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Clients Affected: All clients that transmit their trade data using EDI. Reminder* W80 reject code If you receive reject code W80 for Release cannot be related to a consolidated cargo or House bill this mean the cargo control number (CCN) quoted on your release entry is either a consolidated cargo or…

Canadian firms will also face extra risks if Trump follows through on pledge to cut U.S. business tax rate The head of the Bank of Canada says a broad-based hike in American tariffs would lower U.S. economic output after about five years — whether or not other countries retaliate. In prepared…

From launching a data-mining drive aiming to find supply-chain pressure points to sending officials to mobilize allies in key U.S. states, Mexico and Canada are bolstering their defenses of a regional trade pact President Donald Trump vows to rewrite. Trump has blamed the North American Free Trade…

Clients Affected: All importers and brokers who submit their B3s and AO notification of release queries using the CCS/CADEX system Please be advised that due to the recent change in publication times of the Exchange Rates of the Bank of Canada, the CBSA will send the CADEX exchange rate report at 19…

Canada's merchandise trade balance with the world posted a $135 million deficit in March, narrowing from a $1.1 billion deficit in February. Exports rose 3.8% in March to a record high $47.0 billion, due to stronger exports of energy products and consumer goods. Imports were up 1.7% to $47.1 billion…

Clients Affected: All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI. Please read the attached document: Bulletin 30 Managing Business Number and Import Export Accounts Bulletin 30 Gestion du numéro d’entreprise et des comptes d’importations et d’exportations

Clients Affected: All importers and brokers who submit their B3s and AO notification of release queries using the CCS/CADEX system On May 1 st, 2017 CBSA issued incorrect exchanges rates. The CCS system has been updated to show the correct exchange rate for May 2 nd and we have included the…

A 17th-century British politician once said an ambassador is "an honest gentleman sent abroad to lie for his country." In the diplomatic war of words over U.S. softwood lumber tariffs, the Gallant Liberals haven't accurately described what the Trump administration's preliminary decision said last…

New duties on Canadian softwood. A possible border adjustment tax. Even Donald Trump's threat to pull out of NAFTA. There's lots to discuss as an Alberta-U.S. trade summit kicks off in Calgary. Business people, politicians and academics gather Tuesday for the start of a two-day summit. Many parts of…

Canada's free-trade pact with Europe is poised to produce "modest" economic gains that work out to an average annual income boost of $220 per Canadian, the federal budget watchdog says in a new report. The parliamentary budget officer released a study Tuesday that estimates the trade deal would have…

Clients Affected: All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI. The Canada Border Services Agency is hosting an ARL Webinar: Open payment credits on Statement of Account, via WebEx. Meeting Information ------------------------------------------------------- Topic: Open payment…

*SAVE THE DATE* International Consumer Product Health and Safety Organization (ICPHSO) North American Regional Training Workshop on June 28, 2017 WHO Diverse stakeholders including regulators, industry, academics, the legal community and consumer representatives WHAT An opportunity to learn, network…

Due to exceptional circumstances, a portion of the sugar-containing products (SCP) export quota to the United States is now available for utilization by Canadian residents on a first-come, first-served basis until the available quantity is fully used or September 30, 2017, whichever occurs first. As…

This memorandum outlines the Canada Border Services Agency guidelines and conditions under which airlines or owners of commercial aircraft may operate international charter service, including transborder service for remuneration or hire into authorized airports of entry. This memorandum has been…

There were 43,255 exporting enterprises of goods in Canada in 2016, with export sales totalling $442.2 billion. The number of exporting enterprises was down for the first time since 2013, while lower energy prices drove down export sales for the second straight year. The number of exporting…

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has today initiated a re-investigation to update the normal values and export prices respecting certain concrete reinforcing bar originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China (China), the Republic of Korea and the Republic of Turkey, and the…

Partnership in Action: the CSCB Quebec Region Annual Conference Are you still on the fence about attending the Quebec Region Annual Conference? We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for delegates attending this week’s event. Thanks to the longstanding relationship between CSCB and CBSA…

THE CSCB TORONTO/ONTARIO REGIONS ANNUAL CONFERENCE will be held on June 16th, 2017 at the Arden Park Hotel in beautiful Stratford. Topics slated for presentation include: National Affairs Update eManifest - The End is Near? CBSA Commercial Ops and Trade: a regional perspective As well, you will have…

This memorandum has been revised to denote the following changes: (a) Provide definitions for Advance Commercial Information, Carrier, Conveyance, Electronic Data Interchange, eManifest, First Port of Arrival, and Freight Forwarder. (b) Updates with regards to presenting paper cargo. (c)…