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Canada's small business confidence over the short and long-term fell considerably in July. CFIB’s Business Barometer® short-term index, based on 3-month forward expectations for business performance, declined to 46.7 following a significant drop of almost eight points. The long-term optimism index…

Washington has raised concerns about the trade implications of Ottawa's online-streaming bill, prompting a legal expert to warn that Canada could face hundreds of millions of dollars of retaliatory tariffs if it becomes law. U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai expressed disquiet about the…

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has now closed the record of the normal value and export price review of certain carbon steel fasteners (fasteners) exported from the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu (Chinese Taipei) by Katsuhana Fasteners Corporation.…

A) Chapter 05 was published to: i) modify the import conditions for the following HS codes with the end uses “Aquaculture feed”, “Livestock Feed”, “Other end uses” and “Pet food manufacturing” originating from Costa Rica and Peru. 05.11.91.1994 - Fish meal (made exclusively of fish bones, shells of…

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…

Ukraine says it could take 2 weeks for ports to be operational after UN-brokered deal. Shipping companies are not rushing to export millions of tonnes of trapped grain out of Ukraine, despite a breakthrough deal to provide safe corridors through the Black Sea. That is because explosive mines are…

(Le français suit) The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has launched a 45-day public consultation on a proposed new chapter to the animal feed guidance document that will introduce registration requirements for gut modifier products. We invite those in the animal feed industry, including feed…

Le texte français suit le texte anglais. CARM Client Support (CCS) RE: July Payment Due Date – August 2 2022 TARGET AUDIENCE: All importers, brokers, service providers, and internal services. The payment due date for the July Statement of Account (SOA) has been deferred to Tuesday, August 2 2022, 16…

Le texte français suit le texte anglais. As of July 6, 2022, standard container sizes were removed for some foods as a result of the Food Product Innovation initiative. The Automated Import Reference System (AIRS) will be updated to reflect this change. In the meantime, you can consult the Food…

On July 15, 2022, Canada launched consultations inviting Canadians to share their views regarding the development of a model Canadian digital trade agreement. Background Digital trade broadly covers digitally enabled transactions involving trade in either goods and services that can be digitally or…

(Le français suit) Significant amendments were made to the Fertilizers Regulations in 2020 that affect the manufacture, sale, import and export of regulated fertilizers and supplements. As of October 26, 2023, all regulated fertilizers and supplements must comply with the "new" regulations. The…

Chapter 05 was published to modify the import conditions for the following HS codes originating from France. 05.06.90.1274.03 - Cattle skulls - over 30 months, treated with a CFIA approved method for inactivation of prions 05.06.90.1274.04 - Cattle skulls - under thirty months 05.06.90.1274.06 -…

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…