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Copper pipe fittings, Conclusion of normal value review

September 30, 2020
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has today concluded a normal value review to update the normal values and export prices applicable to certain copper pipe fittings exported to Canada from the United States by Nacobre USA LLC. (Nacobre USA). The review is part of the CBSA’s enforcement of the…
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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS TO THE CSCB BOARD OF DIRECTORS, 2020 -2022

September 29, 2020
Responding to the pressures resulting from COVID-19, the CSCB Board of Directors has streamlined the process for nominations to the Board of Directors for this year only. There are 5 positions open this year. In accordance with policy approved by the Board, expressions of interest are invited from…

High-Volume E-commerce Shipments

September 29, 2020
CBSA has published information on reporting and processing of High-volume e-commerce shipments. High-volume e-commerce shipments must still follow all existing CBSA processes and procedures, including providing cargo and invoice data for each order.

CBSA Electronic Longroom

September 29, 2020
CBSA has published information on the Electronic Longroom. The Electronic Longroom is an email and digital stamping service offered at designated CBSA offices. Commercial clients can use this service instead of submitting certain paper requests in person. Existing legislation and policies continue…

CBSA Message: TCC20-133 - CADEX exchange rate report issue

September 29, 2020
Clients Affected: All importers and brokers who submit their B3s and AO notification of release queries using the CCS/CADEX system. Due to a technical issue, some of the exchange rates for September 29, 2020 were sent incorrectly. CBSA has resent the correct September 29, 2020 exchange rate file…

NISC service change during upcoming statutory holiday – October 12

September 29, 2020
This message is for all importers and customs brokers who do business with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) National Import Service Centre (NISC). Please be advised that during the upcoming statutory holiday (October 12th, 2020), the NISC will be open 7:00 AM EST to 3:00 AM but its…

Fourth Free Quiz for 2020!

September 28, 2020
Due to the unprecedented events of 2020, the CSCB is pleased to be offering an additional free CCS/CTCS designate quiz to support your professional development. In order to accommodate the addition of a fourth free opportunity to obtain points/credits during 2020 we will offering our third quiz one…

US appeals panel report regarding US duties on Canadian softwood lumber

September 28, 2020
The United States notified the Dispute Settlement Body on 28 September 2020 of its decision to appeal the panel report in the case brought by Canada in “United States — Countervailing Measures on Softwood Lumber from Canada” (DS533). Given the ongoing lack of agreement among WTO members regarding…
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IID: Multi-destinations for CFIA Goods

September 28, 2020
On behalf of CFIA, CBSA has provided the following: A reminder to all who are using the IID to declare shipments that include multiple destinations: a delivery party is required for each destination when the delivery party is different from the importer address. If all destinations are not declared…
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Single Window Integrated Import Declaration (IID) Version 4.01

September 28, 2020
CBSA has issued a reminder to all brokers that as of November 1, 2020 version 4.00 of the Single Window (SW), Integrated Import Declaration (IID) will no longer be available for use. As such, it is imperative that everyone is ready to implement version 4.01 of the SW IID as of this date. Members…
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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS TO THE CSCB BOARD OF DIRECTORS, 2020 -2022

September 25, 2020
Responding to the pressures resulting from COVID-19, the CSCB Board of Directors has streamlined the process for nominations to the Board of Directors for this year only. There are 5 positions open this year. In accordance with policy approved by the Board, expressions of interest are invited from…

September 25: COVID-19 CBSA Commercial & Trade Update

September 25, 2020
Key Issue The CBSA and our federal partners are working with commercial stakeholders to ensure that commercial traffic is not impeded. COVID-19 Commercial Update to Industry Stakeholders, September 25, 2020 COVID-19 Rapport commercial aux intervenants de l’industrie Le 25 septembre 2020 Question clé…

CBSA Message: ARL20-0925 – Missing cheque numbers on the SOA

September 25, 2020
A technical issue occurred preventing the uploading of the cheque numbers that were disbursed this period. The SOA will show the status as “Disbursed” without the corresponding cheque numbers. This has not affected the balance owing on the SOA. All questions related to this issue should be forwarded…

September 2020 SME business outlook

September 25, 2020
Small business sentiment saw no forward progress in September as the headwinds to the recovery continue to be strong. CFIB’s Business Barometer® Index, which is based on a 12-month forward expectation for business performance, held steady at 59.2 and its equivalent measure based on a shorter three…

Canada bans imports of forced labour goods: Now what?

September 25, 2020
In a much overlooked but certain to be impactful provision of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which came into force on July 1, 2020, Canada agreed to impose a prohibition on the importation of goods that are produced in whole or in part by forced or compulsory labour. According to…