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Le texte français suit le texte anglais. Please note point 3, these changes will be effective in the Customs Commercial System (CCS) on January 5, 2022 due to systems limitations. However, changes can be seen in the 2021-6 Tariff schedule. 1. This notice is to advise that Peru ratified the…

Le texte français suit le texte anglais. On December 6, 2021, pursuant to paragraph 76.03(7)(a) of the Special Import Measures Act, the Canada Border Services Agency determined that the rescission of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal’s order made on August 12, 2016, in Expiry Review No. RR…

Canada's small businesses show mixed signals of optimism in December. The short-term confidence dropped a few points in December; while the long-term confidence hasn't moved much. CFIB's Business Barometer® Short-term Index, which is based on 3-month forward expectations for business performance…

Le texte français suit le texte anglais. Further to previous messages, New Zealand circulated the enclosed WTO SPS notification ( G/SPS/N/NZL/673) on November 15, 2021, regarding an amendment of its risk management measures concerning the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB). An additional treatment…

Le texte français suit le texte anglais. Please note changes to the list of HS codes subject to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) requirements have been made. These changes will be effective January 1st, 2022, and the CBSA website will be updated accordingly. Please see attachment. If you…

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, today issued the following statement regarding the United States’ unjustified duties on Canadian softwood lumber: “Today, Canada filed notices that it will be challenging the final…

Le texte français suit le texte anglais. Further to having just been advised of severe storms in the North Atlantic, certain vessels have taken up important delays in their arrivals to Montreal. As a result, Cast Terminal (Section 77) must urgently apply last minute changes to the ERD's on the…

Le texte français suit le texte anglais. This memorandum has has been revised to reflect changes made to the related policies and procedures which govern the access and use of Advance Passenger Information (API), Passenger Name Record (PNR) data, the Interactive Advance Passenger Information (IAPI)…

Le texte français suit le texte anglais. This memorandum has been revised to provide more precise policy direction to commercial air carriers. This update clarifies requirements for the Advance Passenger Information / Passenger Name Record (API/PNR) and Interactive Advance Passenger Information…

La version française suit CBSA are pleased to distribute the fifth 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…

The Canadian Border Services Agency has temporarily suspended NEXUS interviews at enrolment centres in the United States beginning Monday until further notice amid concerns about the Omicron COVID-19 variant. In an email to NEXUS members, the CBSA said the temporary suspension would be “re-evaluated…

Le texte français suit le texte anglais. Reminder: Action Required for HS Code users as of January 1, 2022 The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) would like to remind importers and exporters that as of January 1st, 2022, there will be updates to the Harmonized System (HS) code structure as a…

The volume of world merchandise trade fell 0.8% in the third quarter of 2021 after four consecutive quarters of strong expansion, as supply chain disruptions, shortages of production inputs and rising COVID-19 cases weighed on trade growth. Despite strong headwinds contributing to the decline in the…

The EDI release requests received report for November 2021 is available on the CSCB website ( download). The national EDI percent was 98.39%. The following indicates the IID transactions:

Did you know that retirement does not mean losing your designation? The CCS and CTCS designations can easily be converted to a CCS-Retired Status or CTCS-Retired Status. You won’t need to pay an annual fee or accumulate professional points/credits but you will stay connected and informed on the…

A senior Mexican cabinet member says she's planning a multi-front effort against what she calls the biggest trade irritant in North America right now. And she's hoping to team up with Canada. Mexican Economy Secretary Tatiana Clouthier meets virtually today with Canada's Trade Minister Mary Ng as…

(Le français suit) This is to remind facilities participating in the legacy Canadian Greenhouse Certification Program (CGCP) that the deadline to transition to the revised United States - Canada Greenhouse-Grown Plant Certification Program (GCP) is December 17, 2021. After this date, directive D-96…