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This is an important reminder for all those who declare plant, animal, and food imports to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The deadline to become certified to use the Integrated Import Declaration (IID) process is fast approaching. As of…

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) Automated Import Reference System (AIRS) will be updated to add a date of signing on the letterhead required since November 30, 2018 following the outbreak of E. coli O157 illnesses in Canada linked to romaine lettuce harvested in California (USA)…

A) Chapter 07 was published to modify the import conditions for the following HS code with end uses “Human Consumption” and “Further Processing” originating from California. 07.05.19.3028.10 - Romaine Lettuce. B) Chapter 20 was published to modify the import conditions for the following HS code with…

IN THE MATTER OF a preliminary injury inquiry, pursuant to subsection 34(2) of the Special Import Measures Act, respecting: NITISINONE CAPSULES Statement of Reasons issued - Wednesday, December 5, 2018 http://www.citt.gc.ca/en/node/8472

Canada's exports were down 1.2% in October, principally on lower exports of crude oil. Imports were down 0.6%, mainly due to fewer imports of passenger cars and light trucks. As a result, Canada's merchandise trade deficit with the world widened from $891 million in September to $1.2 billion in…

The CUSMA is still very much on the rails. Last Friday was another key date for North American free trade, as it was the very last chance for the outgoing Pena Nieto administration in Mexico to sign on the dotted line. It also satisfies a key date in the US legislative calendar, allowing critical…

In the wake of the newly proposed Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement, I took part in a webinar at EDC on How Small Business Can Sell to the U.S. You can watch it on-demand to hear the views of fellow panelists, including Mark Fisher, President and CEO of the Council of the Great Lakes Region…

This customs notice is to inform you of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) that will be implemented in Canada, Australia, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand and Singapore on December 30, 2018. Additionally, the Agreement will enter into force for Vietnam on…

1. This customs notice is to advise that the Tobacco and Vaping Products Act (TPVA) has received Royal Assent and came into force on May 23, 2018. 2. “Vaping products” (formerly known as e-cigarettes and electronic nicotine delivery systems) include vaping devices, and their individual parts such as…

1. The purpose of this Notice is to advise that on June 12, 2018, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) amended the Accounting for Imported Goods and Payment of Duties Regulations to replace the use of the term “Good Character”. 2. As requested by the Standing Joint Committee for the Scrutiny of…

This memorandum outlines and explains the conditions under which seasonal residents may import goods without the payment of duties. This memorandum has been updated as the result of a technical review. Revisions to the text do not affect or change any of the existing guidelines or procedures…

This memorandum outlines the use of Form BSF241, Non-monetary General Receipt as it applies to goods or currency and monetary instruments that are abandoned to the Crown or detained by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). This memorandum has been updated as the result of a technical review…

While the dairy industry was warning about concessions forced upon Canada in the new North American free trade deal text last week, the federal government quietly awarded Canadian dairy processors almost exclusive rights to import nearly all of the dairy products set to arrive soon from countries…

Notice received: Tuesday 2018-12-04 11:24 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…