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Further to the 17 July 2014 message, please note the details regarding export charges of 2.6% and 0.1% should not have been included as that charge is no longer in effect. The amended message follows. Please be advised that as the prevailing monthly price for August 2014 exceeds US $355. Charges and…

a) Chapter 16 was published to modify the release recommendation from "Approved" to "Refer to CFIA-NISC" for the following HS codes 16.05.51.9326.15 - Oysters - Partially cooked 16.05.53.9324.15 - Mussels - Partially cooked This created a requirement version change to the following HS codes. 16.05…

For maintenance purposes, the CCS/CADEX system will be unavailable on Saturday July 19, 2014 from 05:00 to 07:00 (ET) AND Sunday July 20, 2014 from 05:00 to 05:30 (ET). CADEX, Customs Declaration Message (CUSDEC) B3s and AO notification of release queries transmitted to the CADEX system will be…

For maintenance purposes, all EDI applications will be unavailable on Sunday July 20, 2014 from 04:30 to 06:00 (ET) AND from 07:00 to 08:30 (ET). This includes: all incoming data or outbound messages such as acknowledgements, reject messages and notices, e.g. RNS, Completeness Notices during this…

The following has been updated and is available on the CBSA website: Memorandum D11-6-8. Verification of Origin (Non-free Trade Agreements), Tariff Classification, and Value for Duty of Imported Goods http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d11/d11-6-8-eng.html This memorandum provides…

The following has been updated and is available on the CBSA website: Memorandum D17-1-8, Release Prior to Payment Privilege http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d17/d17-1-8-eng.html This memorandum explains the policies and procedures related to the privilege associated with the release of…

Please be advised that as the prevailing monthly price for August 2014 exceeds US $355. Charges and volume restraints under the Softwood Lumber Agreement will not be applicable during the month of August 2014. Pursuant to Article VII of the Agreement, when the prevailing monthly price for any given…

Register now for the 2014 CSCB National Conference in St.John’s! If you have booked accommodation but have not yet registered for the conference, please register with us as soon as possible. Accurate numbers help us ensure that our conference is run as efficiently as possible. You won’t want to miss…

The CSCB is pleased to announce that, once again this year, two scholarships will be awarded to students pursuing post-secondary education. Each of the scholarships is worth $3,500 and will be awarded on the basis of academic results and other achievements, experiences and personal goals. The…

a) Chapter 6 was published to; i) change the release recommendation from "Approved" to "Refer to CFIA-NISC" for the following HS Code originating from the state of New Jersey (United States). 06.04.90.0046.44 - Foliage, branches - dried - Ash (Fraxinus spp.) - < 1.5 cm in diameter ii) change the…

1. This notice is to inform you that the Pilot Project for the Travellers in Remote Areas – Quebec (PPTRA-Q) will be implemented on July 14, 2014. 2. The pilot will facilitate the entry of travellers and commercial drivers into Canada along the Quebec/Maine border during specified hours at local…

a) Chapter 01 was published to streamline the import conditions for all end uses except "Canadian horses returning to Canada" for the following HS codes originating from the United States. 01.02 - Live bovine animals 01.03 - Live swine 01.04 - Live sheep and goats 01.06.13 - Camels and other…

The following has been updated and is available on the CBSA website: Memorandum D11-6-8, Verification of Origin (Non-free Trade Agreements), Tariff Classification, and Value for Duty of Imported Goods http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d11/d11-6-8-eng.html This memorandum provides…

The following has been updated and is available on the CBSA website: Memorandum D17-1-8, Release Prior to Payment Privilege http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d17/d17-1-8-eng.html This memorandum explains the policies and procedures related to the privilege associated with the release of…

The CSCB is pleased to announce that, once again this year, two scholarships will be awarded to students pursuing post-secondary education. Each of the scholarships is worth $3,500 and will be awarded on the basis of academic results and other achievements, experiences and personal goals. To be…

To encourage as much feedback as possible, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has extended the comment period for the following consultations related to food safety modernization: A New Regulatory Framework for Federal Food Inspection: Overview of Proposed Regulations http://www.inspection…

a) Chapter 03 was published to modify registration types and import conditions for the following HS codes. 03.01.99.9060.80 - Thymallus arcticus - TSN 162016 - Arctic grayling (live) 03.01.99.6159.83 - Oncorhynchus gorbuscha - TSN 161975 - Pacific pink salmon (germplasm) 03.02.19.9060.80 - Thymallus…

KINGSTON SUBDIVISION CN train M31031-09 derailed along the Kingston subdivision of the CN main line. The incident, which occurred at 0415hrs EDT on Thursday, July 10, near Brockville, ON, impacted trains due to transit along the Montreal/Toronto corridor. Repairs to the site were completed as of…

We are experiencing delays in processing some EDI and portal messages. There is a backlog in processing data. We are working to resolve this problem and will update our hotline as soon as more information is available. We regret the inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation. Client service…