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Hemlock woolly adelgid policy updates

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has revised its policy directive D-07-05: Phytosanitary requirements to prevent the introduction and spread of the hemlock woolly adelgid (Adelges tsugae Annand) from the United States and within Canada. Hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) is a regulated pest…

CFIA AIRS Updates, 19 May

a) Chapter 06 was published to update the import conditions for the following HS codes originating from continental United States. 06.02.10.0011.17 - Hemlock – Unrooted plants (Tsuga spp.) 06.02.10.0011.87 - Tiger-tail spruce - Unrooted plants (Picea polita) 06.02.10.0011.88 - Yeddo spruce -…

WTO rejects final U.S. appeal on meat labelling

Canada and Mexico have defeated the United States' meat-labelling rules at the World Trade Organization, winning a final appeal that could pave the way to retaliatory sanctions. If the U.S. wants to avoid a broader trade war, Monday's decision means it might have to drop its insistence on special…

Customs Bulletin 53 - eManifest

Full Enforcement July 10, 2015. Effective July 10, 2015, regulatory amendments makes eManifest requirements mandatory for rail carriers. In preparation for this enforcement date, CN’s customers must provide the required data, in their rail bill of ladings, commencing June 29, 2015. This bulletin is…

CFIA AIRS Updates, 15 May

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…

CFIA Message: Victoria Day Holiday

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) National Import Service Centre (NISC) will continue to offer support to clients requiring technical help and immediate assistance related to import release requests on the Victoria Day holiday Monday May 18, 2015. If you require such assistance please call…

US C-TPAT Membership Opens to Exporters on May 17

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has announced that on May 17 it will begin accepting applications from exporters for membership in the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism. For further details, please visit the CBP website.

Business Barometer: small biz confidence slips in April

April showers were not the only thing putting a damper on Canadians’ mood this month. There was a slight but broadly based drop in small business confidence levels, as measured by CFIB’s Business Barometer® Index, with seven of 10 provinces reporting a decline, shaving a point off the national index…

Canada Gazette - Notices and Proposed Regulations

Subscribers may be interested in the following, published on 2 and 9 May 2015 in Part I of the Canada Gazette. Canadian International Trade Tribunal Appeal Notice No. HA-2015-001 Notice No. HA-2015-002 Environment, Dept. of, and Dept. of Health Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 Order…

CBSA Message (TCC015-050): Victoria Day Holiday

The CBSA external client support will be operating on an “after hours” client service support schedule on May 18, 2015. B3 Entries processed and accepted between Saturday May 16, to Tuesday May 19 (inclusive) will appear on the daily K84 notice dated Tuesday May 19, 2015. The exchange rates…

EICS/EXCOL: Victoria Day Holiday

Monday, May 18, 2015 is a holiday. The Bureau's offices will be closed (no officers or Help Desk staff will be available). The EICS and EXCOL systems will be available during normal hours.

CBSA Message (TCC15-049): Clearances at port 330 Dundee, QC

This is to advise that EDI release is now available for clearances at port 330 Dundee, Quebec. In order to provide clients with a transition period, paper release requests will continue to be accepted until August 19th, 2015, after which time EDI requests will be mandatory.

CFIA Online Labelling Tool Updates

Alcohol The Alcohol page of the Online Labelling Tool has been revised to enhance serviceability by expanding on its currently existing guidance. The information has been reorganized to set out clear product specific requirements, advertising requirements, and incorporate all previously listed…