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COVID-19 Announcement from the Canadian International Trade Tribunal

Following is an announcement from the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) regarding COVID-19: English Français  



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Canada Ratifies CUSMA Trade Deal with U.S. and Mexico

On March 13, 2020, Bill C-4 (Canada US Mexico Agreement) passed through both the House of Commons and the Senate.  It is anticipated to receive Royal Assent shortly. Once the …



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SIMA Registry temporary delivery changes (CBSA)

In response to the current pandemic situation, while ensuring the ongoing delivery of our services, we would like to advise you of the following. The SIMA Registry and Disclosure Unit …



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March 16, 2020 – COVID-19 CBSA Commercial & Trade Update (CBSA)

COVID-19 Daily Commercial Update to Industry - Stakeholders Canada Border Services Agency key message is “Borders remain open and commercial operations are ‘business as usual’”. The CBSA will issue shortly a …



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Single Window Initiative (SWI), Integrated Import Declaration (IID) and Health Canada – What’s My Part?

Effective April 1, 2020 all Pre-Arrival Release (PARS) requests with regulated goods for Participating Government Agencies (PGAs) must be submitted via the Single Window Initiative (SWI).  SWI dramatically changes how …



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Excise Duty Rates Increase as of April 1, 2020

As of April 1, 2020 the excise duty rates will increase on spirits, wine, beer, tobacco products and cannabis products based on changes to the Consumer Price Index. For details, please …



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EICS Bulletin – Import Monitoring Program

The Trade and Export Controls Bureau of Global Affairs Canada is responsible for administering the Steel and Aluminum Import Monitoring Programs.  These programs monitor data related to steel and aluminum …



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ISF & Ocean Shipments: What you need to know

Regardless if the final destination is the United States or Canada, if your ocean shipment is docking in the United States then an ISF (Importer Security Filing) must be filed …



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Right to Make Entry: CBP Trade Priority

U.S. Customs has made the topic of “right to make entry” a trade priority in recent years.  The right to make entry is held only by the importer of record.  …



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NCBFAA Recommends ‘Soft Enforcement Period’ for APHIS CORE

The National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA) issued comments to The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) requesting a ‘soft enforcement period’ of the APHIS CORE …



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EICS Bulletin: Wheat Tariff Rate Quota (FILLED)

Message to Industry: Wheat Tariff Rate Quota  This message pertains to imports of wheat classified under Customs Tariff headings: 1001.11, 1001.19, 1001.91 and 1001.99. These products are found in item …



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Non-Resident Importer Recordkeeping Requirements (CANADA)

Importers including non-resident importers are obligated to maintain records pertaining to goods imported into Canada. Regulations specify that every person who is required to keep records in respect of commercial goods …



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Canadian Export Reporting System (CERS)

Canadian Export Reporting System (CERS) The Canadian Export Reporting System (CERS) is a free, web-based, self-service portal for submitting electronic export declarations. It will replace the Canadian Automated Export Declaration …



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Review of the Administration of the CETA Origin Quota for Vehicles

Global Affairs Canada (GAC) would like to inform you of the launch of consultations to review the allocation policy for the Origin Quotas for vehicles for export to the European …



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Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duties

Concrete Reinforcing Bar 2 - Notice of Initiation of Normal Value Review The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has today initiated a normal value review to update the normal values and …



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