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August 21: COVID-19 CBSA Commercial & Trade Update

Key Issue Cross-border supply chains are vital to ensure the continued flow of goods, including food and medical supplies for all Canadians. The CBSA and our federal partners are working with commercial stakeholders to ensure that commercial traffic is not impeded. COVID-19 Commercial Update to…

Truce at Montreal port: agreement to negotiate means cargo will move again

Employers and dockworkers at the Port of Montreal have reached a truce after a 12-day strike, paving the way for Canada's second largest port to reopen Sunday. The two sides have agreed to halt a labour action that has left thousands of containers rooted to the docks. The deal lays out a seven-month…

EDI Release Requests Received, July 2020

The EDI release requests received report for July 2020 is available on the CSCB website ( download). The national EDI percent was 98.25. The following indicates the IID transactions:

Tariff relief consultation: section 82: wheels

The Department of Finance is currently reviewing a request for the removal of customs duties on imports of “wheels, whether or not fitted with axles, used in the manufacture of wheel and axle combinations”, and which are classified under Tariff Item No. 8607.19.29 of the Customs Tariff as parts of…

Canada to adopt new approach in managing U.S. relationship: sources

The Prime Minister's Office is adopting a new approach to managing its most important economic, security and bilateral relationship, according to two sources with direct knowledge of the situation. More ministers will now be dealing directly with their U.S. counterparts as Ottawa takes a step back…

D19-6-4, Kimberley Process – Export and Import of Rough Diamonds

This memorandum outlines and explains the legislation, regulations and general guidelines that apply to the exportation and importation of rough diamonds into and out of Canada. In brief This memorandum has been updated to remove the fax number from the contact information and to clarify language…
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Goods Made in Hong Kong – U.S. Policy

The CSCB was recently made aware of a notice in the U.S. Federal Register that, effective September 25 th, goods that are made in Hong Kong are to be marked “made in China” when imported into the U.S. As a result of this notice, we asked CBSA if Canada would be implementing a similar requirement and…

CN 20-29, Port of Montreal Labour Disruption – Vessel Options

1. The purpose of this notice is to advise that: 2. In light of the ongoing labour dispute and disruption of container operations at the Port of Montreal, the CBSA is recommending the following options to ensure the continued safety of Canadians and assist industry stakeholders in fulfilling their…
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Recording of the CSCB Member Forum #7 now available!

The recording and presentation from the seventh CSCB Member Forum: What is Next for Canada’s Customs Brokers, held on August 13, is now available on the CSCB website. In this forum, we focused on what's next for customs brokers regarding payment and processes after June 30.

Customs Notice 20-28, R2 Release

1. The system enhancements to address eManifest house bills issues, and to implement new arrival rules for cargo, are scheduled for November 1, 2020. 2. As of this date the following requirements will come into effect: a. all cargo documents will have to be in arrived status before any release…

D11-4-13, Rules of Origin for Casual Goods Under Free Trade Agreements

In brief 1. This memorandum is part of an overall revision of the D Memoranda series to reflect the implementation of the following trade agreements: Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement (CHFTA) Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA) Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific…