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ARL Update

January 26, 2016
CBSA encountered transmission difficulties last night and has advised that they are continuing to transmit the Daily Notices with the expectation that all will be delivered by noon today. They also reported that they have addressed and/or fixed the production problems that caused this morning’s…

Did you receive your Daily Notice

January 26, 2016
The CSCB has been advised that all members have not yet received their Daily Notice for yesterday’s transactions. CSCB representatives will be participating on a call with CBSA at 10am (eastern). Please advise us as soon as possible if you have not received your Daily Notice, [email protected]

CFIA AIRS Updates, 26 January

January 26, 2016
Chapter 03 was published to: i) change release recommendation from "Refuse Entry" to "Approved" and add miscellaneous code "Dead" to the following HS codes with the end uses: "Food services", "Retail use" and "Further processing for human consumption" originating from China. 03.07.11.1888.75 -…

CSCB Webinar: The Bri-Chem Trilogy, NAFTA, and Rule of Law - This Thursday!

January 25, 2016
Exactly three years ago, Mr. Peter Kirby, the Montreal lawyer who led the Frito-Lay fight, provided a first-hand account of the case and lessons learned about the CBSA process in a CSCB webinar. CBSA did not follow the CITT ruling in the Frito-Lay case, and importers remain unable to make revenue…

Canada will sign TPP trade deal Feb. 4, but ratification not certain

January 25, 2016
The federal government has confirmed that it intends to sign the controversial Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal at a meeting next week in New Zealand. But that doesn't mean the Liberal government will ultimately ratify the 12-country treaty, International Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland said…

2016 CSCB National Conference!

January 25, 2016
Members will be very excited to learn that the CSCB is heading to Niagara-on-the-Lake for this year’s national conference. The 2016 National Conference and Annual General Meeting will take place from Sunday, September 25 through Tuesday, September 27 at Queen’s Landing Hotel in Niagara-on-the-Lake…

CFIA AIRS Updates, 25 January

January 25, 2016
Chapter 23 was published to add the end use "Human consumption" to the following HS code. 23.06.30.6273 - Sunflower seeds without hulls meal mechanical extracted Please verify your version numbers before submitting through EDI. If you have any questions, please contact your National Import Service…

ARL Go Live

January 25, 2016
The CSCB has received the following message from CBSA. The CBSA team has achieved all requirements for cutover of the Accounts Receivable Ledger (ARL). Our current deployment status is “Go” and deployment will be completed on schedule. You may make any necessary changes to your systems in order to…

CFIA AIRS Updates, 22 January

January 25, 2016
A) Chapter 01 was published to: i) change the release recommendation from "Refuse entry" to "CBSA Inspection" for the following HS codes, with the end uses: "Breeding", "Other End Uses", "Temporary stay in Canada" and "Feeding for slaughter" originating from the state of Indiana. 01.05.11.1010 - Day…
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ARL – What You Need to Know

January 22, 2016
CBSA will be transitioning to the ARL system over the weekend. Although CSCB members have had access to a series of ARL webinars as well as CSCB conference presentations and have been receiving regular updates for several months now, we are issuing this final pre-implementation communiqué containing…
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ARL – CSCB Sets Up ARL Monitoring Center – We Need Your Help!

January 22, 2016
As CSCB members are aware, the Accounts Receivable Ledger (ARL) program is launching this Monday, January 25, 2016. You should receive your first Daily Notice (DN) very early on Tuesday, January 26. Your first Statement of Account (SOA is scheduled for delivery on February 25, no later than 9 am…
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In Memoriam - Julie McIntosh

January 22, 2016
The CSCB has learned the sad news that Julie McIntosh, of Don G. McIntosh Customs Brokers, passed away peacefully on January 18. Many members, especially in Toronto, will remember Don and Julie with fondness. Visitation is at the Turner and Porter “Peel” Chapel, 2180 Hurontario St., Mississauga, on…

Products Containing Mercury Regulations

January 22, 2016
Information for persons or companies importing products into Canada which may contain mercury. As of November 8, 2015, the Products Containing Mercury Regulations are prohibiting the import and manufacture of products containing mercury and its compounds. Exemptions to the prohibition do exist when…

D19-12-1, Importation of Vehicles

January 22, 2016
This memorandum outlines and explains the legislation, regulations and general guidelines that apply to the importation of vehicles. This memorandum has been updated to: (a) replace regulatory text with links to relevant legislation; (b) provide reformatted up-to-date information on determining…
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In Memoriam - Jerry Robb

January 22, 2016
The CSCB has learned that Jerry Robb, most recently of A & A Contract Customs Brokers, has passed away. Throughout his career, Jerry was an active supporter of the CSCB, both in B.C. and nationally, and many members will remember his warmth and kindness throughout the years. Jerry did not want a…

CSCB Webinar: The Bri-Chem Trilogy, NAFTA, and Rule of Law - Next Thursday!

January 21, 2016
Exactly three years ago, Mr. Peter Kirby, the Montreal lawyer who led the Frito-Lay fight, provided a first-hand account of the case and lessons learned about the CBSA process in a CSCB webinar. CBSA did not follow the CITT ruling in the Frito-Lay case, and importers remain unable to make revenue…

CBSA Message (TCC16-011) – LVS Releases for December 2015

January 21, 2016
Clients Affected: All importers and brokers who submit their B3s and AO notification of release queries using the CCS/CADEX system. All Low Value Shipment (LVS) releases for the period of December 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015 should be consolidated and must be transmitted to the CBSA by Friday…