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The CSCB has learned that the CBSA has successfully launched its Canadian Export Reporting System (CERS). The CBSA is now onboarding members of the Summary Reporting Program and new registrants. This first of three waves has commenced to transition current users of the Canadian Automated Export…

This message is being sent to remind brokers and importers that the date to decommission Other Government Department (OGD) release service options (SOs) is fast approaching. The Canada Border Services Agency will proceed with turning off functionality for OGD Pre-arrival Release System (PARS) SO 463…

A) Chapter 01 was published to: i) change the release recommendation from “Refuse entry” to “Refer to CFIA - Veterinary inspection” for the following HS code originating from Italy and Malta. 01.06.41.2104 - Honeybee queens. This created a requirement version change for the following HS codes…

Clients Affected: All importers, brokers and services providers who use EDI to transmit their data Family Day – February 17, 2020 for certain provinces, as listed in the Holiday Table for 2020, under the Outages tab, here. For the purposes of calculating the accounting period, February 17, 2020 will…

CN announced today that the Company has been forced to initiate a disciplined and progressive shutdown of its operations in Eastern Canada. This will include stopping and safely securing all trans-continental trains across its Canadian network and may imminently lead to temporary layoffs within the…

The disruption in rail service caused by anti-pipeline protesters is having a significant impact on some Canadian industries, costing millions and damaging Canada's reputation as a supplier of goods, industry leaders say. "Every day that it goes on, the damage compounds," said Perrin Beatty, CEO of…

As part of CFIA's ongoing efforts to improve client service please be advised that CFIA will be performing network maintenance Sunday, February 16, 2020, from 7 am (EST) to 1 pm (EST). Consequently, the following services may not be available for this period: CFIA Website ( www.inspection.gc.ca)…

1. The new Canadian Export Reporting System (CERS) introduces a new proof-of-report format and removes a gap that allows the proof-of-report number to be generated before an export declaration has been submitted. This customs notice will clarify exporter and carrier obligations related to the proof…

CSCB has confirmed that the February 10th, 2020 CFIA-AIRS Updates contained an error in the text. This error was only present in the email message and AIRS was programmed correctly. For Chapter 6 under 06.02.10.0012.06 it should indicate “unrooted plants”. A) Chapter 06 was published to modify the…

Changes to The Single Window Initiative (SWI) Integrated Import Declaration (IID) Regulated Commodities Data Element Matching Criteria 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…

A) Chapter 05 was published to: i) modify the import conditions for the following HS codes with the end use "Dead bait" originating from Japan. 05.11.91.4007.49 - Scomber japonicus - TSN 172412 - Chub mackerel (carcasses, parts of carcasses, offal, livers and roes). ii) change the release…

CBSA has recently determined that non commercial goods will be permitted to utilize the Single Window IID service option for release. As the SW IID was not originally designed to process these types of goods, an interim process or “work around” will be needed when the non commercial goods are…

This Memorandum outlines and explains the obligations, guidelines, and procedures for reporting goods that are exported from Canada. This Memorandum has been updated: (a) to reflect the new Canadian Export Reporting System (CERS) that will be implemented to replace the Canadian Automated Export…

For those who worry about the world's wealth and wellbeing, the term "economic shock" has a special meaning. As defined by people like the Bank of Canada's governor Stephen Poloz, while economies are always in a state of flux, occasionally an outside force, usually unforeseeable, or at least…

As a reminder the upcoming decommissioning date for the legacy OGD release service options is fast approaching! OGD PARS (SO463) and OGD RMD (SO471) will no longer be available on April 1, 2020. The following CBSA chart explains what release options will be available on April 1, 2020. PGA Release…

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…

A) Chapter 06 was published to modify the import conditions for the following HS codes. NO VERSION CHANGE. 06.02.10.0012.06 - Solanum spp. (other than S. tuberosum (potato) and S. melongena (eggplant)) - Rooted plants. 06.02.90.0024.02 - Eggplant - vegetable transplants (Solanum melongena). Other…