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A) Chapter 4 was published to: i) add the end use “Other end use” to the following HS codes. 04.07.21.0273.01 - Grade A - jumbo 04.07.21.0273.02 - Grade A - extra large 04.07.21.0273.03 - Grade A - large 04.07.21.0273.04 - Grade A - medium 04.07.21.0273.05 - Grade A - small 04.07.21.0273.06 - Grade…

A new WTO publication provides an overview of the purpose and scope of the WTO Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT Agreement), the types of measures it covers and its key principles. Prepared by the WTO Secretariat, this new edition in the “WTO Agreements” series aims at enhancing…

The Canadian economy posted its worst showing on record in 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the country, shutting down businesses and putting millions out of work. Statistics Canada says real gross domestic product shrank 5.4 per cent in 2020, the steepest annual decline since comparable…

On October 2, 2020, 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 orders made on October 30, 2015, in Expiry Review No. RR‑2014‑006, continuing, with amendment, its findings made on…

D10-14-36, Tariff classification policy on ratchet drives, is under review by CBSA. Paragraph 9 of this memorandum refers to “adjustable ratchet drives” and CBSA have received several questions regarding this phrase, including one from the CSCB. Upon review, it was realized that introducing…

Revised March 1, 2021 1. The Governor General in Council, on recommendation of the Minister of Finance, has issued the United Kingdom Trade Continuity Remission Order, 2021. 2. The United Kingdom Trade Continuity Remission Order (the Order) provides the tariff benefits of the Canada-United Kingdom…

As part of CFIA's ongoing efforts to improve client service, please be advised that National Import Service Centre (NISC) will be performing phone maintenance on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. Consequently, the NISC 1-800-835-4486 and 1-877-493-0468 phone lines may experience intermittent interruptions…

Chapter 03 was published to add the following OGD extensions. 03.01.99.0610.48 - Arius africanus - TSN 680683 - African Sea Catfish (Live) 03.01.99.7088.99 - Polydactylus quadrifilis - TSN 645936 - Giant African threadfin (Live) 03.01.99.7954.62 - Stephanolepis cirrhifer - TSN 646244 - Thread-sail…

Subscribers may be interested in the CFIA SFC Webinar that is taking place March 5 th. As of March 15, 2021, food import transactions will automatically be rejected unless a valid Safe Food for Canadians (SFC) licence is entered in the Integrated Import Declaration (IID). If a transaction is…

Canadian businesses must be cognizant of and comply with the restrictions on the importation into the U.S. of goods made with forced labour. U.S. federal law 19 U.S.C. 1307 prohibits the importation of merchandise produced, wholly or in part, by convict labour, forced labour, and/or indentured…

As of March 15, 2021, food import transactions of meat, fish, dairy, eggs, processed eggs, processed fruits or vegetables, honey, maple and, fresh fruits or vegetables will automatically be rejected by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) when transmitted electronically, unless a valid SFC…

The following was published in the Canada Gazette, Part 1 on February 27, 2021. Canadian International Trade Tribunal Determinations Certain grinding media Certain upholstered domestic seating Finding Decorative and other non-structural plywood Orders In Council Public Health Agency of Canada…

Subscribers may be interested in the CFIA SFC Webinar that is taking place March 5 th. This is to advise that as of March 15, 2021, food import transactions of previously registered food commodities (meat, fish, dairy, eggs, processed eggs, processed fruits or vegetables, honey, maple and, fresh…

Both long-term and short-term small business sentiment took an upturn in February as vaccines roll out, and early Spring expectations are high. CFIB's Business Barometer® index, which is based on 12-month forward expectations for business performance, reached 62.5—one of the best readings in more…

Clients Affected: All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI and Portal. The annual interest rate for the second quarter of 2021 (April 1st to June 30, 2021) will be 0.0662. Taux d'intérêt du deuxième trimestre 2021 Les clients affectés: Tous les clients et fournisseurs de…

Following is a message from Global Affairs Canada Notice received: Thursday 2021-02-25 9:27 AM ET We continue to experience performance issues with EICS. This may impact the speed with which we process requests. We are doing our best to maintain service standards where affected. An update will be…

live animals, hatching eggs, animal products, animal by-products, embryos and semen Starting on February 24 2021, the 8.4 Requirements for in-transit and transshipments was implemented into the Terrestrial animal products and by-products: Import policy framework. The implementation of this section…