CARM – Changes to Import-Export Programs (RMs)
The responsibility for registering new and/or making changes to import-export program (RMs) accounts e.g. RM0001 has recently shifted from the CRA to CBSA, as a result of CARM. Details here.
Country of Melt and Pour – FAQs for Steel Imports
Beginning November 5th, 2024, steel importers will be required to report “Country of Melt and Pour (COM)” information to the CBSA when completing their customs declarations. Global Affairs Canada (GAC) has made available FAQs to help navigate this change. Details here.
CARM Delayed – New Timeline and Next Steps
Important update on CARM. A message from our Co-Chief Executive Officer & President, Chris Bachinski on CARM's system's further delay in implementation.
Steel Imports from Korea Now Require eCERT
All imports of Korean steel subject to absolute quotas must be accompanied by a valid export certificate transmitted via eCERT. Find out the details you need to know.
Canada Customs Latest SIMA Updates [April 4]
Find out the latest SIMA updates and if your goods are affected.
Updates to the Canada-UK Trade Continuity Agreement
The Canada-United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement (CUKTCA) faces changes with the upcoming expiry of specific rules of origin provisions, affecting trade relations and necessitating preparations by businesses and trade partners. Details here.
Canada Customs Latest SIMA Updates [Mar. 19]
The CBSA launched a SIMA probe into wire rod dumping from China, Egypt, and Vietnam. The CITT is assessing the impact on Canadian manufacturers, with findings due by May 7, 2024. Find out all the details you need to know here.
Pet Supplements – Changes to Import Requirements
Learn about how 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. Details here.
Prepare for CARM – Upcoming Webinars [March 2024]
An updated CARM outreach package is now available, that communicates what to do to register on the CARM Client Portal before May 2024. Access this, along with registration for upcoming CARM webinars in 2024 here.
Canada Customs Latest SIMA Updates [Feb 27]
CITT and CBSA have jointly initiated an expiry review of the Carbon Steel Welded Pipe SIMA case currently in force. Find out all the details you need to know here.
