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ARL Bulletin #54: Extension of Timeframes : Functional guidance on past due items

April 12, 2020

Due date for debt issued before March 25, 2020: 

Debt due before March 25, 2020 is payable on the due date identified on the SOA.

Debt due on or after March 25, 2020:

Debt due on or after March 25 2020, is payable on June 30, 2020. Only debt due on and after March 25, 2020 is eligible for the June extension.

April 8: COVID-19 CBSA Commercial & Trade Update - Clarification

April 10, 2020

Further to April 8th COVID-19 Commercial & Trade update, the CSCB has asked for a clarification of how customs brokers should obtain confirmation from the local office prior to sending documents by email.  

Joint WCO/WHO HS classification list for COVID-19 medical supplies issued

April 10, 2020

To respond to the unprecedented demand in medical supplies amid the current global COVID-19 pandemic around the world, and in order to help countries speed up the cross-border movement of these critical products,  the WCO and the World Health Organization (WHO) joined hands to strengthen their cooperation by establishing a coordinated approach in their response to the pandemic.  

ARL Bulletin #52: Extension of Timeframes: Functional guidance for non-resident Importers

April 10, 2020

The Government of Canada has deferred the payment of duties and taxes on imported goods. Related debt due on the Statement of Account dated March 25, 2020 and later is now deferred to June 30, 2020.

ARL Bulletin #53: Extension of Timeframes : Functional guidance on B2s and appeals

April 10, 2020

The Government of Canada has extended the payment deadline for all payments due to the CBSA (duties and GST on regular imports, re-assessments). Payments are extended to June 30, 2020.

B2 debt: B2 Debt with a due date of March 25, 2020 and later is now deferred to June 30, 2020.

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