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A) Chapter 07 was published to add the following OGD extensions. 07.10.10.2001.01 - Potatoes (frozen) (Solanum spp.) 07.10.10.2001.11 - Potatoes (frozen) (Solanum spp.) - Organic 07.10.21.2004.01 - Peas (frozen) (Pisum sativum) 07.10.21.2004.11 - Peas (frozen) (Pisum sativum) - Organic 07.10.21.2005…

Currently, importers of meat, fish, dairy, eggs, processed eggs, processed fruits or vegetables, honey, maple and fresh fruits or vegetables are required to hold a valid Safe Food for Canadians licence (SFC licence) to import food into Canada. As of March 15, 2021, food import transactions will…

CFIA is working toward a date to begin validating Safe Food for Canadians licences on import declarations with the intent of issuing rejections on declarations that do not have a valid licence number. Prior to implementation, CFIA has developed a number of communications products to raise awareness…

Clients Affected: All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI and Portal. As per Customs Notice 20-28 , as of January 04, 2021, a six month period of informed compliance has begun regarding the mandatory submission of electronic house bills for all consolidated shipments, if…

Today is your last chance to register for the CSCB and CITT webinar on the COVID19 Vaccine for Canada. Webinar Details Date: January 20, 2021 at 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST Follow up Discussion & Virtual Networking: 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM EST Cost: Free to attend 5 CCS/CTCS points/credits Registration is…

Following is a update to an 11 January 2021 message from CFIA: Publication of the new import conditions for foods and beverages containing milk ingredients has been delayed until April, 2021. This will extend the transition period where either old or new import conditions may be used until the end…

Further to an earlier message regarding the calculation of duty on weight, members should be aware that duty is calculated on the net weight of the goods. This information is found in paragraph 7 of the Customs Tariff which states: Weight of goods 7 For the purposes of this Act, if a rate of customs…

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal hereby gives notice, pursuant to subsection 76.03(2) of the Special Import Measures Act, that its finding made on March 29, 2016, in Inquiry No. NQ-2015-002, concerning the dumping and subsidizing of the subject goods, as defined below, is scheduled to…

Chapter 04 was published to remove the end use “Livestock Feed” from the following HS code. 04.04.10.3543.05 - Whey protein concentrates (Less or equal to 80% whey proteins on dry weight basis). This created a requirement version change for the following HS codes. 04.02.10.3517.01 - Skim milk powder…

Following a pest risk assessment, risk management considerations and comments received during consultation of the Risk Management Document, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has updated D-98-09: Comprehensive policy to control the spread of the North American gypsy moth, Lymantria dispar in…

Notice received: Monday 2021-01-18 1:23 PM ET Please be advised that the CBSA is continuing to investigate the system problem reported below. Start Date / Time: 2021-01-06 / 08:00 ET An issue has been discovered in CBSA’s Single Window application which impacts CFIA regulated IIDs with document…

Health Canada is notifying interested parties that a policy regarding the classification of children’s costumes has been developed. This policy particularly indicates how the flammability requirements set out in regulations under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA) apply to these products…

Chapter 03 was published to change the release recommendation to “Approved” and modify the import conditions for the following HS codes with the end use “Research & Educational Use” originating from all countries. 03.02.11.6159.52 - Oncorhynchus chrysogaster - TSN 161992 - Trout (fresh or chilled)…

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has updated the Food export requirements library to include the required export certificate and statement for the export of fish gelatin to the USA for further processing in the USA and then exported to the EU from the USA. The required document is the…

Special DN sent January 17, 2021 due to CARM implementation Please be advised that the special DN from CARM that was scheduled to be available for Monday morning has been sent. This special DN contains transactions from Thursday and Friday only. The following DN will be sent on Tuesday, January 19…

In order to increase accuracy, timeliness and completeness of steel and aluminum import data, and to alleviate the administrative burden for all stakeholders, the Non-supply Managed Trade Controls Division at Global Affairs Canada, responsible for administering the aluminum and steel import…

The CCS renewal is now open. Please provide payment before February 28, 2021. Here are 3 quick steps to renew your designation: 1) Log in to your CSCB account. 2) Once logged in, you will see the following notice. 3) Follow the steps to complete the transaction. You may pay via credit card or cheque…