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CBSA Accounts Receivable Ledger (ARL) Daily Notices (DN) Schedule for Civic Holiday Due to the holiday weekend, the Daily Notices (DN) schedule will be as follows: **Amended** Transactions submitted from Saturday August 1 to Monday August 3 will appear on the Daily Notice for Tuesday August 4 2020…

The WTO issued today (31 July) the latest edition of its annual publication on international trade statistics, the “World Trade Statistical Review”. World Trade Statistical Review 2020 looks into the latest trends in global trade, with an in-depth analysis of trade in goods and services and in value…

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) assists Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) with the administration of the Explosives Act and Explosives Regulations, 2013. This memorandum outlines the policies and procedures relating to the import, export and in transit movement of explosives. In brief This…

Key Issue Further to the message on July 24, CBSA is required to screen all individuals entering Canada and collect contact information on behalf of the PHAC, in accordance with Order In Council 2020-0524. COVID-19 Commercial Update to Industry Stakeholders, July 31, 2020 COVID-19 Rapport commercial…

Notice of Expiry Review of Order The Canadian International Trade Tribunal hereby gives notice that it will, pursuant to subsection 76.03(3) of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), initiate an expiry review of its order made on September 9, 2015, in Expiry Review No. RR‑2014‑004, concerning the…

This memorandum outlines and explains the legislation governing the role of the CBSA in dealing with counterfeit protected marks (i.e. Trademarks or geographical indications) or pirated copyright goods. This memorandum reflects amendments made to the Trademarks Act in respect of applications for the…

As we wrestle with COVID-19, is international trade back up, backing up, or is there a backup in capacity that’s stalling things? Global trade is a big part of getting the world economy going again. Trouble is, there’s still a lot that’s holding it back. With key indicators everywhere now showing…

EICS/EXCOL Bulletin - Civic Holiday Monday, August 3rd, 2020 is a holiday. The Bureau’s offices will be closed. Both EICS and EXCOL systems will be available during normal hours. Bulletin d’information sur les SCEI/CEED - Jour férié Lundi le 3 août 2020, est un jour de congé. Nos bureaux seront…

CBSA Accounts Receivable Ledger (ARL) Daily Notices (DN) Schedule for Civic Holiday Due to the holiday weekend, the Daily Notices (DN) schedule will be as follows: Transactions submitted from Saturday August 1 to Tuesday August 4 will appear on the Daily Notice for Wednesday August 5 2020. GLCC2020…

Clients Affected: All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI and/or eManifest Portal. The Technical Commercial Client Unit (TCCU) office will be closed on Monday, August 3rd, 2020, however, the TCCU production support will be operating on an “after hours” schedule during…

Clients Affected: All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI. The Technical Commercial Client Unit (TCCU) office will be closed on Monday, August 3rd, 2020, however, the TCCU production support will be operating on an “after hours” schedule during this time. The exchange…

A) Chapter 01 was published to: i) modify the import conditions for the following HS codes with the end uses “Breeding”, “Feeding for slaughter”, “Other end uses”, “Racing” and “Temporary stay in Canada”. 01.06.39.2098 - Pigeons and doves over 3 days old. 01.06.39.2099 - Pigeons and doves less than…

CBSA and ECCC have acknowledged that importers who are authorized under the Off-road Small Spark-ignition (Gasoline) Engines Program are currently unable to submit entries through the SWI IID as there is no compliance code that can be applied to these entries. Effective immediately customs brokers…

The CBSA is pleased to announce that Trade Chain Partners can now use the SWI IID Regulated Commodities Data Element Matching Criteria to identify commodities regulated by a particular Participating Government Department or Agency (PGA) program. The Regulated Commodities Data Element Matching…

Clients Affected: Freight forwarders, carriers, warehouse operators, software suppliers and service providers UPDATE: As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the system release regarding the house bill changes (R856) that was supposed to be implemented on June 28, 2020, is now scheduled for…

As part of CFIA's ongoing efforts to improve client service please be advised that CFIA will be performing network maintenance Thursday, July 30, 2020, from 6:30 am (EST) to 7 am (EST). Consequently, the following services may not be available for this period: Electronic Data Interchange -…

A) Chapter 06 was published to add the following OGD extensions. 06.01.10.0002.04 - Lilium spp. (other than L. formosanum) (Bulb) - dormant (lily). 06.01.10.0002.05 - Lilium formosanum . (bulbs) - dormant (Formosa lily). 06.01.10.0004.06 - Paeonia spp. - tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns and…