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A) Chapter 02 Chapter 02 was published to: i) modify the import conditions of the following HS codes with the end uses “Samples for testing”, “Scientific use (Research)”, “Show or exhibition” originating from Brazil: 02.07.11 – Of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus: not cut in pieces, fresh or…

Verification and compliance priorities Targeted verification priorities are determined through a risk-based, evergreen process, meaning that new targets are added throughout the year. Verification priorities may also be carried over from previous years. With the implementation of the CBSA Assessment…

On January 7, 2026, pursuant to paragraph 41(1)(b) of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) made final determinations of dumping and subsidizing of cast iron soil pipe originating in or exported from People’s Republic of China (China). The subject goods are…

https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d10/d10-14-61-eng.html ISSN 2369-2391 Ottawa, January 7, 2026 This document is also available in PDF (190 KB) This memorandum outlines the policy and procedures of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) in respect of the administration of tariff item…

Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2026-01-06 14:30 (ET) 2026-01-06 20:34 (ET) All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI and eManifest portal. Description The problem reported below has now been resolved. The CBSA is receiving higher than usual volumes of…

Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) instructions have been updated in the Automated Import Reference System (AIRS) for commodities originating from Germany. The affected commodities can be found in the following link: Foot and Mouth Disease – Countries officially recognized by…

Canada and Italy have agreed on new conditions for aged unpasteurized cheese made from cattle or buffalo milk. Import of this commodity was previously restricted due to outbreaks of Lumpy Skin Disease. Beginning January 6, 2026, aged unpasteurized cheese meeting the new conditions may be imported…

Concerning the preliminary determination with respect to the dumping of certain oil country tubular goods originating in or exported from the United Mexican States and The Republic of the Philippines, and originating in the Republic of Türkiye and exported or produced by, or on behalf of, Borusan…

Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2026-01-06 14:30 (ET) All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI and eManifest portal. Description The CBSA is receiving higher than usual volumes of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and eManifest portal messages resulting…

On January 5, 2026, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT), pursuant to subsection 76.03(1) of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), initiated an expiry review of its finding made on February 5, 2021, in inquiry NQ-2020-001, concerning the dumping of certain hot-rolled carbon steel plate…

The Canada Border Services Agency has today extended the preliminary phase of the investigations respecting the alleged injurious dumping and subsidizing of certain thermoformed molded fiber tableware originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China. The Special Import Measures Act…

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) will be updating import procedures for finished heat-treated pet food product samples on January 15, 2026. Please note that this update does not involve the import of ingredients for testing or raw samples – only finished heat-treated pet food product…

Ottawa, January 6, 2026 1. With reference to Customs Notice 23-25, this notice is to advise that: Effective on January 5th 2026, the telephone link at the Sherbrooke office, established following the closure of the commercial office, will be removed. Alternative customer service will continue to be…

A) Chapter 04 Chapter 04 was published to: i) modify the import conditions and add a release recommendation to the following HS codes with the end uses “Human consumption”, “Other end uses”, “Research and educational use” and “Show or Exhibition” and the miscellaneous code “From bovine or buffalo”…

Upcoming maintenance Planned outages: 1 Electronic Data Interchange – Integrated Import Declaration (EDI – IID) Outage: January 6, 2026, from 5 am to 6:45 am (ET) Contact: If you require assistance with an admissibility release, contact the National Import Service Centre (NISC) Entretien planifié…

On January 5, 2026, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal today initiated an expiry review of its finding made on February 5, 2021, in inquiry NQ-2020-001, to determine if the expiry of the finding is likely to lead to continued or resumed dumping of heavy plate from Chinese Taipei and Germany…