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World trade shows signs of bouncing back from a deep, COVID-19 induced slump, but World Trade Organization economists caution that any recovery could be disrupted by the ongoing pandemic effects. The WTO now forecasts a 9.2% decline in the volume of world merchandise trade for 2020, followed by a 7…

After two months of strong growth, Canadian merchandise exports and imports stabilized in August. Imports fell 1.2%, while exports were down 1.0%. As a result, Canada's merchandise trade deficit with the world narrowed slightly, from $2.5 billion in July to $2.4 billion in August. To explore the…

The CSCB is planning a webinar with Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and we’d like some feedback from you. As you are aware, ECCC regulations must be met when importing goods such as diesel engines, spark ignition engines, vessels, and off-road recreational vehicles. If you have a…

Change to Transport Canada Vehicle Class Description TC0705 MPV-Other Clients Affected: All importers and brokers using the IID The description of the Vehicle Class Type Code TC0705 MPV-Other is being renamed to MPV-SUV in order to clarify the usage of this vehicle class and enable the Trade Chain…

A) Chapter 07 was published to: i) change the release recommendation from “Approved” to “Refer to CFIA-NISC” and modify the registration type list for the following HS codes with the end uses “Human Consumption” and “Further Processing” originating from the state of California. 07.05.19.3028.10 -…

Start Date / Time: 2020-10-06 / 05:31 ET End Date / Time: 2020-10-06 / 10:50 ET The problem reported below has now been resolved. All systems are functioning normally. Clients Affected: All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI and Portal. Please note that CBSA is receiving…

Chapter 05 was published to add the following OGD extension. 05.07.90.1286 - Pet chews made solely of antler. Please verify your version numbers before submitting through EDI. If you have any questions, please contact your National Import Service Centre.

1. The purpose of this notice is to advise that: 2. Effective 08:00 NST, November 2nd, 2020, The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) office at 165 Duckworth Street, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) will relocate to 2 Hallett Crescent, Suite 1, St. John’s, NL. 3. As such, effective 08:00…

Clients Affected: All importers and brokers who use EDI to transmit their trade data Prepared and Distributed by: Global Affairs Canada Please be advised that the wheat products tariff rate quota (TRQ) will be filled on October 4, 2020. Consequently, October 4, 2020 (at 11:59 pm local time) will be…

Importers must show product is not from Salinas Valley or is free of E. coli The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is instituting stronger restrictions around the import of romaine lettuce. Starting on Wednesday, importers will have to prove that their product does not come from California's Salinas…

Canada will maintain restrictions on non-essential travel with the United States until the coronavirus outbreak in both nations is much less serious, a senior government official said on Friday. The comments by Canadian Public Safety Minister Bill Blair suggest that the ban on non-essential travel…

A) AIRS was published to modify the following Registration type's format from Alphanumeric (A) to Confirmation (C) and the Licence Permit Certificate or Other (LPCO) was modified from “Materialized” to "AIRS Registration". 68 – Organic Certificate B) Chapter 07 was published to add the registration…

Key Issue The CBSA will be following all measures put in place by the Government of Canada while observing any additional provincial or municipal requirements. COVID-19 Commercial Update to Industry Stakeholders, October 2, 2020 COVID-19 Rapport commercial aux intervenants de l’industrie Le 2…

Effective October 5, 2020 AIRS Registration Type #68 – Organic Certificate format will be updated to a confirmation (C) format. This update applies to Organic fresh fruits and vegetables, organic honey and maple products, organic eggs and shell egg products which require the declaration of…

Please note the application process for a share of the tariff rate quota for beef and veal for 2020 is now open. Notice to Importers - Beef and Veal Imports (Items 114 to 116 on the Import Control List), Serial No: 883 can be found at the following link: http://www.international.gc.ca/controls…

This memorandum replaces Memorandum D19-13-2 dated May 29, 2019. The following changes were made: (a) Information on the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty has been added (b) Information on the storage of detained firearms at a CBSA port of entry has been changed to reflect the Storage of Goods…

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 orders made on October 30, 2015, in Expiry Review No. RR‑2014‑006, continuing its orders made on November 1, 2010…