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CBSA Says Single Window Not Meant for Postal Goods
February 24, 2020 |Americas

Brokers and importers should not use the Single Window Initiative (SWI), Integrated Import Declaration (IID), Service Option 911 for goods “imported via the postal stream,” the Canada Border Services Agency said in a notice. “The SWI IID is a cargo centric model, which means the associated cargo data must be on file with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) electronically in order for a SWI IID transaction to obtain release,” it said. Imported postal goods don't have any associated cargo data, the agency said.

Brazil Updates List of Tariff-Exempt Capital, Telecommunications Goods
February 18, 2020 |Americas

Brazil added 282 items to its list of foreign capital goods and information technology and telecommunications goods subject to duty-free treatment under the country’s Ex-Tarifario regime, according to a Feb. 11 Hong Kong Trade Development Council report. Among the additions, 241 items are capital goods and 41 are IT and telecommunications goods, the report said. The goods will benefit from duty-free treatment though Dec. 31, 2021. Brazil also updated its list of auto parts that qualify for duty exemptions, removing 19 items from the list and modifying several product descriptions, the HKTDC said.

CBSA Clarifies Requirements for Exporters
February 11, 2020 |Americas

The Canada Border Services Agency issued a customs notice on Feb. 10 to “clarify exporter and carrier obligations related to the proof-of-report and offer guidance on how to complete an export declaration.” The notice spells out three export scenarios and how to use the Canadian Export Reporting System in such cases. The system uses a “proof-of-report number” to indicate “that goods to be exported have been reported to the” CBSA.