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La version française suit This bulletin serves as a reminder that as of 03:00 (ET) on May 20, 2025, importers seeking to continue to benefit from electronic release service options – specifically, the IID and PARS - and paper RMD will be required to enroll in Release Prior to Payment (RPP) and post…

(Le français suit l’anglais) A) Chapter 10 Chapter 10 was published to: i) add the following OGD extensions: 10.08.29.0105.06 – Eragrostis tef – Organic 10.08.29.0106.06 – Eragrostis tef ii) remove the following OGD extensions: 10.08.90.1807 – Eragrostis tef 10.08.90.1807.01 – Grain B) Chapter 35…

CSCB National Office will be closed on Monday, May 19, 2025 in observance of the Victoria Day statutory holiday.

La version française suit Start Date / Time End Date / Time Clients Affected 2025-05-15 14:00 (ET) 2025-05-15 18:30 (ET) All clients submitting trade data using the eManifest, CERS and CARM Client portals. Description The problem reported below has now been resolved. The CBSA is currently…

The CBSA is currently experiencing intermittent access problems with the Canadian Export Reporting System (CERS), eManifest and CARM Client Portals (CCP). The CBSA is actively working to resolve this issue, but we currently do not have an estimated time for its resolution. Further updates to this…

Thank you to members who pointed out the error in this TCCU message! It has now been updatd to reflect the correct date. The Technical Commercial Client Unit (TCCU) will be closed on Monday, May 19, 2025. However, the TCCU production support will be operating on an “after hours” schedule during this…

The CBSA has published a news release: "Reminder - Extension to submit financial security during CARM transition period ends on May 20." This news release describes the Release Prior to Payment privilege, the RPP transition plan, how transporting carriers and freight forwards can take today for a…

The CBSA has published a page to help importers with CARM payment topics such as: What to pay When to pay Late payments How to pay Payment by cheque Payment in person Making payments from outside of Canada Payment history Please visit this page for more information: https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/prog…

Link: https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/cn-ad/cn25-22-eng.html 1. On August 23, 2024, the CBSA issued Customs Notice 24-27: CARM October Implementation – Transition Measures, which outlined a number of transition measures to support trade chain partners in the adoption of the CBSA's…

eManifest Portal Maintenance Thursday, May 15, 2025 from 08:00 to 08:30 (ET): eManifest Portal users may be unable to access the portal or experience forced re-logon. CERS Portal Maintenance Thursday, May 15, 2025 from 08:00 to 08:30 (ET): CERS Portal users may be unable to access the portal or…

The May 22 Canada Post strike deadline is approaching and representatives from Canada Post have told Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) representatives that a temporary pause is needed after both groups have spent days at the bargaining table, unable to reach an agreement. “This pause will…

A) Chapter 02 Chapter 02 was published to remove a registration type from the following HS codes with the end uses “Human consumption”, “In transit through Canada” and “Other end uses” originating from Australia: 02.01.10.5002 – Veal 02.01.20.5008 – Veal 02.01.30.5014 – Veal – fresh or chilled 02.02…

On May 12, 2025, based on a complaint from JEM Strapping Systems Inc., the CBSA began their investigation into alleged dumping of steel strapping from China, Korea, Turkey and Vietnam, and the subsidizing of this product, from China. The subject goods are usually imported under the following tariff…

Update PMRA will be holding information sessions for stakeholders, partners and the public on PRO2025-01 and PRO2025-02. You can register using the following links: Product Exemptions: 20 May 2025, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. ET. https://hc-sc-gc-ca.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_U3UD8d6VTneExkJ6dTscgw Pest…

The CSCB congratulates the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree on his appointment as Minister of Public Safety. We look forward to continued government-industry collaboration on matters affecting customs brokers, border operations, and international trade that are vital to Canada's continued economic…

A) Chapter 02 Chapter 02 was published to change the release recommendation to “Refuse Entry” for the following HS codes with the end uses “Human consumption”, “In transit through Canada” and “Other end uses” originating from all countries except Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, China, Croatia…