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CBSA guidance on selecting and applying the correct surtax (chart)

The CSCB has worked closely with the CBSA to develop a chart that helps customs brokers determine the applicable surtax, including whether multiple surtaxes apply (“stacked”), and which surtax codes should be used. Nickname Order Customs Notice Effective Date Surtax Applied Basis Exceptions Based on…

CFIA-AIRS Updates August 25, 2025

(Le français suit l’anglais) A) Chapter 31 Chapter 31 was published to add the miscellaneous codes “Mixture of fertilizer and/or supplement ingredients” and “Single material” to the following HS codes with the end use “For fertilizer or supplement”: 31.02.10.6000 – Biuret 31.02.21 – Ammonium…

New restrictions due to HPAI in Argentina

(Le français suit) Please be advised that new outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza have been identified in Argentina. Poultry, birds (including pet birds) and certain poultry products originating from Argentina are not permitted for import into Canada. Products and by-products from birds…

Outage Resolved – CFIA SYSTEM // En service – SYSTÈME de l’ACIA

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) AIRS Verification Service (AVS) is now available. Thank you for your cooperation. Le Service de validation du SARI (SVS) de l’Agence canadienne d’inspection des aliments (ACIA) est-sont de retour en service. Nous vous remercions de votre collaboration.

Statement by the Prime Minister on CAN-U.S. trade

August 22, 2025 Ottawa, Ontario “Throughout our negotiations with the United States on a new trade and security relationship, the objectives of Canada’s new government have been constant: To protect Canadian workers and their families To reinforce the competitiveness of Canadian businesses To build…
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CARM updates

Members have reported that there is a discrepancy between the Statement of Adjustment amount and the DN notice posting. The CBSA is aware of this and will be communicating with impacted customs brokers/importers in the CCP. A bulletin will be published, and we will post it for members. Late…

Canada removing retaliatory tariffs on CUSMA-compliant U.S. goods

Canada will remove all tariffs on goods from the United States that are covered by the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) by Sept. 1, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Friday. The prime minister said Canada will maintain its tariffs on steel, aluminum and autos as the Liberal government works…

Notice of initiation of administrative review: Steel Grating (SG 2025 UP1)

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has today initiated an administrative review (review) to determine normal values, export prices and an amount of subsidy applicable to certain steel grating originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China (China) by Jiangsu Hengyuan…

Amended certificate for the export of pet food to Thailand

(Le français suit) The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has renegotiated the certificate for the export of pet food to Thailand (HA2791). Thailand now accepts Canada’s zoning approach in the event of outbreaks for the following diseases: Rinderpest Foot and mouth disease Bovine…

The State of Trade 2025 – SMEs at the heart of Canada's export growth

Canada's State of Trade 2025 published earlier this summer, puts SMEs front and center, showing how small businesses are increasingly shaping the country’s trade story. Looking back at the latest available data from 2023, it offers a clear view of how SMEs are participating in global markets, and…

U.S. hikes steel, aluminum tariffs on imported appliances, railcars, EV parts

The U.S. Commerce Department said on Tuesday it is hiking steel and aluminum tariffs on more than 400 products including wind turbines, mobile cranes, appliances, bulldozers and other heavy equipment, along with railcars, motorcycles, marine engines, furniture and hundreds of other products. The…

CANCELLED - CARM Scheduled Maintenance

La version française suit Due to unforeseen circumstances, the following system maintenance activities have been cancelled. Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2025-08-22 21:00 (ET) 2025-08-23 13:00 (ET) All CARM EDI, API and Portal Clients Description Due to system maintenance…

CFIA-AIRS Updates August 21, 2025

(Le français suit l’anglais) Chapter 19 Chapter 19 was published to add the following OGD extensions: 19.01.90.3728 – Thick cream 19.01.90.3728.01 – Thick cream – Stable at ambient temperature before opening 19.01.90.3728.02 – Thick cream – Must be stored refrigerated or frozen before opening 19.01…

Import of horse stem cells from the USA

(Le français suit) New conditions for the import of equine stem cells from the USA will be in effect on September 3rd, 2025. The word “equine” refers to horses, ponies, donkeys etc. The conditions will be available in AIRS on this date under code 300251. An export certificate from the United States…

Outage – CFIA SYSTEM// Hors service – SYSTÈME de l’ACIA

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) AIRS Verification Service (AVS) is temporarily unavailable. CFIA are actively working on restoring service, and we will update you with the latest information. Le Service de validation du SARI (SVS) de l’Agence canadienne d’inspection des aliments (ACIA)…

US government expands product types assumed to involve forced labour in China

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has expanded the list of products/sectors that are subject to a rebuttable presumption pf forced labour under the Uyghur Forced Labour Prevention Act (UFLPA). A rebuttable presumption means that goods made wholly or in part in China’s Xinjiang Uyghur…
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Join Our Live Q&A Webinar – CSCB Board of Directors Nominations

Are you considering applying for a position on the CSCB Board of Directors for the 2025–2027 term? Don’t miss our live Q&A webinar, scheduled for this Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 1 pm ET. This is your opportunity to learn more about the role, expectations, and application process directly from CSCB…

CFIA-AIRS Updates August 18, 2025

(Le français suit l’anglais) Chapter 21 Chapter 21 was published to: i) change the release recommendation from “Refuse entry” to “Approved” for the following HS codes with the end use “Travellers & Personal use and not for resale or distribution” originating from the Republic of Korea: 21.03.20.2115…