Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has launched a consultation with consumer, industry and other stakeholders to identify ways to better respond to changing consumer expectations and industry needs related to labeling. Please provide us with your comments and suggestions before September 27, 2013. This review of Canada’s existing food labeling requirements will assess how the […]
B253 Softwood Lumber Products Export Charge – Registration Form
The following form has been updated and is available on the Canada Revenue Agency website: B253 Softwood Lumber Products Export Charge – Registration Form http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/E/pbg/ef/b253/README.html
CBSA in conjunction with Health Canada (HC), is hosting a Trade Consultation Session
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), in conjunction with Health Canada (HC), is hosting a Trade Consultation Session via WebEx with a focus on the importation of health products regulated under the Food and Drugs Act. The session is scheduled for September 26h, 2013 from 1-4 p.m. (EST). The objectives of this webinar will be […]
Dumping of certain hot-rolled carbon steel plate and high-strength low-alloy steel plate
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced today that it is initiating an investigation into the alleged injurious dumping of certain hot-rolled carbon steel plate and high-strength low-alloy steel plate originating in or exported from Brazil, Chinese Taipei, Denmark, Indonesia, Italy, Japan and the Republic of Korea. The investigation follows a complaint filed by Essar […]
World Customs Organization welcomes ARGO Customs
Since September 5, 2013 ARGO Customs became a member of WCO’s LinkedIn Group: “The Secretary General of the World Customs Organization would like to thank you for joining the WCO’s LinkedIn Group. The group will be used to share WCO News and information about the upcoming activities of the WCO. Thank you for your consideration, […]
Vehicles transported back to Canada from the U.S. by commercial carrier
If you decide to arrange for the transportation of your vehicle, you will need to locate a carrier company to transport your vehicle into Canada for you. The carrier who is transporting your vehicle must report all goods on board to the CBSA in writing. This includes reporting specific information about the vehicle being transported […]
Anti-dumping and Countervailing
CERTAIN CERTAIN STRUCTURAL TUBING ORIGINATING IN OR EXPORTED FROM THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA, THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA, AND THE REPUBLIC OF TURKEY DECISION On August 8, 2013, pursuant to paragraph 76.03(7)(a) of the Special Import Measures Act, the President of the Canada Border Services Agency determined that the expiry of the order issued by […]
How do you get a BN import/export account
You can register for a business number, or add an import/export account to an existing business number, by calling 1-800-959-5525. You may also obtain a business number by registering on-line at www.businessregistration.gc.ca or by completing Form RC1, Request for a Business Number (BN). Send the completed form to your nearest tax services office listed under […]
Single Window Initiative – Integrated Import Declaration
CBSA has provided an updated version of the Single Window Initiative (SWI) Integrated Import Declaration (IID). The IID is the new electronic message that CBSA has developed to allow the submission of information that meets CBSA requirements, as well as the requirements of participating government agencies (PGAs) which also regulate the commercial importation of certain […]