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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…

Latest update for importers and brokers of organic products

The purpose of this notice is to inform you that as of April 2020, the organic import requirements for honey and maple products will be incorporated into AIRS. Also, starting April 2020 the Canada Organic Regime team will be including the admissibility requirement for the import of organic products…

CBSA's ongoing management of credits, offsets and disbursements

CBSA’s ARL team has provided the following information about their ongoing management of credits, offsets and disbursements. Disbursement runs will continue to be executed as programmed. Automated – once a month shortly after the 15th. Manual – on request via the CARM mailbox after being analyzed by…
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Update on SFCR requirements for the manufactured food sector - Clarification

Further to an earlier message from CFIA, the CSCB has asked for a clarification of “compliance activities”. CFIA’s response follows. “Compliance activities” in this message means: any of the compliance and enforcement activities that CFIA would normally undertake, including verifying compliance…

CN Storage Policies and Fees - Update

Further to our March 26th message CN has provided this update. CN reports that it continues to operate very efficiently across its network, including at the Canada–U.S. border, and that its current inland terminal capacity remains stable. Because the closure of "non-essential" businesses affects the…