Trade News

Please be advised that the Web page for “Canadian Certified Shellfish Dealers and List of Leases Approved to Export Raw Oyster Products to Japan” has been updated and is available at the following address: http://inspection.gc.ca/food/fish-and-seafood/exports/by-jurisdiction/j……

1. The purpose of this customs notice is to provide clarification on the required timeframes for the submission of ACI for ferry operators and highway carriers when transporting commercial goods onboard a ferry. 2. Ferries are required to transmit pre-arrival cargo and conveyance information as well…

1. The purpose of this customs notice is to clarify and communicate the CBSA’s policy on the issuance of Risk Assessment Notices in the marine mode. 2. The CBSA is currently updating its marine Electronic Commerce Client Requirements Document and the Advance Commercial Information webpage to align…

As we are gripped by icy winter weather across Canada (yes, even you, Vancouver!), we’d like you to think ahead to summer and beyond – to the next CSCB Annual Conference! We are delighted to announce that the 2017 CSCB conference will be taking place from September 24 th – 26 th at the Algonquin…

The Statement of Reasons was issued Monday, December 12, 2016: http://www.tcce-citt.gc.ca/en/node/7905#_Toc471399033

As a reminder, manufacturers and importers of products that are exempted or products that are allowed through permits are required to report to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) every three years. A first report is to be submitted by March 31, 2017, on data from the calendar year 2016…

Canada's merchandise trade balance with the world recorded its first trade surplus since September 2014, moving from a $1.0 billion deficit in October to a $526 million surplus in November. Exports were up 4.3%, on the strength of increased exports of metal and non-metallic mineral products as well…

In an effort to ensure the integrity of the AIRS database, updates resulting from the World Customs Organization (WCO) HS structure changes will be published outside of the regular publication window for the week of January 2nd, 2017. Chapter 03 was published to add the end uses; "Ceremonial or…

The winter edition of the CBSA Today bulletin is available on the CBSA website. It covers the following topics: Modernizing to prepare for the future eManifest requirements New eManifest notices Outreach to freight forwarders Single Window Initiative update Reporting conveyances arriving in Canada…

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

The CSCB Toronto Region is holding a general meeting on Thursday, 2 February 2017 at the Four Points by Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel in Mississauga. The meeting will feature a scenario based Q & A session reconciling the SOA with Aran Gillmore, Manager, ARL Support, Finance and Administration…

The St-Bernard-de-Lacolle 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…

In an effort to ensure the integrity of the AIRS database, updates resulting from the World Customs Organization (WCO) HS structure changes will be published outside of the regular publication window for the week of January 2nd, 2017. A) Chapter 03 was published to: i) add the end uses; "Food…

This report completes an inquiry by the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (the Tribunal) to determine whether the imposition of provisional duties or duties applicable to gypsum board imported from the United States for markets in Manitoba, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Yukon and the…

The finding and associated news release are available on the CITT website. Finding issued Wednesday, January 4, 2017 http://www.citt.gc.ca/en/node/7902 Press Release - Gypsum Board from the United States http://news.gc.ca/web/article-en.do?mthd=index&crtr.page=1&nid=1175099

The notice of commencement of inquiry and associated news release are available on the CITT website. Notice of commencement of inquiry http://www.citt.gc.ca/en/node/7899 Tribunal Initiates Final Injury Inquiry — Concrete Reinforcing Bar from Belarus, CHinese Taipei, Hong Kong, China, Japan, Portugal…

Clients Affected: All clients that transmit their trade data using EDI. Reminder* Duplicate Cargo Control Numbers If you receive a reject message on your release transaction for “invalid status of request/cargo control number” or “ccn in history” ( error code 464 and T36) there is no need to contact…