1. This notice is to advise interested parties that the Government of Canada has introduced an Order In Council implementing changes to the Firearms Act. These changes were included in Bill C-71 An Act to amend certain Acts and Regulations in relation to firearms. The amendments relate to the Authorization to Transport (ATT) for restricted […]
This Is What Importers Need to Know About CARM
Years after its initial announcement, the CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) project has gone live. This project, spearheaded by the Canadian Border Services Agency is a massive overhaul of Canadian importation procedures, with a focus on moving towards all-electronic processes. The implementation of CARM will have significant impacts on Canadian importers and exporters. In […]
How SIMA Changes Regulations on Upholstered Goods from Asia
June 1, 2021 – Toronto, ON – Canada recently invoked the Special Import Measures Act, or SIMA, to curb imports on products that are viewed as being “dumped” by companies in Asia. This will have a significant impact on the importation of upholstered goods in the foreseeable future. The customs experts at ARGO Customs wants Canadian […]
Anti-dumping and Countervailing.
The CBSA provides help to Canadian producers who face unfair foreign competition in the Canadian marketplace. The CBSA is responsible for the administration of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), which helps to protect Canadian industry from injury caused by the dumping and subsidizing of imported goods. FAS 2021 UP2: Carbon steel fasteners Conclusion of […]
Labelling Standard for Genetic Engineered Foods.
When a company chooses to make a labelling claim about genetic engineering for foods, the Voluntary Labelling and Advertising of Foods that Are and Are Not Products of Genetic Engineering – CAN/CGSB-32.315 (the GE Standard) provides guidance on how those claims can be truthful and not misleading, in compliance with the Food and Drugs Act […]
CARM information letter.
Dear Valued Client: CARM is a new program with CBSA that will be changing the Canadian importation process and will affect all Canadian importers and exporters. In the Spring of 2021, importers and custom brokers in Canada will be expected to adapt to the changes enforced under CARM. Timelines Published What to expect with CARM […]
Upholstered domestic seating Dumping and subsidy (China and Vietnam).
Provisional anti‑dumping duty is payable on subject goods that are released from the CBSA during the period commencing May 5, 2021: Country of origin or export – China 206.36%, for Vietnam 89.77% AND Provisional countervailing duty is payable on subject goods that are released from the CBSA during the period commencing May 5, 2021: China […]
Canada extends land border restrictions.
April 21, 2021 Canada and the United States on Tuesday extended a land-border closure for non-essential travelers, and air passengers arriving in Canada will continue to be tested for COVID-19 ahead of a hotel quarantine period, authorities said. The land-border restrictions, imposed in March 2020, have been extended to May 21. Now in place for […]
New Excise Duty Rates for Tobacco are in Effect
As announced in the Federal Budget yesterday, excise duty rates on tobacco products have increased. https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/forms-publications/publications/edrates/excise-duty-rates.html#_Toc527013626
Port of Montreal longshoremen begin a series of strikes
Port of Montreal longshoremen began the first in a series of weekend strikes on Saturday. The action comes on top of the overtime strike launched last week. They will cease work on Saturdays and Sundays for an unlimited period, but will not put up pickets.