Canada Customs Latest SIMA Updates [Nov 16]
On November 9, 2023, the CBSA initiated a normal value review to establish normal values and export prices of goods subject to the Piling Pipe SIMA case. Find out if your products are affected.
New Safety Rules for Handling Dangerous Goods in Canada
The Government of Canada recently announced the launch of new registration requirements and a new Client Identification Database to reduce risks associated with dangerous goods. Read up on the details, and find out if your goods are affected.
New Automatic Licence Verification for Manufactured Food Imports
The CFIA will activate the automatic verification of Safe Food for Canadians (SFC) licences for imports of manufactured foods on February 12, 2024. Food import transactions will be automatically rejected unless a valid SFC licence is declared. Details here.
CARM Release 2 Playbook and User Guides are now available!
CARM Release 2 Playbook and Release 2 User Guides are now available on the CBSA's CARM Google drive. These documents will help you understand CARM Client Portal processes that will Go-Live at Release 2. Access them here.
Canada Customs Latest SIMA Updates [Oct 31]
On October 17, 2023, CITT, in partnership with CBSA, initiated an expiry review of the Sucker Rod SIMA case currently in force. Find out if your products are affected.
Important Notice: CFIA System Maintenance Impacting Importers – Take Action to Prevent Delays
Temporary unavailability of CFIA's system maintenance services will run from October 28, 2023, at 3:00 PM to October 30, 2023. Find out all the details and necessary steps for importers to navigate this period seamlessly.
Prepare for CARM – Upcoming Webinars [Fall/Winter]
Register for upcoming webinars that focus on client onboarding to CARM, Release 2 changes, and recently information on Billing Cycles, Commercial Accounting Declarations and the Release Prior to Payment Program and much more. Details on webinar scheduling and registration are here.
Wheat Products TRQ to be Filled on Nov. 4, 2023
The 2023-2024 Wheat Products tariff rate quota will be filled on November 4, 2023, and the "within access commitment" tariff items will be closed at this time. Find out all the details.
Canada Customs Latest SIMA Updates
Canada extended anti-dumping and countervailing duties under SIMA on certain stainless-steel sinks imported from China, in addition to concluding a re-investigation of certain carbon steel welded pipe originating from various countries. Find out if your goods are affected, along with all the details that you need to know.
New Penalties for Companies Who Violate the Motor Vehicle Safety Act
Canada announced coming into force regulations allowing Transport Canada to fine persons or companies who violate the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Penalties can range up to $200,000 for a company. Find out all the details.
