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https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d23/d23-3-1-eng.html ISSN 2369-2391 Ottawa, January 8, 2026 This document is also available in PDF (661 KB) Plain language summary Target audience: Importers of commercial goods Key content: How to apply to and participate in the Canada Border Services…

Updates made to this D-memo The definition section has been reviewed and updated. Updates to the application section have been included to clarify the process. Updates have been made to the suspension, cancellation, appeals and reapplications sections to ensure consistency across all Trusted Trader…

https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d23/d23-1-1-eng.html ISSN 2369-2391 Ottawa, January 8, 2026 This document is also available in PDF (319 KB) Plain language summary Target audience: importers; commercial carriers; couriers; exporters; warehouse operators; freight forwarders; shipping…

Further to the Canadian International Trade Tribunal’s inquiry (NQ‑2025‑004), the Tribunal today found that the dumping and subsidizing of thermal paper rolls, originating in or exported from China, have caused injury to the domestic industry. Anti‑dumping and countervailing duties will therefore be…

Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit Doha, Qatar, on January 18, 2026 as part of Canada's plan to double non‑U.S. exports and attract major new investment. During the visit, he will meet with the Amir, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, to advance Canada‑Qatar economic ties, promote…

Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2025-01-08 14:15 (ET) All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI and eManifest portal. Description The CBSA is receiving higher than usual volumes of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and eManifest portal messages resulting…

Concerning an expiry review determination under paragraph 76.03(7)(a) of the Special Import Measures Act respecting certain concrete reinforcing bar originating in or exported from China, South Korea and Türkiye. Decision Ottawa, January 8, 2026 On December 24, 2025, pursuant to paragraph 76.03(7)(a…

EDI/Portal Scheduled Maintenance Unavailability eManifest Portal Maintenance Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2026-01-10 06:00 (ET) 2026-01-11 06:00 (ET) 2026-01-10 07:00 (ET) 2026-01-11 07:00 (ET) All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using the eManifest Portal…

In September 2020, the CBSA launched an investigation after border services officers at the Vancouver International Mail Centre intercepted prohibited firearm parts originating from China destined to Burnaby, B.C. In February 2021, CBSA criminal investigators executed a search warrant and seized the…

A) Chapter 02 Chapter 02 was published to: i) modify the import conditions of the following HS codes with the end uses “Samples for testing”, “Scientific use (Research)”, “Show or exhibition” originating from Brazil: 02.07.11 – Of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus: not cut in pieces, fresh or…

Verification and compliance priorities Targeted verification priorities are determined through a risk-based, evergreen process, meaning that new targets are added throughout the year. Verification priorities may also be carried over from previous years. With the implementation of the CBSA Assessment…

On January 7, 2026, pursuant to paragraph 41(1)(b) of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) made final determinations of dumping and subsidizing of cast iron soil pipe originating in or exported from People’s Republic of China (China). The subject goods are…

https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d10/d10-14-61-eng.html ISSN 2369-2391 Ottawa, January 7, 2026 This document is also available in PDF (190 KB) This memorandum outlines the policy and procedures of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) in respect of the administration of tariff item…

Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2026-01-06 14:30 (ET) 2026-01-06 20:34 (ET) All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI and eManifest portal. Description The problem reported below has now been resolved. The CBSA is receiving higher than usual volumes of…

Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) instructions have been updated in the Automated Import Reference System (AIRS) for commodities originating from Germany. The affected commodities can be found in the following link: Foot and Mouth Disease – Countries officially recognized by…

Canada and Italy have agreed on new conditions for aged unpasteurized cheese made from cattle or buffalo milk. Import of this commodity was previously restricted due to outbreaks of Lumpy Skin Disease. Beginning January 6, 2026, aged unpasteurized cheese meeting the new conditions may be imported…

Concerning the preliminary determination with respect to the dumping of certain oil country tubular goods originating in or exported from the United Mexican States and The Republic of the Philippines, and originating in the Republic of Türkiye and exported or produced by, or on behalf of, Borusan…

Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2026-01-06 14:30 (ET) All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI and eManifest portal. Description The CBSA is receiving higher than usual volumes of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and eManifest portal messages resulting…