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CSCB Member Forum: CARM Cutover and Transition Plans - Recording Now Available

On March 15, the CSCB hosted a member forum to discuss the CBSA CARM Cutover and Transition plans. We outlined what the CBSA has shared with regard to the plans and put together some scenarios that can be built upon with your help so that we can make a submission for a written response from the CBSA…

CFIA-AIRS Updates March 21, 2024

A) Chapter 06 Chapter 06 was published to: i) change the release recommendation from “Refuse entry” to “Refer to CFIA-NISC” for the following HS codes with the end use “Propagation (growing or sowing) and with the miscellaneous code “Without soil, related matter or growing media” originating from…
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Reminder from the CFIA on Seed Importations

The CFIA Western Division has advised that are seeing an increased amount of seeds moving through the courier stream. Seeds are regulated by CFIA and if not removed by the courier, or by the CBSA when discovered in the CLVS consist by our members, they should be declared as a voluntary entry as…
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Need for CRA security bond once CARM is implemented

The CBSA has been asked if the CRA security bond will still be required when CARM is implemented and all Non-Resident Importers will have to post RPP financial security with the CBSA, please see their response below: The Customs Act mandates the CBSA to collect duties and taxes on imported goods…
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CSCB submission on proposed IOR liability framework

The CSCB has clearly expressed its policy position on temporary measures and proposed amendments to the Customs Act that could result in additional liability for customs brokers for goods imported by their clients. You can find the CSCB’s position paper here, which was submitted in response to a…
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Prairie Region CSCB-CBSA Meeting Minutes

Minutes of the CSCB-CBSA Prairie committee meeting held on February 20, 2024 are now available on the CSCB Prairie Region page (login required). To access, please login to your CSCB account, click on the Committees menu item, then Prairie Region in the Regional Committees section, scroll down to see…
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CREDITS B2G Processing

We have heard from two companies that CREDITS B2G Processing is experiencing lengthy delays. We intend to engage the CBSA on this concern and are looking to determine the scope of this issue. If you are a CREDITS participant and experiencing delays in the B2G process please share your experience…

CFIA-AIRS Updates March 18, 2024

Chapter 12 Chapter 12 was published to add the following OGD extensions: 12.09.30.0069.34 – Lathyrus odoratus – Seed 12.09.99.0077.11 – Lathyrus sativus – Seed If you have any questions, please contact your National Import Service Centre.

United Kingdom: Certification of sawn coniferous wood under D-13-01 and D-07-02

(Le français suit) Officials from the United Kingdom (UK) have advised that effective immediately, the UK will no longer accept Heat Treatment (HT) certificates and Canadian Debarking and Grub Hole Control Program (CDGHCP) certificates for consignments of conifer and western red cedar wood products…

Notice of conclusion of expiry review investigation: Sucker rods (SR 2023 ER)

On October 16, 2023, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT), pursuant to subsection 76.03(1) of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), initiated an expiry review of its finding made on December 14, 2018, in inquiry NQ-2018-001, concerning the dumping and subsidizing of certain sucker rods…
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CARM updates including cutover date announced

At a CSA/ Trusted Trader CARM Meeting held this week it was announced by the CBSA that the much anticipated cutover date has been decided as April 26th. We will update you once we are in receipt of the written communication that we have asked for from the CARM team. We have learned that cheques will…
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CSCB to appear at Parliamentary committee hearings on CARM

On March 21, 2024, the CSCB will appear alongside other industry representatives before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on International Trade (CIIT) to support the committee’s study of CARM implementation. The hearings can be live-streamed by selecting the “Watch on ParlVU” tab at the top…

Customs Notice 24-06: Changes to Customs Broker Licensing

Le texte français suit le texte anglais. March 13, 2024 1. In conjunction with the launch of CARM R2 in May 2024, effective April 1, 2024, customs brokers will transition to a national licensing model. The national licensing model will consist of the following: a. A single licence to transact…
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CBSA confirms changes to customs broker licensing model

Further to our message of February 27, 2024, please note that the CBSA has issued Customs Notice 24-06 Customs Notice 24-06: Changes to Customs Broker Licensing (cbsa-asfc.gc.ca), Changes to Customs Broker Licensing, to confirm that customs brokers will transition to a national license model…