Treatment of commissions and brokerage in the calculation of value for duty

The Canada Border Services Agency’s (CBSA) Memorandum D13-4-12 provides information concerning the treatment of commissions and brokerage* when calculating the value for duty of imported goods.
CBSA will implement CARM system release 2 in October

In a news release this week the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced that the implementation of the Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) system is progressing.
The Canada Border Services Agency updates its verification targets

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) posted on its website an updated page with the list of goods which are currently subject to its verification priorities.
Upgrades at St. Stephen Ferry Point Bridge, NB port of entry are now complete

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced the completion of essential infrastructure upgrades that began last July at the Ferry Point Bridge port of entry, in St. Stephen, New Brunswick.
CBSA concludes re-investigation of values of corrosion-resistant steel sheet from several countries.

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced it has concluded a re-investigation to update the normal values and export prices of certain corrosion-resistant steel sheet originating in or exported from China, the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu (Chinese Taipei), India and South Korea, in accordance with the Special Import Measures Act.
CBSA starts dumping and subsidizing investigations on wind towers from China

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced that it initiated investigations respecting the alleged injurious dumping and subsidizing of certain wind towers from China.
CBSA resumes regular hours of service at 42 ports of entry across Canada

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced that it is reinstating pre-pandemic operational hours of service at 39 land ports of entry and three airports as of 12:01 am (ET), March 31, 2023. This includes the seasonal re-opening of the Chief Mountain port of entry and the re-opening of the Bloomfield port of entry following […]
CBSA concludes re-investigation of values of oil country tubular goods and seamless casing from China

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced it has concluded a re-investigation to update the normal values and export prices of certain oil country tubular goods (OCTG) and certain seamless casing originating in or exported from China, in accordance with the Special Import Measures Act.
Containers Outbound from Montreal Undergoing Extra CBSA Scrutiny

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has stepped up inspections of export containers leaving the Port of Montreal.
Costs associated with the Canada Border Services Agency’s cargo examinations

The Canada Border Services Agency’s BCCC Secretariat (CBSA) recently issued an email note for trade, concerning the costs borne by importers for examination of cargo:


