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Russia bans food imports from Canada, other countries for 1 year

Ban covers meat, fish, milk, fruit, vegetables from Canada, the U.S., EU Russia is responding to fresh sanctions from Canada, the U.S. and other countries with a ban on food imports for a year. Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev says the ban covers meat, fish, milk and milk products and fruit…

Update to CFIA AIRS Website

a) Chapter 09 was published to streamline the import conditions for the following HS codes with the end uses; "Further processing", "Human consumption", "Repacking" and "Samples for testing". NO VERSION CHANGE 09.10.11.0001 - Ginger, whole 09.10.30.7100.03 - Tumeric (fresh or chilled) b) Chapter 12…
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Single Window ECCRD – Version 2.1 (Tracked Changes)

The following message is from CBSA. In our recent (July 21st) publication of the Single Window Initiative (SWI) Integrated Import Declaration (IID) Electronic Commerce Client Requirements Document (ECCRD), the business definition of some fields in Appendix A were omitted by error. As the purpose of…

Canada's trade surplus with the world rises to $1.9B in June

Statistics Canada says merchandise exports rose 1.1 per cent in June, while imports fell 1.8 per cent. The agency says that widened Canada's trade surplus with the world to $1.9 billion from $576 million in May. Statistics Canada says exports rose to a record high of $45.2 billion, with metal and…

Complete Canada-EU Text Reached

Last October, Canada, with the unanimous endorsement of all provinces and territories, reached a historic Agreement-in-Principle on a free trade agreement with the European Union. Today, Canada and the European Union are pleased to announce that officials have reached a complete text, allowing…

Correction Period for July 2014 Softwood Lumber Permits

Brokers are advised that the correction period for July 2014 Softwood Lumber permits ends August 11, 2014 at 17:00 ET. We remind you of the importance of submitting correct information on permits as this is imperative to the operation of the Softwood Lumber Agreement. Please submit permit…

2014 CSCB National Conference - St.John’s, Newfoundland & Labrador

Six weeks until the CSCB national conference and delegates have been registering at a rapid pace. It will be a great event and we don’t want you to miss out on it! Just a friendly reminder for those who are planning to attend, if you haven’t already done so, we encourage you to register now. Also…

CSCB Webinar: Health Canada

We are pleased to announce our next webinar, presented by Health Canada, will take place on Monday, August 11th at 1-2:30 pm EDT. The following outlines the topics of discussion: Consumer Product Safety - Presented by Joanne Brathwaite/Mamoona Rubab, Consumer Safety Officers, Health Canada -…

Canada Gazette - Notices and Proposed Regulations

Subscribers may be interested in the following, published on 2 August 2014 in Part I of the Canada Gazette. Canada Border Services Agency Special Import Measures Act Certain oil country tubular goods — Decisions Canadian International Trade Tribunal Commencement of preliminary injury inquiry - Oil…

EICS/EXCOL Bulletin - Civic Holiday

Monday, August 4, 2014 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. Questions or problems can be directed to the EICS/EXCOL help desk: [email protected] | EXCOL-CEED…

CFIA Message: Civic Holiday

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Import Control Division will be closed for the August civic holiday on Monday August 4, 2014 from 08:00 to 16:00 (Eastern Time). Please note that we will continue to offer support to clients requiring technical help and immediate assistance. If you require…

Five top tips for SMEs on how to navigate customs around the world

International trade is still one of the fastest growing areas of the world economy. If you are working for a Small and Medium Sized Enterprise (SME) and are reading this, you have already taken the first step towards getting the most out of this growth. Having a product that people want to buy is a…

CBSA Message (TCC014-008) Reminder to CBSA Clients

Duplicate Cargo Control Numbers If you receive a reject message on your release transaction for “invalid status of request/cargo control number” or “ccn in history” (error code 464 and T36) there is no need to contact the EDI hotline during the day or after business hours. These reject messages mean…
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Important Announcement re: CBSA ARL/CARM Project

Throughout the many ups and downs of the CARM consultative process, CSCB representatives have been actively engaged, working to ensure that the new “gameplan” recognizes the important role that customs brokers play on behalf of the vast majority of Canadian importers. Following is a deployment…

CN Optional Services Carload - Changes Effective September 1, 2014

CN is implementing changes to CN 9000, our Optional Services tariff for carload customers. These changes will take effect on September 1, 2014. A summary of the upcoming changes is included here(PDF) for your reference. The entire copy of CN 9000 is available on our website. To ensure you always…

Mattel Canada Inc. v. CBSA, Appeal Nos. AP-2013-034 and AP‑2013-040

Decision and reasons issued Thursday, July 10, 2014 IN THE MATTER OF appeals heard on April 8, 2014, pursuant to section 67 of the Customs Act, R.S.C., 1985, c. 1 (2nd Supp.); AND IN THE MATTER OF decisions of the President of the Canada Border Services Agency, dated June 3, 5, 6, 11, 12 and 24…