News release from the Canada Border Services Agency: April 19, 2024 Read the full news release here.     The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has announced an update on its plans for the launch of the CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) digital initiative, aimed at modernizing the collection of duties and taxes for goods imported into Canada. Initially scheduled to launch internally at CBSA on May 13, CARM’s rollout for trade chain partners has been rescheduled to October 2024. This decision comes amidst strike vote activity by the Public Service Alliance of Cana ..read more

News release from Global Affairs Canada: February 21, 2024 Read the full news release here.    The Government of Canada is committed to transparency in the collection and publication of data related to steel imports. Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, announced that beginning November 5, 2024, steel importers will be required to report “country of melt and pour” information to the Canada Border Services Agency when completing their customs declarations under Canada’s Steel Import Monitoring Program. As part of ..read more

Dear Valued Client, 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 at: Forced Labour in Canadian Supply Chains (publicsafety.gc.ca). At this link, you will find information about the reporting requirements and the submission process, including the questionnaire that reporting entities and government institutions will be required to complete. Guidance is available on preparing a report, on the application of the Supply Chains Act and on the required contents of the report, along with a ..read more

For all updates and resources on CARM, visit: nearnorthcustoms.com/carm. Dear Valued Client, CBSA has provided an update to their timeline for CARM Release 2 originally slated for October 2023. In October, system testing will continue on a voluntary basis for a select few industry partners.  The original coming-into-force date has been postponed until May 2024 where CARM will become the official system of record. In addition, further enhancements are expected to become available in Fall 2024. All commercial businesses must register to the CARM Client Portal by May 2024 to minimize imp ..read more

Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. Name * First Last Email * Company Name * City * Phone Number * I am a * Existing Client New Client Carrier I am Importing Goods into: *Canada United States Both Annual Import Volume *Less then 10 shipments per year 10 to 50 shipments per year More then 50 shipments per year Type of product(s) you import * I need help with *Canadian Customs Brokerage US Customs Brokerage Freight Forwarding Customs & Compliance Consulting All of the above I'm not sure Message * Message SEND The post Form Test appeared first on Near Nor ..read more

Important News from Near North Customs Brokers regarding the potential Canadian Federal Government strike.  Attention valued clients, With the PSAC (Public Service Alliance of Canada) news of an overwhelming vote in favour of a potential strike, we wanted to update our valued clients and importer community on if this would have any potential effect on CBSA operations.   A CBSA spokesperson has confirmed that in the event of a potential labour dispute it’s expected that their services for travellers and businesses would be maintained. Should there be any changes or further upda ..read more

Important News from Near North Customs Brokers regarding Customs Notice Attention valued clients & importer community! Customs Notice 23-08 has been published outlining important changes regarding the manufacture and import of single-use plastic items. Current affected items include; checkout bags, cutlery, food service ware, stir sticks and straws (other than single-use plastic flexible straws). Effective June 20, 2023 – ring carriers will also be added to this list. For more information, you can view the customs notice here.  Sincerely, Near North Customs Brokers The post Custom ..read more

Important News from Near North Customs Brokers regarding CPTPP As of February 21, 2023 the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) entered into force for Chile. As a result, eligible Chilean goods imported into Canada are entitled to the CPTPP tariff treatment for duty reduction. In addition, it has been announced that Britain is set to join a massive trade bloc that will also likely speed up negotiations on a bilateral deal between Ottawa and London. The countries of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) have ..read more

Our renewed commitment to excellence in service; A new website and company newsletter to keep you informed. Dear Valued Clients, We are pleased to unveil our new brand identity a.k.a. logo as we start a new year — with a renewed commitment to excellence in service to you and our import/export community. As part of our commitment to you, we took some time to reflect on what it is we offer, stand for, and how we do it. The strong double N in our new logo is a nod to infrastructure — firstly, in the role we play in the infrastructure of our clients’ businesses, advising you from start t ..read more

For all updates and resources on CARM, visit: nearnorthcustoms.com/carm. Dear Valued Client, The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has announced that CARM Release 2 is now scheduled for October 2023. CARM Release 2 is when a major change in importing bonds will take effect. Importers will need to secure and post their own financial security if they would like to participate in the Release Prior To Payment Privilege (RPP). As a valued client of Near North Customs Brokers, we want to ensure you are well prepared for the ongoing changes to our importing community with CARM (CBSA Assessment ..read more