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CFIA Proposed Initiative

During a recent call with CFIA, the CSCB learned of a proposed CFIA initiative. CFIA is creating a tool where one can enter a transaction number to determine the status of a shipment with CFIA. Anyone with the transaction number could use the tool, similar to how the ASISST tool works today. CFIA is…

Requirements for Breeding Cattle Imported from the United States to Canada

Please be advised that the Requirements for Breeding Cattle Imported from the United States to Canada has been updated. Requirement for IGRA test for rodeo or roping type cattle Rest stops Clarification on the eligibility to import following a non-negative result to an approved test If you have any…

CBSA Message: TCC20-107 - Updates to the Single Window IID ECCRD, Version 4.0

The purpose of this notice is to advise the trading community of changes to the IID. Effective immediately, the following changes have been made in the production environment: Environment and Climate Change Canada – Off-road Small Spark-ignition (Gasoline) Engines Program ECCC’s Off-Road Small Spark…

NISC service change during upcoming statutory holiday – September 7th

This message is for all importers and customs brokers who do business with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) National Import Service Centre (NISC). Please be advised that during the upcoming statutory holiday (September 7, 2020), the NISC will be open 7:00 AM EST to 3:00 AM but its…
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Decommissioning of the OGD PARS and OGD-RMD Legacy Service Options

On August 17 th, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) decommissioned the release service options known as Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Other Government Departments (OGD) Pre-Arrival Review System (PARS) and the OGD Release on Minimum Documentation (RMD). The CSCB remains committed to…

CFIA-AIRS Updates August 24th 2020

Chapter 07 was published to add a registration type and modify the import conditions for the following HS codes with the end uses “Further processing”, “Human consumption” and “Repacking” originating from the state of Arizona. 07.04.90.3011.01 - Cabbage - whole (fresh or chilled). (Brassica oleracea…

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…