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Update of the Request for Documentation Review CFIA 5272

This message is to inform Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) clients who declare imports using the Request for Documentation Review (5272) form of an important change to enhance the section for payment processing. While CFIA clients have been previously advised to refrain from providing credit…

Clarification: Latest update for importers and brokers of organic products

The purpose of this notice is to inform you that in the week of December 14, 2020, the organic import and admissibility requirements for processed products of chapter 20 will be incorporated into AIRS, in accordance with clause 357(3) of Part 13 of the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations. The…

D10-14-36, Tariff classification policy on ratchet drives

This memorandum explains the Canada Border Services Agency’s administrative policy for the tariff classification of ratchet drives imported either as part of a socket set or as separate goods. In brief The editing revisions made in this memorandum amend the administrative policy on the…

CFIA-AIRS Updates December 1st 2020

Chapter 06 was published to: i) add the following OGD extension. 06.02.10.0023.22 - Heather - unrooted plants (Calluna spp. Except for C. vulgaris). This created a requirement version change for the following HS codes with the end use “Propagation (growing or sowing)”. 06.01.10.0004.04 - Dahlia -…
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The 2020 Canadian Federal Fall Economic Statement - Highlights

The 2020 Federal Fall Economic Statement is available on the Government of Canada’s website. Highlights of the statement that may be of interest to CSCB members follow. Current border measures are outlined in Chapter 1 and remain unchanged. Chapter 2 outlines relief measures that are available to…

Canada blocks some bulk prescription drug exports to U.S. to prevent shortages

Canada on Saturday blocked bulk exports of prescription drugs if they would create a shortage at home, in response to outgoing U.S. President Donald Trump's efforts to allow imports from Canada to lower some drug prices for Americans. "Certain drugs intended for the Canadian market are prohibited…

CFIA-AIRS Updates November 30th 2020

Chapter 11 was published to add the following OGD extension. 11.08.19.7123 - Starches: Banana. This created a requirement version change for the following HS codes. 11.08.13.7100 - Unmodified potato starch. 11.08.13.7200 - Other potato starch. 11.08.14 - Starches: Manioc (cassava). 11.08.19.7122 -…

November 27: COVID-19 CBSA Commercial & Trade Update

Key Issue The Canada Border Services Agency wishes to thank its industry partners for their effort and support in keeping essential people and goods moving. COVID-19 Commercial Update to Industry Stakeholders, November 27, 2020 COVID-19 Rapport commercial aux intervenants de l’industrie Le 27…

WTO launches new edition of Handbook on the TRIPS Agreement

The WTO launched today the second edition of “A Handbook on the WTO TRIPS Agreement”, which describes the historical and legal background to the Agreement on Trade-related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS), its role in the organization and its institutional framework. The publication…

Latest update for importers and brokers of organic products

The purpose of this notice is to inform you that in the week of December 14, 2020, the organic import and admissibility requirements for processed products of chapter 20 will be incorporated into AIRS, in accordance with clause 357(3) of Part 13 of the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations. The…
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CSCB 2020 AGM Elects Board of Directors and Executive Team

The CSCB had a successful virtual Annual General Meeting on November 26. Elections were held for the CSCB Board of Directors and Executive for the coming year. The Board team is an impressive one, including: David Bosse, Cole International Inc., Calgary, AB Phil Cahley, CCS, FedEx Trade Networks…

Final Designate Quiz of 2020 NOW Available!

Le texte français suit le texte anglais. The final Designate Quiz of 2020 is now available. You have until 2 p.m. EDT on Thursday, December 10, 2020 to submit your responses to the CSCB. The quiz must be completed online. The quiz is worth 10 professional development points towards maintenance of…

CBSA Message: TCC20-174 -EDI/Portal SCHEDULED Maintenance Outages

Clients Affected: All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI and Portal Please note that for maintenance purposes, we may experience a full outage for a period of 10 minutes on: Sunday, November 29, 2020 between 00:00 to 4:00 (ET) Action Required: Please refer to the…
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CIFA – AIRS Updates

There have been many updates and changes to organic products in AIRS and CFIA advises of these in messages that often include a very larger number of updates. CFIA has asked if this method of delivering updates suits members or if it would be preferable to receive messages that include fewer updates…
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CSCB Annual National Conference

There will be a session during the CSCB virtual annual conference that will include representatives from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), CBSA, Health Canada, and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. The focus of the session is the Single Window Initiative and use of the IID. Those who…

Business Barometer: November 2020 SME business outlook

The small business sector’s grapple with the COVID economy continued on through November. Business sentiment remained weak as a result of a stubborn virus and renewed operating restrictions in many regions. CFIB’s Business Barometer® Index, which is based on a 12-month forward expectation for…