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Official Cancellation for CN20-12: COVID-19 Tariff and Medical Supply Import Guidance

The following is provided by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). Please note that on November 21, 2025, Customs Notice 20-12 COVID-19: Tariff Classification and Other Information to Import Medical …



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CBSA Issues Updated Measures in Force (ADD/CVD)

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has updated the Measures in Force currently subject to anti-dumping (ADD) or countervailing CVD) measures, or price undertakings. Importers are reminded that HS classification …



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Stay Tuned: Canada Unveils New Supports for Lumber and Steel, Plus Fresh Quotas on Foreign Steel

Amid the ongoing trade war with the United States, Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a slate of new measures to help and protect the steel and lumber industries. Among …



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Update on Changes to U.S. Agricultural Tariffs

On November 14, 2025, the White House issued an Executive Order that removes reciprocal tariffs on a number of agricultural products, specifically those that the U.S. doesn’t produce in sufficient …



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CBSA Announces New CARM Webinars

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has announced additional CARM webinar dates for the following topics. Did you know? Air, Rail and Highway Carrier and Freight Forwarder Enrollment in CARM …



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Canada Releases Updated Amendments to China and U.S. Surtax Orders

Amendments made to China Surtax Remission Order and United States Surtax Order have been published in the Canada Gazette. China Surtax Remission Order (2024) (SOR/2025-12) United States Surtax Remission Order …



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CARM Scheduled Maintenance

The following is provided by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). Due to system maintenance activities, the CARM Client Portal, CAD EDI, CAD API, Tariff, Duty & Taxes Calculator, and …



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‘Tis The Season – Thinking of Importing Gift Baskets?

Importing gift baskets containing food? The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has posted a reminder of the import requirements for gift baskets. For more information, please read the Notice to industry: …



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ONE WEEK LEFT TO SUBMIT USMCA AND CUSMA CERTIFICATES!

TIME TO RENEW, HELP US HELP YOU DEADLINE: DECEMBER 1, 2025 We’re in the home stretch! Thank you to everyone who has already submitted – your prompt action helps keep …



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CFIA Scheduled System Maintenance

The CFIA will be performing routine network maintenance. As a result, you may experience difficulties accessing online services during this time. Automated Import Reference System (AIRS) Outage: November 16, 2025, …



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Canada’s Minister Anand Announces Additional Sanctions Against Russia

The following is provided by Global Affairs Canada. The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing additional sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Russia) …



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Steel & Aluminum Surtax | Canada Customs Notice 25-28

Customs Notice 25-28: Steel Goods and Aluminum Goods Surtax Order was updated on November 7, 2025. This updated notice provides clarifications on accounting in paragraph 32. 32: Please note that …



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U.S. Duties Modified in Response to China’s Opioid Supply Chain Actions

The U.S. issued an executive order modifying duties to address the synthetic opioid supply chain in China. Following China’s commitment to curb exports of precursor chemicals used in fentanyl production, …



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U.S. Federal Government Shutdown Has Ended

The longest government shutdown in U.S. history ended after Congress passed a bill that was quickly signed into law, restoring government operations and resuming normal activity. However, the economic repercussions …



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Updates for Anti-Dumping Duties

Notice of updated schedule: Cast Iron Soil Pipe (CISP 2025 IN) The Canada Border Services Agency has updated the schedule of the investigations respecting the dumping and subsidizing of cast …



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