International Trade Compliance

CBSA Message (ARL18-0927): Process Change for ARL Late Notices and Technical Issues

October 12, 2018

Message received by the CSCB at 9:16 am.

Clients Affected: All importers, brokers and services providers who receive accounting statements via electronic data interchange (EDI).

D2-5-12, Telephone Reporting for General Aviation and Private Boats

October 12, 2018

This memorandum has been expanded to include guidelines and requirements related to CBSA services at a fixed base operator and the requirements for a telephone reporting site/marine. 

New [U.S.] Food Export Certification Program Launched

September 20, 2018

Starting Oct. 1 the [U.S.] Food and Drug Administration will begin issuing and collecting fees for new export certifications for food for human consumption other than dietary supplements, medical foods, and foods for special dietary use.

Released U.S. FDA documents and information

September 20, 2018

In the last weeks, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration released information and documents that may be of interest to Canadian stakeholders.

[CBP] Pilot Test of Blockchain for NAFTA/CAFTA-DR Certifications to Go Live in September

September 6, 2018

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is planning to launch in September a pilot test of the use of blockchain technology for the certifications of origin used to qualify goods for preferential treatment under NAFTA and CAFTA-DR.

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