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Statistics Canada reports a merchandise trade surplus of $684 million in July

The country's merchandise imports fell 1.7% in July, while exports decreased 0.4% ...

Strong global air cargo demand growth extends into July

The International Air Transport Association reports total freight demand was up 13.6% compared to July 2023 levels ...

CBSA confirms dumping decision on wire rod from China, Egypt, and Vietnam

The Trade tribunal is continuing its inquiry on injury to the domestic industry ...

CFIA consultation on requirements to prevent the introduction of spotted lanternfly

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is seeking feedback on a new proposed directive ...

Preparing for the CARM October Implementation - Cutover Period

Customs Notice 24-29 provides important information regarding the cutover period, which is required for the CBSA to migrate existing systems and functionality to CARM systems and functionality for the CARM October 21, 2024 implementation ...

Preparing for the CARM October Implementation - Trusted Trader CARM Cutover Procedures

Customs Notice 24-30 provides Customs Self-Assessment (CSA)  importers and service providers with important information regarding the cutover period ...

Cross-border currency and monetary instruments reporting

Memorandum D19-14-1 update incorporates the most current terminology and provides updated guidance on the submission of CBSA currency reporting forms ...

Photovoltaic Modules and Laminates from China - Ningbo Raytech

Notice of conclusion of expedited review. Normal values, export prices and amounts of subsidy ...

Wheat and Barley First-Come, First-Served Tariff Rate Quotas (TRQ)

Period: August 1, 2024 to July 31, 2025 - Utilization levels have been updated ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2024

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated ...

Canada to implement surtax on imports of Chinese electric vehicles

The 100% surtax will apply effective October 1, 2024, in addition to the current 6.1% MFN tariff of 6.1% ...

New Canadian surtax to be imposed on imports of steel and aluminum products from China

The 25% surtax on imports of certain steel and aluminum products from China will start on October 15, 2024 ...

G20 merchandise export growth flattened in second quarter of 2024

G20 merchandise imports grew by 1.2% after seven consecutive quarters of negative growth ...

CARM October Implementation - Transition Measures

Customs Notice 24-27 provides information applicable to importers and customs brokers involved in the importation of goods into Canada ...

CARM Administrative Measures related to the Duties Relief Program, Duty Drawback Program and Commercial Temporary Importations under Tariff Item No. 9993.00.00

Customs Notice 24-28 is to inform trade chain partners that any Duties Relief Program applications, Drawback claims, and commercial temporary importations under Tariff Item No. 9993.00.00 may continue to be submitted using current processes up to October 20, 2024 ...

Notice of retroactive assessment: Concrete Reinforcing Bar from Algeria

-  Spa Tosyali Iron Steel Industry. The CBSA has determined that retroactive assessments using the normal values determined for subject goods released into Canada from October 2022 to September 2023 could be required in some cases ...

Upholstered Domestic Seating from China - Shenzhen Zhuangjia Wanchang

Notice of close of record and updated schedule - normal value review ...

Visiting Forces Personnel Tariff Item No.9827.00.00

Memorandum D21-4-3 has been updated ...

Wheat & Barley First-Come, First-Served Tariff Rate Quotas (TRQ)

Period: August 1, 2024 to July 31, 2025 - Utilization levels have been updated ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2024

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated ...

Consultation on the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement

Stakeholders' views will help to inform Canada's preparations for the CUSMA joint review in 2026 ...

Tribunal maintains injury finding on sucker rods from China

The Trade Tribunal says resumption of dumping/subsidizing would result in injury to Canadian industry ...

Conditional tariff relief: diversions must be reported promptly

Duty relief provisions are under the strict condition that imported goods be used in a specific way ...

Upholstered Domestic Seating from Vietnam - Duc Thanh Co., Ltd

Notice of close of record and updated schedule - normal value review ...

Firearms Licence Requirement for the Importation of Ammunition, Cartridge Magazines and Firearm Parts by Individuals or Non-Residents

Customs Notice 24-26 advises interested parties that the Government of Canada has changed the legislation ...

No change to wood packaging requirements to the U.S.

The CFIA confirmed with the US authorities that changes have been made to the requirements ...

Additional certification for Canadian cattle returning from the US after a stay of less than 60 days

Due to the outbreak of HPAI (H5N1) in dairy cattle in the United States, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency will require an additional certification for Canadian cattle returning from the U.S. after a stay of less than 60 days ...

Notice to industry: Pre-market registration of standard mixed feeds

All imported mixed feeds will continue to require registration before being imported into Canada until the licencing requirements come into effect on December 17, 2025 ...

Wheat & Barley First-Come, First-Served Tariff Rate Quotas (TRQ)

Period: August 1, 2024 to July 31, 2025 - Utilization levels have been updated ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2024

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated ...

U.S. periodic review nearly doubles duty on Canadian softwood lumber

U.S. Department of Commerce increases duties on softwood lumber from Canada from 8.05% to 14.54% ...

Tribunal initiates review of expiry of duties on copper tube from five countries

The dumping/subsidizing finding is scheduled to expire unless CBSA and Tribunal decide to maintain it ...

Consultation about possible measures to protect the Canada's economic security interests

The consultation will cover most aspects of international trade such as customs tariffs, trade agreements etc ...

Photovoltaic Modules and Laminates from China - Ningbo Raytech

Notice of close of record and updated schedule - expedited review. Normal values, export prices and amounts of subsidy ...

Export requirements for ash veneer sheets to the European Union

As of August 15, 2024, ash (Fraxinus spp) veneer sheets that are 1 mm or less in thickness will be exempt from phytosanitary requirements ...

Amendments to the Canada-Costa Rica Organic Equivalency Arrangement

The  Arrangement was updated in July 2024 to refer to the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations ...

CFIA Notice about United States Food Traceability Rule

Under the rule, both domestic and foreign food businesses must maintain specific supply chain traceability data for certain foods and be able to provide such data to FDA in an electronic sortable spreadsheet within 24 hours ...

Wheat & Barley First-Come, First-Served Tariff Rate Quotas (TRQ)

Period: August 1, 2024 to July 31, 2025 ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2024

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated ...

China initiates WTO dispute complaint regarding EU subsidy duties on electric vehicles

China claims that the measures in question appear to be inconsistent with the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 and various provisions of the WTO's Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures ...

Canada reports a merchandise trade surplus of $638 million in June

The country's merchandise exports increased 5.5% in June, while imports rose 1.9% ...

Global air cargo demand still in double-digit growth in June

The International Air Transport Association reports a seventh consecutive month of double-digit year-on-year growth ...

Generate detailed reports of import and export statistics with this online tool

It is easy to generate customized reports on Canadian and U.S. trade in goods with over 200 countries ...

Upholstered Domestic Seating from China - Zhongshan Beianjian Baby Products

Notice of close of record and updated schedule - normal value review ...

Notice of ministerial specification updates: Aluminum Extrusions and Steel Piling Pipe

On August 1, 2024, the CBSA updated the Ministerial Specifications for the dumping and subsidizing of aluminum extrusions and the dumping of steel piling pipe from China. Under certain circumstances the normal values, export prices or amounts of subsidy are established by a ministerial specification ...

Submission and Processing of Single B2 and Blanket B2 Adjustments, or Voluntary Disclosure Program Requests on or After September 1, 2024

Customs Notice 24-25 states that single B2 adjustments, blanket B2 adjustments or voluntary disclosure requests submitted on or after Sept. 1, 2024, will be accepted by the CBSA but are unlikely to be processed before CARM Release 3 ...

CFIA Important message to meat importers

- Cancellation of recognition of meat inspection system from various countries for the export of meat products to Canada ...

CFIA Shipment Tracker for Food, Plant and Animal products

The CFIA has implemented some slight changes to the Shipment Tracker page ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2024

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated ...

Tribunal to review expiry of duties on thermoelectric containers from China

The dumping/subsidizing finding is scheduled to expire unless CBSA and Tribunal decide to maintain it ...

CBSA needs more time in investigation of dumping and subsidizing of concrete reinforcing bar from 3 countries

Circumstances make it difficult for CBSA to make a preliminary determination within the standard ninety days ...

WTO publishes the 2024 edition of World Tariff Profiles

Comprehensive information on tariffs imposed on imports by over 170 countries and customs territories ...

Amendments to the Departmental Consolidation of the Customs Tariff: Statistical Changes

Changes to descriptions and units of measure affecting Chapter 29, Chapter 71, Chapter 91, and Chapter 95, effective September 1, 2024 (Customs Notice 24-24) ...

The CBSA is modifying hours of service at Stanstead Route 143 border crossing

Effective August 1, 2024, the hours of service at the Stanstead Route 143 border crossing will be 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week ...

Changes to the supply-managed tariff rate quota transfer process

Global Affairs Canada has implemented changes to the supply-managed tariff rate quota (TRQ) transfer process ...

Message to importers of manufactured foods – Infant foods

The CFIA has noticed that a significant number of importers of manufactured foods have chosen "infant foods" as a sub-commodity on their Safe Food for Canadians (SFC) licence, even though they are not importing them ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2024

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated ...

Federal government ratifies CBSA employees' collective agreement

The tentative agreement was also recently ratified by a vote from the CBSA's employees ...

CBSA issues dumping & subsidizing determinations on pea protein from China

Provisional duties at rates ranging from 1.1% to 54.6% are now payable on the subject goods ...

Tribunal maintains injury finding on oil and gas well casing from China

The Trade Tribunal says resumption of dumping/subsidizing would result in injury to Canadian industry ...

CFIA will reinstate seasonal import rules for certain romaine lettuce from California

Similar temporary import conditions have been implemented every fall season since 2020 ...

Upholstered domestic seating originating in China and Vietnam, and exported from the United States - Wayfair

Notice of close of record and updated schedule - normal values, export prices and amounts of subsidy ...

Update of the Certification Program for the Export of Hardwood to the EU

CFIA directive D-14-02: Certification Program for the Export of Hardwood Species Regulated for Agrilus spp. to the European Union (EU) has been updated ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2024

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated ...

Update: CDC simplifies new requirements for dogs entering the United States

As of August 1, 2024, dogs entering the U.S. from Canada will be subject to additional requirements (Also see: Entry Requirements for Dogs from Dog-Rabies Free or Low-Risk Countries) ...

UPDATE: CDC simplifies new requirements for dogs entering the United States

As of August 1, 2024, dogs entering the U.S. from Canada will be subject to additional requirements (Also see: Entry Requirements for Dogs from Dog-Rabies Free or Low-Risk Countries) ...

Global maritime piracy incidents fall but crew safety remains at risk

The International Maritime Bureau is calling for sustained vigilance to protect seafarers ...

CBSA finds dumping would resume if duties expired on carbon steel welded pipe from China

Tribunal will now determine whether the expiry of duties is likely to result in injury to Canadian industry ...

Reminder: Goods contaminated with soil are refused entry at the border

Vehicles, equipment and other goods that are contaminated with soil are not admissible into Canada ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2024

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated ...

CFIA Consultation : D-13-01 revised to include a shipborne dunnage option

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is seeking feedback on directive D-13-01 Canadian Heat Treated Wood Products Certification Program (HT Program) ...

WTO report shows trade-facilitating trend continues despite protectionist pressures

WTO members introduced more trade-facilitating than trade-restrictive measures on goods ...

Global air cargo demand was up 14.7 percent in May

The International Air Transport Association reports a sixth consecutive month of double-digit year-on-year growth ...

Canada Border Services Agency employees ratify tentative agreement

Union members voted overwhelmingly in favour of ratifying the June tentative agreement ...

The Canada Border Services Agency updates its verification priority targets

Commodities are targeted for verification of origin, tariff classification and value for duty ...

CARM Customs Bonded Warehouse Baseline Inventory Count

Customs Notice 24-23 provides recommended procedure for providing an up-to-date baseline inventory count of all unreleased goods ...

Mattresses from China - Derucci International Holdings

Conclusion of normal value review ...

Reminder: New animal products returning shipments policy

Shipments of animal products or by-products (other than edible meat) that have left Canadian territory, but then need to be returned to Canada ...

Changes to the list of countries at high-risk for dog rabies

Effective August 1, 2024, Israel, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip; and Timor-Leste will be added to the list of countries at high-risk for dog rabies and all commercial dogs arriving to Canada from these countries will no longer be permitted entry ...

Reminder of entry requirements for fresh peaches and other fruit moving into the province of British Columbia

The CFIA is reminding industry members that any fresh peaches, nectarines, apricots, plums, and quince fruit produced outside of BC must meet the applicable import or domestic movement requirements and be accompanied by either a phytosanitary certificate (import) or movement certificate (domestic), prior to being moved into BC ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2024

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated ...

Canada's trade deficit increased to $1.9 billion in May

Statistics Canada reports merchandise exports decreased 2.6%, while imports were down 1.6% ...

The modernized Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement enters into force

The modernized Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement officially entered into force on July 1st ...

Tribunal finds dumping of concrete reinforcing bar from 3 countries injures Canadian industry

Provisional anti-dumping duties could soon apply to importations of these goods from Bulgaria, Thailand and the UAE ...

Wheat and barley tariff rate quotas reopen on August 1, 2024

Quotas for wheat, barley, wheat products and barley products covered by the Import Control List ...

Link to consultation about possible surtax on imports of electric vehicles from China

The Government of Canada invites any interested stakeholder to provide input by August 1, 2024 ...

Container chassis originating in or exported from China - Dongguan CIMC Vehicle Co

Notice of close of record and updated schedule - normal value review ...

Steel Piling Pipe from China - Shanghai Electric

Notice of normal value review ...

New animal products returning shipments policy

Shipments of animal products or by-products (other than edible meat) that have left Canadian territory, but then need to be returned to Canada ...

Expansion of the Recognition of Export Grain Analysis by Authorized Laboratories (REGAL) program - Avena fatua L

The weed seed scope for the recognition of export grain analysis by authorized laboratories program was expanded to include Avena fatua L ...

Changes to Certificate of Free Sale requirements for exports to Kuwait

Kuwait has updated its import requirements for processed fruits and vegetables, honey and honey products, maple and maple products, and manufactured foods ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2024

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated ...

Canada launches consultation about possible surtax on imports of electric vehicles from China

The consultations will seek views on potential policy responses, including a surtax under the Customs Tariff ...

Tribunal finds dumping and subsidizing of pea protein from China injures Canadian industry

Provisional anti-dumping and/or countervailing duties could soon apply to importations of these goods ...

Tribunal maintains injury finding on steel welded pipe from several countries

The Trade Tribunal says resumption of dumping would result in injury to Canadian industry ...

CBSA concludes re-investigation of values of gypsum board from the United States

Revised amounts could change the rates of anti-dumping duty payable on imports ...

Tribunal initiates expiry review of duties on silicon metal from China

The dumping/subsidizing finding is scheduled to expire unless CBSA and Tribunal decide to maintain it ...

Amended certificates for the export of fish and seafood to China

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has amended certificate templates for the export of fish and seafood for human consumption to China ...

Export of fish and seafood for human consumption to Moldova

As of June 22, 2024, there will be new certificate requirements for the export of fish and seafood for human consumption to Moldova ...

Travelling with dogs to the United States.

As of August 1, 2024, dogs entering the U.S. from Canada will be subject to additional requirements ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2024

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated ...

WTO report underlines Canada's trade achievements

Report finds Canada took steps to continue improving its generally open and highly transparent trade regime ...

Consultation on the origin quota for vehicles exported to the EU under CETA

Certain vehicles may benefit from an alternative set of rules of origin in order to receive CETA preferential tariff treatment ...

CFIA implements interim standard on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in biosolids

Implementation of a PFAS standard for municipal biosolids imported or sold in Canada as commercial fertilizers ...

CBSA finds dumping would resume if duties expired on corrosion-resistant steel sheet from several countries

The Trade Tribunal will now determine whether the expiry of duties is likely to result in injury to Canadian industry ...

Carbon Steel Welded Pipe from China - Tianjin Baode Steel Co

Notice of close of record and updated schedule - normal value review ...

Order Amending the Ukraine Goods Remission Order

The objective of this Order is to encourage increased exports from Ukraine to Canada to help support economic activity in Ukraine ...

Customs Notice 24-20

Relocation of Moncton CBSA Office, Moncton, N.B ...

Countries evaluated by the CFIA for export of animal products and by-products to Canada

  The CFIA accepts zoosanitary export certificates for animal products and by-products from these countries ...

Amendment to the Export Control List: Quantum computing and advanced semiconductors

The objective of the Order Amending the Export Control List is to add the identified quantum computing and semiconductor technologies and equipment to Canada's export control regime (Notice to exporters No. 1129) ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2024

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated ...

CBSA strike action averted, employees will vote on tentative agreement

The Customs employees' union reached a tentative agreement with the Government of Canada on June 11 ...

G20 merchandise exports rebound in first quarter of 2024

OECD reports that G20 global exports increased by 1.9% while imports contracted by 0.2% ...

Global WCO operation results in seizures of 45 million illicit items

The majority of seizures were illicit medicines and devices traded through e-commerce ...

CBSA issues dumping determinations on wire rod from China, Egypt and Vietnam

Provisional duties at rates ranging from 6.1% to 99.8% are now payable on the subject goods ...

CITT Interim review RD-2023-001

Photovoltaic Modules and Laminates from China. The Tribunal has decided not to conduct an interim review ...

Fresh fruits and vegetables standard container sizes and Ministerial exemptions

The Automated Import Reference System (AIRS) has been updated to reflect repealed standard container sizes for fresh fruits and vegetables ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2024

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated ...

Tentative agreement reached at CBSA, strike action averted

The Public Service Alliance of Canada and the Customs and Immigration Union reached a tentative agreement with the Government of Canada ...

CBSA employees strike action on hold as mediation will continue until June 12

Strike activities that were set to begin at 4 p.m. ET on June 7 have been put on hold ...

CBSA employees will begin job action on June 7 if no agreement is reached

Businesses and travellers could experience an increase in border clearance times ...

Canada's trade deficit drops to $1.0 billion in April

Statistics Canada reports merchandise exports increased 2.6%, while imports rose 1.1% ...

Global Affairs seeking input on Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement

Interested parties can submit their views on the functioning of the CPTPP and on how to improve the Agreement ...

CBSA concludes re-investigation of values of carbon steel fasteners from China and Chinese Taipei

Revised amounts could change the rates of anti-dumping / countervailing duty payable on imports ...

Arctic Shipping Electronic Commercial Clearance Pilot Program

Customs Notice 24-19 provides information on the Arctic Shipping Electronic Commercial Clearances pilot program and the Part 1 Business Profile Application submission period ...

Certain carbon steel fasteners from China and Chinese Taipei

Notice of conclusion of a re-investigation to update the normal values, export prices and the amounts of subsidy ...

Concrete Reinforcing Bar from Algeria - Spa Tosyali Iron Steel Industry

Notice of close of record and updated schedule of normal value review ...

Slaughter establishment number requirement on the import declaration for meat products from the United States

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is implementing a requirement for all meat products originating from the United States ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2024

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated ...

Canada Border Services Agency employees vote to strike

Travellers and businesses could experience an increase in border clearance times beginning on June 6 ...

Global air cargo demand rose by 11.1% in April

The International Air Transport Association reports a fifth consecutive month of double-digit year-on-year growth ...

Strong start to St. Lawrence Seaway Shipping season shows system's resilience

Canadian and U.S. grain totals increased by 39,000 metric tonnes over the previous year, potash traffic posted an increase of 83,000 tonnes ...

Canadian railways' total freight volume dropped 4.5% in March

Statistics Canada reports fewer shipments of iron ores and coal as well as continuing declines in grain ...

Philippines: Recognition of the Canadian Heat Treated Wood Products Certification Program

Allowing certification of heat treated lumber using an industry issued HT certificate in lieu of a phytosanitary certificate ...

Reminder: Requirements for wood packaging material in outbound shipments from Canada

Over 80 countries require imported WPM to comply with ISPM 15 ...

Mattresses from China - Derucci International Holdings

Notice of close of record and updated schedule - normal value review ...

Photovoltaic Modules and Laminates from China - Ningbo Raytech

Notice of expedited review. Normal values, export prices and amounts of subsidy ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2024

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated ...

CBSA announces the new external launch date for the CARM system

The Canada Border Services Agency's CARM digital initiative will come into force on October 21, 2024 ...

Consultations on potential collection of information on country of smelt and cast for aluminum imports

New requirement would align with Canada's approach to collecting information on country of melt and pour for steel goods ...

Canada and Peru celebrate 15 years of free trade agreement

Since 2009, bilateral merchandise trade between the two countries has more than doubled ...

Canada will implement a federal plastic registry with mandatory yearly reporting

Registry will monitor the types and volumes of plastic products manufactured or imported in Canada ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2024

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated ...

WTO members seek to improve transparency in import licensing regimes

WTO members discussed ways to improve the transparency of import licensing regimes at a meeting of the Import Licensing Committee ...

Tribunal maintains injury finding on hot-rolled carbon steel plate from China

The Trade Tribunal says resumption of dumping would result in injury to Canadian industry ...

CBSA finds dumping would resume if duties expired on carbon steel welded pipe from four countries

Tribunal will now determine whether the expiry of duties is likely to result in injury to Canadian industry ...

Tribunal initiates expiry review of duties on unitized wall modules from China

The dumping/subsidizing finding is scheduled to expire unless CBSA and Tribunal decide to maintain it ...

CBSA issues report on consultation about amendments to the valuation for duty regulations

In total, 335 individuals submitted feedback, either as representatives of a company, an industry body, or in anonymity ...

CARM: Changes to the Registration and Maintenance of Program Accounts for Importers and Exporters (RM)

As of May 13, 2024, the Canada Revenue Agency will no longer register new import-export program (RM) accounts or accept maintenance requests for existing RM accounts. Trade Chain Partners are required to go to the CBSA for all matters relating to their RM account ...

Consultation: Proposed amendments to fish import inspection fees in the CFIA Fees Notice

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is seeking feedback on the proposed changes to Part 16 – Fish Inspection Fees of the CFIA Fees Notice related to import inspection fees ...

Canada allows the importation of pH matured, boneless beef meat from Paraguay

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has approved the importation of pH matured, boneless beef meat from Paraguay ...

Vessels arriving in Canada from areas regulated for flighted spongy moth complex - CFIA Directive D- 95-03

Plant protection policy for marine vessels arriving in Canada from areas regulated for flighted spongy moth complex (FSMC) (Lymantria dispar, Lymantria albescens, Lymantria postalba, Lymantria umbrosa) April 2024 (19th Revision) ...

CFIA - Expansion of the geographic boundaries of the areas of Canada regulated for box tree moth (Cydalima perspectalis)

This Risk Management Document (RMD) includes a summary of the findings of a pest risk assessment and records the pest risk management process for the identified issue ...

Processed egg products – Negotiated certificate for import from Ukraine

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has negotiated a sanitary certificate for the import of processed egg products from the Ukraine ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2024

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated ...

NAFTA Panel rules U.S. duties on Canadian softwood lumber are inconsistent with U.S. law

The U.S. Department of Commerce now has 90 days to revise duties based on the NAFTA panel's findings ...

Tribunal finds dumping of wire rod from China, Egypt and Vietnam injures Canadian industry

Provisional anti-dumping duties could soon apply to importations of these goods ...

CBSA starts dumping investigations on concrete reinforcing bar from Bulgaria, Thailand, and the UAE

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal will first determine whether the imports are harming Canadian producers ...

Memorandum D10-18-6 Wheat, barley, wheat products, barley and barley products tariff rate quotas

The memorandum has been updated to clarify legislation and to reflect the changes to Global Affairs Canada contact information ...

Memorandum D19-4-1 Export and Import of Cultural Property

The memorandum has been updated to amend the appendix and to clarify certain sections ...

Canada allows the importation of cooked duck meat products from Thailand

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has approved the importation of cooked duck meat products from Thailand ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2024

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated ...

Canadian international merchandise trade: Annual review 2023

In 2023, the value of Canada's annual merchandise exports decreased 1.4% to $768.2 billion, while the value of annual imports rose 1.4% to $770.2 billion. As a result, Canada's merchandise trade balance with the world went from a surplus of $19.7 billion in 2022 to a slight deficit of $1.9 billion in 2023 ...

The CBSA workers union is holding a nationwide strike vote

Union rejected latest offers put forward by employer during Public Interest Commission hearing ...

Statistics Canada reports a $2.3 billion merchandise trade deficit in March

The country's merchandise exports declined 5.3% in March, while imports were down 1.2% ...

Global air cargo demand rose by 10.3 percent March

The International Air Transport Association reports a fourth consecutive month of double-digit year-on-year growth ...

Canada consults on environmental and gender issues of a Canada-Ecuador free trade agreement

Canada is seeking the views of Indigenous peoples, industry stakeholders, non-governmental organizations, and all interested Canadian citizens ...

CARM: Launch to External Clients Rescheduled to October 2024

Customs Notice 24-17 addresses potential impacts of the rescheduling of the external launch of the CARM system may have on TCPs and also provides information on what to expect during the period leading to the new October implementation date ...

Opening of the application period for the 2024-2025 dairy year TRQs and new notices to importers for the CPTPP dairy TRQs

Global Affairs Canada has opened the application period for the 2024-2025 dairy year TRQs, starting on May 1, 2024, and with a deadline of June 15, 2024 ...

Amended certificates for the export of fish and seafood to the United Kingdom

The new model certificates do not represent any change to UK import requirements, but the format of the streamlined certificates differs from the current certificate templates ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2024

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated ...

Saudi Arabia and the Philippines will soon be accepting ATA Carnets

ATA Carnets are customs documents that allow the duty and tax-free temporary import of goods for up to one year ...

Canada launches inquiry commission on longshoring disputes at Canada's West Coast ports

The Commission will soon begin meeting with stakeholders and reviewing consultation submissions from relevant parties ...

Canadian railways' total freight volume was up 4.0% in February

Statistics Canada reports that total cargo tonnage was well above the five-year average for the month of February ...

CBSA initiates dumping and subsidizing investigations on certain pea protein from China

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal will determine whether the imports are harming Canadian producers ...

Reminder: CBSA delays CARM launch for trade chain partners to October 2024

The Canada Border Services Agency announced that it was delaying the full implementation of CARM until October ...

CFIA - Guide for preparing an Export control plan

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has updated the Guide for preparing an export control plan ...

CFIA Directive D- 99-06

Policy on the issuance of phytosanitary certificates for export and for re-export. The directive was revised ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2024

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated ...

Little Gold Creek port of entry summer season extended by four weeks

The CBSA is advising travellers that the Little Gold Creek port of entry will open for the summer season on Friday, May 17 ...

CARM launch for trade chain partners rescheduled to October 2024

The Canada Border Services Agency announced on Friday afternoon that it was delaying the full implementation of CARM until October ...

New CBSA Market Watch Unit will monitor and update trade remedy measures

Budget provides $10.5 million over three years for the Canada Border Services Agency to create a dedicated Market Watch Unit ...

Thousand Islands Bridge rehabilitation project starting on April 22

The work will require traffic control operations that will include lane restrictions and full traffic holds at times ...

CBSA finds dumping would resume if duties expired on cold-rolled steel from China, Korea, and Vietnam

Tribunal will now determine whether the expiry of duties is likely to result in injury to Canadian industry ...

Customs Notice 24-16

Highway Sufferance Warehouse Closure (Kelowna, BC) ...

Changes to Excise Duty Rates on Tobacco Products - Budget 2004

This notice provides information about a Budget 2024 announcement to increase the rates of excise duty on tobacco products ...

Updates to the Safe Food for Canadians licence application and guidance

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has made updates to the SFC licence application and to a guidance document ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2024

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated ...

Reminder: Preparing for CARM Release 2 Implementation, Cutover Period

Customs Notice 24-14 provides important information regarding the cutover period which will extend from April 26 to May 1 ...

Reminder: Preparing for CARM Release 2 Implementation, Transition Measures

Customs Notice 24-15 outlines transition measures to ensure continued border fluidity and timely submission of accounting and payment of duties after CARM implementation on May 13, 2024 ...

Global trade in goods is expected to pick up gradually this year

WTO says volume of world merchandise trade should increase by 2.6% in 2024 and 3.3% in 2025 ...

U.S. reports increase in imports and exports in February

The U.S. Census Bureau says February exports were up $5.8 billion from January and imports were up $7.1 billion ...

Blue Water Bridge Canada-bound span will be closed to traffic until October

The U.S.-bound span will be used to accommodate traffic in both directions during rehabilitation work ...

Preparing for CARM Release 2 Implementation, Cutover Period

Customs Notice 24-14 provides important information regarding the cutover period which will extend from April 26 to May 13 ...

Preparing for CARM Release 2 Implementation, Transition Measures

Customs Notice 24-15 outlines transition measures to ensure continued border fluidity and timely submission of accounting and payment of duties after CARM implementation on May 13, 2024 ...

Export of fish and seafood to the European Union - Form update

This version of the form includes a new field, "product description(s) on label(s)", which will require applicants to identify the products to be certified on the certificate request ...

Changes to import requirements for pet supplements

This is advance notice of changes to import requirements that will be published on June 24, 2024 ...

Renewal of veterinary biologics establishment licences, product licences, and import permits

Renewal reminder for holders of Canadian veterinary biologics establishment licences, product licences, and import permits ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2024

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated ...

Canada's merchandise trade surplus reaches $1.4 billion in February

Statistics Canada reports that the country's exports increased 5.8%, while imports rose 4.6% ...

Global air cargo demand still in double-digit growth in February

The International Air Transport Association reports global air cargo demand rose by 11.9% compared to last year ...

CBSA and U.S. CBP announce an increase in NEXUS application fee

The NEXUS program application fee is going up from US$50 to US$120 effective October 1, 2024 ...

CBSA extends reinvestigation of values of carbon steel fasteners from China and Chinese Taipei

The Agency needs more time because of the complexity and novelty of the issues presented by the re-investigation ...

Carbon and Alloy Steel Line Pipe from the Republic of Korea - Husteel

Notice of conclusion of normal value review ...

Customs Notice 24-14

Preparing for CARM Release 2 Implementation, Cutover Period ...

Customs Notice 24-13

Notification of Change to the Criminal Code Definition of Prohibited Firearms ...

Customs Notice 24-12

CARM Administrative Measures related to the Duties Relief Program, Duty Drawback Program and Commercial Temporary Importations under Tariff Item No. 9993.00.00 ...

Customs Notice 24-11

Submission and Processing Single and Blanket B2 Adjustments or Voluntary Disclosure requests on or after April 1, 2024 ...

Customs Notice 24-10

Termination of the temporary electronic procedures for Canada Border Services Agency's Trade Programs (COVID-19) - GTA Pilot ...

Customs Notice 24-09

Change of Commercial Hours, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), Saint John, New Brunswick (NB) ...

Customs Notice 24-08

Change of Hours - Commercial Office, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2024

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated ...

UN's global trade update shows encouraging signs despite persistent challenges

UNCTAD says international trade is poised for a rebound in 2024 after facing declines over several quarters ...

Canada contributes funding to WTO to boost safe food exports from developing economies

Canada's contribution will help to pilot innovative sanitary and phytosanitary capacity development projects ...

CBSA concludes re-investigation of values of heavy steel plate from Chinese Taipei and Germany

Revised amounts could change the rates of anti-dumping / countervailing duty payable on imports ...

Changes to excise duty rate increases on certain products on April 1, 2024

The Canadian Government caps the inflation adjustment for excise duty rates on beer, spirits and wine ...

Canada-United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement

Customs Notice 24-07 confirms expiry of specific rules of origin Provisions under the Canada-United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement ...

Upholstered domestic seating originating in China and Vietnam, and exported from the United States - Wayfair

Notice of normal value review to establish the normal values, export prices and amounts of subsidies ...

Annual Adjustment of CFIA Service Fees

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) adjusts its service fees annually based on the Consumer Price Index in accordance with the Service Fees Act ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2024

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated ...

Canada-Ukraine modernized free trade agreement gets Royal Assent

The modernized CUFTA will come into force when the two countries complete their regulatory processes ...

First meeting of trade ministers of the Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity

Led by the United States, the APEP aims to be a new framework for cooperation across the Americas ...

Tribunal maintains injury finding on dry wheat pasta from Trkiye

The Trade Tribunal says resumption of dumping/subsidizing would result in injury to Canadian industry ...

CBSA finds dumping would resume if duties expired on sucker rods from China

Tribunal will now determine whether the expiry of duties is likely to result in injury to Canadian industry ...

United Kingdom: Certification of sawn coniferous wood under D-13-01 and D-07-02

Effective immediately, all coniferous wood products destined to the UK, including Thuja spp., must be inspected by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and be accompanied with a phytosanitary certificate issued by the CFIA ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2024

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated ...

Statistics Canada reports a merchandise trade surplus of $496 million for January

The country's merchandise imports decreased 3.8 percent in January, while exports fell 1.7 percent ...

WTO goods barometer forecasts weak upward momentum in global trade

Global merchandise trade should start to show some modest gains in the first quarter of 2024 after a weak performance in 2023 ...

CBSA launches dumping investigation on wire rod from China, Egypt, and Vietnam

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal will determine whether the imports are harming Canadian producers ...

Barley products tariff rate quota will be filled on April 11

The "over access commitment" rates of duty will then be applicable until July 31, 2024 ...

Publication of CARM enabling regulations

CARM to become the system of record for the collection of duties and taxes for commercial goods imported into Canada. CARM remains on track for May 13 ...

CFIA Notice to industry: Changes to import requirements for pet supplements

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is modernizing and simplifying import requirements for pet supplements made of animal products and by-products. This is advance notice of changes to import requirements that will be published on June 24, 2024 ...

Exports of genetically modified, organic and irradiated foods to Qatar

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has become aware that Qatar is now requiring a Certificate of Conformity for shipments of genetically modified, organic and irradiated foods ...

Canadian ministers express concerns over new American "Product of USA" labelling regulations

Canada remains concerned about any measures that may cause disruptions to the highly integrated North American meat and livestock supply chains ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2024

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated ...

Global air cargo demand was up 18.4 percent in January

The International Air Transport Association reports significant growth in all regions ...

WTO extends duty moratorium on e-commerce transmissions

Practice of not imposing customs duties on electronic transmissions extended until the next WTO ministerial conference, or until March 2026 ...

Canada announces additional ban on imports of Russian diamonds

This ban is targeting indirect imports of Russian diamonds weighing 1 carat and above ...

Mattresses from China - Shenzhen Lantise Tech

Conclusion of normal value review ...

Steel piling pipe from China - Tak International Trading (Tianjin)

Notice of close of record and updated schedule ...

Changes to import permit requirements - African swine fever

The information for importers to understand feed controls to prevent African swine fever has been updated ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2024

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated ...

G20 merchandise trade was stable in the fourth quarter of 2023

OECD reports that robust recovery in East Asia was counterbalanced by a slowdown in Europe and North America ...

Nine more WTO members formally accept the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies

Slight rise in acceptances of the agreement during the Organization's 13th Ministerial Conference ...

Excise duty rates increasing on certain products on April 1, 2024

New rates will apply to certain spirits, wine, beer and tobacco products ...

EU Export Requirements Library Update - Fish and Seafood

CFIA advises that the European Union (EU) export requirements library webpage for fish and seafood has been updated ...

New inspection reports for table stock potatoes from PEI destined to the US

The new Inspection Report will demonstrate that the potatoes have been inspected and found free from soil and potato wart symptoms, and that they meet the field/seed source requirements as per the USDA Federal Order ...

Updated travel information for Mexican citizens coming to Canada

Canada is adjusting its travel requirements for Mexican citizens ...

Minister Ng to advance Canada's trade priorities at 13th WTO Ministerial Conference in Abu Dhabi

Minister Ng will also chair the Ottawa Group meeting to support the WTO reform agenda and engage with her international counterparts to advance more sustainable and inclusive trade for all ...

CUSMA Secretariat - Request for panel review- Softwood lumber products from Canada

- United States International Trade Commission Final Determinations of the Five-Year Reviews of the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2024

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated ...

Tribunal initiates expiry review of duties on carbon steel welded pipe from China

The dumping/subsidizing finding is scheduled to expire unless CBSA and Tribunal decide to maintain it ...

CBSA finds dumping would resume if duties expired on certain steel oil and gas well casing from China

Tribunal will now determine whether the expiry of duties is likely to result in injury to Canadian industry ...

Canada will require melt and pour information for steel imports

Global Affairs Canada's mandatory reporting beginning November 5th, 2024 ...

CBSA will fully implement the CARM system on May 13, 2024

Importers should be fully registered in CARM to avoid customs clearance delays after the May 13, 2024 implementation ...

New inspection reports for table stock potatoes from PEI destined to the US

The new Inspection Report will demonstrate that the potatoes have been inspected and found free from soil and potato wart symptoms, and that they meet the field/seed source requirements as per the USDA Federal Order ...

Taxonomic name update in AIRS and Form 5670 for Pacific Turbot

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has made an update to the Automated Import Reference System (AIRS) and the application for permit to import aquatic animals and/or their offal (CFIA/ACIA 5670) to update the taxonomic name for Pacific Turbot ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2024

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated ...

OECD forecasts global economic growth will continue, but at a modest pace

Interim Economic Outlook projects global GDP growth of 2.9% in 2024 and a slight improvement to 3.0% in 2025 ...

Four more WTO members formally accept the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies.

The total number of WTO members that have formally accepted the Agreement reaches 60 ...

ICC and business groups urge WTO to extend e-commerce duty moratorium

The current practice of not imposing customs duties on electronic transmissions could expire at the end of March 2024 ...

Import Prohibition on Bat Guano

Customs Notice 24-04  is a reminder that since 2014, bat guano in any form (pure manure that is processed and packaged, pure manure that is unprocessed, fertilizer or any other item that contains bat guano ingredients) is prohibited from being imported into Canada ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2024

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated ...

CBSA investigation leads to criminal charges for firearms-related offences

Firearms and weapons are high-risk commodities and their interdiction is a Canada Border Services Agency enforcement priority ...

Statistics Canada reports $312 million merchandise trade deficit in December

The country's merchandise imports edged up 0.2% in December while exports decreased 1.9% ...

U.S. signals possible increase of duties on Canadian softwood lumber

U.S. Department of Commerce announced the preliminary results for the fifth administrative review ...

Tin mill steel products from Canada do not injure U.S. industry says American commission

U.S. International Trade Commission also applies decision to goods from China, Germany, and South Korea ...

Canada Mexico arrangement for trade of organic food extended for 3 years

The Canada-Mexico Organic Equivalency Arrangement originally came into effect on February 15, 2023 ...

Final Reminder: Safe Food for Canadians (SFC) licence to import food to Canada

Customs Notice 24-03 As of February 12, 2024, verification of the SFC licence requirement prior to import will begin for imports of manufactured foods. All food importers that require a SFC licence must include a valid SFC licence number on their import declaration ...

Excise duty framework for vaping products

Memorandum D18-3-2 has been updated/amended ...

Reminder of import requirements for meat products to Canada

Watermark on OMIC for meat products imported from United States of America ...

Letter of guarantee for importation of processed casings from the United States

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has negotiated an interim procedure with the Food Safety and Inspection Service ...

Public consultations: CPTPP Dairy TRQs Panel report implementation and other administration policy changes

Global Affairs Canada has launched consultations on the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) dairy tariff rate quotas (TRQs) panel report implementation as well as other administration policy changes ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2024

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated ...

Global air cargo demand surged 10.8% in December

IATA reports air cargo demand rebounded in 2023 with a particularly strong fourth quarter performance ...

CBSA processed 5,360,208 commercial trucks into Canada in 2023

The Federal Agency also assessed over $39.3 billion in duties and taxes last year ...

Importing animals and travelling with pets

Canada has specific import requirements in place to avoid introducing animal diseases ...

Permanent Domestic Lane at Cornwall port of entry to improve traveller experience

The Domestic Lane was developed as part of the Border Collaboration Initiative, a joint effort by the CBSA and MCA to improve the daily lives of all who travel through the Cornwall port of entry ...

Mattresses from China - Shenzhen Lantise Tech

Notice of close of record and updated schedule - normal value review ...

Notice to industry: Undeclared milk allergens in chocolate products

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has published a notice to industry to remind manufacturers and importers of their obligation to ensure chocolate products do not contain undeclared milk allergens ...

Notice to Exporters No. 1108

- Export and Brokering of items listed on the Export Control List and the Brokering Control List to Türkiye ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2024

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated ...

Minister Ng advances Canadian multilateral trade priorities with Ottawa Group partners

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the WTO, also participated in the meeting at which ministers discussed possible solutions that could be advanced at the 13th WTO Ministerial Conference, scheduled for February ...

Piracy and armed robbery remain a real threat to ships' crews

International Maritime Bureau raises concern over the first successful Somali based hijacking since 2017 ...

Canadian railways' freight volume was up slightly in November

Statistics Canada reports railways carried 32.4 million tonnes of freight in November ...

International Air Transport Association says global air cargo set for a positive 2024

The Middle East is set for the biggest rise at 12.3% while Africa will see a more modest 1.5% ...

CBSA finds dumping would resume if duties expired on steel welded pipe from several countries

Tribunal will now determine whether the expiry of duties is likely to result in injury to Canadian industry ...

Notice of retroactive assessments: Corrosion-resistant steel sheet originating in or exported fromTürkiye and Vietnam

CBSA has determined that retroactive assessments using the normal values determined for subject goods released into Canada from December 2021 to November 2022 could be required in some cases ...

African swine fever - Changes to import permit requirements

The information for importers about feed controls to prevent African swine fever has been updated by the CFIA ...

Import requirements for screenings and grain and seed for cleaning

Publication and Implementation of the updated CFIA Directive D-96-07 ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2024

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated ...

Tribunal maintains injury finding on steel piling pipe from China

The Trade Tribunal says resumption of dumping/subsidizing would result in injury to Canadian industry ...

Reinvestigation of values of gypsum board from the United States

Revised amounts could change the rates of anti-dumping duty payable on imports ...

Tribunal initiates expiry review of duties on corrosion-resistant steel sheet from several countries

The dumping finding is scheduled to expire unless CBSA and Tribunal decide to maintain it ...

Canada challenges U.S. decision to maintain duties on Canadian softwood lumber

A binational CUSMA panel will be established to determine whether the latest decision is consistent with U.S. law ...

U.S. imposes anti-dumping duty on tin mill steel products from Canada

U.S. Department of Commerce also applies decision to goods from China, Germany, and the Republic of Korea ...

GAC - Updates to the Supply-Managed tariff rate quota (TRQs) webpage

These updates are designed to separate current and previous/archived notices, requests and lists when searching in the filterable tables ...

2023-2024 Wheat / Barley and their products TRQ utilization information

First-Come, First-Served Tariff Rate Quotas (TRQ) Period: August 1, 2023 to July 31, 2024 ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2024

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated ...

Canada's merchandise trade surplus drops to $1.6 billion in November

The country's merchandise imports increased 1.9% in November, while exports were down 0.6% ...

Global air cargo demand was up 8.3 percent in November

International Air Transport Association reports a fourth consecutive month of strengthening demand for air cargo ...

New Windsor-Detroit bridge opening delayed to fall of 2025

Construction completion of the Gordie Howe International Bridge is planned for September 2025 ...

The Canada Border Services Agency updates its verification priority targets

Commodities are targeted for verification of origin, tariff classification and value for duty ...

List of CBSA Holidays and maintenance outages in 2024

The Canada Border Services Agency's official Holidays and EDI system maintenance dates ...

Ports of Montreal and Quebec award traditional gold-headed canes

Port authorities' long-established awards go to the first ships to sail up the Saint-Lawrence river ...

Reminder: Blanket certificates of origin need to be renewed for 2024

Most blanket certificates are filled-out to expire on December 31 and have to be renewed ...

CBSA can help Canadian rights holders to fight counterfeit imports

Canadian trademark or geographical indication rights holders can file a request for assistance ...

Notice to industry: Implementation of service fees for the Emerald Ash Borer directive

Effective January 12th, 2024, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency is implementing Emerald Ash Borer service fees ...

CFIA Directive D-03-08

Phytosanitary requirements to prevent the introduction into and spread within Canada of the emerald ash borer, Agrilus planipennis (Fairmaire). Effective date: January 12, 2024 ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2024

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated ...

Over 86 million counterfeit articles were seized in the European Union last year

The estimated value of fake items detained amounted to over EUR 2 billion, up approximately 3% ...

OECD reports G20 area's GDP growth saw little change in the third quarter of 2023

Total G20 gross domestic product was up 0.7% in the third quarter of 2023, slightly up from 0.6% in the previous quarter ...

Canadian railways' freight volume dropped for a sixth consecutive month

Statistics Canada reports railways carried 32.6 million tonnes of freight in October ...

CFIA consultation on interim standard on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in biosolids

Proposed implementation of a PFAS standard for municipal biosolids imported or sold in Canada as commercial fertilizers ...

Amended certificates for export of fish and seafood to Australia

The health certificates for the export of non-salmonid fish oil and prawn products for human consumption to Australia have been amended ...

U.S. modifies the entry requirements for Buxus spp. and removes restrictions for Euonymus spp. and Ilex spp. imported from Canada into the United States

A U.S. Federal Order modifies the U.S. entry requirements for Buxus spp. and removes restrictions for Euonymus spp. and Ilex spp. imported from Canada into the United States ...

End of fall 2023 import requirements for romaine lettuce from the United States

The temporary import licence conditions for romaine lettuce from the United States end on December 20, 2023 ...

Carbon steel fasteners from China - Pinghu

Conclusion of a normal value review ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2023

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated ...

Tribunal maintains injury finding on liquid dielectric transformers from South Korea

The Trade Tribunal says resumption of dumping would result in injury to Canadian industry ...

Global law enforcement operation results in 2114 seizures of endangered animals and timber

Customs and police officers from 133 countries coordinated some 500 arrests worldwide and 2,114 confiscations ...

G20 economies introduce more trade-restrictive than trade-facilitating measures

For the first time since 2015, the monthly average of new G20 trade restrictions outpaced new trade-facilitating measures ...

Global air cargo demand was up for a third consecutive month

International Air Transport Association reports global air freight was up 3.8% year over year in October ...

Geopolitical and economic conditions soften Canadian exporters' confidence

EDC's exporter confidence index, now at 65.7 points, remains below the historical average of 72.8 ...

Sporting goods imported under conditional duties relief

Customs Notice 23-30 advises that the terms of Tariff Item 9984.00.00 have changed to indicate the Canadian Olympic Committee as the certifying body ...

Importation of restricted handguns into Canada

Notice to Importers No. 1106 sets out the policies and practices pertaining to the importation of restricted handguns into Canada, pursuant to the coming into force of the amendments to the Firearms Act under Bill C-21 ...

CFIA Reminder: Importers of manufactured foods need a licence

On February 12, 2024, the CFIA will activate the automatic verification of SFC licences for imports of manufactured foods. Food import transactions will be automatically rejected and the shipment will be denied entry into Canada unless a valid SFC licence number is declared ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2023

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated ...

WTO report shows trade-facilitating trend continues but export restrictions persist

WTO members introduced more trade-facilitating than trade-restrictive measures on goods ...

CBSA awards contracts to modernize the Lacolle, Quebec port of entry

Architecture and engineering services contracts for the upgrading of St-Bernard-de-Lacolle port of entry ...

Tribunal initiates expiry review of duties on carbon steel welded pipe from four countries

The dumping finding is scheduled to expire unless CBSA and Tribunal decide to maintain it ...

CBSA finds dumping would resume if duties expired on hot-rolled carbon steel plate from China

Tribunal will now determine whether the expiry of duties is likely to result in injury to Canadian industry ...

Hollow structural sections exported to Canada from South Korea by Histeel

Notice of close of record and updated schedule - expedited review ...

Canadian Export Classification, 2024

This document presents the Canadian Export Classification, prepared by Statistics Canada ...

CFIA - Updates to import conditions for ruminant blood products from the European Union

The reason for this update is to include import conditions to address Bluetongue (BT) and Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) ...

Improving document authentication services in Canada

Global Affairs Canada announced upcoming improvements to its authentication services for documents to be used outside Canada ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2023

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated ...

Canada's merchandise trade surplus reached $3.0 billion in October

The country's merchandise imports fell 2.8% in October while exports edged up 0.1% ...

U.S. trade commission renews finding that Canadian lumber imports injure U.S. industry

As a result of the commission's determination, the existing U.S. duties on imports of this product from Canada will remain in place ...

Reinvestigation of values of carbon steel fasteners from China and Chinese Taipei

Revised amounts could change the rates of anti-dumping and countervailing duty payable on imports ...

Reminder: Blanket certificates of origin need to be renewed for 2024

Most blanket certificates are filled-out to expire on December 31 and have to be renewed ...

Canada bans direct import of Russian diamonds and related products

Canada will continue working with its G7 and other international partners to implement comprehensive controls and verification measures for banning Russian diamonds ...

The Canada Border Services Agency's 2023 Year in Review

The Agency processed close to 4,554,300 commercial trucks into Canada, collected approximately $32.7 billion in duties and taxes ...

Minister of Transport announces launch of the National Supply Chain Office

This initiative to strengthen Canada's supply chains and increase the economy's competitiveness is supported by an investment of $27.2 million from Budget 2023 ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2023

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated ...

WTO goods barometer finds automobile and electronic sales are driving trade recovery

However, mixed economic results and increasing geopolitical tensions make near-term outlook highly uncertain ...

Canadian railways' freight volume was down slightly in September

Statistics Canada reports railways carried 30.7 million tonnes of freight in September ...

Planning to spend some time in a warmer country this winter?

You may want to look at some Canadian Government websites for useful traveller information ...

CUSMA panel finds Canada's dairy quotas don't limit U.S. access

The United States claimed that Canada's allocation measures deny allocation access to eligible applicants ...

2024 Version of the Departmental Consolidation of the Customs Tariff

The 2024 Tariff reflects scheduled duty rate reductions contained within the legislation of individual Free Trade Agreements, as well as the substitution of certain tariff classification pre-ambles and tariff classification numbers in chapters 27, 28 and 29 (Customs Notice 23-28) ...

Customs Notice 23-29

Highway Sufferance Warehouse Closure (Cambridge, Ontario) ...

Amended certificate for the export of fish and seafood for human consumption to Israel

The amended export certificate will take effect for all shipments departing Canada on or after December 1st, 2023 ...

Oman no longer accepting Certificate of Free Sale

The CFIA is currently seeking clarity from Omani food safety authorities on the acceptability of the Certificate of Free Sale for Canadian food exports going forward ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2023

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated ...

Canada implements stricter measures for elephant ivory and rhinoceros horn trade

Canada will further limit the ability to transport all elephant ivory and rhinoceros horn across Canadian borders ...

Tribunal finds dumping/subsidizing of certain wind towers from China injure Canadian industry

Finding excludes towers imported for installation in energy projects located west of the Ontario Manitoba border ...

Tribunal maintains injury finding on copper pipe fittings from Vietnam

The Trade Tribunal says resumption of dumping and subsidizing would result in injury to Canadian industry ...

Modifications to GPT, LDCT, and CCCT preferential tariffs to be implemented in 2025

Changes to eligible countries, eligible goods and rules of origin will come into force in January 2025 ...

Notice of retroactive assessments: Concrete reinforcing bar originating in or exported from the Republic of Turkey

The CBSA has determined that retroactive assessments using the normal values determined for subject goods released into Canada from July 2021 to August 2022 could be required in some cases ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2023

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated ...

WTO report finds strong expansion of global value chains

Document notes increased vulnerability due to essential products that are exported by very few economies ...

Electronic ATA temporary admission Carnet will replace paper version in 2027

Group approves global transition plan for moving from a paper to a digital Carnet system ...

Tribunal initiates expiry review of duties on cold-rolled steel from China, Korea and Vietnam

The dumping/subsidizing finding is scheduled to expire unless CBSA and Tribunal decide to maintain it ...

CFIA seeks input on revisions concerning phytosanitary certificates issued for export

Proposed revisions to the directive D-99-06: Policy on the Issuance of Phytosanitary Certificates for Export and for Re-export ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2023

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated ...

Canada's merchandise trade surplus reaches $2.0 billion in September

The country's merchandise exports increased 2.7% in September, while imports rose 1.0% ...

Global air cargo demand was up almost 2 percent in September

The International Air Transport Association reports global air freight was up 1.9% compared to September 2022 ...

Consultation on federal regulations to strengthen Canada's supply chains

Ottawa seeks feedback on supply chain issues related to critical minerals, transportation, and border operations ...

Canada and South Korea reach an organic equivalency arrangement

The arrangement will apply reciprocally to processed organic products from South Korea and Canada ...

CFIA reminds industry of the full implementation of the shipborne dunnage program

End of the transition period and beginning of the full implementation of the Canadian shipborne dunnage program ...

New client identification database for the transportation of dangerous goods in Canada

The Client Identification Database is a new online platform for registering and identifying persons and organizations who import, offer for transport, handle, or transport dangerous goods in Canada ...

Non-commercial Provincial Tax Collection Program

s. Memorandum D2-3-6  has been revised to clarify the rebate on imports by First Nations People (Ontario only) and on how herbal cigarettes are to be processed ...

Corrosion-resistant steel sheet from Vietnam - Delaware Steel Company

Notice of close of record and updated schedule - normal value review ...

Customs Notice 23-26

Elimination of ACROSS Service Options (SO) 257 (EDI RMD) and 117 (Paper PARS) ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2023

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated ...

WTO publishes key indicators on international trade for 197 economies

Highlights of the major exports and imports for each economy and their main trading partners ...

Reminder: Blanket certificates of origin need to be renewed for 2024

Most blanket certificates are filled-out to expire on December 31 and have to be renewed ...

New SFC licence verification system for manufactured food imports

The CFIA will implement automatic verification of Safe Food for Canadians licences for imports of manufactured foods on February 12, 2024 ...

Reminder: Wheat products tariff rate quota will be filled on November 4

The "over access commitment" rates of duty will then be applicable until July 31, 2024 ...

Hot-rolled carbon steel plate exported to Canada from South Korea by POSCO

Notice of close of record and updated schedule of normal value review ...

Hot-rolled carbon steel plate exported to Canada from South Korea by Dongkuk Steel Mill

Notice of close of record and updated schedule of normal value review ...

Upholstered domestic seating from China - Eterno Co and Zhe Jiang Shengli Furniture

Notice of conclusion of expedited review. Normal values, export prices and amounts of subsidy for future shipments ...

Importation and Exportation of Pathogens and Toxins

Memorandum D19-9-4 explains the requirements for importers and exporters that wish to import and export pathogens and toxins ...

Advance rulings for tariff classification

Memorandum D11-11-3 has been revised to povide more information regarding the postponement of the effective date of a modification or revocation of an advance ruling ...

Customs Notice 23-23

Amendments to the Departmental Consolidation of the Customs Tariff: Description change of tariff item 9984.00.00. Replacing the reference to True Sport Foundation with a reference to Canadian Olympic Committee ...

Customs Notice 23-24

Highway Sufferance Warehouse Closure (Granby, Quebec) ...

Customs Notice 23-25

Closure of the Sherbrooke office ...

CFIA - End of transition period to the amended Fertilizers Regulations

The transition period came to an end on October 26, 2023 ...

New milestone reached in the protection of Canadian pigs and pork industry against African swine fever

Zoning and compartmentalization are internationally recognized disease management tools to facilitate trade ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2023

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated ...

Canadian railways' August freight volume was 2.4% below August 2022

Statistics Canada reports railways transported 30.6 million tonnes of freight in August ...

Seven more WTO members formally accept the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies

The total number of WTO members that have formally accepted the Agreement reaches 51 ...

Global Trade in wine and vine products on the rise

International trade in wine and vine products has almost tripled over the past two decades ...

Reinvestigation of values of heavy steel plate from Chinese Taipei and Germany

Revised amounts could change the rates of anti-dumping duty payable on imports ...

Carbon steel fasteners from China - Pinghu

Notice of close of record and updated schedule of a normal value review ...

CFIA - Updates to the Food Export Certification Webpage

and a reminder to all food exporters that when requesting an export certificate or other export permission, exporters must provide the CFIA with accurate and complete information and supporting documentation, if required ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2023

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated ...

CBSA confirms dumping & subsidizing decisions on wind towers from China

The Trade tribunal is continuing its inquiry on injury to the domestic industry ...

Tribunal initiates expiry review of duties on sucker rods from China

The dumping/subsidizing finding is scheduled to expire unless CBSA and Tribunal decide to maintain it ...

CBSA finds dumping would resume if duties expired on dry wheat pasta from Trkiye

Tribunal will now determine whether the expiry of duties is likely to result in injury to Canadian industry ...

Introduction of legislation to implement modernized Canada-Ukraine FTA

The modernized CUFTA includes dedicated new chapters and provisions on several trade matters ...

CFIA Clarification of requirements for importing approved biological control agents from commercial sources

The processing of permit applications that do not contain the required information will be placed on hold until the information is obtained ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2023

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated ...

WTO expects lower trade growth in 2023 as global manufacturing slows down

Trade growth should pick up next year accompanied by slow but stable GDP growth ...

NAFTA panel asks U.S. to review key aspects of duties on Canadian lumber

The panel directed the U.S. Department of Commerce to review key aspects of its determination ...

CBSA concludes re-investigation of carbon steel welded pipe values of from six countries

Revised amounts could change the rates of anti-dumping / countervailing duty payable on imports ...

Wheat products tariff rate quota will be filled on November 4

The "over access commitment" rates of duty will then be applicable until July 31, 2024 ...

Carbon steel welded pipe 2 from the United Arab Emirates - KD Industries Inc

Notice of conclusion of expedited review of normal values and export prices ...

Upholstered domestic seating from China - Eterno Co and Zhe Jiang Shengli Furniture

Notice of close of record and updated schedule of review of normal values and export prices ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2023

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated ...

Canada reports a merchandise trade surplus of $718 million in August

The country's merchandise exports increased 5.7% in August, while imports rose 3.8% ...

Global air cargo demand up 1.5% in August, the first annual growth in 19 months

The International Air Transport Association reports international cargo was up 2% compared to August 2022 ...

Tribunal maintains injury finding on stainless steel sinks from China

The Trade Tribunal says resumption of dumping and subsidizing would result in injury to Canadian industry ...

Chief Mountain port of entry closes for the season

The Chief Mountain port of entry is closing for the season on September 30, at 6:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time (MST). It will reopen in the spring of 2024 ...

Carbon Steel Fasteners from China and Chinese Taipei - Scope Ruling

CBSA made a scope ruling on September 29, 2023, that National Nail's CAMO Edge Screws are subject to the CITT's order ...

Opening of the application period for the 2024 calendar year TRQs

Global Affairs Canada has opened the application period for the 2024 calendar year tariff rate quotas (TRQs) starting October 1, 2023, and with a deadline of November 15, 2023 ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2023

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated ...

Canadian railways' July freight volume was down 5.1% from July 2022

Statistics Canada reports railways transported 28.9 million tonnes of freight in July ...

Canada-European Union trade agreement turns six years old

Trade-related CETA chapters provisionally came into effect six years ago, on September 21, 2017 ...

Canada and Ukraine sign modernized Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement

The modernized CUFTA will come into force when the two countries complete their legal and regulatory processes ...

Changes to import requirements for live poultry, hatching eggs and raw poultry products from France, due to vaccination for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is temporarily suspending the importation of all live poultry and raw fresh/frozen poultry products originating from France, effective October 1, 2023 ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2023

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated to 2023-09-25 ...

Ukraine initiates WTO dispute complaints against Hungary, Poland and Slovak Republic

Ukraine has requested WTO dispute consultations with Hungary, Poland and the Slovak Republic regarding the continued imposition of import bans by the three countries on certain agricultural products, including grains, from Ukraine ...

Global economy's positive growth continues according to OECD report

The global economy was stronger than expected in the first half of 2023 ...

St. Lawrence Seaway cargo shipping shows continued resilience

Year-to-date cargo traffic within the Seaway System reached 19.9 million tonnes in August ...

Tribunal initiates expiry review of duties on steel oil and gas well casing from China

The dumping/subsidizing finding is scheduled to expire unless CBSA and Tribunal decide to maintain it ...

Exportation of food supplements to Mexico

The Food export requirements library has been updated with a new page for the export of food supplements to Mexico ...

Spotted lanternfly risk management decision

CFIA to move forward with requirements for hardwood logs with bark and nursery stock from areas infested with spotted lanternfly ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2023

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated ...

CBSA concludes re-investigation of values of copper pipe fittings from the U.S., South Korea, and China

Revised amounts could change the rates of anti-dumping / countervailing duty payable on imports ...

CPTPP panel issues report on Canada's administration of dairy tariff rate quotas

Both countries claim victory as the panel agreed with two of New Zealand's complaints and rejected the others ...

Using the correct tariff classification: beyond duties and taxes

Import data is also used for enforcement, to maintain trade statistics and negotiate trade agreements ...

Carbon steel fasteners  from Chinese Taipei - Industry Building Hardware Co., Ltd

Notice of close of record and updated schedule - normal value review schedule ...

Introduction to the CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management System (CARM)

for Customs Bonded Warehouse (CBW) Licensees and Importers (Customs Notice 23-20) ...

Changes to import permit requirements - African swine fever

The information for importers to understand feed controls to prevent African swine fever has been updated ...

Order Amending the General Export Permit No. 41 - Dual-use Goods and Technology to Certain Destinations

Amended to make an addition to the list of "unauthorized goods and technology" and to update a reference to a provision in another regulation that has been renumbered ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2023

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated ...

Canada's trade deficit narrows to $987 million in July

Merchandise imports decreased 5.4 percent while exports were up 0.7 percent ...

Global air cargo demand strengthens despite challenges

IATA reports global air cargo markets are showing a continuing trend of recovering growth rates since February ...

Canada officially launches challenge on revised U.S. softwood lumber duties

Under CUSMA Canada is launching challenges to the latest U.S. countervailing and anti-dumping duty determinations ...

Tribunal maintains injury finding on steel line pipe from South Korea

The Trade Tribunal says resumption of dumping would result in injury to Canadian industry ...

Little Gold Creek port of entry in the Yukon to close for the season

Travellers can use the Beaver Creek port of entry as an alternative during the seasonal closure ...

General Export Permit - Dual-use Goods and Technology to Certain Destinations (Amendment)

General Export Permit No. 41 (GEP-41) was amended to include a new category to the list of "unauthorized goods and technology" ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2023

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated ...

Canada will participate in U.S.-Mexico CUSMA dispute proceedings on biotech corn

Mexico Presidential decree would ban on use of biotechnology corn in tortillas and dough ...

Latest WTO goods barometer signals upturn in global trade

Signs of a turnaround in the second quarter of 2023 were driven by strong automobile production and sales ...

Canadian railways' total freight volume dropped 6.9% in June

Statistics Canada reports railways transported 28.3 million tonnes of freight in June, down 6.9% from June 2022 ...

EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism transitional phase starts on 1 October

European Commission publishes detailed reporting obligations and guidance for importers and third country producers ...

Carbon steel welded pipe 2 from the United Arab Emirates - KD Industries Inc

Notice of close of record and updated schedule of expedited review ...

Mattresses from China - Shenzhen Lantise Tech

Notice of normal value review ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2023

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated ...

Tribunal initiates expiry review of duties on welded pipe from four countries

The dumping/subsidizing finding is scheduled to expire unless CBSA and Tribunal decide to maintain it ...

Canada will challenge latest revised U.S. duties on softwood lumber

Most Canadian softwood lumber exports to U.S. subjected to new combined duty rate of 7.99% ...

Canada and ASEAN to hold the fifth round of free trade talks in September

Canada and ASEAN launched negotiations toward a free trade agreement in 2021 ...

U.S. sets up appeal to CUSMA dispute panel on Mexico's plan to ban biotech corn

Mexico Presidential decree would ban on use of biotechnology corn in tortillas and dough ...

Declaration of meat condition or structure prior to importation

The importer is required to indicate the condition/structure of the meat products being imported ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2023

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated to 2023-08-21 ...

CBSA finds dumping would resume if duties expired on steel piling pipe from China

Tribunal will now determine whether the expiry of duties is likely to result in injury to Canadian industry ...

CBSA will implement CARM system release 2 in October

The Canada Border Services Agency reminds all importers that they must register on the CARM Client Portal ...

Treatment of commissions and brokerage in the calculation of value for duty

Commissions and brokerage are amounts paid to intermediaries who help in the conclusion of a sale ...

Carbon steel fasteners from Chinese Taipei - Pro Power

Notice of close of record and updated schedule- Normal value review ...

CFIA Notice to industry: Regulatory responsibilities regarding caffeinated energy drinks

This is a reminder to industry stakeholders that they are responsible to ensure the CEDs they manufacture, import, or distribute meet Canadian requirements ...

Canadian Peat Export Certificate Program

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency announces key changes to the program ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2023

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated ...

Canada's trade deficit rises to $3.7 billion in June

Merchandise exports decreased 2.2 percent while imports edged down 0.5 percent ...

Global air cargo contraction eases again in June

IATA reports global air cargo markets registered the smallest year-over-year contraction in demand since February 2022 ...

B.C. ports workers ratify tentative agreement with employers

The new four-year collective agreement got the approval of 74.66% of voting ILWU Canada members ...

Japan Canada Organic Equivalency Arrangement scope expansion to include alcoholic beverages

Canada is expanding its organic equivalency arrangement with Japan. Beginning August 31, 2023, organic alcoholic beverages will be included in this arrangement ...

Carbon and alloy steel line pipe from South Korea - Histeel Co

Notice of conclusion of Expedited Review ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2023

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated ...

U.S. periodic review changes duty rates on Canadian softwood lumber

U.S. Department of Commerce announced the results for the fourth administrative review ...

WTO reports progress on talks about dispute settlement reform

Members have reached an understanding on 80% of the issues under consideration ...

Generate detailed reports of import and export statistics with this online tool

Generate customized reports on Canadian and U.S. trade in goods with over 200 countries ...

CARM Webinars from the Canada Border Services Agency

"CARM client portal onboarding" and "What you need to know for CARM Release 2" ...

WTO/TRQs: Butter, Dairy Spreads, Fats and Oils Derived From Milk, Other Than Butter or Dairy Spreads

Administration of Canada’s tariff rate quota (TRQ) for butter, dairy spreads, fats and oils derived from milk, other than butter or dairy spreads under the World Trade Organization (WTO) ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2023

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated ...

Textiles and Clothing - CUSMA Weekly Stats - Export/Import

- Preference Level Utilization - Utilization levels have been updated ...

Changes to import permit requirements - African swine fever

The information for importers to understand feed controls to prevent African swine fever has been updated ...

CBSA issues dumping & subsidizing determinations on wind towers from China

Provisional duties at rates ranging from 97.6% to 193.8% are now payable on the subject goods ...

Several G20 export restrictions remain in place, including on food and fertilizers

As of mid-May 2023, members still had 63 export restrictions in place on food, feed and fertilizers ...

Canadian railways' total freight volume sees first decline in 12 months

Statistics Canada notes that railways transported 30.7 million tonnes of freight in May, down 5.0% from May 2022 ...

Reactivation of Mexican OMIC for exporting poultry meat products to Canada

(Official Meat Inspection Certificate for meat products produced from imported poultry meat products from Mexico to Canada) ...

Steel piling pipe from China - Coronet Group Suzhou Co

Conclusion of normal value review ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2023

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated ...

United Kingdom officially joins the Trans-Pacific Partnership

CPTPP members welcomed the United Kingdom as the newest member of the agreement ...

WTO publishes a new edition of World Tariff Profiles

Comprehensive information on tariffs imposed on imports by over 170 countries and customs territories ...

CBSA finds dumping would resume if duties expired on certain transformers from South Korea

Tribunal will now determine whether the expiry of duties is likely to result in injury to Canadian industry ...

CBSA concludes re-investigation of values of corrosion-resistant steel sheet from Trkiye and Vietnam

Revised amounts could change the rates of anti-dumping / countervailing duty payable on imports ...

Russian Goods Remission Order

Temporary duty relief for imports of Cobalt-60 and other goods of tariff item 2844.43.00 originating in Russia ...

Advance rulings for tariff classification

Memorandum D11-11-3 has been revised ...

Temporary import requirements for romaine lettuce from the United States

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is implementing temporary Safe Food for Canadians (SFC) licence conditions for the importation of romaine lettuce originating from the U.S. from September 28 to December 20, 2023 ...

Import of high-risk plant material for research

The CFIA is seeking feedback on import of high-risk plant material for research ...

CFIA - Ministerial order regarding box tree moth in Ontario

The Order declares the province of Ontario as infested with box tree moth and supports restrictions on the movement of Buxus spp. plants for planting outside of Ontario ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2023

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated ...

Tentative agreement reached between BCMEA and ILWU at Canada's Pacific ports

BCMEA is working closely with ILWU Canada and supply chain partners to safely resume operations ...

Canada's merchandise trade balance returns to a deficit position

Statistics Canada reports that imports rose 3% in May while exports were down 3.8% ...

Tribunal initiates expiry review of duties on carbon steel plate from China

The dumping finding is scheduled to expire unless CBSA and Tribunal decide to maintain it ...

The Canada Border Services Agency updates its verification targets

Commodities are targeted for verification of origin, tariff classification and value for duty ...

Wheat and barley tariff rate quotas reopen on August 1, 2023

Quotas for wheat, barley, wheat products and barley products covered by the Import Control List ...

Canadian Food Inspection Agency launches consultation on origin labelling of imported foods from a contested territory

For the purpose of this consultation, a contested territory means an area outside of Canada that is subject to competing claims of control by third parties ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2023

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated ...

Upgrades at St. Stephen Ferry Point Bridge, NB port of entry are now complete

The CBSA announced the completion of essential infrastructure upgrades that began last July ...

Blue Water Bridge U.S.-bound span will be closed to traffic until October

The Canada-bound span will be used to accommodate traffic in both directions during rehabilitation work ...

Japan formally accepts the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies

Japan joins other leading marine fish catch producers in affirming support for the Agreement ...

Trans-Pacific Partnership enters into force for Brunei on July 12

Eligible Bruneian goods imported into Canada will be entitled to the CPTPP tariff treatment ...

CBSA hosts the first Five Eyes Export Enforcement Forum in Ottawa

This forum brought together delegates from Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand ...

Government of Canada building a United States preclearance facility at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport

Minister of Transport Omar Alghabra, announced an investment of up to $30 million to build a new preclearance facility at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport for United States-bound travellers ...

African Swine Fever - Changes to import permit requirements

The information for importers to understand feed controls to prevent African swine fever has been updated ...

Suspension of the Mexican OMIC for exporting poultry meat products to Canada

The CFIA suspends the use of the “Official Meat Inspection Certificate for meat products produced from imported poultry meat products” from Mexico to Canada ...

Export to China: Clarification on fishing area for live fish certificate

The CFIA has updated the China Fish and Seafood Export Requirements Library webpage to provide clarification on the inclusion of fishing area information on the Origin and Hygiene Certificate ...

Shipborne dunnage program extension

The CFIA's forestry section has extended the implementation deadline by 4 months to allow more time for the industry to address implementation issues ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2023

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated ...

British Columbia' ILWU longshore union gives strike notice

ILWU Canada gave notice of its intention to strike on July 1, 2023, starting at 8:00 am PDT ...

World Customs Organisation elects new Secretary General

American Ian Saunders has more than 20 years of Customs experience and 30 years experience in international relations ...

China formally accepts the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies

As the world's leading marine fishing producer China joins the historic agreement for ocean sustainability ...

ICC and WCO celebrate the 60th anniversary of the ATA Carnet

The ATA Carnet enables the free movement of goods across frontiers and their temporary admission with relief from duties and taxes ...

CBSA needs more time in reinvestigation of values of copper pipe fittings from the U.S., South Korea, and China

The Agency needs more time because of the complexity and novelty of the issues presented by the re-investigation ...

CFIA Notice to industry - romaine lettuce from the U.S

: Fall 2023 import requirements for romaine lettuce from the United States ...

Global Affairs Canada - Backgrounder: Amendments to the Export Permits Regulations

Modernizing the regulatory requirements for export permit applicants for military and strategic goods and technology and certain forest products ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2023

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated ...

Canadian exporter confidence on the rise according to EDC's latest survey

Export Development Canada survey shows exporter confidence has rebounded nearly five points ...

Taiwan expands market accessibility for imports of Canadian beef

Canada has regained market access for Canadian beef and beef products from animals over-thirty-months of age ...

Tribunal finds dumping/subsidizing of wind towers from China injures Canadian industry

Provisional anti-dumping/countervailing duties could soon apply to importations of these goods ...

CBSA finds dumping/subsidizing would resume if duties expired on copper pipe fittings from Vietnam

Tribunal will now determine whether the expiry of duties is likely to result in injury to Canadian industry ...

Oil country tubular goods and seamless casing from China

Notice of retroactive assessments. The CBSA is currently issuing Detailed Adjustment Statements (DAS) to applicable importers ...

Update to import requirements for strawberry plants from Italy

Approval of import of propagative plant material of strawberry (Fragaria spp.) originating from Italy based on the results of a pest risk analysis ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2023

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated ...

Global exports of intermediate goods dropped in fourth quarter of 2022

The World Trade Organization reports that global exports of intermediate goods fell by 10 per cent in the fourth quarter ...

Canada extends waiving of tariffs on Ukrainian goods for one more year

Ottawa announced that it was extending the Ukraine Goods Remission Order until June 9, 2024 ...

Canada will participate in U.S.-Mexico CUSMA consultation on biotechnology corn

Mexico Presidential decree would ban on use of biotechnology corn in tortillas and dough ...

CUSMA Countries of Origin Marking Rules

Memorandum D11-3-3 was revised to reflect the implementation of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2023

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated ...

Canada's merchandise trade surplus rises to $1.9 billion in April

Statistics Canada announced that exports increased 2.5% in April, while imports edged down 0.2% ...

WTO goods barometer points to a possible global trade turnaround

Mixed signals nevertheless suggest that the road to trade recovery may be bumpy ...

Customs administrative penalties can be assessed for several reasons

Non-compliance with requirements may result in being assessed a monetary penalty under AMPS ...

Certain carbon steel fasteners from China and Chinese Taipei

Notice of initiation of scope proceeding ...

Little Gold Creek Yukon port of entry open for the summer season

Seasonal hours of operation are 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time (PDT), seven days a week ...

Fish and seafood export to the European Union (EU): Updated Requirements

The CFIA has updated the EU Fish and Seafood Export Requirements Library webpage in response to clarification provided by the EU on the application of its Animal Health Requirements ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2023

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated to 2023-06-05 ...

U.S. CBP aligns Hours of Operations at the East Richford Port of Entry

U.S. Custom  will be reducing the hours of operations for the East Richford, Vermont Port of Entry to align with the Glen Sutton Canada Border Services Agency operating hours ...

G20 merchandise trade shows resilience in first quarter of 2023

The OECD reports that exports increased compared to previous quarter while imports contracted a little ...

Global air cargo demand sees slower decline in April

The International Air Transport Association reports global demand dropped 6.6% in April ...

Canadian railways' total freight volume was up 5.4% in March

Statistics Canada notes that it was the 11th consecutive month of year-over-year increases ...

Consultation on proposed amendments to the Valuation for Duty Regulations

The proposed amendments would clarify which sale is to be used to calculate the duty on imported goods ...

Amendments to the Departmental Consolidation of the Customs Tariff

Customs Notice 23-14 advises of final duty rate reductions included in the Canada-European Free Trade Association Free Trade Agreement (effective July 1, 2023) and the addition of a Statistical Note ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2023

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated ...

World Shipping Council report on containers lost at sea reveals positive developments

661 containers were lost at sea in 2022 compared to the average of 1,566 containers lost each year ...

Gross domestic product in the OECD rose by 0.4% in the first quarter of 2023

GDP growth recovered in Canada, Japan, France and Italy, but slowed in the United States ...

Consultations on the proposed Canada-Africa Economic Cooperation Strategy

The CA-ECS will seek to enhance commercial and economic cooperation relations with African countries ...

Corrosion-resistant steel sheet from Turkey and Vietnam

Notice of updated schedule of a re-investigation of the normal values and export prices, and amounts of subsidy ...

Carbon steel fasteners from China - Pinghu

Notice of initiation of a normal value review ...

Carbon steel fasteners  from Chinese Taipei - Pro Power

Notice of initiation of a normal value review ...

CFIA to engage on implementing an interim standard for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in biosolids

The CFIA's proposed interim standard will require that biosolids contain less than 50 ppb (µg/kg) of per-fluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) as an indicator before to they can be imported or sold in Canada ...

Box tree moth (Cydalima perspectalis) - domestic and import phytosanitary requirements

CFIA Directive D-22-04 describes import and domestic phytosanitary requirements to prevent the introduction to, and spread within Canada of Cydalima perspectalis (box tree moth) ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2023

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated ...

Minister of Transport announces new Verified Traveller program to improve the security screening experience for eligible travellers

This new Verified Traveller program will replace the current Trusted Traveller program ...

St. Lawrence Seaway's 65th navigation season starts within normal volumes

From mid-March to the end of April 3.4 million tonnes of total traffic transited through the seaway ...

Consultation on grapevine import and domestic movement requirements

The CFIA is reviewing Canada's import and domestic movement requirements for such goods ...

CBSA prolongs the reinvestigation of values of copper pipe fittings from the U.S., South Korea, and China

The Agency needs more time because of the complexity and novelty of the issues presented by the re-investigation ...

Tribunal to review expiry of duties on dry wheat pasta from Turkey

The dumping and subsidizing finding is scheduled to expire unless CBSA and Tribunal decide to maintain it ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2023

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated ...

Chief Mountain port of entry re-opens for the season following three years of suspended service

Prior to 2020, close to 130,000 travellers crossed the border every year at Chief Mountain and Waterton Lakes National Park and CBSA officers are preparing for another busy summer ...

Canada joins Apostille Convention to facilitate use of public documents abroad

Canadian citizens and businesses will be able to submit Canadian public documents, such as birth and marriage certificates and education, export and corporate records, for an authenticity certificate called an ‘apostille.' ...

Trade by exporter and importer characteristics: Goods, 2022

The number of exporting enterprises (+0.7%) edged up to reach 48,036 in 2022, while the number of importing enterprises remained stable at 160,238 ...

Statistics Canada reports a merchandise trade surplus of $972 million in March

The country's merchandise exports fell 0.7% in March while imports decreased by 2.9% ...

Global air cargo demand remained weak in March

The International Air Transport Association reports global demand was down 7.7% compared to March 2022 ...

CBSA concludes re-investigation of values of certain concrete reinforcing bar from Turkey

Revised amounts could change the rates of anti-dumping / countervailing duty payable on imports ...

Reinvestigation of values of carbon steel welded pipe from several countries

Revised amounts could change the rates of anti-dumping / countervailing duty payable on imports ...

Exporter reporting exemption for Visiting Forces

Customs Notice 23-12 announces the Canada Border Services Agency will provide an exporter reporting exemption for foreign Visiting Forces of "designated" foreign countries ...

Carbon steel welded pipe from Turkey - Borusan

Conclusion of normal value review ...

Carbon steel welded pipe from Turkey - Cayirova

Conclusion of normal value review ...

Carbon steel welded pipe from Pakistan - IIL

Conclusion of normal value review ...

Steel piling pipe from China - Coronet Group Suzhou Co

Notice of close of record and updated schedule - Normal value review ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2023

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated ...

CFIA - Notice to industry: Implementation of the amended Fertilizers Regulations

 - prioritization of compliance activities after the end of the transitional period ...

CFIA - Export of fish and seafood to Morocco

- Updated export requirements ...

CBSA finds dumping would resume if duties expired on stainless steel sinks from China

Tribunal will now determine whether the expiry of duties is likely to result in injury to Canadian industry ...

CBSA concludes re-investigation of values of corrosion-resistant steel sheet from several countries

Revised amounts could change the rates of anti-dumping / countervailing duty payable on imports ...

Canada formally accepts the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies

Canada is the fifth WTO member to deposit its instrument of acceptance for the Agreement ...

Consultation on new import directives for fruit tree material

This follows the CFIA's recent review of Canada's phytosanitary requirements for the importation of such goods ...

Carbon and alloy steel line pipe from the Republic of Korea

Notice of retroactive Special Imports Measures Act assessments ...

Opening of the application period for the 2023-2024 dairy year TRQs

Global Affairs Canada has opened the application period for the 2023-2024 dairy year tariff rate quotas (TRQs) starting May 1, 2023, and with a deadline of June 15, 2023 ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2023

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated ...

Canada secures Guatemala market for Canadian meat products

For the first time in 10 years, Guatemala is reopening its doors to Canadian pork, beef and poultry products ...

Canada–U.S. Cross-Border Crime Forum (2003)

Ministers focused on Fentanyl/Opioids, Firearms Violence, Anti-Money Laundering/Virtual Currency, Human Smuggling, Sex Offender Travel, and Criminal Justice Reform ...

CBSA starts dumping and subsidizing investigations on wind towers from China

Trade Tribunal will first determine whether the imports are harming Canadian producers ...

WTO members discuss the extension of the e-commerce duty moratorium

The current practice of not imposing customs duties on electronic transmissions could expire in 2024 ...

CBSA officers in Halifax seize 95 kg of opium in a shipping container

The opium was concealed within a single shipping container arriving from the United Arab Emirates ...

Conditional tariff relief: diversions must be reported promptly

Duty relief provisions are under the strict condition that imported goods be used in a specific way ...

Updates to CFIA guidance on Safe Food for Canadians Regulations

The CFIA has made minor updates to the guidance ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2023

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated to 2023-04-24 ...

New WTO data reveals regional variations in digitally delivered services trade

Trade in digitally delivered services boomed during the COVID-19 pandemic, with global exports growing by 15% on average in 2020-21 ...

Canada contributes to WTO Fisheries Subsidies Trust Fund

The fund was established to help developing and least developed countries implement the Fisheries Subsidies agreement ...

Canadian railways' total freight volume was up 5.0% in February

Statistics Canada notes that the volume of freight carried broke the previous February record ...

Piracy attacks on global sea shipping at lowest level since 1993

Latest global piracy report details 27 incidents, down from 37 incidents during the same period last year ...

Canada names special envoy for the Indo-Pacific

The Special Envoy will conduct high-level engagement with Canadians and international stakeholders ...

Marking of imported goods

Memorandum D11-3-1 has been revised ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2023

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated ...

Impacts of labour disruptions at Global Affairs Canada

Certain services may be delayed or not delivered at all. As well, the public may have trouble accessing some Government of Canada buildings where services are delivered ...

Canadian Food Inspection Agency on Potential labour disruption in the Core Public Administration

The timelines for collective bargaining are different at the CFIA and CFIA employees are not in a legal strike position ...

Labour disruptions impact at Transport Canada

During this labour disruption, certain services may be delayed or not delivered at all ...

Global air cargo demand shows signs of improvement in February

The International Air Transport Association reports global demand was 2.9% higher than pre-pandemic levels ...

WTO expects world trade to grow at a slower pace in 2023

Global merchandise trade is expected to grow by 1.7% this year, below the 2.7% growth in 2022 ...

Canadian railways' freight volume was up for a ninth consecutive month in January

Statistics Canada notes that notes that Canadian grain shipments were the largest contributor to the year-over-year increase ...

World trade in green goods grew by about 4% in the second half of last year

UNCTAD expects green industries to boom as countries scale up efforts to fight climate change ...

Labour disruptions impact at the Canada Border Service Agency

In the event of a labour disruption, it is expected that CBSA services to travellers and businesses will be maintained ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2023

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated ...

United States formally accepts WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies

The United States deposited its instrument of acceptance for the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies on April 11, making it the fourth WTO member to do so, and the first among the large fishing nations ...

Statistics Canada reports a merchandise trade surplus of $422 million in February

The country's merchandise exports fell 2.4% in February while imports decreased by 1.3% ...

United Kingdom concludes talks to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership

CPTPP members will now work with the UK to prepare and verify the legal instrument of accession ...

CBSA finds dumping would resume if duties expired on steel line pipe from South Korea

Tribunal will now determine whether the expiry of duties is likely to result in injury to Canadian industry ...

CBSA concludes re-investigation of values of grinding media from India

Revised amounts could change the rates of anti-dumping / countervailing duty payable on imports ...

Single-use Plastics Prohibition Regulations

Customs Notice 23-08 advises the importing community that certain parts of the Single-use Plastics Prohibition Regulations came into force on December 20, 2022 ...

Amendments to the Excise Duty Rates on alcohol following the introduction of the Federal Budget 2023

Finance Canada is temporarily capping the Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation adjustment for excise duties on beer, spirits and wine at two (2) per cent, for one year ...

Consultation: Canadian Peat Export Certification Program (CPECP)

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is seeking feedback on directive D-17-01: Canadian Peat Export Certification Program ...

CFIA - India - Update of the Food export requirements library

Commodities have been added to the India section of the Food export requirements library ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2023

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated ...

Canada launches consultations on the Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity

Led by the United States, APEP would form a new framework for cooperation across the Americas ...

CBSA resumes regular hours of service at 42 ports of entry across Canada

Reinstating pre-pandemic operational hours of service at 39 land and three air ports of entry ...

Japan reopens full access to Canadian processed beef exports

Japan will allow imports of Canadian processed beef for the first time in two decades ...

WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement has increased trade by over US$ 230 billion

The increases are largely driven by the trade growth in LDCs, where agricultural exports rose by 17% ...

Export and Import of Cultural Property

Memorandum D19-4-1 has been updated to reflect a change of address for Canadian Heritage ...

Liquid dielectric transformers from the Republic of Korea

Notice of revised schedule of expiry review ...

Annual Adjustment of CFIA Service Fees

The next annual adjustment will result in an increase of the service fees by 3.4% as of March 31, 2023 ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2023

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated ...

CBSA concludes re-investigation of values of oil country tubular goods and seamless casing from China

Revised amounts could change the rates of anti-dumping / countervailing duty payable on imports ...

CBSA and CBP are reopening NEXUS enrolment centres at Canadian airports

Customs authorities are reopening of NEXUS enrollment centers at eight Canadian airports by Spring 2023 ...

Canada removes COVID-19 testing for air travellers arriving from China, Hong Kong or Macao

This means that there will no longer be any federal COVID-19 border measures in place ...

The Panama Canal will implement a Green Vessel Classification program

New information on three environmental criteria to be provided by vessels intending to transit the Canal ...

Electronic Heated Tobacco Products

Customs Notice 23-07 announces an amendment to the Departmental Consolidation of the Customs Tariff ...

Oil country tubular goods and seamless casing  from China - Linzhou Fengbao Pipe Industry

Conclusion of expedited review - normal values and an amount of subsidy ...

Importing and handling invertebrates in Canada for personal or commercial purposes

As a precaution, the CFIA only allows the import or handling of these organisms under containment conditions and for special purposes such as research or exhibition ...

Export of fish and seafood to the European Union

– CFIA updated certificate request form ...

Japan: Export inspection for bark on logs effective May 15, 2023

Japan has implemented a requirement for all shipments of bark on logs to be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate effective August 5, 2023 ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2023

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated ...

Tribunal to review expiry of duties on steel piling pipe from China

The dumping and subsidizing finding is scheduled to expire unless CBSA and Tribunal decide to maintain it ...

Canada bans imports of Russian aluminum and steel

The importation of all Russian aluminum products and of all primary Russian steel products is now prohibited ...

Ottawa still working on resolving the softwood lumber dispute with the United States

Canada has taken steps to challenge U.S. duties under NAFTA, CUSMA and before the World Trade Organization ...

Canadian and UK trade ministers renew pledges on WTO and trade agreements

Ministers note the importance of strengthening and maintaining the WTO's rules-based multilateral trading ...

Re-determinations and Appeals Under the Special Import Measures Act

Memorandum D14-1-3 was revised to add re-determinations for the purpose of applying a scope ruling ...

Customs Notice 23-06

Amendments to the Departmental Consolidation of the Customs Tariff: Changes to Chapter 24 ...

Oil country tubular goods and seamless casing from China - Dalipal Pipe Company

Notice of close of record and updated schedule -normal value review ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2023

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated ...

WTO: Canada commits CAD700,000 to strengthen developing countries' food safety systems

Canada is extending its partnership with the Standards and Trade Development Facility by committing CAD 700,000 to help agricultural producers from developing and least developed countries meet international food safety, animal and plant health standards ...

Statistics Canada reports a merchandise trade surplus of $1.9 billion in January

The country's merchandise exports increased 4.2% in January while imports rose by 3.1% ...

Global air cargo demand is still dropping according to IATA

The International Air Transport Association reports global demand fell 14.9% in January ...

Excise duty rates increasing on certain products on April 1, 2023

New rates will apply to certain spirits, wine, beer and tobacco products ...

Canada expresses concerns over proposed changes to meat and poultry "Product of USA" labelling rules

The proposed rule would restrict "Product of USA" label claim to products derived from animals born, raised, slaughtered and processed in the U.S ...

Importation of Engines, Vehicles, Vessels and Machines

Memorandum D19-7-4 has been revised to align its content with regulatory text (consistency), to update hyperlinks throughout the document as well as the contact information ...

Certain concrete reinforcing bar originating in or exported from the Republic of Turkey

Extension of re-investigation to update the normal values and export prices ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2023

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated ...

CFIA Notice to industry: new licence requirements for enoki mushrooms

Shipments of fresh enoki mushrooms arriving in Canada on or after March 15, 2023 from the Republic of Korea and/or the People's Republic of China must be held and tested ...

New List of Canadian live Aquatic Animal Establishments for Export to China

CFIA was made aware that GACC published the list on its website and has advised that “effective immediately” all Canadian establishments that export live aquatic animals to China must appear on this list ...

CFIA - Export of fish and seafood for human consumption from Canada to India

CFIA has been informed by India that the implementation of the new food safety certification requirements for the export of fish and seafood for human consumption from Canada to India, that were set to be implemented March 1, 2023, has been delayed until further notice ...

Canada's Trade Minister reiterates support for the United Kingdom joining the CPTPP

Minister Ng expressed her optimism in working with the United Kingdom to complete negotiations ...

New CITES trade rules will come into effect for hundreds of wildlife species

CoP19 measures will be built into the national laws and practices of governments around the world ...

WTO reports global trade is resilient following one year of war in Ukraine

The economies greatly affected by the war in Ukraine found alternative sources of supply ...

Canadian railways' total freight volume was up slightly in December

Statistics Canada notes that the non-intermodal operations within Canada accounted for all the increase ...

Amendment to Canada Border Services Agency's Excise Code E12

Customs Notice 23-04 advises of an amendment to the Excise Code E12, regarding wines more than 7% of absolute ethyl alcohol by volume ...

Upholstered domestic seating from Vietnam - Kaiser 2 Furniture Industry

Notice of conclusion of expedited review - normal values, export prices and amounts of subsidy ...

Upholstered domestic furniture from China - Zhejiang Kuka Merlin Furniture

Notice of close of record and updated schedule - Normal value review ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2023

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated to 2023-02-27 ...

Amended certificates for the export of fish and seafood to the United Kingdom

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has published updated versions of health certificates for the export of fish and seafood to the United Kingdom ...

Major container carriers join forces to improve cargo safety

The group aims to reduce the incidence and impact of cargo fires or overboard cargo loss ...

Trans-Pacific Partnership enters into force for Chile on February 21

Eligible Chilean goods imported into Canada are now entitled to the CPTPP tariff treatment ...

Reminder: Goods contaminated with soil are refused entry at the border

Vehicles, equipment and other goods that are contaminated with soil are not admissible into Canada ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2023

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated ...

Amended Certificate for the Export of Fish and Seafood to Israel

The amended export certificate will take effect immediately ...

Changes to import permit requirements - ASF

The information for importers to understand feed controls to prevent African swine fever has been updated ...

Export of salted and frozen herring roe (HS code 030520) to Vietnam

A Certificate of Origin and Hygiene (CFIA/ACIA 5003) will be required to facilitate the export of this product ...

Tribunal to review expiry of duties on liquid dielectric transformers from South Korea

The dumping finding is scheduled to expire unless CBSA and Tribunal decide to maintain it ...

Reinvestigation of values of copper pipe fittings from the U.S., South Korea, and China

Revised amounts could change the rates of anti-dumping / countervailing duty payable on imports ...

Canada and Mexico reach arrangement for trade of organic food

The Canada-Mexico Organic Equivalency Arrangement came into effect on February 15, 2023 ...

Costs associated with the Canada Border Services Agency's cargo examinations

Extra costs are imposed by the shipping industry, which in turn passes the cost on to the importer ...

Export and Import of Cultural Property

Memorandum D19-4-1 has been updated to update the list of areas with greater issues of conflict or recognized as being sources for the illicit trafficking of cultural property ...

Grinding media from India

Notice of updated schedule - re-investigation of the normal values and export prices ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2023

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated ...

Manufacture and Importation of Wheel Weights Containing Lead Regulations

- Prohibition under authority of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act ...

Canada's merchandise trade deficit narrowed to $160 million in December

The country's merchandise exports decreased 1.2% in December while imports were down 1.3% ...

Tribunal maintains injury finding on concrete reinforcing bar from several countries

The Trade Tribunal says resumption of dumping and subsidizing would result in injury to Canadian industry ...

CBSA and CBP open a NEXUS and FAST enrolment centre in the U.S.

CBSA and CBP officers will work together to conduct joint interviews at the Houlton, Maine port of entry ...

Reminder: Barley products tariff rate quota will be filled on February 16

The "over access commitment" rates of duty will then be applicable until July 31, 2023 ...

Policy Respecting the Importation and Transportation of Goods

Memorandum D3-1-1 has been revised  to reflect additions and updates to the Definition section and to provide clarification on existing policies ...

Oil country tubular goods and seamless casing  from China - Linzhou Fengbao Pipe Industry

Notice of close of record and updated schedule - expedited review ...

Textiles and Clothing - CUSMA Tariff Preference Level Utilization 2023 Exports

- Utilization levels have been updated to 2023-02-06 ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2023

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated ...

Global exports of intermediate goods post sustained growth in second quarter of 2022

The WTO reports that global exports of intermediate goods grew 4% in the second quarter of 2022 to US$ 2.5 trillion ...

Canada joins the Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity

A new framework for cooperation across the Americas aiming to deliver economic growth in the region ...

U.S. pushes ahead in CUSMA dispute on Canadian dairy tariff-rate quota policies

The U.S. Government claims that Canada undermines the market access it agreed to provide in CUSMA ...

Latest update for importers and brokers of organic products

Import and admissibility requirements for all the end uses of organic dairy products ...

Message to Industry - Refined Sugar - Expression of Interest

- Additional Tariff Rate Quota Volume for Refined Sugar exports to the United States under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement ...

Textiles and Clothing - CUSMA Tariff Preference Level Utilization 2023 Exports

- Utilization levels have been updated to 2023-01-30 ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2023

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated ...

U.S. proceeds with fourth administrative reviews of duties on Canadian softwood lumber

The review reflects preliminary results for the fourth administrative reviews and do not immediately take effect ...

Canada and U.S. announce new NEXUS interview option to expand enrolment capacity

Option for air travellers to be available this spring and include CBSA interviews at airport centres in Canada and CBP interviews at Canadian airport preclearance locations ...

Canada and the United Kingdom to advance bilateral work on mutual FTA

Canada's Trade Minister also expresses support for the United Kingdom joining the CPTPP agreement ...

Get help with foreign trade barriers from Global Affairs Canada

Businesses can register a trade barrier and get help from the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service ...

Customs Notice 23-01

Trade Office Closure (Toronto, Ontario) ...

Marine Pre-load/Pre-arrival and Reporting Requirements

Memorandum D3-5-1 has been revised ...

Refined sugar from the United States - United Food Group

Notice of close of record and updated schedule - normal value review ...

2023 Steel industry classifications subject to the Steel Import Monitoring Program

Please note that steel industry classifications have been deleted, amended and new industry classifications have been added to the reports effective January 2023 ...

Textiles and Clothing - CUSMA Tariff Preference Level Utilization 2023 Exports

- Utilization levels have been updated to 2023-01-24 ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2023

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated ...

Tribunal to review expiry of duties on copper pipe fittings from Vietnam

The dumping and subsidizing finding is scheduled to expire unless CBSA and Tribunal decide to maintain it ...

Barley products tariff rate quota will be filled on February 16

The "over access commitment" rates of duty will then be applicable until July 31, 2023 ...

Reinvestigation of values of corrosion-resistant steel sheet from Turkey and Vietnam

Revised amounts could change the rates of anti-dumping / countervailing duty payable on imports ...

CUSMA Panel concurs with Canada and Mexico on rules of origin for automotive goods

The Panel found the United States' interpretation of the rules inconsistent with the Agreement ...

Steel piling pipe from China - Qingdao Wangbaoqiang Industry

Notice of close of record and updated schedule - normal value review ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2023

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated ...

Canada launches consultations on free trade negotiations with Ecuador

Two-way trade between Canada and Ecuador reached a value of $952.5 million in 2021 ...

Canada and the U.S. working on NEXUS applications and renewals backlogs

CBSA and CBP have been able to accelerate approval for over 80% of renewing applicants ...

The Canada Border Services Agency updates its verification targets

Commodities are targeted for verification of origin, tariff classification and value for duty ...

CFIA adds shipborne dunnage rules to wood packaging directive

A shipborne dunnage management program has been developed to address significant risks ...

Upholstered domestic seating from Vietnam - Kaiser 2 Furniture Industry

Notice of close of record and updated schedule - expedited review ...

Carbon steel fasteners from Chinese Taipei - Jau Yeou Industry

Notice of close of record and updated schedule - value review ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2022

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated ...

Canada's merchandise trade balance turns to a deficit in November

The country's merchandise exports decreased 2.3% in November and imports were down 2.1% ...

Tribunal maintains injury finding on pup joints from China

The Trade Tribunal says resumption of dumping and subsidizing would result in injury to Canadian industry ...

Negative COVID-19 test requirement for travellers from China, Hong Kong or Macao

The new measures will apply to air travellers, regardless of nationality and vaccination status ...

Reminder: Blanket certificates of origin need to be renewed for 2023

Most blanket certificates are filled-out to expire on December 31 and have to be renewed ...

Administration of the Export and Import Permits Act (Importations)

Memorandum D19-10-2 has been extensively revised ...

Oil country tubular goods and seamless casing from China

Extension of re-investigation to update the normal values and export prices ...

Upholstered domestic seating. Notice of conclusion of expedited review

Certain upholstered domestic furniture (UDS), exported to Canada by the exporters Jiashan Foamtech Furniture Ltd. and Dongguan Advantech Polyurethane Foam Products Co., Ltd., and their related trading company, Fine Home Limited, and by the exporter, Gold Lion Furniture (Shanghai) Co. Ltd ...

Textiles and Clothing Free Trade Agreements Tariff Preference Level Utilization 2022 Imports

- Utilization levels have been updated to December 26, 2022 ...

Textiles and Clothing - CUSMA Tariff Preference Level Utilization 2022 Exports

- Utilization levels have been updated to December 26, 2022 ...

CETA origin quota utilization tables 2022

The Utilization levels for certain items have been updated ...