Trade News

Canada has not yet managed to settle a long-running dispute with the United States over softwood lumber exports and is ready to resort to litigation if necessary, Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland said on Wednesday. Freeland, speaking to reporters after talks with U.S. Trade Representative Michael…

The ACROSS EDI release requests received report for August 2016 is available on the CSCB website ( download). The national EDI percent was 96.10.

Clients Affected: All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI. For maintenance purposes, all Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) applications will be unavailable on Sunday, September 18, 2016 from 04:30 to 06:00 ET as well as between 07:00 and 08:30 ET. This includes: all…

Clients Affected: All importers and brokers who submit their B3s and AO notification of release queries using the CCS/CADEX system For maintenance purposes, the CCS/CADEX system will be unavailable on Saturday September 17, 2016 from 05:00 to 05:30 (ET) AND Sunday September 18, 2016 from 05:00 to 05…

B.C. contractors say new tariffs on drywall material are another factor that will keep the price of single-family homes in the province out of the reach of many. About a week ago, the Canadian government imposed duties of up to 276 per cent on drywall imported from the U.S. in an effort to help…

Canada's trade minister is flying to meetings in different countries over the coming week in an attempt to save a trade agreement with the European Union now imperilled by anti-globalization sentiment. Chrystia Freeland will meet European politicians at a progressive forum in Montreal, speak in…

The Canadian Export Requirements for Processed Products (fruits, vegetables and maple products) has been updated. French fries exported to Colombia now require a Certificate of Free Sale to accompany shipments. Please refer to the Canadian Export Requirements for Processed Products (fruits…

The following is to inform you of an update to the List of Establishments Approved to Export Live or Raw Molluscan Shellfish from France to Canada. The following establishment has been added to the list: EARL Jean Michel Masse et Fils This document is available at the following link: http:/…

Please be advised that Chapter 11 of the Meat Hygiene Manual of Procedures (MHMP), China – Annex 1 has been updated with the following information: List of Canadian Meat Establishments Exporting to China: added: 544. List of Canadian Cold Storages Exporting to China: removed: 544; added: S239, S404…

A) Chapter 03 was published to modify the import conditions for the following HS code with the end use "Research and Education" originating from France. NO VERSION CHANGE. 03.01.11.2125.96 - Danio rerio - TSN 163699 - Zebrafish (ornamental, live) B) Chapter 04 was published to remove registration…

We’re pleased to announce that we will be hosting Transport Canada’s Chief of Component Testing Importation and Audit Inspection, Mario Demers, and Importation Information Officer, Diane Gagnon-Lior, for a webinar session on Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at 2-3:30 pm ET. We will be discussing…

CIFFA has issued the following two special bulletins regarding Hanjin containers. We thank CIFFA for sharing these with us. Update #8 - CIFFA has received the following communications from CN Rail. New Notice: Return of empty Hanjin containers to CN Inland terminals In instances where the freight…

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated investigations on September 12, 2016, under the Special Import Measures Act respecting the alleged injurious dumping of certain fabricated industrial steel components originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China (China), the…

The CSCB National Annual Conference is just two weeks away! If you haven’t already done so, please register TODAY. For complete program information and to register, please visit our website . In addition, if you haven’t yet registered for the CSCB Designate Day* on September 25 th, don’t delay! Be…

A Hanjin Shipping Co Ltd 117930.KS vessel is finishing unloading in California and scheduled to leave port on Monday, shipping industry officials said, as shareholders and executives associated with the South Korean firm pledged funds to help resolve the turmoil created by its collapse. The Hanjin…

As part of ongoing efforts to improve client service please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) will be performing network maintenance for the Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) on Tuesday September 13th, 2016 from 6:30AM to 7:00AM (EST). CFIA does not anticipate any service…

China’s General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of the People’s Republic of China (AQSIQ) has notified the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) that it has validated and approved the list of 16 cold storage facility for the export of meat products from Canada to…