Clients Affected: All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI and /or eManifest Portal
The Canada Border Services Agency would like to take this opportunity to remind all clients of the terms and conditions for utilizing the emergency after-hours service provided by the Technical Commercial Client Unit (TCCU).
Canada agreed to facilitate the cross-border movement of essential goods and to maintain open and connected supply chains throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 Commercial Update to Industry Stakeholders, May 6, 2020
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In March, despite Canadian borders remaining open for goods, both imports and exports decreased notably, as the impact of measures to contain the spread of COVID-19 in Canada became evident. With a full month of physical distancing policies in place in April, merchandise trade values are expected to decrease more severely next month.
The Canada Border Services Agency is still working on issues raised by industry stakeholders. We invite you to consult the updated Annex A.
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Please note that Japan has amended the export certificate for dairy products for human consumption. The changes are minor, however, Japan requires that shipments arriving on or after June 1, 2020 must be accompanied by the new certificate.
