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On December 19, 2023, the United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS) issued Federal Order DA-2023-24, which modifies the entry requirements for Buxus spp. and removes restrictions for Euonymus spp. and Ilex spp. imported from Canada into the…

The CBSA held a CARM Trade Chain Partner Working Group meeting on December 6th. The following documents are available on the CSCB website: CARM TCP WG Slide deck in English and French December 6th TCP Working Group Record of Discussion. Industry questions with CBSA’s responses in column H. Questions…

La version française suit The CARM Engagement team is offering a new series of webinars starting in 2024. Please share with your clients and colleagues! Registering Your Small / Medium Business on the CARM Client Portal The CBSA’s Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) team is excited to offer a…

You can find attached messaging from the Canada Border Services Agency - Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) that communicates the need to register on the CARM Client Portal before May 2024. Please distribute this information further to your clients and colleagues. CBSA Messaging - CARM .pdf…

December 20, 2023—The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today continued its order made on May 31, 2018, in expiry review RR-2017-002, concerning the dumping of liquid dielectric transformers from the Republic of Korea. The Tribunal found that the expiry of the order was likely to result in…

CARM Client Support (CCS) RE: Unexpected Delay of Daily Notices (DN) for December 21, 2023 resolved A technical issue occurred overnight, resulting in the delay of Daily Notice (DN) not being sent to external partners on December 21, 2023. The issue has been identified and resolved. If you did not…

(Le français suit l’anglais) E) Chapter 10 Chapter 10 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 “Cleaning (for)” originating from all countries except the Continental United States. 10.04.10 – Oats…

(Le français suit l’anglais) A) Chapter 02 Chapter 02 was published to modify the import conditions for the following HS codes with the end uses “Human consumption” and “Other end uses” originating from Lithuania: 02.07.11 – Of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus: not cut in pieces, fresh or…

A) Chapter 02 Chapter 02 was published to modify the import conditions for the following HS codes with the end uses “Human consumption” and “Other end uses” originating from Lithuania: 02.07.11 – Of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus: not cut in pieces, fresh or chilled 02.07.12 – Of fowls of…

UPDATE! Demonstartors have now been relocated. Access via the the usual gate at Rue Boucherville has been reopened. Les manifestants ont été relogés. L'accès par le portail habituel de la rue Boucherville a été rouvert. Note that this morning at 0600, without prior notice, a manifestation effort by…

Under the Motor Vehicle Safety Act there is a requirement to report the Model Name and/or Model number as it pertains to trailers. This is to ensure compliance with the Act as it pertains to recalls. When submitting your data to The Registrar of Imported Vehicles (RIV), please ensure you include the…

The Supply Chains Act comes into force on January 1, 2024. Further details about the reporting process and guidance for reporting entities are now available at: Forced Labour in Canadian Supply Chains (publicsafety.gc.ca). At this link, you will find information about the reporting requirements and…

The goods supporting our economy move over long distances to get to global markets or Canadian consumers. Stronger and more resilient supply chains benefit Canadian consumers through timely and affordable access to the goods they need, and Canadian producers who can reliably deliver their products…

Chapter 30 Chapter 30 was published to: i) modify the import conditions for the following HS codes with the end use “Other end uses” originating from all European Union Member States: 30.02.12.1095.07 – Blood, serum, plasma or derivatives for in vitro use – ruminant – other than bovine 30.02.12.1095…

Notice to Importers No. 1106 – Importation of restricted handguns into Canada sets out the policies and practices pertaining to the importation of restricted handguns into Canada, pursuant to the coming into force of the amendments to the Firearms Act under Bill C-21. This Notice summarizes changes…

(Le français suit) Message: Most food importers are required to hold a valid Safe Food for Canadians licence (SFC licence) issued by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). On February 12, 2024, the CFIA will activate the automatic verification of SFC licences for imports of manufactured foods…

A mounting number of attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on ships in the Red Sea amid the Israel-Hamas conflict is raising concerns about the impact on global trade — including in Canada. Two of the world’s largest shipping companies, Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd, said Friday they were pausing operations in…