Special Import Measures Act (SIMA): 2021 updates
What is SIMA? One of CBSA’s roles is to protect Canadian producers from unfair foreign competition. The Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) is part of that effort, specifically addressing the subsidizing and dumping of imported goods.
SWI - Survival Guide for Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Recyclable Materials (HWHRM)
The new SWI landscape The Single Window Initiative means several changes for importers:
Single Window Initiative (SWI) - Survival Guide for Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) Ozone-Depleting Substances and Halocarbon Alternatives
The new SWI landscape The Single Window Initiative means several changes for importers:
Delegating authority with CARM
One of the main features of CARM--and a critical aspect of maintaining seamless operations for yourself as an importer--is the delegation of authority through the CARM portal.
Registering in the CARM Client Portal (CCP)
CARM Release 1 launched May 25, 2021, offering the CARM Client Portal (CCP) registration and delegation ability along with basic CCP functionalities.
Single Window Initiative (SWI) - Survival Guide for Health Canada (HC) Controlled Substances
The new SWI landscape The Single Window Initiative means several changes for importers:
Single Window Initiative (SWI): Survival Guide for Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) Nuclear Substances and Equipment
The new SWI landscape The Single Window Initiative means several changes for importers:
CBSA Verification Priorities: July 2020
Are your goods on it? The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) targets specific industries and products for extra attention at the border to ensure importers are compliant with requirements for tariff classification, product valuation and country of origin.
CARM 101: everything you need to know
What is CARM? The CBSA’s Customs Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) project is a multi-year initiative that will transform the collection of tax and duty for goods imported into Canada.