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Additional Relief for Certain Steel Goods – Update

Further to a message posted earlier today, CBSA has clarified information regarding additional relief for certain steel goods, announced by Finance on December 19th. The notice from Finance includes four schedules of goods and, for goods listed in Schedules 1 – 3: remission is granted in the case of…

CN 18-24, Provisional Safeguards – In-transit Steel Goods Remission Order

Remission of Provisional Safeguards on Certain Steel Goods in Transit: Heavy plate Concrete reinforcing bar Energy tubular products Hot-rolled sheet Pre-painted steel Stainless steel wire Wire rod 1. This notice provides information on the introduction and application of the In-Transit Steel Goods…
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Additional Remission on Steel and Aluminum

The Department of Finance has announced an amendment to the remission order on Canadian imports of steel and aluminum. There are four schedules of goods subject to remission: For goods in Schedule 1, relief is granted for an indefinite period for steel and aluminum products imported from the U.S. on…

CFIA processing delays - Resolved

Notice received: Thursday 2018-12-20 8:24 AM EST Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) delays in processing have been resolved. If you require a release for a shipment that has already arrived, or about to arrive at the border please fax documents to (613) 773-9999. The…

CFIA processing delays

Notice received: Thursday 2018-12-19 3:38 PM EST Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is currently experiencing delays in processing import declarations. During this time clients are asked to continue sending all CFIA electronic declarations using the Electronic Data…

Barley Products Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ)

This message pertains to imports of barley products classified under Customs Tariff headings: 11.02, 11.03, 11.04, 11.07, 11.08, 19.01, 19.04 and 23.02 . The purpose of this message is to inform you that the 2018-19 Barley Products Tariff Rate Quota will be filled as of 11:59 pm local time on…
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Additional Relief for Certain Steel Goods

The Government of Canada has announced an Order-in-Council concerning certain steel goods that were in transit to Canada prior to October 25th, 2018. This OIC permits importers to apply for remission of the safeguard surtaxes announced on October 11th, 2018 on these items, as described in Customs…

CFIA Improvements to the Integrated Import Declaration (IID)

For those who declare Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) regulated imports using the Integrated Import Declaration (IID), this is to announce improvements effective December 19, 2018. Changes are in the following areas: Clients will receive more descriptive “rejection” notices moving forward…
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Clearance of Personal Effects

A CSCB member has expressed an interest in setting up a network with other customs brokers who clear personal effects. They have been approached by the CAM (Canadian Association of Movers) and IAM (International Association of Movers), asking for assistance in seeking customs brokers who provide…

2019 Customs Tariff

CBSA has advised that the 2019 Customs Tariff files are expected to be posted by December 21st; concordance tables will also be available.

Softwood Lumber U.S. Trade Remedy Proceedings – Administrative Review process

Following is a message from the Softwood Lumber Division of Global Affairs Canada: Further to our teleconference call with industry that took place on November 29, 2018, we would like to remind you that the U.S. Department of Commerce’s first administrative review in the current softwood lumber…

Last Chance to Register for the What's ahead in 2019 Webinar!

Don't miss this end-of-year webinar on what’s ahead in 2019! From the SFCR (Safe Food for Canadians Regulations) coming into force, IID becoming the only service option for some PGAs, new trade agreements, and continued consultation on CARM (CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management) design, there is…
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SWI IID System/Policy Status Updates

CBSA has provided updates regarding issues associated with use of the IID. These are: 1. Health Canada reference tables are not being updated. This includes data for NOL (No Objection Letter) control number; 5016 Class B Precursor License; 5010 Drug Establishment License; 5022 NHP Site License; and…

CFIA Scheduled System Maintenance, 19 December

As part of ongoing efforts to improve client service, please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) will be performing maintenance on Wednesday, December 19th, 2018 from 5:00am until 7:00am (EST). Consequently, the Integrated Import Declaration (IID) may not be available during…

CFIA processing delays - Resolved

Notice received: TUesday 2018-12-18 1:57 PM EST Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) delays in processing have been resolved. If you require a release for a shipment that has already arrived, or about to arrive at the border please fax documents to (613) 773-9999. The…
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CPTPP – Certification of Origin

The CSCB has obtained clarification regarding item 7 of Annex 3-B of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). This item says: Origin Criterion - Specify the rule of origin under which the good qualifies. CBSA has indicated that: Annex 3-B (Minimum Data…