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CFIA Digital Document Store (DDS)

November 19, 2013
Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Digital Document Store (DDS) is fully restored. During this time clients are instructed to send requests to (613) 773-9999. Clients are not to send requests via email unless advised by The National Import Service Centre (NISC). We…

CFIA Information Session for New Importers

November 18, 2013
Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has provided an invitation to an information session being held on Nov 27, 2013. This session will be dedicated to providing new importers with CFIA specific information and tools that will equip them with a solid base knowledge of general imports. Please find…

U.S. and Canadian Apparel Associations Call for Further Regulatory Coherence

November 18, 2013
The American Apparel and Footwear Association and the Canadian Apparel Federation recently submitted input to the Regulatory Cooperation Council in response to a request for comments on regulatory harmonization between the United States and Canada. In regards to labeling, the submission states that…

FDA Supplier Verification Rule Merits NCBFAA Nod, Caution

November 18, 2013
In a November 14, comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on the its proposed Foreign Supplier Verification Programs (FSVP) rule, National Customs Broker and Forwarders Association of America, Inc., (NCBFAA) NCBFAA President Darrell Sekin applauded the FDA for capturing the intent…
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Nominate a CBSA Star of 2013

November 18, 2013
Last year, the CSCB started a new initiative that recognizes Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) staff across the country. We know that our members have many experiences with CBSA people who do their job with knowledge and goodwill, and who make a positive difference to the trade community every…

2014 Chicken and Chicken Products Notice to Importers

November 18, 2013
The 2014 Chicken and Chicken Products Notice to Importers (No. 838) inviting applicant to submit an application for a share of the chicken and chicken products tariff rate quota for the period January 1st to December 31st, 2014, is now available on the Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada…

CFIA Digital Document Store (DDS)

November 18, 2013
Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Digital Document Store (DDS) is experiencing server issues. During this time clients are instructed to continue to send requests to (613) 773-9999 or to (514) 493-4103 or by email at [email protected]. The National Import…

2013-14 CCS Course Registration

November 18, 2013
The application for the 2013-14 Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) course is still available. The online CCS course offers flexible and interactive professional training for adult learners. Available in both English and French, the CCS course covers the entire CCS curriculum, including web-based…

Toronto Region CSCB/CBSA Trade Operation Division Meeting Minutes

November 18, 2013
Minutes of the meetings between CBSA Trade Operation Division and CSCB held on May 1 st and August 21 st are now available on the Toronto Region page of the CSCB members site. To access, please go to our website at www.cscb.ca, login, click "My Account", "Member Services" and look under "Regional…

Update to CFIA AIRS Website

November 18, 2013
WE APOLOGIZE FOR THE DELAY IN THIS MORNING'S PUBLICATION AS WE WERE EXPERIENCING TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES The chapters listed below were modified to add the following origins; Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba, Curaçao and Sint Maarten (Dutch part). The modification resulted in a requirement version…

CFIA Scheduled Network Maintenance, 17 November

November 15, 2013
Please note that as part of the Canada Border Services Agency's (CBSA) ongoing efforts to improve client service, a maintenance window of the production database is scheduled for Sunday November 17, 2013. The CFIA Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) system will be affected by this maintenance window…

Canada-Japan Trade Negotiations Advance in Ottawa

November 15, 2013
The following is excerpted from a 15 November 2013 news release by Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada. The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade, today announced that progress continues to be made toward a Canada-Japan economic partnership agreement (EPA) as the fourth round…

[US] Customs brokers seek exemption from new truck rules

November 15, 2013
The following is excerpted from a 15 November 2013 article by American Shipper. The National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America is seeking clarification from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration about new licensing and bonding requirements for forwarders that arrange…

Government of Canada Helps Grain Industry Explore New Trade Opportunities

November 15, 2013
The following is excerpted from a 13 November 2013 news release by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. Canada's seed industry is getting a boost to its efforts to promote trade and reduce non-tariff trade barriers thanks to an investment by the Government of Canada. Today, Agriculture Minister Gerry…
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Exchange Rates

November 15, 2013
As a result of a CBSA message concerning an error in the rate of exchange, the CSCB contacted CBSA to ask B2s are required for those goods whose value for duty was affected by the error in the exchange rate, or if DASs would be issued. The following is CBSA’s response. The CBSA’s broadcast message…