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EDC Export Performance Monitor - January 2016

Following three months of declines, exports increased by 0.4% in November lifted by a 0.6% gain in shipment volumes. The composition of growth was mixed, with 6 of 11 broad categories advancing. Excluding energy, exports were up 1.6%. Imports fell by 0.7% for the month, resulting in a narrowing of…
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CSCB Customs Quick Facts

We remind our members to visit the CSCB Customs Quick Facts regularly for a list of customs-related questions posed to us by members across the country and answers we’ve obtained from the many CBSA contacts with whom we maintain relationships. To access the quick facts, please login to your CSCB…

CFIA AIRS Updates, 7 January

AIRS was published to add the following registration type. #8 - Shipper Please verify your version numbers before submitting through EDI. If you have any questions, please contact your National Import Service Centre.
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Advance Rulings and Reason to Believe

A member recently brought to our attention a comment that was included in an Advance Ruling. This comment stated the following: Please be advised that the goods covered by this advance ruling are provided for in a specific tariff provision that is considered ‘reason to believe’ for the purposes of…

ECCRD Chapter 11 Update

Electronic Commerce Clients Requirements Document (ECCRD): Chapter 11 ACI/eManifest Notices (From Version 5 to Version 6) The French version of this chapter will be available at a later date. If you're interested in receiving this updated chapter please send a request to [email protected]

CFIA AIRS Updates, 6 January

A) Chapter 01 was published to modify the import instructions for the following HS codes originating from the United States. NO VERSION CHANGE. 01.05 - Live poultry, that is to say, fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, ducks, geese, turkeys and guinea fowls 01.06.31 - Birds of prey 01.06.32 -…

Other CFIA AIRS Updates, 5 January

A) Chapter 01 was published to modify the import conditions for the following HS codes originating from the United States. NO VERSION CHANGE. 01.01 - Live horses, asses, mules and hinnies 01.02 - Live bovine animals 01.03 - Live swine 01.04 - Live sheep and goats 01.06.13 - Camels and other camelids…
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ARL applications and certification

Less than three weeks remain until the implementation of the new ARL system. Any member who has not yet done so, is strongly encouraged to file an application immediately as a last minute spike in demand could mean that CBSA might not be able to approve your application on a timely basis.

Interim phytosanitary requirements for in-transit shipments

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has implemented interim phytosanitary requirements for in-transit shipments. These interim requirements are valid effective January 1, 2016 until the CFIA completes its comprehensive in-transit policy and program. The interim protocol outlines requirements…

Beef export to South Korea

South Korea has lifted the temporary suspension of beef imports from Canada. The export certification resumes effective December 30, 2015, with no changes to the conditions that were in place prior to the suspension.

CFIA AIRS Updates, 5 January

Chapter 31 was published to remove the following miscellaneous codes: "GRADE (N-P-K) : % N + % P + % K < 18% (e.g., 5-5-5 = 15%)" and "GRADE (N-P-K) : % N + % P + % K > 18% (e.g., 6-6-6 = 18%)" from the following HS codes. 31.01.00.4030 - Fertilizer - with ground/processed plant materials (except…
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ARL Readiness Working Group Records of Discussion - 9, 16, 23 December 2015

Records of Decision from the ARL Readiness Working Group meetings held on December 9, 16 and 23 have now been posted on the ARL Implementation page, under Meeting Summaries & Presentation Materials. To access, please log into your CSCB account and click on Learn More button on the home page. The…
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SWI – Proposed Changes to ECCRD (Health Canada)

CBSA has requested feedback on proposed changes to the Single Window Initiative (SWI) Integrated Import Declaration (IID) Electronic Commerce Client Requirements Document (ECCRD). As a result of requests from industry, Health Canada’s Consumer Products Program is proposing changes to the current…
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In Memoriam - John Roberts

The CSCB has learned the sad news that John Roberts, formerly with F. S. Sellar Limited and more recently with Russell A. Farrow Limited, passed away on January 1 after a battle with ALS. John was an active participant in and supporter of the CSCB for many years, primarily in Toronto. Funeral…
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D8-2-14 – Clarification Regarding Footwear Samples

The CBSA has clarified that tariff item 9936.00.00 of the Customs Tariff may be used for footwear ONLY when footwear is imported together with an article of apparel and is committed by design to form an integral part of an apparel sample. D8-2-14 further defines which apparel samples qualify for…

Milk Protein Substances Tariff Rate Quota

The deadline to apply for an allocation under the tariff rate quota (TRQ) for milk protein substances (MPS) with a milk protein content of 85% or more by weight, calculated on the dry matter for 2015-2016 is March 7, 2016. The application form is available in appendix 2 of the Notice to Importers No…

Canadian beef exports to South Korea to resume

South Korea has reopened its borders to Canadian beef after imposing a temporary ban over concerns about mad cow disease. Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay and Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland made the announcement Thursday. The country imposed the ban in February after a beef cow was…