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Update Regarding Russian Ban on Canadian Meat Imports and Testing Requirements

In 2014, Russia imposed a ban on the import of meat from Canada. According to the negotiated agreement with Russia, operators of establishments which are eligible to export to Russia must perform microbiological and chemical testing as per Annex H and Annex M. Because it is unknown when the ban will…

Bri-Chem – and more!

What a great way to start the new year….The CSCB is pleased to announce an upcoming webinar featuring Peter Kirby. As members are aware, Mr. Kirby was the legal mind behind Frito-Lay, as well as three recent similar cases: Bri-Chem, EverGreen, and Southern Pacific. This webinar, planned for early…
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Change from MFN to NAFTA - Update

CBSA has sent a message to its regions re-iterating its instructions that any request made under Section 32.2 of the Customs Act for a change in tariff treatment from MFN to a NAFTA tariff treatment is to be held in abeyance. Updated information is expected once a decision is made by CBSA whether to…

CBSA ARL Readiness Enablement Call: Payments

December 4, 2015, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm (EST) The Accounts Receivables Ledger (ARL) is to be implemented in January of 2016. ARL will introduce: A new online banking option The application of payments to client account balances, instead of against transactions The introduction of credits, which will…

CBSA ARL Readiness Enablement Call: EDI Application Form and Certification

December 2, 2015, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm (EST) ARL will result in the replacement of the daily and monthly K84s with Daily Notices (DNs) and Statements of Account (SOAs), effective January 2016. In order to ensure system readiness for receiving the new statements electronically, clients must become…
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ARL Update

At yesterday’s ARL Working Group meeting, a few important announcements were made. A. Here is the list of the ARL Payment Processing and ARL Lite Sites. ARL Payment Processing Sites (APPS): Halifax Commercial Woodstock Travellers Montréal Longroom PET Air Commercial Stanstead Rte 55 St. Bernard de…
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Broker’s Account Security

A CSCB member would like to pass along a tip to other members. With the Canada – US exchange rate being what it is, and the elimination of countries which are eligible for the General Preferential Tariff treatment, brokers may find themselves under secured. D17-1-8 indicates that customs brokers are…

New Government – New Names

As well as new faces in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s cabinet, some department names have been changed as well. Have a look at the following: The Old The New Citizenship and Immigration Canada Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada Global Affairs…

OTHER: CFIA AIRS Updates, 27 November

A) Chapter 01 was published to modify the import conditions for the following HS codes originating from France. 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 - Psittaciformes…

Minister of Public Safety - Mandate

Subscribers may be interested in the Prime Minister’s mandate letter to the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Ralph Goodale. Comments on the priorities, or anything else in the mandate, are welcome. Please send them to the CSCB at [email protected]

CFIA AIRS Updates, 27 November

A) Chapter 03 was published to: i) change the release recommendation from "Approved" to "Refused Entry" for the following HS code with the end uses: "Aquarium - Commercial", "Aquarium - Private", "Outdoor holding unit - commercial" and "Outdoor holding unit - private" originating from Malaysia. 03…

Canada Initiating Compliance Verifications Against Exporters

The Canada Border Services Agency (“CBSA”) has issued formal notice that it is stepping up enforcement against exporters regarding their obligations to properly report exports from Canada with new audits focusing on exports of product moving in transit through the United States. It is understood…

Business Barometer: Small business optimism muted in November

Small business optimism remained muted in November and showed little change from the previous month. The latest Business Barometer® Index reading was 58.7—only 0.2 points from October's 58.9, but below sentiment recorded in the first half of the year. The national average continues to be weighed…

Canada Gazette - Official Regulations

Subscribers may be interested in the following, published on 4 November 2015 in Part II of the Canada Gazette. Canadian Chicken Licensing Regulations — Regulations Amending Farm Products Agencies Act SOR/2015-227 16/10/15

Canada Gazette - Notices and Proposed Regulations

Subscribers may be interested in the following, published on 31 October – 14 November 2015 in Part I of the Canada Gazette. Canadian International Trade Tribunal Expiry of order Flat hot-rolled carbon and alloy steel sheet and strip Order Greenhouse bell peppers Appeals Notice No. HA-2015-016 Notice…

CFIA Scheduled Maintenance, 26 November

As part of ongoing efforts to improve client service please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) will be performing maintenance on Thursday November 26, 2015 from 8:00PM until 9:00PM (EST). If you require assistance or have any questions please contact the National Import…

CFIA AIRS Updates, 26 November

Chapter 03 was published to: i) change the release recommendation from "Refused Entry" to "Approved" for the following HS codes with the end use "Food Services" originating from all origins. 03.06.17.4847.91 - Litopenaeus vannamei - TSN 551682 - Whiteleg shrimp (non-ready-to-eat, head off, shell on…