CBSA What's New

Memorandum D19-6-1 (Revised): Import, export and in transit requirements of the Explosives Act and Regulations (Wed, 31 Mar 2021)
This memorandum has been updated to include the personal exemptions for import, export or transport in transit, the link for the CBSA Single Window Website (SWI), the Natural Resources Canada, on-line application system for permits, now includes the ability to apply for import, export and in transit permits, contact information for the Natural Resources Canada, Explosives Regulatory Division and information on the Customs Self-Assessment Program.
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Memorandum D19-14-1 (Revised): Cross-border currency and monetary instruments reporting (Fri, 26 Mar 2021)
This update incorporates the most current terminology and provides updated guidance on the submission of CBSA currency reporting forms (E677, E667, and E668).
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Customs Notice 21-05 - Importations of COVID-19 vaccines by Diplomatic Missions, Consular Posts and Accredited International Organizations (Fri, 26 Mar 2021)
In this Customs Notice, the term “Mission” means embassy/high commission, consular post, and accredited international organization.
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Memorandum D11-4-36 (New): Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) Motor Vehicle Averaging Election for Purposes of Regional Value Content and Labour Value Content (Wed, 24 Mar 2021)
This new memorandum describes the determination of when goods are entitled to benefit from the United States Tariff or the Mexico Tariff under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA).
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Customs Notice 21-04 - A Safe Food for Canadians (SFC) licence is required to import certain foods into Canada (Thu, 11 Mar 2021)
The purpose of this notice is to advise commercial importers that as of March 15, 2021, an SFC licence is mandatory to import foods such as meat, fish, dairy, eggs, processed eggs, processed fruits or vegetables, honey, maple and, fresh fruits or vegetables.
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