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New Notice: The Supply Chains Act
The Supply Chains Act comes into force on January 1, 2024. Further details about the reporting process and guidance for reporting entities are now available.
New CFIA Notice: Safe Food for Canadians Licence Requirement for Food Imports
In a recent notice released on November 1, 2023, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has highlighted the mandatory requirement for most food importers to possess a valid Safe Food for Canadians licence (SFC licence).
Update on CARM Release 2
CBSA has provided an update to their timeline for CARM Release 2 originally slated for October 2023.
CARM Release 2 Scheduled for October 2023
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has announced that CARM Release 2 is now scheduled for October 2023.
Important Changes to the Declaration of Hand-Carried Goods in Canada
The Canada Border Services Agency has made changes to the Declaration of Hand-Carried Goods in Canada via Customs Notice 22-15. Here are the details.
CARM Service Packages: Providing you step-by-step support
As a valued client of Preferred Service Customs Brokers, we wanted to ensure you were prepared for ongoing changes to our importing community with CARM (CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management project). With many of you seeking step-by-step support in this 2-phase modernization project to streamline the process of importing commercial goods into Canada, we’ve developed these service packages to support you.
Most-Favoured-Nation Status for Russia and Belarus Withdrawn
Canada has withdrawn the Most-Favoured-Nation (MFN) status from Russia and Belarus, effective March 2, 2022. Here’s how it will affect those of you who import goods from the two countries.
CBSA Introduces Three New Trade Compliance Tools
As part of its Trade Compliance Strategy and to supplement trade compliance verification efforts, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is deploying three new trade compliance tools. They target specific import transactions, as opposed to trade compliance verifications, which examine all importations over a period of time (normally one year).
CARM Release 2 postponed to early 2023
The Canada Border Services Agency has announced that CARM Release 2 is now scheduled to be launched no earlier than January 2023. A specific date will be announced at a later time. In the meantime, please ensure that you and your staff are registered on the CARM Client Portal.
CBSA Trade Verification Priorities for 2022
The Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) has released a list of verification priorities for 2022. Paying close attention to these lists is vital for importers that import these targeted commodities and the potential issues regarding regulatory compliance.
