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The WTO’s Annual Report, published today (28 May), provides a comprehensive account of the organization’s activities in 2019 and early 2020. The Report opens with a message from Director-General Roberto Azevêdo and a brief overview of the year. This is followed by in-depth accounts of the WTO’s main…

Canada's economy shrank at an 8.2 per cent annual pace in the first three months of 2020, as an already weak economy in January and February was walloped by COVID-19 in March. Statistics Canada reported Friday that the slowdown was the sharpest quarterly drop since the financial crisis of 2009, as…

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated an investigation, on May 27, 2020, under the Special Import Measures Act respecting the alleged injurious dumping of certain hot‑rolled carbon steel heavy plate and high‑strength low‑alloy steel heavy plate from the Separate Customs Territory of…

A) Chapter 05 was published to add the following OGD extensions. 05.11.99.0162.01 - Dried Whole Black Soldier Fly Larva 05.11.99.0162.02 - Other than Dried Whole Black Soldier Fly Larva B) Chapter 10 was published to modify the import conditions for the following HS codes with the end uses…

CSCB subscribers may be interested in the following IATA seminar: What is the effect of COVID-19 on special cargo transportation? 2 June 2020, 13:30-14:30 CET  How do you manage the movement of special cargo like perishables, pharmaceuticals or dangerous goods during a crisis? During this webinar…

At the request of Japan, CFIA has revised the export Certificate of Origin and Hygiene for Live and Raw Oysters for human consumption (CFIA/ACIA 5003 – Japan variant). In addition to regulatory wording being changed to meet Japan requirements, the following new, additional information must be…

Please be aware that there were technical issues with the Statement of Account (SOA) issued on May 25, 2020 causing some credits to be identified under incorrect statuses. The revised SOA will be dated May 26 and will begin delivery at noon May 27. This SOA will contain the same data as the May 25…

Clients Affected: All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using the Integrated Import Declaration (IID) and Document Image Functionality (DIF) For maintenance purposes, there will be delays for clients who submit Integrated Import Declaration (IID) and the Document Image…

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce, through its Canadian Business Resilience Network, is collaborating with the Government of Canada and EY, with support from CPA Canada and Imagine Canada, to launch the Business Resilience Service (BRS). The BRS is a hotline SMEs, not-for-profits and charities can…

Further to the 7 April 2020 message, CFIA have provided the following update. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has updated its notice to industry regarding certain labelling requirements for foodservice products during the COVID-19 pandemic. There are new requirements in the notice applicable to…

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has today concluded re‑investigations of the normal values and export prices of certain oil country tubular goods (OCTG) and certain seamless casing originating in or exported from China, in accordance with the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA). The CBSA…

Concerning expiry review determinations under paragraph 76.03(7)(a) of the Special Import Measures Act regarding the dumping and subsidizing of certain concrete reinforcing bar originating in or exported from China, South Korea, and Turkey. Decision Ottawa, May 22, 2020 On May 7, 2020, pursuant to…

Clients Affected: All importers and brokers This bulletin is being sent by the Technical Commercial Client Unit (TCCU) on behalf of the Importer and Exporter Programs Unit. The purpose of this note is to redistribute archived information regarding the release processing of approved formulations of…

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is advising travellers that the seasonal opening of the Little Gold Creek port of entry will be delayed until further notice due to COVID-19. The port of entry had originally been scheduled to open in spring 2020, but will now remain closed until such a time…

Customs Notice 20-15, Increase to the Low Value Shipment (LVS) Threshold and Simplification to the Proof of Origin Requirements for Goods Imported into Canada has been revised to remove the requirement for origin certification for all goods valued at $3,300 and under and from countries with which…

Revised May 21, 2020 1. This notice provides information on regulatory changes for new low value shipment (LVS) thresholds that will be implemented at the time of entry into force of the Canada – United States – Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). Other Customs…

Clients Affected: All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI and Portal. The annual interest rate for the third quarter of 2020 (July, August, September) will be 0.2731. Taux d'intérêt du troisième trimestre 2020 Les clients affectés: Tous les clients et fournisseurs de…