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Interest rules for customs broker SOAs

The ARL Bulletin #55 issued on Aprll 12 states that in the event that importers are unable to pay their SOA in full on June 30, interest may apply. Interest calculations will be from July 1, 2020 - onward. The bulletin does not specifically reference customs broker SOAs not paid in full on June 30…
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CUSMA – Revised Courier Imports Remission Order

The Department of Finance has advised the CSCB that an amendment to the Courier Imports Remission Order to implement the commitment in the CUSMA on the de minimis threshold was approved by the Governor in Council on April 3, 2020: Privy Council no.: 2020-0221 Registration: SI/2020-0034 This…

CFIA-AIRS Updates April 10th 2020

A) Chapter 01 was published to add a registration type to the following HS codes with the end use "Travellers & Personal use and not for sale of distribution" originating from the United States. NO VERSION CHANGE. 01.06.32 - Psittaciformes (including parrots, parakeets, macaws and cockatoos) 01.06…
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Urgent change to AIRS coming today

Please take note that there will be an urgent change made to AIRS in the next few hours as a result of the current Avian Influenza outbreak in South Carolina. A Listserv message will be sent to indicate when the change has been made in AIRS as well as the specific codes that have been updated.

Joint WCO/WHO HS classification list for COVID-19 medical supplies issued

To respond to the unprecedented demand in medical supplies amid the current global COVID-19 pandemic around the world, and in order to help countries speed up the cross-border movement of these critical products, the WCO and the World Health Organization (WHO) joined hands to strengthen their…

Trade set to plunge as COVID-19 pandemic upends global economy

World trade is expected to fall by between 13% and 32% in 2020 as the COVID 19 pandemic disrupts normal economic activity and life around the world. The wide range of possibilities for the predicted decline is explained by the unprecedented nature of this health crisis and the uncertainty around its…

D3-1-5, International commercial transportation

This memorandum outlines the conditions under which foreign-based conveyances and containers used in the international commercial transportation of passengers or goods can be temporarily imported into Canada, without payment of duties. For information regarding the conditions under which cargo…
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April 8: COVID-19 CBSA Commercial & Trade Update - Clarification

Further to April 8th COVID-19 Commercial & Trade update, the CSCB has asked for a clarification of how customs brokers should obtain confirmation from the local office prior to sending documents by email. CBSA response: “The customs broker can submit this confirmation request to the port specific…

April 8: COVID-19 CBSA Commercial & Trade Update

KEY MESSAGE: Unless changes are announced to clearance procedures or the admissibility of goods, importers should not assume a change has been made or that confirmation is required. COVID-19 Commercial Update to Industry Stakeholders MESSAGE CLÉ: À moins que des modifications ne soient annoncées aux…
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CFIA and Use of IID

The CSCB participated in a weekly call with CFIA and, during that call, CFIA indicated they would be reaching out to clients who are not using IID. IID is being used in all but 5% of CFIA release requests and CFIA would like to see that number increased. It would be appreciated if members who are…
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Don't Miss Tomorrow's Member Forum: What COVID-19 means for your business!

Join us tomorrow, Thursday, April 9 at 1:15-2:15 pm ET for the first edition of a CSCB member forum series on COVID-19 related trade issues. These weekly forums will provide you with updates on CSCB activities regarding these issues and provide you with the opportunity to raise your concerns and…