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CSCB/CBSA Joint Session on Origin - Register Now!

Determining the proper origin of imported goods and its compliance implications have been recognized by the CSCB and CBSA as a priority for education and training. Vancouver will be the site of the first CSCB/CBSA joint seminar on origin, to be held on June 18th, 2014. Presenters and participants…

Public Hearings, Appeals

Starting Date Appeal No. Appellant Act Type of Hearing 2014-05-29 AP-2013-050 BMW Canada Inc. Customs Act Public Hearing 2014-06-10 AP-2013-052 Montreal Gateway Terminals Partnership Excise Tax Act Public Hearing Postponed to 2014-06-12 AP-2013-047 T. Lysyshyn Customs Act File Hearing 2014-06-12 AP…

Certain Unitized Wall Modules, Notice of Conclusion of Re-investigation

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has today concluded a re-investigation to update the normal values and export prices of certain unitized wall modules originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China (China), pursuant to the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA). The re…

CIFA Message: Digital Document Store (DDS) - Update

Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Digital Document Store (DDS) is continuing to process requests by fax. During this time clients are instructed to send requests to 905-795-9658 and 514-493-4103 or by email at [email protected]. The National Import Service…

Request for the removal of customs duties on metal heads

The Department of Finance has received a request for the removal of customs duties on metal heads used in the manufacture or production of certain yard and percussion hand tools. Please find details included in the attached letter. Subscribers with an interest in this request are asked to submit…
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A Message from the CSCB President: Beyond Our Borders

We all have heard about the Canadian government’s “Beyond the Border” initiatives. The following reflections are focused on developments “Beyond Our Borders”. Many of you have heard me say that, although governments decide what is required to keep citizens safe, and set targets for economic growth…

CFIA Message: Digital Document Store (DDS)

The following message was sent by CFIA on Saturday, May 24, 2014. Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Digital Document Store (DDS) is reverting to fax. During this time clients are instructed to send requests to 905-795-9658 or by email at [email protected]…
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CFIA - Overview of Proposed Regulations

CFIA has asked for feedback on an Overview of Proposed Regulations under the new regulatory framework for federal food inspections. Members will be very interested - and pleased - to see how licensing has been addressed. All licence holders would require a fixed place of business in Canada OR in a…

Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Plate, Expiry Review No.: RR-2014-002

On May 21, 2014, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (Tribunal), pursuant to subsection 76.03(3) of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), initiated an expiry review of its finding made on February 2, 2010 in Inquiry No. NQ-2009-003 concerning the dumping of certain hot-rolled carbon steel…

EICS/EXCOL Bulletin - EICS II update

In 2013, the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) announced the creation of the EICS II project to replace the current EICS and EXCOL applications with a single web-enabled platform. The goal of the EICS II project is to streamline and modernize the import and export…

CBSA Message (EDI14-037) - CCS / CADEX Scheduled Maintenance Outage

For maintenance purposes, the CCS/CADEX system will be unavailable on Saturday May 24, 2014 from 05:00 to 05:30 (ET) AND Sunday May 25, 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 affected…

Importers balk at $20 million in Port Metro Vancouver storage fees

Western Canadian importers are fuming over millions of dollars of unexpected container storage fees charged by Port Metro Vancouver terminal operators during the 28-day port labour dispute earlier this year. The import companies estimate the terminals collectively charged more than $20 million in…
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CFIA Proposed Requirements for Shipments of Grain

The CSCB has had discussions with two agricultural associations whose members are concerned with CFIA’s proposed requirements for phytosanitary certificates or import permits for shipments of grain. Currently these goods do not require either document. If any CSCB member has an importing client who…

Aquatic Animal Health - Susceptible Species of Aquatic Animals

Please be advised that the CFIA is updating the Susceptible Species of Aquatic Animals and Associated Diseases of Concern web page in order to maintain consistency with international obligations and further prevent aquatic animal disease introduction to safeguard Canada’s aquatic animals. Please…

Regulation – Order amending the Export Control List

On April 10, 2014, the Government of Canada finalized the regulatory process to amend the Export Control List. This amendment serves to add controls, clarify controls and remove controls over specific items as agreed upon in the various multilateral export control regimes and in accordance with…

SWI - Document Image Functionality Webinar

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is hosting a Document Image Functionality (DIF) Trade Consultation Session, by Webex, on June 5, 2014, from 1 – 3 pm. The focus of this session will be to provide additional technical information to trade stakeholders. In order to meet the Single Window…

Update to CFIA AIRS Website

Chapter 29 was published to add the following OGD extensions. 29.12.11.6499 - Formaldehyde - other than 37% solution 29.15.12.6416 - Nickel (II) formate 29.19.90.6401 - Tributyl phosphate Please check your version numbers before submitting through EDI. If you have any questions, please contact your…