Many Safe Food for Canadians (SFC) licences will expire January 15, 2023, if they are not renewed before then. Others will expire in the days and weeks that follow, and will need to be renewed before their expiration date. Stakeholders continue to be encouraged to renew their licences early to ensure they do not expire […]
Canada’s ban on certain harmful single-use plastics.
The Single-use Plastics Prohibition Regulations were made under the authority of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA), following the addition of “plastic manufactured items” to Schedule 1 of the Act in May 2021. The decision to add “plastic manufactured items” to CEPA was grounded in the findings of the Science Assessment of Plastic Pollution. […]
ASISST Moves to CFIA Shipment Tracker
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has (CFIA) updated the Automated Shipment Inspection Status Search Tool (ASSIST) with an enhanced tool called the CFIA Shipment Tracker for Food, Plant and Animal products. Starting December 15, 2022, this tool will allow importers to check the status of any food, plant or animal import declared electronically in real-time. […]
CBSA Tariff Rules
The Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System (HS) forms the basis of the Canadian Customs tariff. The HS was developed and is maintained by the World Customs Organization (WCO), an independent intergovernmental organization with over 179 members based in Brussels, Belgium. The HS is the standard coding structure and related product description system used in […]
ARGO Customs Brokers can assist with Non-Resident-Importer (NRI) program.
ARGO Brokers can assist to obtain a RM account with the CRA and use the benefits of the NRI program. Non-Resident Importing (NRI) Program: The Non-Resident Importing (NRI) program may be ideal if you are a foreign-based company or individual: • A company that doesn’t have an actual physical presence in Canada • A company […]
CBSA signs Mutual Recognition Agreement with the European Union to Enhance Supply Chain Security and Facilitate Trade
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 […]