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US Shipper Guidelines - Courier Shipments

July 6, 2015
The CSCB has prepared a set of guidelines that members might wish to share with US shippers who ship by courier. These guidelines address the most common areas where errors occur or where inadequate information is presented. This document is available on the US Shipper Guidelines - Courier Shipments…

CFIA Interruptions

July 6, 2015
Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is currently experiencing intermittent issues with the following services: Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Automated Import Reference System (AIRS) AIRS Verification Service (AVS) Automated Shipment Inspection Status Search Tool…

CBSA Message (TCC015-073) - Canada Food Inspection Agency Outage

July 6, 2015
Clients Affected: All clients and service providers who transmit EDI trade data to CFIA. CFIA is currently experiencing a system outage. The CFIA is unable to receive all incoming data or send outbound messages such as reject messages and notices. We are working with CFIA to resolve this problem and…
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NAFTA – Changes to Tariff Treatment

July 3, 2015
The CSCB would like feedback from members regarding actions they may have taken in order to make a change from the MFN to a NAFTA tariff treatment. In the “Frito-Lay” case, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal confirmed that importers may make simultaneous, revenue-neutral self-corrections…

CFIA Digital Document Store (DDS)

July 3, 2015
Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Digital Document Store (DDS) is fully restored. During this time clients are instructed to send requests to (613) 773-9999. Clients are not to send requests via email unless advised by the National Import Service Centre (NISC). The…

CFIA AIRS Updates, 3 July

July 3, 2015
Chapter 23 was published to: i) change the release recommendation from "Refer to CFIA-NISC" to "Refuse entry" for the following HS codes originating from Europe. 23.09.10.1574 - Raw diets (Bones and Raw Food), frozen or refrigerated 23.09.90.1573 - Raw diets (Bones and Raw Food), frozen or…

Canada Gazette - Notices and Proposed Regulations

July 2, 2015
Subscribers may be interested in the following, published on 27 June 2015 in Part I of the Canada Gazette. Canada Border Services Agency Customs Act Regulations Amending the Designated Provisions (Customs) Regulations Regulations Amending the Passenger Information (Customs) Regulations Canadian…
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ARL Reference Manual

July 2, 2015
The ARL Reference Manual is available in both languages on the BCCC CARM (CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management) Sub-committee page, under Technical Documents. To access, please log in to your CSCB account, click on the "Member Services" tab and look under “CSCB Advocacy” or "Recent Updates." The…

CFIA DDS Processing Delays - Alternate fax number

July 2, 2015
Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is currently experiencing issues processing import release requests received through the Digital Document Store (DDS) . During this time clients are instructed to send requests to (905) 795-9658 or (514) 493-4103. The National Import…

CFIA AIRS Updates, 30 June

July 2, 2015
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 states of Nebraska and South Dakota…
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Happy Canada Day | Bonne fête du Canada

June 30, 2015
The CSCB staff would like to wish you and your loved ones a happy and safe Canada Day! The CSCB office will be closed; services will resume on July 2nd. *** Le personnel de la SCCD vous souhaite, à vous et à vos proches, une excellente fête du Canada! Les bureaux de la SCCD seront fermés le 1 er…

CFIA DDS Processing Delays

June 30, 2015
Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Digital Document Store (DDS) is experiencing delays. Please note there may be a 1 to 2 hour delay in processing import documentation. During this time clients are instructed to send requests to (613) 773-9999. The National Import…
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Canusa Logistics Inc. - CSCB Membership Application

June 30, 2015
The CSCB has received an application for membership from Canusa Logistics Inc. The CSCB contact is Ms. Laura Langlais, Manager. The following individuals were identified as Qualified Officers: Mark Crayden, Owner, Michael Carroll, Owner, Laura Langlais, Manager. The licence was issued in April 2015…
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IMPORTANT: Watch for ARL Message from CBSA TCCU

June 30, 2015
Sometime this week, customs brokers and other account security (ASEC) holders should receive an email from CBSA’s Technical Commercial Client Unit (TCCU) regarding the EDI testing and certification process for ARL. This email message will contain an application form. Those customs brokers and…