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Simplified plant import permit application process

Beginning June 1, 2019, importers applying for an import permit under the Plant Protection Act can submit their application electronically to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, without having to submit a hard copy. Removing the hard-copy requirement makes the electronic application process easier…

CFIA-AIRS Updates, 2 May

A) Chapter 30 was published to: i) change the release recommendation from “Refer to CFIA-NISC” to “Approved” for the following HS codes originating from the United States. 30.01.20.1674.01 - Dried porcine gall bladders. 30.01.20.1674.02 - Ox gall (processed). 30.01.90.1673.01 - Dried deer tail…

Export Pilot Project – May 9th Deadline fast approaching

CBSA is looking for exporters and custom service providers to participate in a pilot project to test the new export reporting system, CERS – Canadian Export Reporting System. CERS is a web-based reporting system that will replace CAED, B13As, and Summary Reporting. G7 EDI reporting is not included…
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Provisional Surtax Refund on 5 classes of goods

CSCB has received a response from CBSA, after following up with them regarding refunds on provisional surtax. Members are aware that Finance Canada announced that the 25% provisional surtax imposed October 2018 on concrete reinforcing bar, energy tubular products, hot-rolled sheet, pre-painted steel…

Regulations Amending the Energy Efficient Regulations, 2016

Ceiling fan light kits Amendment 14 to the Energy Efficiency Regulations was published in Canada Gazette Part II on October 31, 2018. While some provisions came into force upon publication, most provisions of this Amendment came into force on April 30, 2019, including new requirements for ceiling…

Dairy Export Certificates will be added to My CFIA

Beginning in June 2019, Dairy Export Certificates will be available through My CFIA. Benefits of requesting an export certificate using My CFIA Making Dairy Export Certificates available for request through My CFIA will significantly improve the application and issuance process. Rather than having…

CN 19-06, Relocation of Commercial Office, Halifax, N.S.

1. The purpose of this notice is to advise that: 2. Effective May 27, 2019, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) commercial office at 3139 Oxford Street in Halifax, Nova Scotia will relocate to 263 Suzie Lake Crescent, in Bayers Lake, Nova Scotia. 3. As such, effective May 27, 2019 all clients…

CBSA Message (TCC19-037) - Cannabis Customs Excise Duty Procedures

Clients Affected: All importers and brokers who use EDI to transmit their trade data. Further to the revised Customs Notice CN18-19 pertaining to Cannabis Customs Excise Duty Procedures please note the following for completion of the CADEX formatted records: 4. The table below is a list of the…

EU court rules in favour of Canada's free-trade deal with bloc

Case focused on CETA's mechanism to resolve disputes between investors, states The European Union-Canada free-trade agreement's provisions to protect investors do not breach EU law, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled on Tuesday in a major relief for proponents of the deal that came into force…

What a Great Day April 27th 2019 was!  

On April 27th 2019, the CSCB held its very first Designate Day in Montreal, QC with over 35 CCS and CTCS designates registered for the event. Our designate community includes those from CSCB members and preferred business clients as well as importers and exporters. In addition to a presentation on…

CFIA-AIRS Updates, 30 April

A) Chapter 01 was published to: i) change the release recommendation from “Refuse Entry” to “Refer to CFIA – veterinary inspection” for the following HS codes with the end uses “Breeding”, “Display in a zoo”, “Feeding for slaughter”, “Immediate slaughter”, “In transit through Canada”, “Other end…
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Notice to Importers No. 944

Global Affairs Canada has posted Notice to Importers No. 944. This notice informs importers of the procedures governing the administration of provisional safeguards, in the form of tariff rate quotas (TRQ), for certain steel goods that are listed in item 82 on the Import Control List (ICL). From…

D19-6-3, Importation of Energy-using Products

This memorandum has been revised to reflect the Amendment 14 to the Energy Efficiency Regulations, 2016, published in Canada Gazette II on October 31, 2018, that: a. as of November 1, 2018, removes import-reporting requirements for external power supplies, electric motors and fluorescent lamp…

Notice of intent - Emergency Transit of Regulated Animals

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has posted a notice of its intent to propose regulatory changes to the Health of Animals Regulations to allow for the emergency transit of regulated animals. These amendments would improve the welfare of livestock and other regulated animals in emergencies like…

D2-5-12, Telephone Reporting for General Aviation and Private Boats

This memorandum was expanded in September 2018 to include guidelines and requirements related to CBSA services at a Fixed Base Operator and the requirements for a Telephone Reporting Site/Marine designation. This memorandum has been edited for improved clarity but all of the procedures remain the…

Prime Minister of Canada announces closer collaboration with Japan

The Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, met with the Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe, to set the foundation for an even closer Canada-Japan relationship. During their meeting, the two leaders re-affirmed their commitment to strengthen the strategic partnership between Canada and Japan, and…