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Russia: On April 5, 2022, Canada further amended the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations to prohibit the provision of all insurance, reinsurance, and underwriting services for aircraft, aviation and aerospace products either owned by, controlled by, registered to, chartered by, or…

Chapter 02 was published to: i) add a registration type to the following HS codes with the end uses “Human consumption”, “In transit through Canada” and “Other end uses” originating from Brazil. 02.01.30.5013.02 - Cubed <125cc. 02.01.30.5013.03 - Cubed >125cc. 02.01.30.5013.04 - Mechanically…

Le texte français suit le texte anglais. The CBSA’s Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) team is continuing monthly webinars. These webinars will continue to focus on the steps for CARM Client Portal Onboarding. Registration is required for these webinars. Please register using the link that…

(Le français suit) On March 31, 2022, the CFIA established Primary Control Zones (PCZ), in the area where highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been identified. The Primary Control Zones have been established in order to prevent the spread of HPAI. For more information: Avian influenza…

A) Chapter 8 was published to add the end use “Samples for testing” to the following HS codes. 08.10.20.4011.02 - Loganberries (fresh). (Rubus × loganobaccus) - Organic 08.10.20.4012.02 - Mulberries (fresh) - Organic (Morus spp.) 08.10.20.4030.01 - Blackberries - cultivated (fresh) - (Rubus sp…

Le texte français suit le texte anglais. This notice replaces the Message to Industry: Entry into force of sewing thread, narrow elastic and pocket fabric requirement for apparel goods of February 18, 2022 to inform Tariff Preference Level (TPL) clients of changes which entered into force effective…

The strangest lumber market in memory keeps getting stranger. Canfor Corp., one of North America’s biggest lumber producers, said this week that it will shift to a four-day workweek at most of its 11 mills in British Columbia and Alberta starting April 4; not because of inadequate demand, but…

(Le français suit) The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has changed its requirement to submit the original hardcopy phytosanitary certificates to the National Import Service Centre. Importers are now required to keep the original and show it to a CFIA inspector upon request. For more information…

(Le français suit) The Canadian Centre for Veterinary Biologics (CCVB) has published a memorandum concerning the renewal of veterinary biologics establishment licences, product licences, and import permits. The CCVB has also released Form 4720 – Application for services with updated service fees. Le…

La version française suit We are pleased to distribute the sixth edition of the CARM Quarterly, a newsletter for the trade community. In order to better assist you, CBSA has also set up a dedicated helpdesk. The CARM Client Support Helpdesk (CCSH) can be reached by filling out the Web Contact Form…

A) Chapter 8 was published to add the end uses “Research and education” and “Samples for testing” to the following HS codes. 08.01.11.3000 - Coconuts - Desiccated 08.01.11.3001 - Coconuts - Organic - Desiccated 08.01.12.3000 - Coconuts - In the inner shell (endocarp) 08.01.12.3001 - Coconuts -…

(Le français suit) The Canadian Food Inspection Agency welcomes the news from the United States Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS) today, that imports of Prince Edward Island (PEI) potatoes for consumption can now resume to the United States with…

Le texte français suit le texte anglais. Notice of Intent to Develop Examination of Documents Stored on Personal Digital Devices Regulations Notice is hereby given that the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is developing regulations to prescribe legally-binding controls on the examination of…

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

The Government of Canada introduced Bill S–6, the second Annual Regulatory Modernization Bill, an annual legislative mechanism led by Mona Fortier, the President of the Treasury Board, and sponsored in the Senate by Senator Yuen Pau Woo, that helps keep rules relevant and up to date. It makes common…

Please refer to the document below to access the list of Intermodal Gate hours for Easter 2022. Easter Intermodal Gate Hours (PDF)

Canada's small business confidence over the short and long-term gained momentum in March. The survey was run at the beginning of the month, and it may not capture the international turmoil and uncertainty just yet. CFIB's Business Barometer® Short-term Index, which is based on 3-month forward…

Le texte français suit le texte anglais. On March 29, 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 finding made on May 3, 2017, in Inquiry No. NQ‑2016‑003, concerning the dumping…