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The following form has been updated and is available on the CBSA website: B246 – Certificate of Origin – Canada-Costa Rica Free Trade Agreement http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/forms-formulaires/b246-eng.html

This message pertains to imports of wheat products classified under Customs Tariff headings: 11.01, 11.03, 11.04, 11.08, 11.09, 19.01, 19.02, 19.04, 19.05 and 23.02. The purpose of this message is to inform you that the 2016-2017 Wheat Products tariff rate quota will be filled as of 11:59 p.m. local…

This message pertains to imports of barley products classified under Customs Tariff headings: 11.02, 11.03, 11.04, 11.07, 11.08, 19.01, 19.04 and 23.02 . The purpose of this message is to inform you that the 2016-17 barley products tariff rate quota will be filled as of 11:59 pm local time on…

Please note that as part of the Canada Border Services Agency's (CBSA) ongoing efforts to improve client service, a maintenance window of the production database is scheduled for Sunday, September 18, 2016 from 04:30 to 06:00 and from 07:30 to 08:30 (EST). The CFIA Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)…

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has launched an Alternative Service Delivery (ASD) Policy: http://inspection.gc.ca/eng/1471648506346/1471648730989. This Policy aims to promote a consistent Agency-wide approach to establishing, overseeing and strengthening the Agency's ASD arrangements…

We’re pleased to announce that we will be hosting CBSA’s Manager of Tariff Policy, Grant Tebbutt, on Wednesday, October 26 at 1-2:30 pm ET to discuss the 2017 Customs Tariff. The webinar will provide an overview of the HS level changes, the publication of the Departmental Consolidation of the Tariff…

Germany's economy minister said on Thursday he expected the country's Social Democrats, a junior partner in the ruling coalition, to vote in favor of a free-trade agreement between Canada and the European Union at a party meeting on Sept. 19. "We will get a majority vote," German Vice Chancellor and…

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…