Argo Customs Brokers is dedicated to maintaining clear communication with their customers and those who wish to keep themselves informed about important importing and exporting regulations. As such, we present pertinent points from a news release issued by the Canada Border Services Agency. The news release titled CBSA signs Mutual Recognition Agreement with the European […]
Customs Notice 22-22: Amendment to the Departmental Consolidation of the Customs Tariff – Malaysia.
The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) enters into force for Malaysia on November 29, 2022. As a result, eligible Malaysian goods imported into Canada are entitled to the CPTPP tariff treatment as of November 29, 2022.
Canada activates Ukraine’s OMIC for poultry products.
Canada has approved and activated an Official Meat Inspection Certificate (OMIC) for poultry from Ukraine. The conditions of importation of meat products from Ukraine are available at the following link: Conditions for importing meat products from Ukraine: https://inspection.canada.ca/importing-food-plants-or-animals/food-imports/food-specific-requirements/approved-countries/ukraine/eng/1658500162759/1658500400415
CARM Release 2 Implementation Date.
CBSA has recently announce that updated target implementation date for CARM Release 2 is now October 2023. Release 2 will expand the functionalities of the CARM Client Portal by adding: electronic commercial accounting declarations with ability for corrections and adjustments new requirements related to the Release Prior to Payment (RPP) program harmonized billing cycles new […]
The Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement
Argo Customs Brokers is dedicated to maintaining clear communication with their customers and those who wish to keep themselves informed about important importing and exporting regulations. As such, we present pertinent points from a news release issued by the Canada Border Services Agency. The customs notice titled Implementation of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) was […]
CBSA Signs Mutual Recognition Agreement with the European Union
Argo Customs Brokers is dedicated to maintaining clear communication with their customers and those who wish to keep themselves informed about important importing and exporting regulations. As such, we present pertinent points from a news release issued by the Canada Border Services Agency. The news release titled CBSA signs Mutual Recognition Agreement with the European […]
Excise Duty Notice EDN80 – Vaping Products
The Government of Canada has introduced an excise duty (vaping duty) on vaping products through a new excise duty framework. The vaping duty and the vaping excise stamps apply to vaping substances that are manufactured in Canada or imported, and that are intended for use in a vaping device in Canada. The excise duty framework […]
Importing commercial goods by courier (CLVS program)
The Canada Border Services Agency’s (CBSA) measures regarding Importing goods through the Courier Low Value Shipment (CLVS) Program continue to be in force. Argo Customs Brokers continues to participate in the program to assist its customers. Secure Customs Brokerage accounts with UPS, DHL and FedEx are maintained. When customers are shipping with them, all documents […]
Ready to Eat, retail packaged poultry food items from the United States.
As of September 19, 2022, cross-border shoppers will be allowed to bring a greater number of poultry products for human consumption back across the border from the United States, regardless of whether the state is currently experiencing an outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza or Newcastle Disease. These items must be retail packaged AND Ready […]
Temporary Ban on Importation of Handguns Into Canada Now in Effect
Argo Customs Brokers is dedicated to maintaining clear communication with their customers and those who wish to keep themselves informed about important importing and exporting regulations. As such, we present pertinent points from a news release issued by Global Affairs Canada. The news release titled Temporary Ban on Importation of Handguns Into Canada Now in […]