Following historic declines in April that saw exports and imports lose more than one-quarter of their monthly value due to the COVID-19 pandemic, exports increased 6.7% in May, mainly reflecting the resumption of production in the auto industry as well as higher crude oil prices.
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June 30: COVID-19 CBSA Commercial & Trade Update
July 2, 2020
As a follow-up to the information provided yesterday that the GST/HST and customs duty payment deferral is ending as planned on June 30, 2020, please find below (Annex A) a questions and answers document that is intended to provide additional clarity.
Updates to the phytosanitary requirements for importing micro-organisms
July 2, 2020
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has updated its plant health requirements for importing micro-organisms.
For more information, please see the notice to industry.
Please direct questions regarding these updates to cfia.ias-eee.acia@canada.ca.
BSF613 – Summary Reporting Program Application Form
July 2, 2020
The following has been updated and is available on the CBSA website:
BSF613 – Summary Reporting Program Application Form
https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/forms-formulaires/bsf613-eng.html
June 29: COVID-19 CBSA Commercial & Trade Update / COVID-19 Mise à jour en date du 29 juin 2020
June 30, 2020
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Government Provides Update on Sales Tax and Duty Payment Deferral