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The CSCB is pleased to announce that you may now apply for the 2022-2023 CCS (Certified Customs Specialist) course. This interactive online course emphasizes the four major customs processes in Canada: reporting, release, accounting, and payment of duties and taxes. Available in either English or…

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 September 27, 2022 from 5:30 am to 6:30 am (EDT). Consequently, the following services may not be available for this period…

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 September 23, 2022 from 3:00 am to 7:00 am (EDT). Consequently, the following services may not be available for this period…

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has now closed the record of the export price review of certain small power transformers exported from South Korea by Hyundai Electric & Energy Systems Co., Ltd. (Hyundai Energy) and imported into Canada by Hyundai Electric America Corporation (HE America)…

In Brief This memorandum has been revised to: a) Reflect updates and additions to the Definitions section b) Provide clarification on existing policies This memorandum outlines and explains specific Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) requirements and procedures for the reporting and control of…

(Le français suit) Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has added the common names for the following fish species within the CFIA Fish List: Scientific name – English/ French common name Diplodus holbrooki - Spotted pinfish/ Sar cotonnier Etrumeus teres - Round herring /…

Le texte français suit le texte anglais. Clients Affected: All freight forwarders, customs brokers and service providers who transmit trade data to the CBSA. The TCCU remains committed to timely client support to resolve electronic commerce and portal systems technical issues. To ensure our officers…

Update – CBSA has corrected the tariff classification from 1701.90.91 to 1701.91.90 1. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) wishes to advise of amendments to the July 1, 2022, version of the Departmental Consolidation of the Customs Tariff. 2. Rate of duty reductions included in the Canada…

It’s that time of the year again when Australia and New Zealand implement seasonal measures to control the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) invasion. Australia and New Zealand have strict seasonal Biosecurity controls to minimize the risk of Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs entering the country. BMSB…

A) Chapter 02 was published to modify the import conditions for the following HS codes with the end use "Travellers & Personal use and not for sale or distribution" originating from the United States. 02.07 - Meat and edible offal, of the poultry of heading No. 01.05, fresh, chilled or frozen 02.08…

CARM Client Support (CCS) RE: Daily Notices (DN) Schedule for National Day of Mourning in Canada Due to the National Day of Mourning in Canada to honour Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada, the Daily Notices (DN) schedule will be as follows: Transactions submitted Saturday, September…

On August 18, 2022 we advised members of the new BSF900 form and of the updated D 17-1-21, Maintenance of Records in Canada by Importers on August 26, 2022. Further information has been obtained from the CBSA that members may find helpful. BSF900 is a requirement for all importers who maintain…

Le texte français suit le texte anglais. Clients Affected: All importers, brokers and services providers who use EDI to transmit their data The Technical Commercial Client Unit (TCCU) will be available on the National Day of Mourning, Monday, September 19, 2022 between 08:00 and 16:00 (Eastern Time)…

Le texte français suit le texte anglais. Clients Affected: All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI and/or eManifest and/or CERS Portal. The Technical Commercial Client Unit (TCCU) will be available on the National Day of Mourning, Monday, September 19, 2022 between 08:00…

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has been gradually resuming border services at airports still affected by the temporary measures put in place as a result of COVID-19. Today, the CBSA will resume services at the following 55 airports: British Columbia Atlin Airport Courtenay Airpark…

EDI/Portal Scheduled Maintenance Unavailability eManifest Portal Maintenance Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2022-09-17 / 05:00 ET 2022-09-17 / 06:00 ET 2022-09-18 / 05:00 ET 2022-09-18 / 06:00 ET 2022-09-17 / 05:30 ET 2022-09-17 / 07:00 ET 2022-09-18 / 05:30 ET 2022-09-18 / 07:00…