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Queenston Bridge CBSA-Brokers Meeting, 17 January 2019

The first meeting between CBSA and customs brokers at the Queenston Bridge took place on January 17, 2019. All parties look forward to an ongoing good working relationship, with the January meeting as a starting point. Minutes of this meeting are now available on the CSCB Ontario Region page. To…

U.S. lawmakers move to curtail president's power to levy tariffs

U.S. lawmakers on Wednesday introduced legislation to limit the president's power to levy import tariffs on the grounds of national security. The bills face an uncertain future but underscore bipartisan concerns on Capitol Hill over the rising costs of the Trump administration's trade policies. The…
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Hand-carried Goods and use of the IID

CBSA has confirmed that the IID may be used to obtain the release of hand-carried goods. However, there is another step to follow, as indicated in their instructions below. Hand carried goods can be processed using the SWI IID in much the same way as a “flying truck” is processed. However, the…

Temporary Port Office Closures - Buffalo, Chicago, Detroit

Due to inclement weather conditions, the following U. S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Port Offices are closed. Buffalo Port Office (Port 0901, 726 Exchange St., Buffalo, NY) Closed Jan. 30 & Jan. 31 U. S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Buffalo Port Office, located at 726 Exchange St…
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Multiple PGA Exception Processes - IID

At the last SWI Implementation working group conference call, the following issue was clarified: Issue: The CBSA has identified a system limitation that relates to Participating Government Agencies (PGAs) that have various PGA Exception Processes for their programs. Currently, IID segment SG13.RCS…

USMCA Implementation Would Require Numerous Changes to U.S. Law, USTR Says

Changes to existing law are necessary to bring the U.S. into compliance with a number of obligations under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement, according to a recent document from the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. Legislation to implement the USMCA could be introduced and considered by…
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Multiple VINs on a Single IID

CBSA has advised that Transport Canada has confirmed that multiple VINS can be submitted on a single IID for the following Transport Canada vehicle programs: Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS) Appendix G Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS) Appendix F Canadian Vehicles…

CFIA-AIRS Updates, 31 January

Chapter 07 was published to modify the list of registration types for the following HS code with the end uses “Further processing” and “Human consumption” originating from California. NO VERSION CHANGE. 07.09.99.3034.01 - Parsley - with or without roots (fresh or chilled). Please verify your version…

CFIA-AIRS Updates, 30 January

A) Chapter 03 was published to add the end use “Further Processing for Human Consumption” to the following HS code. 03.02.13.6159.86 - Oncorhynchus keta - TSN 161976 - Chum salmon (fresh or chilled) This created a requirement version change for the following HS codes. 03.02.11.6159 - Taxonomic names…
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Form A48 and the IID

Members may have experienced CBSA rejecting A48s (R.M.D. Correction) that are filed when an IID has been used. CBSA has advised that they will continue to accept A48 corrections when an IID has been used and these forms should not be rejected at the port. The reasons an A48 may be used after release…

CSCB Webinar: CPTPP – the Scope, the Scale, and the Impact

Join us on Tuesday, February 12 for a webinar session on the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)! Daniel Kiselbach, Partner & National Trade Advisory Leader at Deloitte Tax Law LLP will explore the scope and scale of the CPTPP and its impact on various…

Additional CFIA-AIRS Updates, 29 January

Chapter 07 was published to add the following OGD extensions. 07.05.11.3002 - Vegetable preparations containing less than 50% egg products 07.05.19.3002 - Vegetable preparations containing less than 50% egg products 07.19.70.3002 - Vegetable preparations containing less than 50% egg products 07.05…

CFIA-AIRS Updates, 29 January

In an effort to improve the clarity of content in the Automated Import Reference System (AIRS), the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has completed a review of commodities identified in the database which the CFIA does not regulate. The commodities previously identified in AIRS with a…

CBSA Message (TCC19-016) - Cargo Control Abstract – Form A10 Format Change

Clients Affected: All Importers and Brokers This bulletin is being sent by the Technical Commercial Client Unit (TCCU) on behalf of the Importer and Exporter Programs Unit. The purpose of this note is to inform all clients of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) that Form A10, Cargo Control…

Manifest Processes at the Port of Montreal

Starting February 4th, 2019, CBSA at the Montreal Long Room (0395) will begin accepting email requests to change or update manifests. CBSA has provided specific instructions (see below), including the email address of where to send your request. This change is expected to improve upon the time it…

CFIA-AIRS Updates, 28 January

Chapter 07 was published to add the following OGD extensions 07.05.11.3001.00 - Vegetable preparations with more than 2% but less than 20 % meat 07.05.11.3001.01 - Containing beef 07.05.11.3001.02 - Containing veal 07.05.11.3001.03 - Containing pork 07.05.11.3001.04 - Containing chicken 07.05.11…