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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canada must be able to remain true to its values as it tries to resolve a dispute with the United States over the legal protections for American customs officers working in Canada. "There are conversations and discussions going on with the United States," Trudeau…

Concerning the preliminary determinations with respect to the dumping and subsidizing of mattresses originating in or exported from China. Decision Ottawa, July 20, 2022 Pursuant to subsection 38(1) of the Special Import Measures Act, the Canada Border Services Agency made preliminary determinations…

On February 24, 2022, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT), pursuant to subsection 76.03(3) of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), initiated an expiry review of its order made on April 7, 2017, in Expiry Review No. RR‑2016‑001, concerning the dumping and subsidizing of certain pup…

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has today initiated a normal value review (review) to update all normal values and export prices applicable to certain upholstered domestic furniture (UDS) from China by Zhejiang Kuka Merlin Furniture Co., Ltd. The review follows a request for re…

(Le français suit) Please be advised that effective July 18, 2022, Brazil has recognized Canada's zoning approach for live poultry and hatching eggs. Imports are not allowed for products originating or transiting through Primary Control Zones established by CFIA in affected provinces. For any…

Le texte français suit le texte anglais. This message pertains to imports of wheat, barley, wheat products and barley products covered by Items 161 to 191 of the Import Control List (ICL). The purpose of this message is to inform you that the 2022-2023 tariff rate quotas (TRQs) for wheat, barley and…

A) Chapter 10 was published to: i) add the end use “Canadian Goods Returning” to the following HS codes: 10.05.90.0043 - Maize opaque 2 grain (high lysine) - Organic 10.05.90.0052 - Corn screenings 10.05.90.0053 - Maize opaque 2 grain (high lysine) 10.05.90.0054 - Maize kernels heat processed 10.05…

Canada says Mexico's energy policies are 'inconsistent' with its CUSMA obligations. Canada is backing U.S. efforts to push back against what they see as protectionist energy policies in Mexico that violate North American trade rules. U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai says Mexico is unfairly…

(Le français suit) Given the recent heat waves, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) would like to remind to anyone shipping, transporting or receiving animals in hot and humid weather that they must comply with Section 146 of the Health of Animals Regulations(HAR). No person shall load…

Please refer to the document below to access the list of intermodal holiday gate hours - August 1, 2022 (Canada). Canada - Intermodal Holiday Gate Hours (PDF)

All raw poultry and all poultry products and by-products that are not fully cooked and canned or hermetically sealed, including eggs and raw pet foods, sourced, processed, or packaged from the restricted zones in the states below are under restriction until further notice. You may not bring these…

Please see below notice from the CBSA CARM Team. If you have any recommendations for improvements to the Technical Q&A Process please send a note to CARM engagement with copy to me at [email protected] “We have been holding regular Technical Working Group sessions to review and discuss technical…

A) Chapter 07 was published to add the end use “Further processing” to the following HS codes. 07.13.10.1000 - Peas (Pisum sativum), bulk grain. 07.13.10.1100 - Peas (Pisum sativum), bulk grain - Organic. 07.13.20.1000 - Chickpeas ( Cicer arietinum), bulk grain. 07.13.20.1100 - Chickpeas (Cicer…

The recording and material from the CBSA CARM webinar of July 19th are now available on the CARM Google Drive (in the folder: CARM Release 2 Documents / Documents de la version 2 de la GCRA and then What You Need to Know with CARM Release 2 Webinar / Webinaire sur ce que vous devez savoir sur la…

Chapter 21 was published to add the following ODG extensions: 21.01.20.7083 - Tea pods with milk powder - Organic 21.05.00.3775.06 - Ice cream - Organic 21.05.00.3775.07 - Light ice cream - Organic 21.05.00.3775.08 - Sherbert - Organic 21.05.00.3775.09 - Ice milk - Organic 21.05.00.3775.98 - Other -…

Le texte français suit le texte anglais. The Government of Canada is following through on its commitment to introduce a luxury tax on certain vehicles and aircraft priced over $100,000 and certain vessels priced over $250,000 to ensure that those Canadians who can afford to buy luxury items are…

The CSCB is pleased to announce our continued support of member firms and their families by offering three scholarships that will be awarded to students pursuing post-secondary education. The CSCB National and the CSCB Guy Graveline scholarships are for those that are just beginning their post…

Ti’s latest report, Global Freight Forwarding 2022, shows that in 2021 the global forwarding market rebounded and exceeded its pre-pandemic levels. However, limited capacity and record-high freight rates present a challenging market for shippers, as well as opportunities for extraordinary ‘uplift’…

Chapter 35 was published to modify the import conditions for the following HS codes with the end uses “Industrial use (i.e. is not commercial use)”, “Manufacturing”, “Other end uses”, “Scientific use (Research)”, “Livestock feed”, and “Human Consumption” originating from France and Ireland. 35.03.00…