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New Rulings Published by the CBSA

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has updated its list of published rulings on the CARM Portal. Invisalign Lens Frozen Chicken Buns Crunchy Granola Bars Sensa Cools Herbal Green Tea …



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CBSA’s List of Financial Security Providers

The Release Prior to Payment (RPP) transition plan will be ending April 19, 2025. The CBSA has provided a list of financial security providers that are registered in the CBSA …



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New CARM User Guides

Four new CARM User Guides have been published by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). User Guide – Submit a declaration with a Surtax claim User Guide – First time …



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CARM – Release Prior to Payment transition period ending soon

Attention all Importers, the Release Prior to Payment (RPP) Transition Period ends Saturday, April 19, 2025.  To maintain RPP privileges, please ensure you post your financial security before that time. …



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CARM – Did you Know? Newsletter

The following is provided by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). Please find attached the fourth issue of a limited series newsletter to help small and medium businesses stay up-to-date …



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CARM PORTAL Scheduled Maintenance (FEB 22 & FEB 23)

The following is provided by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). CARM Scheduled Maintenance Due to system maintenance activities, the CARM Client Portal, CAD EDI, CAD API, Tariff, Duty & …



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EDI/Portal Scheduled Maintenance Unavailability

The following is provided by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). Saturday February 22, 2025 from 06:00 to 07:00 (ET) and Sunday February 23, 2025 from 06:00 to 07:00 (ET). …



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Steel and Aluminum subject to 25% tariff effective March 12, 2025

The Federal Register has posted the annex of steel and aluminum derivative articles subject to 25% tariff increase effective March 12, 2025. Previous exclusions and quantitative restrictions have been revoked …



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Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Announces “Fair and Reciprocal Plan” on Trade – The White House

President Trump signs memorandum on reciprocal tariffs calling on the administration to determine the equivalent of a reciprocal tariff with each foreign trading partner. The tariffs are expected to be …



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Executive orders and Fact Sheet on Steel and aluminum imports have been published

Under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, the president is adjusting imports of Steel and Aluminum to protect national security. The following Executive orders and Fact Sheet …



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Chinese products temporarily regain de minimis eligibility

Amendment to Duties Addressing the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People’s Republic of China – The White House CSMS # 64082249 – UPDATED GUIDANCE: Updated FRN Published for Executive …



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CFIA scheduled system maintenance

The following is provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). As part of CFIA’s ongoing efforts to improve client service, please be advised that CFIA will be performing network …



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Upcoming changes to the import requirements for organic products

The following is provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is working to strengthen import controls for organic foods through a 2-phase project. …



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China Surtax Remission Order (Customs Notice 25-05)

The purpose of this Customs Notice is to advise of the China Surtax Remission Order (2025), effective January 31, 2025, which allows for the relief of surtaxes paid or payable …



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Wheat Products Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ)

The following is provided by Global Affairs Canada (GAC). Please be advised that the wheat products tariff rate quota (TRQ) has been deemed filled as of January 12, 2025. Consequently, …



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