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Notice received: Friday 2019-08-09 1:04 PM ET Clients Affected: All importers and brokers There was an error with the exchange rate for MXN for July 30, 2019. Please use the rate below: Code Currency Rate for 2019-07-30 MXN MEXICAN NUEVO PESO .068950 To obtain the correct exchange rate in your…

Here’s an item on President Donald Trump’s trade agenda that relies on Democrats’ help that’s progressing surprisingly well: his new NAFTA, dubbed the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. The key ingredient so far? His day-to-day outbursts against the opposition are far removed from the process, people…

David MacNaughton, who helped see Canada through the difficult NAFTA renegotiations, is leaving his position as Canada's ambassador to the United States at the end of the month. In a statement, MacNaughton called the decision "bittersweet." "Serving as Canada's ambassador in Washington, at this…

A) Chapter 05 was published to: i) change the release recommendation from “Refer to CFIA-NISC” to “Refuse Entry” and modify the import conditions for the following HS codes with the end uses “Aquaculture feed”, “Other end uses” and “Pet food manufacturing” originating from Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria…

The following was published in Part II of the Canada Gazette on August 7, 2019. Domestic Substances List — Order 2019-87-09-01 Amending Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 SOR/2019-275 25/07/19

A) Chapter 07 was published to change the release recommendation from “Refer to CFIA-NISC” to “Approved” and modify the import conditions for the following HS codes with the end use “Other end uses” and the miscellaneous code “ Entering Canada through British Columbia” originating from the state of…

On March 8, 2019, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT), pursuant to subsection 76.03(3) of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), initiated an expiry review of its order made on March 17, 2014, in Expiry Review No. RR-2013-003, concerning the dumping and subsidizing of certain aluminum…

Notice received: Friday 2019-08-02 Clients Affected: All importers and brokers There was an error with the exchange rate for GBP for July 30, 2019. Please use the rate below: Code Currency Rate for 2019-07-30 GBP Pound Sterling 1.6104 To obtain the correct exchange rate in your system, please do an…

As part of ongoing efforts to improve client service, please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) will be performing maintenance on Sunday August 4th, 2019 from 5:00am until 7:00am (EST). Consequently, the Automated Import Reference System (AIRS) may not be available during…

Canada's exports were down 5.1% in June, while imports fell 4.3%, both due in part to significant decreases in crude oil, as well as aircraft and other transportation equipment and parts. As a result, Canada's merchandise trade balance remained in a surplus position, settling at $136 million after…

The Bureau’s offices will be closed on Monday, August 5 2019 (no officers or Help Desk staff will be available). The EICS and EXCOL systems will be available during normal hours. EICS Help Desk | SCEI service d'assistance: 1-613-944-1265 | 1-877-808-8838 Fax/tél. 613-996-3205

Clients Affected: All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI. The Technical Commercial Client Unit (TCCU) office will be closed on Monday, August 05th, 2019, however, the TCCU production support will be operating on an “after hours” schedule during this time. For urgent…

Clients Affected: All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI. The Technical Commercial Client Unit (TCCU) office will be closed on Monday, August 05th, 2019, however, the TCCU production support will be operating on an “after hours” schedule during this time. The exchange…

Le texte français suit le texte anglais The CSCB is pleased to announce that applications for the 2019-20 CCS (Certified Customs Specialist) course are now available. The CCS online course offers flexible and interactive professional training for adult learners. Available in either English or French…

Clients Affected: All importers, brokers and services providers who receive accounting statements via electronic data interchange (EDI). Due to the holiday weekend, the Daily Notices (DN) schedule will be as follows: Transactions submitted from Saturday August 3rd to Tuesday August 6th will appear…