The third regular Beyond the Border Action Plan news update is now available. These are being sent periodically to provide information on work to advance the Action Plan.
Imports
Temporary Closure of CBSA Scarborough Trade Office
CBSA in the GTA has advised that the Scarborough Trade Office has temporarily closed, effective May 6, 2014. The most recent information available indicates that the Scarborough office may reopen in 5 – 10 days.
This office, located at 55 Town Centre Court, handles B2 Processing and Casual Refunds. Until this office has reopened, these documents can be sent to:
D10-14-53, Tariff Classification Policy on Belts and Belting of Chapters 39, 40 and 59 of the Customs Tariff
The following has been updated and is available on the CBSA website:
Memorandum D10-14-53, Tariff Classification Policy on Belts and Belting of Chapters 39, 40 and 59 of the Customs Tariff
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d10/d10-14-53-eng.html
Notice to Industry CFIA Centre of Administration
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has created a Centre of Administration to centralize and consolidate the administration of domestic and import-related permissions (licences, permits and registrations). The Centre of Administration opened for business on April 1st, 2014.
Importing Live And Raw Molluscan Shellfish
New shellfish shippers from France are allowed to start exporting to Canada.
This update is now reflected on the CFIA webpage detailing requirements for importing live and raw shellfish at: