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(Le français suit) The agency has launched a new feature in My CFIA for invoicing called electronic billing (e-billing). As of July 8, 2022 you will be able to access and retrieve copies of invoices for plant and animal health import permits. This new service on My CFIA is being implemented as part…

The Technical Commercial Client Unit (TCCU) is currently experiencing technical difficulties with its phone system. There is no estimated time of resolution. Please note, all systems are functioning normally. If you require assistance you may email the Technical Commercial Client Unit at TCCU-USTCC…

On July 7, 2022 the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), pursuant to subsection 38(1) of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), made preliminary determinations of dumping and subsidizing with respect to certain mattresses from China. The subject goods are usually classified under the following…

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, today issued the following statement on the removal of U.S. safeguard tariffs on Canadian solar products: “Today, I welcomed the agreement reached with the United States to remove the…

The following regulations are repealed: the Members of Panels (CUSMA) Regulations; and the Members of Committees and Special Committees (CUSMA) Regulations. The Members of Committees and Special Committees (CUSMA) Regulations and the Members of Panels (CUSMA) Regulations (jointly referred to as the…

The purpose of this Notice is to advise importers that, pursuant to an Order amending the Import Control List, a regulatory amendment to that list was approved on June 24, 2022. This amendment results in the addition of one toxic chemical and three families of toxic chemicals that have recently been…

On July 6, 2022, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency published amendments to the Food and Drug Regulations (FDR) and the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) related to the Food Product Innovation initiative. More information can be found in the notice to industry. Guidance in the Industry…

In May, Canada's merchandise exports rose 4.1% compared with April, a fifth consecutive monthly increase. Meanwhile, imports decreased 0.7%. As a result, Canada's merchandise trade surplus with the world widened from $2.2 billion in April to $5.3 billion in May, the largest trade surplus since…

Chapter 30 was published to: i) add the following OGD extension. 30.02.90.0182.02 – Plant microorganism - bacteria - Fertilizer. ii) remove the following end uses “For fertilizer or supplement”, “Manufacturing and further processing” and “Scientific use (Research)” from the following HS code. 30.02…

Please note that the following currency codes have changed effective July 7, 2022. The old currency codes are no longer valid. Country Name - English / French Currency Name New Currency Code Old Currency Code Afghanistan / Afghanistan Afghani AFN AFA Angola / Angola Kwanza AOA AON Guinea-Bissau/…

CBSA has released the July 2022 Trade Compliance Verification priorities. There are currently no verification priorities under Origin Tariff verification priorities are: Spent fowl - Harmonized System Number(s): Headings 02.07, 16.01 and 16.02 LED lamps - Harmonized System Number(s): Heading 85.39…

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has today initiated a re‑investigation of the normal values and export prices of certain carbon and alloy steel line pipe (line pipe) exported from the Republic of Korea to Canada. The re‑investigation is part of the CBSA’s enforcement of the Canadian…

Chapter 04 was published to add the following OGD extension: 04.07.90.0300 - Cooked, commercially canned OR hermetically sealed balut eggs. If you have any questions, please contact your National Import Service Centre.

Le texte français suit le texte anglais. In brief 1. This memorandum has been revised to limit the scope of this document to the certification requirements respecting the exportation of commercial goods under a free trade agreement to which Canada is a Party. The Canada Border Services Agency’s…

Le texte français suit le texte anglais. In brief 1. This memorandum is part of an overall revision of the D Memoranda series to reflect the implementation of the following trade agreements: Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement (CHFTA) Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA) Canada-European Union…

Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has updated form CFIA/ACIA 3369 – Application for Export Inspection and Phytosanitary Certification. Exporters should be using the most current version of the form when submitting their request. Digital signature capability has been…