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***Correction made to the message for miscellaneous code. See below in bold. Chapter 6 was published to; i) change the release recommendation from "Refuse entry" to "Refer to CFIA-NISC" for the following HS codes originating from off continent countries and the state of Hawaii with the miscellaneous…

1. This customs notice replaces Customs Notice 14-026 dated October 14, 2014. It contains additional information and clarification concerning the posting of security deposits. 2. Tariff item No. 9993.00.00 provides customs duty relief for most goods which are temporarily imported into Canada for a…

The Government of Canada has updated its proposed domestic policy that has been developed to manage the low-level presence of genetically-modified (GM) crops while preventing unnecessary trade disruptions. Low-level presence refers to the unintended presence, at low levels, of GM crops which are not…

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 South Dakota. 01.05.11.1010 -…

Chapter 6 was published to; i) change the release recommendation from "Refuse entry" to "Refer to CFIA-NISC" for the following HS codes originating from off continent countries and the state of Hawaii with the miscellaneous code "Mushroom spawn on wood piece". 06.02.90.0029.02 - Mushroom spawn -…

With the November 1 mandatory date quickly approaching, members throughout the trade community must understand how they will be impacted and prepare accordingly. On November 1, 2015, ACE will become CBP’s official system of record for all electronically transmitted entry and corresponding entry…

CFIA advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Automated Import Reference System (AIRS) was down this morning. AIRS has now been fully restored. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Please be advised that the following has been updated on the CFIA website: - List of Exporters of Live Lobster and Lobster Tomalley Products to Japan http://inspection.gc.ca/food/fish-and-seafood/exports/by-jurisdiction/j……

The CSCB is a member of CBSA’s BCCC Commercial Projects subcommittee, the subcommittee responsible for Single Window issues. As well, this year’s CSCB regional conferences all feature sessions about IID (Integrated Import Declaration), the Single Window alternative to PARS and RMD. Those wishing to…

The Expiry Review Decision issued 29 April 2015 is available on the CBSA website at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/sima-lmsi/er-rre/rr2014-004/rr2014-004-e14-n…

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). Thank…

a) Chapter 01 was published to modify the import conditions for the following HS code originating from Argentina and Chile. 01.01 - Live horses, asses, mules and hinnies This created a requirement version change to the same HS codes listed above originating from all origins. b) Chapter 07 was…

This memorandum provides guidance on the treatment of transportation costs in a calculation of value for duty in circumstances where a Canadian importer collects its goods at an intermediate point outside Canada and subsequently imports them into Canada. This memorandum is available on the CBSA…

This memorandum explains how the place of direct shipment is determined under the value for duty provisions of the Customs Act. This memorandum has been updated to include information on the identification of the place of direct shipment to Canada of goods transported through an intermediate country…