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The EDI release requests received report for October 2020 is available on the CSCB website ( download). The national EDI percent was 98.00. The following indicates the IID transactions:

On November 24, 2020, we will be hosting Designate Day, an interactive event for all CCS and CTCS designates to have some fun while learning. While 2020 has prevented us from meeting in person, we have leveraged technology to recreate an in-person experience as much as possible, knowing that this…

As part of CFIA's ongoing efforts to improve client service, please be advised that CFIA will be performing network maintenance on Sunday, November 22, 2020 from 3:00 a.m. (EST) to 7:00 a.m. (EST). Consequently, the following services may not be available for this period: Automated Import Reference…

D11-4-19, The Determination of When Goods are Entitled to the Benefit of the United States Tariff, Mexico Tariff or Mexico-United States Tariff under NAFTA https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d11/d11-4-19-eng.html D11-4-19 has undergone a change to its title. The Mexico-United States…

A) Chapter 05 was published to: i) add the miscellaneous code “Preserved in formaldehyde or other preserving solution” to the following HS codes with the end use “other end uses” originating from the United States. 05.11.99.1297.03 Caprine (goat). 05.11.99.1297.05 Ovine (sheep). ii) add the…

The WCO is pleased to announce the release of the HS 2022 Correlation Tables. The Harmonized System Committee (HSC) completed its examination of the correlations prepared by the Secretariat at its 66 th Session in October 2020. Upon the adoption of the HSC/66 Report on 13 November 2020, the…

Have you registered for the autumn’s “must-attend” event for customs brokers and others with a direct interest in international trade? You guessed it! Registration is now open for the CSCB Annual National Conference. Our virtual conference will take place from December 9-11, 2020 and features three…

1. The purpose of this Customs Notice is to advise the public that the Ontario Ministry of Finance has requested that the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) expand its provincial agreement to incorporate the collection of tobacco tax on casual importations within the postal stream for Ontario…

Chapter 07 was published to add the end use “Cleaning (for)” to the following HS codes. 07.13.40.0001 - Lentils (Lens culinaris), Seed. 07.13.40.1000 - Lentils (Lens culinaris), bulk grain. This created a requirement version change for the following HS codes. 07.13.10.0001 - Peas (Pisum sativum)…

Start Date / Time: 2020-11-12 End Date / Time: NA Please note new information in action required section. Clients Affected: ALL Please note that we are currently experiencing a problem with the Warehouse Arrival Certification Message (WACM) (transmitted by the warehouse to certify the arrival of…

The CFIA has updated the Fertilizers Regulations to reduce red tape and provide more flexibility to industry while focusing on product safety and environmental protection. The CFIA is also making it easier for industry to submit, track and pay for new product registrations through My CFIA, the…

Notice received: Monday 2020-11-16 12:38 PM ET Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) 1-800-835-4486 have now been restored. If you require assistance please contact the National Import Service Centre (NISC) at: 1-800-835-4486 or by email: [email protected]…

Chapter 44 was published to change the miscellaneous code from “Destined to an area not regulated for Pine Shoot Beetle” to “Destined to an area not regulated for Gypsy Moth” for the following HS code with the end use “Other end uses - imported with bark”, destined to the province of Ontario and…

Effective November 4, 2020, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has deregulated Pine Shoot Beetle (Tomicus piniperda). Please refer to RMD-19-02: Pest Risk Management Document for the deregulation of Tomicus piniperda (pine shoot beetle), which describes the CFIA's rationale to deregulate…

Notice received: Thursday 2020-11-15 12:16 PM ET Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) 1-800-835-4486 is down. We are working to resolve this problem and will update this message as soon as more information is available. If you require assistance please contact the…

Key Issue The CBSA and its federal partners are working with commercial stakeholders to ensure that commercial traffic is not impeded. COVID-19 Commercial Update to Industry Stakeholders, November 13, 2020 COVID-19 Rapport commercial aux intervenants de l’industrie Le 13 novembre 2020 Question clé L…

It’s that time of year again, the time when the CSCB hosts its national conference, the autumn’s “must-attend” event for customs brokers and others with a direct interest in international trade. This year from December 9-11, the CSCB will be holding its National Annual Conference virtually. This…

Calling all CCS and CTCS designates, come spend an afternoon with the CSCB and Get Your Geek On! Due to the new COVID reality, the CSCB is bringing this year’s Designate Days online. The afternoon session will include interactive case studies and fun pop quizzes on current issues such as the HS…