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Importing Vehicles Into the US

July 8, 2021
The CSCB was advised by Global Affairs Canada of a situation that may have been, or is, encountered by those importing vehicles into the US. First, a little background. Prior to CUSMA/USMCA, trade in vehicles between the US and Canada was flowing easily since the NAFTA Rules of Origin did not…
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CFIA Survey for Importers

July 8, 2021
Further to a message sent on June 30, CFIA has developed a survey that they have asked us to distribute, as well as the following information: This survey is intended to evaluate the willingness and capability of importers to share some information regarding the use of suppliers with internationally…

Canadian international merchandise trade, May 2021

July 8, 2021
In May, Canada's merchandise imports increased 2.1%, while exports fell 1.6%. As a result, Canada's merchandise trade balance moved from a surplus of $462 million in April to a deficit of $1.4 billion in May. Consult the "International trade monthly interactive dashboard" to explore the most recent…
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Maersk British Columbia Wildfire Update

July 8, 2021
Our thanks to the member who share this update from Maersk. We would like to update you on the situation in Western Canada in relation to the wildfires in the Lytton, BC area which has impacted the key access route towards the ports in Vancouver. Transportation modes impacted: Both CN and CP Rail…

Designate Quiz Deadline Tomorrow!

July 7, 2021
Le texte français suit le texte anglais. The second Designate Quiz of 2021 is now available. You have until 2 p.m. EDT on Thursday, July 8, 2021 to submit your responses. The quiz must be completed online. The quiz is worth 10 professional development points towards maintenance of the CCS…

British Columbia Wildfires Impacting Canadian Exports and Imports

July 7, 2021
Hundreds of rail cars have been halted by wildfires that damaged tracks in western Canada during the region’s severe heat wave, creating a bottleneck of exports and delaying imports. A fire that burned down a village in British Columbia last week damaged two nearby tracks operated by Canadian…
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CN Network Update

July 7, 2021
Following is an update from CN on network operations in Western Canada in relation to the wildfires in the Lytton, BC area. All intermodal and carload traffic northbound and eastbound from Vancouver, as well as traffic inbound to Vancouver from east/north of Kamloops continues to be affected by this…
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CBSA Trade Compliance Verification Priorities July 2021

July 6, 2021
CBSA has released the July 2021 Trade Compliance Verification priorities. Appearing for the first time under tariff classification are: LED lamps of heading 85.39 Parts of machines and mechanical appliances of heading 84.79 Other chemical products of heading 38.24 Other items lists under tariff…

CFIA-AIRS Updates July 6th, 2021

July 6, 2021
CFIA APOLOGIZE FOR THE DELAY IN SENDING THIS MESSAGE AS THEY WERE EXPERIENCING TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES. Chapter 06 was published to: i) modify the import conditions for the following HS codes with the end use “Propagation (growing or sowing)” origination from the Continental United States. 06.02.10…
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Engine Parts and ECCC Regulations

July 6, 2021
A recent posting by CBSA in GC Collab stated that under ECCC's On-Road Vehicle and Engine Emission Regulations and the Heavy-duty Vehicle and Engine Greenhouse Gas Emission Regulations, individual parts of an engine (i.e. fuel pumps, turbochargers, etc.) are not applicable under any of the ECCC…

Second Designate Quiz of 2021 due Thursday!

July 6, 2021
Le texte français suit le texte anglais. The second Designate Quiz of 2021 is now available. You have until 2 p.m. EDT on Thursday, July 8, 2021 to submit your responses. The quiz must be completed online. The quiz is worth 10 professional development points towards maintenance of the CCS…
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Status of Vote on Strike Mandate, CBSA

July 5, 2021
Members have asked about the status of the vote on a strike mandate for CBSA’s Border Services Officers (BSOs). The union requires that members attend an information session before they can vote. Although these sessions were first planned to be completed by June 28, additional sessions have been…

EDI Release Requests Received, May 2021

July 5, 2021
The EDI release requests received report for May 2021 is available on the CSCB website ( download). The national EDI percent was 98.48. The following indicates the IID transactions:

To immunity and beyond!

July 5, 2021
New economic forecast paints rosy picture of global growth It’s an appropriate moment to adapt Buzz Lightyear’s signature cry to the economy and to declare: “To immunity and beyond!” The statistics on vaccine distribution seem to be improving just about everywhere, and as a more generalized…

CSCB Webinar: Container Examination

July 5, 2021
Are you experiencing long delays when containers are called for examination? Are you aware of the process and parties that are involved when a container is put on customs examination? Join us for a webinar session on July 22 at 1 pm ET to learn about container examinations. Register today! If you…