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CBSA Message: TCC20-067 - Marine Cargo Control Document Processing Delay

June 5, 2020
Start Date / Time: 2020-06-04 / 16:30 ET UPDATE: 2020-06-05 / 15:13 ET Please be advised the CBSA is continuing to investigate the system problem reported below. Clients Affected: All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI. The CBSA is experiencing a system delay in…

CSCB Webinar: CUSMA - What You Need To Know for Autos and More

June 4, 2020
With the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) coming into force on July 1st there are many things to consider. What steps should importers be taking to assess their ability to manage imports/exports under the new requirements? What are the risks associated with self-certifying origin? What…
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Join us for CSCB Member Forum #6 tomorrow!

June 4, 2020
Join us for the sixth in our series of Member Forums tomorrow, June 5 from 1:00-2:00 pm ET. The main purpose of this Forum is to engage you in our preparation for the June 9th session ( CSCB Webinar: Processing the June 30 Payment – CBSA Explains) to make sure that we are asking what you want to…

Opening of the Application Period for the Dairy Export Thresholds under CUSMA

June 4, 2020
This message is to inform you that, as a result of Canada’s April 3, 2020 ratification of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), the Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade has opened the application period for the two new CUSMA export thresholds, effective…

China - Export requirements for fish and seafood

June 4, 2020
Please be advised that the requirements for establishments which export fish and seafood to China have been updated, and can be found on the following page on the external website: China (People's Republic of) – Export requirements for fish and seafood Chine – Exigences d'exportation pour le poisson…

CBSA Message: SCHEDULED Maintenance Outage for Direct Connect, 9 June

June 4, 2020
Clients Affected: All clients and service providers who transmit trade data through Direct Connects. For maintenance purposes, there will be an outage for clients who use a Direct Connect communication method with the CBSA of 15 to 30 minutes between 04:00 ET and 07:00 ET on Tuesday June 09, 2020…

Canadian international merchandise trade, April 2020

June 4, 2020
In April, production shutdowns in a number of manufacturing industries, falling energy product prices, the closure of many retail stores, and weaker demand due to physical distancing measures related to the COVID-19 pandemic, resulted in drastic decreases in Canada's exports and imports. Exports…
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CUSMA Uniform Regulations

June 4, 2020
The US and Mexico have posted a link to the USMCA Uniform Regulations. As a result, the CSCB asked CBSA when the CUSMA Uniform Regulations might be available. CBSA has replied that they will publish a D-memo providing information regarding the CUSMA Rules of Origin Regulations once they are…

CFIA-AIRS Updates June 4th 2020

June 4, 2020
A) Chapter 02 was published to modify the import conditions for the following HS codes with the end use “Scientific use (research)”, “Samples for testing” and “Show or Exhibition” originating from the United States. NO VERSION CHANGE. 02.07.11.5175 - Capon, eviscerated whole. 02.07.11.5176 - Chicken…
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CFIA Update – Issues with Invoices

June 4, 2020
The CSCB had a call with CFIA where issues related to CFIA invoices was the subject of discussion. CFIA clarified that, due to COVID-19, there was a delay in sending invoices to clients. CIFA is unfortunately unable to send invoices by email but, should an importer or broker request a specific…
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CSCB Webinar: Processing the June 30 Payment – CBSA Explains

June 3, 2020
Join us for an ARL webinar on Tuesday, June 9 during which we'll focus on various Statement of Account payment situations and their implications for customs brokers. We will consider scenarios with importers who have signed GST letters or hold their own bonds as well as those who are totally reliant…

Updates to the plant protection requirements for importing earthworms

June 3, 2020
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is updating its plant protection requirements for importing earthworms for commercial or personal purposes. The changes follow a public consultation last summer on a proposal to enhance alignment of the CFIA's earthworm import requirements with plant health…

CBSA Message: TCC20-065 Health Canada - Consumer Products IID Reject Message

June 3, 2020
Clients Affected: All clients and service providers who transmit Health Canada – Consumer Product IID entries. UPDATE - The problem described below is affecting Version 4.01 of IID submissions. CBSA has determined the root cause and is working to resolve as soon as possible. We apologize for any…
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CSCB Member Forum #6: What COVID-19 means for your business

June 2, 2020
The CSCB will be holding the sixth in our series of Member Forums on Friday, June 5 from 1:00-2:00 pm. We’ll start with an update on the issue of customs broker liability and deferral of duty and tax payment to June 30th, although we do not expect to have any decision from government on whether…

Join us for the 2020 CSCB National Update!

June 2, 2020
A standard feature of our annual regional conferences, is a presentation by the CSCB President, during which information that you need for your current operations as well as updates on pending CBSA and OGD initiatives and other CSCB service activities are shared and discussed. Because this year, we…

Oil Country Tubular Goods - Notice of Review

June 2, 2020
On April 30, 2020, pursuant to paragraph 76.1(1)(b) of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), the Minister of Finance asked the Canadian International Trade Tribunal to review its finding of April 2, 2015, in Inquiry No. NQ-2014-002, that the dumping of oil country tubular goods from Chinese Taipei…

Hot-rolled Carbon Steel Plate - Notice of Review

June 2, 2020
On April 30, 2020, pursuant to paragraph 76.1(1)(b) of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), the Minister of Finance asked the Canadian International Trade Tribunal to review its finding of May 20, 2014, in Inquiry No. NQ-2013-005, that the dumping of certain hot-rolled carbon steel plate from the…