06 Chapter 06 was published to add the miscellaneous code “Without soil, related matter or growing media” to the following HS codes with the end use “Propagation (growing or sowing)” originating from the Continental United States: 06.01.20.0003.01 – Ornamental flower (bulb) – in growth or…