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1. The purpose of this notice is to provide a risk-based, alternative approach for clearing commercial cargo and conveyances, in the marine mode, for certain vessels destined to the Arctic. The Arctic Shipping Electronic Commercial Clearances Program (ASECC) is a pilot program now in its second year…

Designates are reminded the second free quiz of 2016 starts this Thursday. Available Due Quiz 2 June 9 June 30 Quiz 3 October 6 October 27 As always, each quiz is worth ten professional development points towards maintenance of the CCS designation, and is free of charge. Details will be provided by…

This document was recently added to the CBSA Web site. Memorandum D10-14-68 explains the Canada Border Services Agency’s policy concerning the tariff classification of bouncers, jumpers, rockers and swings (child seats) under tariff item 9401.71.10 or tariff item 9401.80.10 of the Customs Tariff…

The WCO Harmonized System Committee (HSC) held its 57 th Session from 9 to 18 March 2016 at the WCO headquarters in Brussels. The decisions taken by the HSC during this Session have now been published on the WCO website. They comprise 18 Classification Rulings, dealing with, among other things…

Please be advised that export requirements under section 11.7.3, Annex W – United States of the Chapter 11 of the Meat Hygiene Manual of Procedures (MHMP), have been updated with the following information: Est. 678: add code 03B (raw product - not intact) for chicken, pork and turkey. http://www…

Canada's exports increased 1.5% to $41.8 billion in April. Export prices were up 1.1% and volumes rose 0.5%. Imports increased 0.9% to $44.7 billion, as volumes were up 0.8% and prices edged up 0.1%. As a result, Canada's merchandise trade deficit with the world narrowed from $3.2 billion in March…

Le texte français suit le texte anglais. Registration to challenge the Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) examination on September 24, 2016 is now open. The registration deadline is Friday, July 15. An individual may apply to challenge the CCS exam if the following criteria are met: is currently…

CSCB welcomes CBSA at the Atlantic Region Annual Conference June 10 th in Fredericton The Canadian Society of Customs Brokers (CSCB) is pleased to announce a joint program initiative with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) that will take place at its upcoming Atlantic Region Annual Conference…

Transport Canada has generously offered to present a webinar on the temporary importation of vehicles. We would like to hear from members if there are other Transport Canada topics that they would like to know more about and we will see if additional topics can be included. A date and time has not…

This memorandum provides administrative guidelines on the access, use, and disclosure of API and PNR data within the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), as well as information regarding access and correction requests for this data. This memorandum has been revised to reflect changes made to the…

To assist industry in understanding and complying with allergen labelling requirements, the following has been posted on the CFIA website: - A Fact Sheet containing Allergen Labelling Tips for the Food Industry ( http://www.inspection.gc.ca/food/labelling/food-labelling-for-industry/……

A) Chapter 03 was published to modify the import conditions for the following HS code. 03.07.91.1412.58 - Cerastoderma edule - TSN 80901 - European cockle (live or non-ready-to-eat, shell on) (fresh or chilled) B) Chapter 05 was published to modify the import conditions for the following HS codes…

Please be advised that Annex D - List of Establishments Not Eligible to Export Meat Products Derived from Cloven-hoofed Animals (1) to Japan in Chapter 11 of the Meat Hygiene Manual of Procedures (MHMP), has been revised with the following information: Establishment 442: removed as of 2016-05-20…

Please be advised that as part of ongoing efforts to improve client service please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) will be performing network maintenance on Saturday, June 4, 2016 from 8:00PM to 23:59PM (EST). Consequently, the following services may not be available…

Please join us Friday, June 17 th at Casino Rama in Orillia as we hand out CSCB’s Education Award and CBSA Stars Awards. The CSCB Education Award is presented to the student who obtained the highest regional mark on the Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) course. Our recipients this year are: Ontario…

Please join us Friday, June 10 th at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Fredericton as we hand-out CSCB’s Education Award and CBSA Stars Awards. The CSCB Education Award is presented to the student who obtained the highest regional mark on the Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) course. Our recipient this…

Please be advised that the List of Establishments approved to export meat to Mexico in Chapter 11 of the Meat Hygiene Manual of Procedures (MHMP), has been revised with the following information: Establishment 70: add (2016-05-31), mechanically separated meat (MSM) - Poultry http://www.inspection.gc…