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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…
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EMO NORTH Customs Brokers Ltd. - CSCB Membership Application

The CSCB has received an application for membership from EMO NORTH Customs Brokers Ltd. The CSCB contact is Perry C. Northey, V.P./Partner, who is also the qualified officer. The licence was issued in August 2014 for Mississauga, ON. The contact information follows: EMO NORTH Customs Brokers Ltd…
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Update on CERS (Canada Export Reporting System)

The presentation deck and a list of useful links from the 5 March 2020 meeting of the BCCC Export Working Group are now available on the CSCB website. The following is a reminder: There is a new way to report your Canadian exports. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has launched the Canadian…

CBSA Message: TCC20-031 – Changes to SWI Integrated Import Declaration (IID) Regulated Commodities Data Element Matching Criteria / Changements aux Critères de correspondance des éléments de données pour la Déclaration intégrée des importations (DII)

The CBSA is pleased to announce that Trade Chain Partners can now use the SWI IID Regulated Commodities Data Element Matching Criteria to identify commodities regulated by a particular Participating Government Department or Agency (PGA) program. The Regulated Commodities Data Element Matching…
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CFIA - National Import Service Center update (2)

The CSCB spoke with CFIA on March 18 and would like to communicate the following: The National Import Service Center (NISC) continues to operate at full capacity and are delivering releases within their 4-hour service standard; To assist with call reduction, CFIA has asked that communication to the…

Canada, U.S. closing border to non-essential traffic

Canada and the United States have agreed to restrict non-essential travel across the border, as both countries try to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus. "We will be, by mutual consent, temporarily closing our Northern Border with Canada to non-essential traffic. Trade will not be affected,"…

Trudeau unveils $82B COVID-19 emergency response package

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced a massive $82-billion aid package to help Canadians and businesses, including income supports and wage subsidies and tax deferrals. The package includes $27 billion in direct supports and another $55 billion to help business liquidity through tax deferrals…