The Canada Border Services Agency updated its memorandum on the importation and transportation of goods on Nov. 18 to reflect updates to the definitions and “clarify corrections to cargo control documents," it said. Also new is "bond information and amounts for each mode of transportation" and "information on direct delivery of consolidated shipments," it said. CBSA also added "information on goods found astray (misrouted), non-resident importer, Carnets and other temporary imports, 'to order' shipments, moving company and personal effects, entered to arrive and value included shipments, ships stores, and duty free stores."

The government of Canada issued the following trade-related notices as of Nov. 18 (note that some may also be given separate headlines):

The government of Canada issued the following trade-related notices as of Nov. 15 (note that some may also be given separate headlines):

A moratorium on export permits for trade with Saudi Arabia is "having a negative impact on Canadian exporters," Global Affairs Canada said in a Nov. 13 memorandum. The policy, which started in November 2018 due to humanitarian concerns, only prevented new permits, while companies with existing permits were allowed to continue to export to Saudi Arabia, it said. "The open-ended nature of Canada’s moratorium on new export permits, and the lack of identified conditions that would allow a resumption of permit issuance, present a high commercial risk for Canadian companies," GAC said. Still, "it is difficult to gather precise figures on the value of lost business," it said.

The government of Canada issued the following trade-related notices as of Nov. 13 (note that some may also be given separate headlines):

The government of Canada issued the following trade-related notices as of Nov. 8 (note that some may also be given separate headlines):

Mexico recently passed tax legislation that amends the country’s value-added tax laws to improve collection efficiency, KPMG said in a Nov. 5 post. The legislation also clarified that revenue from certain foreign “digital or e-commerce services” provided to Mexican residents will be subject to VAT. The laws introduce new registration and reporting requirements for foreign providers, KPMG said.

China will again allow imports of beef and pork from Canada, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in a Nov. 5 tweet. China stopped accepting the meat from Canada earlier this year after China said it found falsified veterinary health certificates (see 1906260053). China Foreign Ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang confirmed the announcement during a Nov. 6 press conference. "The Chinese Customs and the Canadian competent authority have been in close communication on this matter and working for a solution," he said. "Recently Canada proposed an action plan as a corrective measure for certificate issuance and delivery. After reviewing it, we believe this plan will meet our safety requirements and agree to accept veterinary health certificates for meat products exported to China issued by the Canadian authority."

The government of Canada issued the following trade-related notices as of Nov. 6 (note that some may also be given separate headlines):

The Canadian Society of Customs Brokers, the National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America and the Mexican Confederation of Customs Broker Associations (CAAAREM) signed a joint strategy agreement on Oct. 29, the NCBFAA said in an email to members. The groups agreed to "promote data harmonization and alignment" exchange implementation information about the revised NAFTA and "foster increased compliance with international trade agreements through shared communication with trade chain partners." The associations also agreed to "enhance and raise awareness of the role of customs brokers, including exploration of harmonization of [Authorized Economic Organization (AEO)]/trusted trader programs and mutual recognition arrangements." Broker training and professional development standards will be another goal for the groups in 2020.