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Importations of Pet Food

CFIA has issued two notices regarding imported pet food from the U.S. - one for pet food containing bovine ingredients and one for pet food not containing bovine ingredients. These notices advise that the requirement for an import permit for certain pet foods will be phased out. The CSCB will…

EDC Export Performance Monitor - April 2015

Canada's exports increased 0.4% driven by a price recovery but dragged by lower volumes, while imports declined by 0.7%. The merchandise trade balance remained in deficit, at $984 million, compared to the $1.5 billion deficit from January (revised from the $2.5 billion initially reported). Year-to…

CFIA AIRS Updates, 8 April

a) Chapter 01 was published to modify the import conditions for the following HS codes originating from the state of Arizona. 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 (Camelidae) 01…

Designate Quiz #1 due this Thursday!

CCS designates are reminded that the first quiz for CCS designates is due this Thursday, April 9th at 2pm EDT. As always, the quiz is worth ten professional development points toward maintenance of the CCS designation, and is FREE of charge. To access the quiz, you must log into your CSCB account…

Oil Country Tubular Goods, Inquiry No. NQ-2014-002

IN THE MATTER OF an inquiry, pursuant to section 42 of the Special Import Measures Act, respecting: Oil Country Tubular Goods originating in or exported from Chinese Taipei, the Republic of India, the Republic of Indonesia, the Republic of the Philippines, the Republic of Korea, the Kingdom of…

First CCS Designate Quiz of 2015 due this Thursday!

CCS designates are reminded that the first quiz for CCS designates is due this Thursday, April 9th at 2pm EDT. As always, the quiz is worth ten professional development points toward maintenance of the CCS designation, and is FREE of charge. To access the quiz, you must log into your CSCB account…
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PARS – Clarification Update

The PARS DW release option cannot be used at the Windsor/Detroit bridge. The use of this option at that port was discontinued in 2007.
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PARS Clarification

At the request of a member, the CSCB has obtained clarification on the use of an EDI release request when a PARS has not been submitted. The CBSA has responded with the following: In situations where a driver arrives with no PARS on file, a broker can still use EDI to request release of goods. This…

CFIA AIRS Updates, 3 April

a) Chapter 01 was published to change the release recommendation to "Refuse entry" for the following HS codes originating from the state of South Dakota and the state of Montana. 01.05 - Live poultry, that is to say, fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, ducks, geese, turkeys and guinea fowls 01…

CFIA AIRS Updates, 7 April

Chapter 03 was published to; i) modify the import conditions for the following HS codes with the end uses; “Food Services” and "Retail Use" originating from United States. 03.01.99.0013.92 - Abramis brama - TSN 163666 - Common bream (live) 03.01.99.0063.56 - Acipenser fulvescens - TSN 161071 - Lake…

D13-4-13, Post-importation Payments or Fees (Subsequent Proceeds)

This memorandum explains how payments made after goods are imported into Canada are treated within the transaction value provisions of the Customs Act with particular emphasis on the types of post-importation payments generally called “subsequent proceeds”. As well, the treatment of management or…

2015-16 CBSA Report on Plans and Priorities (RPP)

The CBSA has released the Report on Plans and Priorities (RPP) for 2015-16. Members will be particularly interested in the following sections and programs included in this report: 1.3 Program: Admissibility Determination; 1.6 Program: Recourse; and 1.7 Program: Revenue and Trade Management Comments…
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Crane Worldwide Logistics Canada Inc - CSCB Membership Application

The CSCB has received an application for membership from Crane Worldwide Logistics Canada Inc. The CSCB contact is Mr. Kevin Silen, Vice-President, Customs Brokerage. Mr. Silen is the Qualified Officer for Crane Worldwide Logistics Canada Inc. The licence was issued in December 2012 and is for the…

CFIA Message: Easter Weekend 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 during the Easter holiday from Friday April 3, 2015 to Monday April 6, 2015. If you require…

CN 15-008, Clarification of the Business Number Requirements for Exporters

1. This notice provides information on the Canada Border Service Agency’s (CBSA) requirements for business number (BN) for exporters. 2. The BN is a unique nine digit number assigned by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to identify a specific business. These nine digits form the root of the 15…

Canadian international merchandise trade

Canada's imports declined 0.7% in February while exports were up 0.4%. Import volumes fell 1.7% while prices increased 1.1%. For exports, volumes were down 3.3% while prices rose 3.9%. Consequently, Canada's merchandise trade deficit with the world narrowed from $1.5 billion in January to $984…

2015 Toronto Region Education Seminar - Rulings and Appeals - Don't miss it!

Don't miss a great opportunity to brush up on Rulings and Appeals at an education seminar organized by the CSCB Toronto Region, which takes place on Thursday, April 23rd, 2015 in Mississauga! The session will be led by Trent Cosgrove, Transportation & Customs Advisor at TCA Ltd. Join us and follow a…