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CARM – We Need Your Help (Importer Update)
CBSA's Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM)'s Release 2 is coming up fast (Oct. 2023), and we, as your Customs Broker need your help, to help you be prepared. Find out about CARM, and what 3 steps you need to take now in order to be compliant with Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) as an importer of goods into Canada.
Modernizing Customs Policies: Focus on Low-Value Imports
The House Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee recent hearing on customs modernization, focused on the Section 321 de minimis loophole in addition to the importance of transparent trade data for air and land shipments to enhance supply chain transparency. Find out all the details here.
Proposed Amendments to Valuation for Duty Regulations to Ensure Fair Trade Practices – Submit Your Comments
CBSA is inviting public feedback on proposed amendments to the Valuation for Duty Regulations, aiming to address the unfair advantage of non-resident importers (NRIs) and create a fairer trade environment in Canada. Find out all the details here.
CBP Audits Increase, Forced Labor Entries Decrease [April Report]
The latest report from US Customs details audit increases, forced labor decreases, and much more. Find out all the details here.
The Latest CARM Update
Follow our roadway to CARM to understand current and next steps in the CARM journey, as we detail the requirements of importer financial security and much more. Details on the latest CARM update here.
Fertilizer Amended Regulations – Coming Oct. 2023
The transition period for the Fertilizers Regulations is coming to an end on October 26, 2023. After that date, all fertilizer and supplement importers, manufacturers, distributors and retailers are required to comply with the provisions of the amended regulations. Find out all the details here.
USDA Act on Restrictions of Certain Imports
USDA/APHIS has released an import alert for High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) originating from Canada. Find out the zones affected, import requirements and more here.
GHY International Named One of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 15th Year
We are proud to announce that once again, GHY has been announced a winner of Canada's Best Managed Companies, retaining its Platinum Club status for the 9th consecutive year, maintaining its status as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies for the past 16 years. Full details here.
ACE Development and Deployment Schedule Updated
Last week, the CBP released updates to their schedule for deploying additional functionality to the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE). These updates on aluminum 232 duty to Russian products, HTS Go-Live, automation of CBP form 6051D for Detentions including UFLPA, Truck Manifest enhancements, entry summary updates and much more. Full details here.
Labour Strike Over for Most Workers as Tentative Agreement Reached
The national strike is now over for most workers who fall under the Treasury Board. It is important to note that there may still be some service impacts over the next few days and weeks as services return to full capacity. Full details here.
Securing the Supply Chain: CBP Focuses First on Cybersecurity with New Guidance
CBP has recently released a new guidance document on cyber-attacks aimed at helping companies in the supply chain improve their cybersecurity measures. The document provides practical advice on how to prevent, protect, respond and recover from cyber-attacks, with a focus on protecting critical infrastructure. Details here.
Labour Strike – Impact to Canadian Federal Services [Updates]
Your latest updates on the PSAC strike and its impact on Canadian Federal Services.
CBP Proposes Additional Data Fields to Entry Summary Form 7501
CBP has proposed revisions to form 7501, the entry summary form, and is currently accepting comments on the proposed changes until June 20th, 2023. Find out all the details here.
Prepare for CARM – Upcoming CBSA Webinars [Spring/Summer]
The CBSA continues to deliver monthly 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.
The United States Allows Beef Imports from Paraguay
APHIS is proposing a rule to allow the importation of fresh beef from Paraguay. Find out all the details, including how you can submit your comments on this proposed rule.
APHIS Announces Phase VII of the Lacey Act & Requirements for Importers
Importer of animal and/or plant products into the U.S.? Lacey Act declarations will be required for all remaining plant product Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) codes that are not 100-percent composite materials. Find out all the important details that you need to know here.
FDA Begins Canceling Registrations of Food Facilities With No Unique Facility Identifier (UFI)
As communicated by CBP, the FDA will now only accept a DUNS number, as an acceptable UFI for food facility registration. Find out all the details here.
CBP Issues New Reporting Rules for 200% Tariff on Russian Aluminum and Derivatives, Independent of Origin
CBP recently issued new reporting rules regarding the 200% tariff on certain aluminum products, which will apply regardless of origin. Find out all the details here.
CFIA Annual Service Fees Increase
The next CFIA annual service fee increase will be March 31, 2023. Find out all the details here.
New Preferential Treatment for Goods Imported from Chile
Find out all the details on the new preferential treatment and duty reductions for eligible goods imported into Canada from Chile, as a result of CPTPP.
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