Trade News

Clients Affected: All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI. On Sunday March 5, 2017, the CBSA released further eManifest functionality to our external clients. Several issues with outbound transactions such as RNS and S12 are currently being investigated. *Please note…

Clients Affected: All importers, brokers and services providers who use EDI to transmit their data CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) / Accounts Receivable Ledger (ARL) Please be advised that the DN scheduled to be issued on March 9, 2017 is late and will be issued as soon as possible. We…

Normal operations resume at the North Portal port of entry The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is pleased to report normal operations have now resumed at the North Portal port of entry, which recently experienced a service disruption. We thank you for your patience and for helping us to…

The North Portal port of entry is experiencing a service disruption This port of entry is currently experiencing a service disruption and border users may encounter delays. Until further notice, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) encourages you to consider the following alternate ports of…

The North Portal port of entry is experiencing a service disruption This port of entry is currently experiencing a service disruption and border users may encounter delays. Until further notice, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) encourages you to consider the following alternate ports of…

A) Chapter 30 was published to add the following OGD extensions. 30.02.12.1685 - Veterinary biologics - immunological products and diagnostic kits 30.02.12.1685.01 - Avian 30.02.12.1685.02 - Bovine 30.02.12.1685.03 - Canine 30.02.12.1685.04 - Equine 30.02.12.1685.05 - Feline 30.02.12.1685.06 - Fur…

Clients Affected: All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI. On Sunday March 5, 2017, the CBSA released further eManifest functionality to our external clients. We have identified a system defect that is impacting the correct transmission of Cargo Control Numbers (CCNs)…

CCS and CTCS Designates are advised that three free quizzes will be offered during 2017 on the following dates: Available Due Quiz 1 March 16 April 6 Quiz 2 June 8 June 29 Quiz 3 October 5 October 26 As always, each quiz is worth ten professional development points toward maintenance of the CCS…

Canada's merchandise trade balance with the world posted a third consecutive monthly surplus, widening from $447 million in December to $807 million in January. Exports were up 0.5% on the strength of higher exports of motor vehicles and canola. Imports edged down 0.3% in January, mainly due to…

The following is a message from Global Affairs Canada. This message is intended for all Customs Broker organizations who have direct access to the Export and Import Control System (EICS) to submit import and export permit applications for processing. This includes using the EDI or PWS functionality…

Clients Affected: All clients that receive RNS (Release Notification System) messages. With the next release of eManifest functionality expected to be available March 4-5, 2017, the timing of the Release Notification System (RNS) class of Notices (RNS, ANS, SNS, QNS) will change. These timing…

The purpose of this communication is to advise that the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) completed the eManifest Deployment (D) 5A system update on March 5, 2017. This deployment represents a significant milestone towards the full implementation of eManifest and includes important internal and…

Clients Affected: All clients who submit their trade data using the eManifest portal. On March 5, 2017, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) will update the eManifest Portal and introduce new functionality. This bulletin includes important information about: A scheduled period of unavailability…

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced today that a new dedicated Free and Secure Trade (FAST) lane and inspection booth have opened at the Fort Erie, ON, port of entry. The new FAST lane provides eligible commercial vehicles with expedited passage and reduced wait times. At the same…

Canada Revenue Agency has released the following publication: Excise and GST/HST News - No. 101 http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/E/pub/gr/news101/news101-e.html