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In response to a request for guidance from CFIA for in-bond shipments of food commodities destined for British Columbia we have received the following message: CFIA processes and requirements for imports have not changed and the CFIA is working with external partners to clarify any other…

Le texte français suit le texte anglais. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has developed temporary measures and conditions to help the animal feed industry in British Columbia continue to maintain the supply of feed to livestock and protect animal health in light of the challenges created…

Le texte français suit le texte anglais. EDI/Portal Scheduled Maintenance Unavailability eManifest Portal Maintenance Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2021-11-20 / 05:00 ET 2021-11-20 / 06:00 ET 2021-11-21 / 05:00 ET 2021-11-21 / 06:00 ET 2021-11-20 / 05:30 ET 2021-11-20 / 07:00 ET…

A Message from CBSA As a result of the unfortunate flooding occurring in British Columbia, we have received numerous questions and requests for guidance. We want to assure you that we are aware of the various challenges that this situation has presented to all, and as a result, we are working…

For the first time ever, the CSCB is offering access to our CCS course for current CCS and CTCS designates. You’ll have the opportunity to audit the course, which means you’ll be able to renew your knowledge at your own pace and without the pressure of part tests and a final examination. As an…

CFIA APOLOGIZE FOR THE DELAY IN SENDING THIS MESSAGE AS THEY WERE EXPERIENCING TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES. Chapter 03 was published to add the end use “Culture” to the following HS codes originating from the United States. 03.01.93.1661.16 - Cirrhinus mrigala - TSN 163679 - Mrigal (live). 03.01.93.3229…

The EDI release requests received report for October 2021 is available on the CSCB website ( download). The national EDI percent was 98.35%. The following indicates the IID transactions:

Deepening trade and investment ties with large, fast-growing markets such as the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will support Canada’s long-term growth, create good jobs, and ensure a strong, resilient economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, the Honourable Mary Ng…

(Le français suit) Join the discussion and share your ideas to help identify potential approaches for boat-to-plate traceability. You are invited to read and comment on the discussion paper that explores three key themes: Consumer protection and food safety (as it relates to fish and seafood)…

Railroad tracks that carry goods in and out of the busiest port in Canada have been shut down as a result of the record-setting floods in British Columbia, with at least one train partially derailing on a washed-out line. CN Rail and CP Rail both say their rail networks in B.C.'s Lower Mainland have…

Le texte français suit le texte anglais. This memorandum explains the procedures an individual or company must follow to obtain, amend or cancel a Canada Border Services (CBSA) customs sufferance warehouse licence. It also describes the conditions for operating a sufferance warehouse and the types…

The Abbotsford-Huntingdon port of entry is closed. The Abbotsford-Huntingdon border is inaccessible at this time due to heavy flooding in Sumas, Washington. Until further notice, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is asking you to use alternate ports of entry to cross the border: Pacific…

The Canadian government has seized goods from China it identified as being made with forced labour, the first Chinese shipment intercepted for this reason since federal law was toughened in 2020 to prohibit imports of items made under coercion. In March, the Canada Border Services Agency told The…

Le texte français suit le texte anglais. 1. The purpose of this notice is to advise that alternative formats for the January 1, 2022 Departmental Consolidation of the Customs Tariff are now available on the Customs Tariff page of the CBSA website. This notice follows-up Customs Notice 21-19. 2. The…