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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…

Start Date / Time: 2020-11-12 End Date / Time: NA 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 goods at the warehouse) which serves as one of the triggers…

On 11 November 2020 CSCB’s President & CEO Carol West had the honour of speaking at the WCO (World Customs Organization) technology conference. Originally intended to be held in Bali, the conference moved to an online format for the first time due to COVID-19. Ms. West participated in the opening…

Start Date / Time: 2020-11-13 / 20:00 ET 2020-11-15 / 16:30 ET End Date / Time: 2020-11-14 / 02:00 ET 2020-11-15 / 20:30 ET Clients Affected: All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using the Integrated Import Declaration (IID) and Document Image Functionality (DIF) Please note…

CFIA has provided the CSCB with the Safe Food for Canadians licence validation report for the month of October. They have indicated that the trends are encouraging, with the number of transactions with a valid SFC licence is now almost 90%. The commodities with the lowest compliance continue to be…

A) Chapter 06 was published to : i) modify the import conditions for the following HS code with the end use “Propagation (growing or sowing)” originating from the states of Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey…

Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Wednesday a trade agreement with Britain should be secured by the end of the year, although there was an issue that Britain might not have “bandwidth” to move forward with talks. “I think we’re ready to have it done before January 1. One of the…