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CSCB's response to ARL Bulletin #48

On Sunday, 22 March 2020, CBSA issued ARL Bulletin #48 (ARL20-03-22 – Payment Deadline for March 2020). Shortly thereafter, CSCB President Carol West sent this letter to CBSA President John Ossowski and Department of Finance Deputy Minister, Paul Rochon requesting flexibility in the payment deadline…
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Decommissioning postponed

On Friday, March 20, the CSCB and 3 other organizations jointly submitted a letter to CBSA President, John Ossowski, in which a request was made for an indefinite delay to the decommissioning of legacy OGD service options. Later in the day, the following message was issued by CBSA. “Due to the Covid…

ARL BULLETIN #48– AVIS GLCC #48

Issued by CBSA on March 22, 2020 CBSA Accounts Receivable Ledger (ARL) RE: Payment Deadline for March 2020 The Government of Canada announced on Wednesday March 18, 2020 a new set of economic measures to help stabilize the economy and help Canadians and businesses affected by the impacts of this…

CFIA-AIRS Updates March 23rd 2020

A) Chapter 02 was published to : i) change the release recommendation from “Refer to CFIA-NISC” to “Approved” for the following HS codes with the end uses “Samples for testing”, “Scientific use” and “Show or exhibition” originating from various states in the United States. 02.08.90.5242.01 - Emu. -…
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Decommissioning of OGD PARS/RMD

Following is the letter sent earlier today to CBSA President, Mr. John Ossowski, and jointly signed by the CSCB, the Express Customs Committee , the Canadian Association of Importers and Exporters and the Association of International Customs & Border Agencies. This letter specifically requests that…
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CN 20-10 - Clarification Requested

The CSCB has requested clarification from CBSA regarding Customs Notice 20-10, Waiver of Late Accounting Penalties (COVID-19). A message will be sent once clarification regarding time frames for accounting has been received.

De Minimis Under the CUSMA

The CSCB has been in discussions with CBSA, the Department of Finance, and Global Affairs Canada regarding the process for goods meeting the de minimis requirement under the CUSMA. The following chart has been vetted by all three government agencies: De minimis – Courier Shipments* Goods shipped…

CN 20-10, Waiver of Late Accounting Penalties (COVID-19)

1. This notice provides information regarding late accounting penalties (LAP). 2. As per the Accounting for Imported Goods and Payment of Duties Regulations, importers are required to submit accounting declarations for imported goods released on minimum documentation within the required timeframes…

Canada-US-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) Approved

On March 13, 2020, Bill C-4, the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement Implementation Act was approved by the House of Commons, the Senate and received Royal Assent, the last step in formal ratification of the tri-lateral agreement to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Mexico…
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In Memoriam – Harriet Avery

The CSCB was saddened to learn of Harriet Avery’s passing in January 2020. She was a proud third-generation owner and president of Charles Higgerty Limited. Established in 1905 by her grandfather Charles, Charles Higgerty Limited, is Ottawa's oldest customs brokerage house. Harriet joined the firm…
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COVID-19 and Certain Regulated Natural Health Products

CBSA has advised the following with respect to the importation of disinfectants and sanitizing products. During this period for SWI IID declarations, traders facilitating the import of disinfectants and sanitizing products that are regulated as Natural Health Products (NHPs) are not required to…