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Surtax invoice wording causing confusion for importers

The CSCB has learned that surtax amounts are being incorrectly identified as SIMA charges on some courier and customs broker invoices. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has advised of a recent increase in enquiries from occasional or one-time importers about the Special Import Measures Act…

TCC25-0098 - EDI/Portal SCHEDULED Maintenance Unavailability

Please note that for maintenance purposes some external clients may not be able to submit EDI messages to CBSA or receive EDI messages from CBSA for approximately 30 minutes on: Wednesday, July 30, 2025 between 03:00 (ET) and 06:00 (ET) Also note that eManifest, CERS and CARM portal clients may be…

A new trade agreement has been reached between the U.S. and EU with 15% tariffs

After months of bargaining, the United States and the European Union agreed to a trade deal setting a 15% tariff on most goods. European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said the deal “will bring stability, it will bring predictability that’s very important for our businesses on both sides of…

TCC25-0097 - CARM Scheduled Maintenance

Due to system maintenance activities, the CARM Client Portal, CAD EDI, CAD API, Tariff, Duty & Taxes Calculator, and Bond API will be unavailable on Friday, August 1, 2025 from 23:59 (ET) until Sunday, August 3, 2025 at 23:30 (ET). TCC25-0097 - Interruption de service prévue pour la GCRA En raison d…

TCC25-0091 - RESOLVED - Delays in Processing EDI and eManifest Portal Messages

The problem reported below has now been resolved. ______________________________ The CBSA is receiving and processing Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and eManifest portal inbound data. However, there is a delay in sending outbound messages such as acknowledgements, reject messages and notices (e.g…

TCC25-0094 - RESOLVED - Delays in Processing EDI and eManifest Portal Messages

The problem reported below has now been resolved. ________________________________ The CBSA is receiving and processing Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and eManifest portal inbound data. However, there is a delay in sending outbound messages such as acknowledgements, reject messages and notices (e…

TCC25-0095 - RESOLVED - Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Processing Delay

The problem reported below has now been resolved. ______________________________ Please be advised, CBSA has identified the issue and the resolution should be deployed within the next hour. We are currently experiencing a delay in processing all inbound and outbound messages. During this time, the…

CFIA-AIRS Updates July 28, 2025

Chapter 08 Chapter 08 was published to: i) modify the import conditions of the following HS code with the end uses “Further processing”, “Human consumption”, “Other end uses”, “Repacking”, “Samples for testing”, “Show or exhibition” and “Travellers & Personal use and not for resale or distribution”…

TCC25-0096 - RESOLVED - Customs Internet Gateway (CIG) Outage

The problem reported below has now been resolved. __________________________________ We are currently unable to process inbound and outbound data for clients using the Customs Internet Gateway (CIG). During this time, the CBSA is unable to receive all incoming data or send outbound messages such as…
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R&R Customs Brokers Inc. – CSCB Membership Application

We received an application for membership from R&R Customs Brokers Inc. The CSCB contact is Rachel Marchand, President, who is also the qualified officer. The licence was issued in April 2022. The contact information follows: R&R Customs Brokers Inc. 1425 Oakwood Ave Belle River , ON N8L 0S6 226-347…

U.S. and Canada might not reach trade deal, Trump says

U.S. President Donald Trump says his country may not reach a new trade deal with Canada and could simply impose more or higher tariffs on its northern neighbour — something he's threatening to do in one week's time. "We haven't really had a lot of luck with Canada," Trump told reporters Friday…

TCC25-0091 - Update 7 - Delays in Processing EDI and eManifest Portal Messages

UPDATE 7: We are continuing to investigate the issue, but do not have an estimated time of resolution at this time. We will provide an update when an estimated time of resolution is known. TCC25-0091 - Mise à jour 7 - Délai dans le traitement de toutes données soumises par EDI et le por MISE À JOUR…

Integrated Import Declaration (IID) Processing Delay

The Canadian Border Service Agency (CBSA) is experiencing delays in processing declarations. All CFIA systems are functioning as expected, and clients are asked to continue sending all CFIA electronic declarations using the Integrated Import Declaration (IID). If an urgent release recommendation…

TCC25-0091 - Update 6 - Delays in Processing EDI and eManifest Portal Messages

UPDATE 6: We are continuing to investigate the issue, but do not have an estimated time of resolution at this time. We will provide an update when an estimated time of resolution is known. TCC25-0091 - Mise à jour 6 - Délai dans le traitement de toutes données soumises par EDI et le por MISE À JOUR…

Scholarship Deadline Extended to Monday, July 28th!

Time is running out to secure your opportunity to apply for a $3,500.00 scholarship. Applications will now be accepted until July 28, 2025 at 14:00 EDT – Don’t miss your opportunity! The CSCB National and the CSCB Guy Graveline scholarships are for those students that are just beginning their post…