The following is provided by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Key Issues Ports Of Entry POE) Update In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the CBSA is temporarily reducing service …
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has provided clarification on the classification of plastic face shields. In Customs Notice 20-12, the World Customs Organization (WCO) Classification List has classified “Plastic …
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is temporarily reducing service hours at a total of 27 Canadian land border locations. The temporary hour adjustments …
The following is provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). New expectations for operators have been posted on the CFIA website about preventing and responding to COVID-19 in establishments …
CAED decommissioning date delay Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Canadian Automated Export Declaration (CAED) decommissioning date has been extended from June 30, 2020 to September 30, 2020.  However, the CBSA strongly …
Hand sanitizers are regulated by Health Canada.  Complete and detailed descriptions are required on the customs documents including name of manufacturer, date of manufacture, expiry date, Drug Identification Number (DIN), Natural …
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has updated its notice to industry regarding labelling requirements for foodservice products during the COVID-19 pandemic. The notice was updated to provide additional clarity around …
To respond to the unprecedented demand in medical supplies amid the current global COVID-19 pandemic around the world, and in order to help countries speed up the cross-border movement of …
As many of our readers are aware, the U.S. levied additional tariffs on goods made in China. These tariffs have come in waves that began on July 6th, 2018. List …
CSMS #42253103 was issued this week and it advises that the FDA Recommends Use of ITACS During COVID-19 Outbreak. Two weeks ago, CSMS #42118616 was issued advising the trade that …
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is expected to release the new rules for submitting electronic import certificates for shipments containing organic food, feed, or …
This message pertains to imports of certain steel goods (heavy plate and stainless steel wire) subject to the Order Imposing a Surtax on the Importation of Certain Steel Goods. The …
KEY MESSAGE: The CBSA is continuing to work in partnership with Other Government Departments to support Industry amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In accordance with a request from the Public Health …
Imported Goods for Emergency Use in Response to COVID-19 This Customs Notice is in effect until further notice. This notice provides information on the use of the Goods for Emergency …
The purpose of this notice is to inform you that as of April 2020, the organic import requirements for honey and maple products will be incorporated into AIRS. Also, starting …
