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1. The purpose of this Customs Notice is to advise of the Steel Derivative Goods Surtax Remission Order (Remission Order) which is intended to minimize the negative effects of the surtaxes on Canadian companies and entities by providing relief for goods that are used in public health, public safety…

(Le français suit l’anglais) A) AIRS was published to add the following registration type: 145 – Code to import samples of pet food to a CFIA-inspected Facility Format : Alphanumeric IID : AIRS Registration B) Chapter 23 Chapter 23 was published to: i) add a release recommendation and modify the…

We now know how much it’s going to cost to cross the Gordie Howe International Bridge when it opens. Bridge officials say the standard passenger vehicle toll will be $8 ($5.75 US) to cross and $12 ($8.75) per axle for commercial trucks, oversized vehicles and larger passenger vehicles. “Breakaway,”…

A new legislative proposal would impose new requirements on non-resident businesses that wish to serve as the importer of record (IOR) for imports to the United States. The Securing Accountability in Foreign Entries Act would require foreign companies that act as IORs to become resident importers…

Further to the Canadian International Trade Tribunal’s expiry review (RR-2025-001), the Tribunal today continued, with amendment, its order made on September 2, 2020, in expiry review RR‑2019‑002, concerning the dumping of carbon steel screws originating in or exported from China and Chinese Taipei…

Further to the Canadian International Trade Tribunal’s preliminary injury inquiry (PI-2025-008), the Tribunal today determined that there is a reasonable indication that the dumping and subsidizing of forged grinding media from China have caused injury to the domestic industry. The Tribunal’s…

Please note there was an update to the new registration type. The revised version is provided below. 145 – Code to import samples of pet food to a CFIA-inspected Facility Format : Alphanumeric IID : AIRS Registration This advanced notice is provided to allow sufficient time for any required system…

eManifest Portal Maintenance Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2026-03-14 06:00 (ET) 2026-03-15 06:00 (ET) 2026-03-14 07:00 (ET) 2026-03-15 07:00 (ET) All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using the eManifest Portal. Description Saturday, March 14, 2026 from 06…

If you manufacture, import or sell certain sealant products or certain products that contain 2‑butoxyethanol (2‑BE), Environment and Climate Change Canada wants you to be aware of new regulations that may apply to you, and to inform you of resources, including a compliance guide , that can help you…

URGENT REMINDER 6: Please be reminded that the deadline for clients to make the necessary changes to align with the CBSA CIG and TLS 1.3 was extended from March 3, 2026 to March 13, 2026. For clarity, cutoff time is 23:59 (Eastern Time) on March 13, 2026. After that time, non-compliance with the new…

https://gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2026/2026-03-11/html/index-eng.html March 11, 2026 SOR: Statutory Instruments (Regulations) SI: Statutory Instruments (Other than Regulations) and Other Documents The information in the index appears in the following order: regulations, statute(s), registration number…

The Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced permanent controls for five fentanyl precursor chemicals under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) . These actions further strengthen Canada’s robust controls of precursor chemicals and are part of Canada’s efforts to detect…

A) Chapter 07 Chapter 07 was published to modify the import conditions of the following HS codes with the end uses “Samples for testing”, “Scientific use (Research)”, and “Show or exhibition” originating from Brazil: 07.05.11.3001.04 – Containing chicken. 07.05.11.3001.05 – Containing turkey. 07.05…

Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2026-03-10 14:00 (ET) 2026-03-10 18:00 (ET) All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI. Description The problem reported below has now been resolved. The CBSA is receiving higher than usual volumes of Electronic Data…

Please note that the Memorandum D18-3-2 and the Memorandum D18-5-1 have been updated on the CBSA website to reflect that the jurisdiction of Nova Scotia has entered into coordinated vaping taxation agreements. Memorandum D18-3-2: Excise duty framework for vaping products Memorandum D18-5-1: Coding…

Updates made to this D-memo This D-memo has been updated to: Reflect accessibility and plain language considerations Align with the policy of Memorandum D10-0-1. https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d10/d10-15-12-eng.html Mémorandum D10-15-12 : Interprétation du numéro tarifaire 9986.00.00…

Please be advised that the tariff rate quotas (TRQs) for steel goods administered under the Amended Surtax Order will transition to the fourth quarter on March 26, 2026. As set out in the Notice to importers: Item 82 – Steel goods – Serial No. 1160 , shipment specific import permit applications may…

Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2026-03-10 14:00 (ET) All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI. Description The CBSA is receiving higher than usual volumes of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) messages resulting in delays. The estimated delay is…

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is consulting on the following single ingredient feed description: Share your thoughts: Proposed amended livestock feed ingredient – Chromium propionate We are seeking comments on the proposed description by April 10, 2026. Aliments pour animaux – Mises à…