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CBSA Message (TCC18-034) - UPDATE - Launch of GCcollab pilot project

Information that is posted on CBSA’s website must adhere to Government of Canada accessibility requirements and, as a result, ECCRDs and other documents cannot be posted. The TCCU looked for an alternative platform and earlier this year asked the CSCB to test the usability of GCcollab. CSCB found…

CBSA Message (TCC18-034) - Launch of GCcollab pilot project

Information that is posted on CBSA’s website must adhere to Government of Canada accessibility requirements and, as a result, ECCRDs and other documents cannot be posted. The TCCU looked for an alternative platform and earlier this year asked the CSCB to test the usability of GCcollab. CSCB found…

CFIA-AIRS Updates, 27 March

A) Chapter 01 was published to remove the following OGD extensions. 01.06.90.2110 - Animal Pathogens – Parasites – Level 1. 01.06.90.2111 - Animal Pathogens – Parasites – Level 2. 01.06.90.2112 - Animal Pathogens – Parasites – Level 3. 01.06.90.2114 - Animal Pathogens parasites Level 2 – in animal…

First Designate Quiz of 2018 Now Open

The first Designate Quiz of 2018 is now available. You have until 2 p.m. ET on April 5, 2018 to submit your answers online. To access the quiz, you must login to your CSCB account, then click on 1. My CCS -> 2. My CCS Quizzes -> 3. Select the quiz. 2018 Quiz Schedule Available Due Quiz 1 March 15…

CBSA Message (TCC18-033) - Decommissioning of OGD Service Options PARS & RMD

Clients Affected: All importers and brokers The CBSA recognizes the transformative change that SWI adoption represents to the trade community. Significant effort has been made to meet the April 1, 2018 deadline, and we are currently on track to have trade chain partners (TCPs) representing…

2018 CSCB Toronto/Ontario Regions Annual Conference - Registration Now Open

The CSCB Toronto/Ontario Regions are pleased to announce that the registration for the annual regional conference is now open. The conference will take place on Thursday, June 14, 2018 at The Westin Trillium House in Blue Mountain. On Wednesday, June 13, the regional committee has organized a great…

New from Health Canada's Consumer Product Safety Program

NEW from Health Canada's Consumer Product Safety Program: Consumer Product and Cosmetics Reports Received - Index Consumer Product and Cosmetics Reports Received - Quarterly Data July 1, 2017 to September 30, 2017

Why a U.S-China trade war could be a 'net negative' for Canada

A trade war could benefit some Canadian industries, but experts say it will have a negative effect overall A trade war between the United States and China could potentially provide benefits to a handful of industries in Canada but the overall impact would be negative for the Canadian economy, some…

Trade dispute with U.S. over paper products to end in Canada's favour

American company is dropping complaint that Canadian supercalendered paper is unfairly subsidized A years-long trade dispute with the U.S. over Canadian paper products used for magazines and newspaper supplements is coming to an end in Canada's favour. Canadian producers of supercalendered paper…
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ARL DN/SOA changes

In January 2018, we sent to members the ECCRDs for upcoming changes to the DN/SOA. CBSA has asked for our assistance in assessing customs broker readiness. Please reply to [email protected] indicating whether you will be ready to receive a test copy of the new changes in April or May 2018. Thank-you.

Boeing will not appeal tariff ruling in Bombardier's favour

U.S. plane maker had sought tariffs of up to 300 per cent on imported Bombardier jets Aircraft giant Boeing will not appeal a ruling by the U.S. International Trade Commission that allows its Canadian rival Bombardier to sell its newest commercial jets without heavy duties. Boeing launched a trade…

Top 10 country risks to watch in 2018

Want to know the 10 global risks to keep in mind? Read on. Is the world in fact a riskier place? Many believe so, and our team here at EDC often debates the issue. Daily we are inundated with negative news ranging from impending trade wars to yet another climate-change-driven natural disaster. How…

U.S. Duty on Aluminum and Steel

The U.S. has announced that additional duty will be assessed with respect to steel and aluminum articles, as specified in the Presidential Proclamations, entered into the U.S., or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on March 23, 2018. Additional…
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Liability of Notify Party on Bill of Lading

A CSCB member brought to our attention the fact that a steamship line had invoiced him for charges which the importer had refused to pay. The CSCB member was listed as the notify party on the bill of lading, as many customs brokers are, and the steamship line advised that, as the Notify Party, the…
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Corrections to Certain Errors

The CSCB has asked CBSA on several occasions if there is requirement to correct certain errors on an accounting document. These errors include items such as the VFD code. CBSA has now provided full responses and these are listed below. Our initial question to CBSA was: Can CBSA clarify if…
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Release of Goods Time Frames – Proposed Changes

Members are aware that CBSA will be making changes to the time frames in which goods will be released. The new release time frames are based on the arrival of goods and will replace the time frames listed in the current version of D 17-1-4. Members who are using IID for release will have noticed…

Resolved: CFIA Import Declarations

Notice received: Friday, March 23 12:08 PM ET Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) technical issues have been resolved. At this time clients are instructed to send requests to (613) 773-9999. Clients are not to send requests via email unless advised by the National…