CARM Update: Release 2 Implementation Date
CARM's Release 2 implementation date has been set. We detail the new date and a reminder of clarification on the $10M surety bond cap for businesses.
Canada, EU Enhance Supply Chain Security and Facilitation of Trade
In an effort to increase security of the international supply chain, facilitate trade at the border, and strengthen the economic competitiveness of Canadians doing business with the EU, a mutual recognition agreement has been signed. Find out all the details here.
Transport Canada’s National Supply Chain Task Force – Have Your Say
Transport Canada has released their final report on the National Supply Chain Task Force which examines pressures affecting Canada’s supply chain operations. Find out all the details that you need to know and how to share your views on issues raised.
Excise Tax Implemented on Vaping Products
An excise duty on vaping products has been implemented through a new excise duty framework as of October 1, 2022. Find out all the details here.
Winter Clothing Request for Ukrainian Military
NATO and the government of Ukraine have asked Canada and other NATO countries to supply winter supplies for the Ukrainian military. The request is of some urgency as the war in Ukraine will extend into the winter, and supplies have been depleted. Find out all the details that you need to know here.
New Customs Tariff Version Comes into Effect
The CBSA has released an update of the 2022 Customs Tariff. Find out if this will affect your imports, and dates of implementation on tariff changes.
CBSA to Re-Investigate Certain Concrete Reinforcing Bar
The CBSA has initiated a re-investigation to update the normal values and export prices, in accordance with the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), respecting certain concrete reinforcing bar (rebar). Find out all the details, including how you can participate the re-investigation and respond to CBSA’s Request for Information (RFI).
Reminder: Canada’s Luxury Tax Comes into Effect
The Select Luxury Items Tax on certain imported vehicles, aircraft, and vessels into Canada has come into effect. Find out all the important details that you need to know, including how to register, how the tax is calculated, and much more here.
Changes to Import Requirements for Raw Fresh/ Frozen Poultry Products
Importer of poultry products from the UK? The CFIA will be harmonizing import requirements with the United Kingdom (UK) for products imported from countries with outbreaks of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). Stay compliant, find out what the changes are here.
CFIA Standard Container Sizes Removed – AIRS to be Updated
Standard container sizes were recently removed for some foods as a result of the Food Product Innovation initiative. AIRS will be updated to reflect this change. In the meantime, here are the important steps affected importers need to take if receiving a rejection notice from the IID system for a missing ministerial exemption.
