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IID (Integrated Import Declaration) Readiness

The CBSA has announced plans to eliminate two release options by spring 2018. These service options are 463, OGD Pre-arrival Release System (OGD PARS) and 471, OGD Release on Minimum Declaration (OGD RMD). At that time, use of the Integrated Import Declaration (IID) will become mandatory. In order…
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Nominate a CBSA Star of 2016

Every year, the CSCB CBSA Stars Program recognizes Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) staff across the country for doing their job with knowledge and goodwill and making a positive difference to the trade community every day. The attitude of cooperation is especially important at the time of…

There’s a very big reason to worry about the Republicans’ tax plan

Watching discussions of tax reform heating up in Washington D.C., Canadians have been worried about the wrong thing by focusing on the border-adjustment tax being proposed by Republican House Leader Paul Ryan. That’s a far smaller deal than the worriers think it is: it’s no different from mechanisms…

Canada stresses talks on NAFTA will involve all three members

Any talks to renew the North American Free Trade Agreement would involve all three member nations, a top Canadian official said..., dampening speculation the United States might seek to sit down with Canada first and then Mexico... U.S. President Donald Trump - who says free trade treaties have cost…

French leftist lawmakers take EU-Canada free trade deal to court

More than 100 French left-wing lawmakers decided on Tuesday to appeal to the country's Constitutional Council to block a contentious free trade deal between the European Union and Canada. Supporters of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) say it will boost economic growth and jobs…

There's a new trade deal in town. But what is the TFA and who will benefit?

A global trade deal goes live today that will help to smooth customs procedures and cut red tape at the border. Against a backdrop of anti-globalization sentiment, shuttered regional trade pacts and shifting geopolitics, the TFA flies in the face of the current news cycle. The following offers a…

Canada Gazette - Official Regulations

The following was published in Part II of the Canada Gazette on February 22, 2017. Certain Department of Health Regulations (Miscellaneous Program) — Regulations Amending Food and Drugs Act - Controlled Drugs and Substances Act SOR/2017-18 13/02/17 Certain Regulations Made Under the Controlled Drugs…

Canada Gazette - Notices and Proposed Regulations

The following was published in Part I of the Canada Gazette on February 18, 2017. Canadian International Trade Tribunal Appeal Notice No. HA-2016-024 Orders Copper pipe fittings NAFTA Secretariat Request for Panel Review Certain gypsum board originating in or exported from the United States of…
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Customs Brokers and eHousebills

The CBCB has heard that with the implementation of eHousebills, members are experiencing delays and difficulties in having goods released, especially when goods are traveling inland. We have also heard that importers are seeing high storage fees, also as a possible result of eHousebills. We would…

Trade Facilitation Agreement Enters into Force

A major milestone for the global trading system was reached on 22 February 2017, when the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA), the first multilateral deal concluded in the 21 year history of the World Trade Organization, entered into force. In receiving four more ratifications for the Trade…

American CEOs send letter to House: Kill the 'made in America' tax

More than a dozen chief executives from some of the biggest manufacturing companies [in U.S.] called on lawmakers ... to overhaul the corporate tax code and embrace a controversial proposal that would reduce the cost of exports but penalize imports. In a letter to House and Senate leadership, they…

Latest edition of WCO News now available

The WCO has published the 82nd edition of WCO News, the Organization’s flagship magazine aimed at the global Customs community, which provides a selection of informative articles that touch the international Customs and trade landscape. This edition features a special dossier on data analysis by…

CFIA AIRS Updates, 20 February

Chapter 23 was published to change the release recommendation from "Refuse entry" to "Refer to CFIA- NISC" for the following HS codes originating from New Zealand. 23.09.10.1574 - Raw diets (Bones and Raw Food), frozen or refrigerated. 23.09.90.1573 - Raw diets (Bones and Raw Food), frozen or…