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The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated a scope proceeding on September 21, 2022, under the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) respecting certain aluminum extrusions from the People’s Republic of China (China). The scope proceeding is the result of an application filed with the CBSA by…

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has today concluded a normal value review (review) to determine normal values and export prices of certain carbon steel fasteners (fasteners) exported to Canada from the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu (Chinese Taipei) by…

A) Chapter 06 was published to: i) add the following OGD extensions. 06.01.10.0004.09 - Geranium spp. - tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns and rhizomes – dormant 06.01.20.0005.10 - Geranium spp. - tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns and rhizomes - in growth or in flower 06.02.10.0020.42 -…

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…

The federal government is dropping all COVID-19 measures at borders, meaning travellers will no longer need to provide proof of vaccination when entering Canada or wear masks on planes and trains, Ottawa announced today. The lifting of restrictions will take effect as of Oct. 1. According to the…

Le texte français suit le texte anglais. OVERDUE RELEASE TRANSACTION NOTIFICATION REPORT Clients Affected: All importers and brokers who submit their B3s and AO notification of release queries using the CCS/CADEX system The Overdue Release Transaction Notification Report may contain transactions in…

The material and recording from this week’s CBSA CARM webinar 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 version…

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…