Covid-19 measures notified under the TFA
On this page you will access information on temporary measures that Members have notified in response to the Covid-19 under the Trade Facilitation Agreement.
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Canada |
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| e-Longroom initiative | The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has recently implemented an e-Longroom initiative which created a new process for providing electronic copies of release documents to the CBSA, thereby further reducing the paper burden. CITES and Kimberley permits must still be presented in hard copy. The e-… Read all The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has recently implemented an e-Longroom initiative which created a new process for providing electronic copies of release documents to the CBSA, thereby further reducing the paper burden. CITES and Kimberley permits must still be presented in hard copy. The e-Longroom process will remain in place following the pandemic. Hide | |
| Timeframe for all payments | The timeframe for all payments due to the CBSA (customs duties and GST on regular imports, re-assessments, penalties, etc.) was extended to June 30, 2020. This included charges on the statement of account of March 2020 due on April 1, 2020. The measure served to alleviate burden on businesses experi… Read all The timeframe for all payments due to the CBSA (customs duties and GST on regular imports, re-assessments, penalties, etc.) was extended to June 30, 2020. This included charges on the statement of account of March 2020 due on April 1, 2020. The measure served to alleviate burden on businesses experiencing financial hardship and provide additional flexibility to traders. Information on deferral of payments is set out in Customs Notice 20-11 - Extension of Timeframes for Payment of Customs Duties and GST (COVID-19). Measure expired June 30, 2020. Hide | |
| Grace period for late accounting penalties | The CBSA provided a 45-day grace period for late accounting penalties. Clients did not have to submit an application to have late accounting penalties waived. This was a temporary measure applied to transactions released from March 11 to May 26, 2020, inclusively. The measure served to alleviate bur… Read all The CBSA provided a 45-day grace period for late accounting penalties. Clients did not have to submit an application to have late accounting penalties waived. This was a temporary measure applied to transactions released from March 11 to May 26, 2020, inclusively. The measure served to alleviate burden on businesses experiencing financial hardship and provide additional flexibility to traders. Information on the grace period for late accounting penalties is set out in Customs Notice 20-10 - Waiver of Late Accounting Penalties (COVID-19). Measure expired May 26, 2020. Hide | |
| Extension of 30 days for submitting corrections following a CBSA trade compliance verification | Canada temporarily extended by 30 days the period of 90 days for submitting corrections following a CBSA trade compliance verification where errors were found. The measure, which expired on November 11, 2020, served to alleviate administrative burden on businesses and provide additional flexibility … Read all Canada temporarily extended by 30 days the period of 90 days for submitting corrections following a CBSA trade compliance verification where errors were found. The measure, which expired on November 11, 2020, served to alleviate administrative burden on businesses and provide additional flexibility to traders. Information on the extension of the 90 day correction period is set out in the following notice. Measure expired November 11, 2020. Hide | |
| Waiving customs duties and sales taxes on goods used in response to COVID-19 | To ensure the flow of vital medical supplies in response to the COVID-19 crisis, Canada is waiving customs duties and sales taxes on goods used in response to COVID-19 that are imported by or on behalf of public health agencies, hospitals, testing sites, and first response organizations, as well as … Read all To ensure the flow of vital medical supplies in response to the COVID-19 crisis, Canada is waiving customs duties and sales taxes on goods used in response to COVID-19 that are imported by or on behalf of public health agencies, hospitals, testing sites, and first response organizations, as well as public or private care residences such as seniors' residences, retirement homes, nursing homes and shelters. Canada is also waiving customs duties on certain goods for all importers, including personal protective equipment, in order to support efforts to combat the spread of COVID 19. Both measures remain in effect until further notice. Further information is set out in Canada's notifications G/MA/W/145 and G/MA/W/153 to the WTO. Hide | |
Switzerland |
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| Utilisation de voies prioritaires dans le trafic rou-tier (dites «Green Lanes») pour certaines catégories de marchandises | <p><strong>DATE 1.1.2022 </strong></p><p>Dans le contexte de la situation extraordinaire de la pandémie de COVID-19, l'Office fédéral de la douane et de la sécurité des frontières (OFDF) a introduit des dispositions pour la mise en place de voies prioritaires. Cette mesure reste également en vi… Read all <p><strong>DATE 1.1.2022 </strong></p><p>Dans le contexte de la situation extraordinaire de la pandémie de COVID-19, l'Office fédéral de la douane et de la sécurité des frontières (OFDF) a introduit des dispositions pour la mise en place de voies prioritaires. Cette mesure reste également en vigueur pendant la situation normale.</p><p><strong>Règlement 10-27</strong></p><p>Les "green lanes" mises en place à certains postes-frontière pour des marchandises importantes (par exemple,ex. produits médicaux, denrées alimentaires, matériaux d'emballage et pièces de machines pour l'industrie médicale et alimentaire, courrier postal et carburants) sont maintenues.</p><p><strong>Codes du SH - Dispositifs médicaux</strong></p><p>Appareils de respiration</p><p>Systèmes de mesure des états et des fonctions de l'organisme</p><p>Diagnostic in vitro ("tests COVID-19")</p><p>Masques chirurgicaux/masques OP</p> Hide | |
| Utilisation de voies prioritaires dans le trafic routier (dites "Green Lanes") pour certaines catégories de marchandises | <p>Gants chirurgicaux/gants d'examen Oxygène médical Solutions de perfusion Équipements de protection individuels Masques d'hygiène Masques de protection Gants à usage unique Surblouses Vêtements de protection Lunettes de protection Désinfectant pour les mains Désinfectant de surfaces Articles d'hyg… Read all <p>Gants chirurgicaux/gants d'examen Oxygène médical Solutions de perfusion Équipements de protection individuels Masques d'hygiène Masques de protection Gants à usage unique Surblouses Vêtements de protection Lunettes de protection Désinfectant pour les mains Désinfectant de surfaces Articles d'hygiène en médecine intensive (ex. tapis médicaux absorbants, couches, entérocollecteurs rectaux, articles pour l'hygiène buccale et de la gorge) Médicaments Chapitre 30 Denrées alimentaires Chapitres 1 à 23, excepté les marchandises contenant de l'alcool et les tabacs manufacturés Carburants de tout genre Chapitre 27 Machines et pièces de rechange Uniquement si elles sont destinées à l'industrie médicale et alimentaire Matériel d'emballage Uniquement s'il est destiné à l'industrie médicale et alimentaire Lettres et colis postaux Selon Convention postale universelle</p> Hide | |
| Simplification des procédures douanières: Déclaration en douane préalable | <p><strong>Règlement 10-00</strong> </p><p>Les déclarants en douane ont la possibilité d'effectuer les formalités de dédouanement suisses avant l'arrivée du moyen de transport. À cet effet, les déclarants en douane transmettent une prédéclaration. Cette dernière équivaut à une déclaration en douane … Read all <p><strong>Règlement 10-00</strong> </p><p>Les déclarants en douane ont la possibilité d'effectuer les formalités de dédouanement suisses avant l'arrivée du moyen de transport. À cet effet, les déclarants en douane transmettent une prédéclaration. Cette dernière équivaut à une déclaration en douane définitive, à la seule différence qu'elle est transmise avant l'arrivée de l'envoi. Ainsi, les marchandises peuvent davantage franchir la frontière aux heures creuses.</p> Hide | |
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| Simplification dans la procédure d'exportation (Libero Export) | <p><strong>Règlement R-10-26</strong></p><p>Récemment, la procédure "Libero Export" permettant une procédure à l'exportation simplifiée aux bureaux de douane de frontière a été introduite dans toute la Suisse (dans les limites des possibilités logistiques). Le déclarant en douane sélectionne lui-mêm… Read all <p><strong>Règlement R-10-26</strong></p><p>Récemment, la procédure "Libero Export" permettant une procédure à l'exportation simplifiée aux bureaux de douane de frontière a été introduite dans toute la Suisse (dans les limites des possibilités logistiques). Le déclarant en douane sélectionne lui-même les déclarations en douane d'exportation et peut exporter les envois sélectionnés " libre " sans formalités douanières suisses supplémentaires. De cette manière, la présentation des documents douaniers aux guichets suisses ainsi que les temps d'attente occasionnés vont disparaître.</p> Hide | |
United States |
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| The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), pursuant to the Defense Production Act (DPA) and other authorities, issued a temporary final rule banning the export of certain personal protective equipment (PPE), including certain respirators, certain sur | ||
| The Department of State's Office of Defense Trade Controls Policy announced that they are temporarily suspending, modifying, and excepting certain International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements in an effort to mitigate the impact of the COV | ||
| Treasury and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a temporary final rule to temporarily postpone the deadline for importers of record with a significant financial hardship to deposit certain estimated duties, taxes, and fees that they would ordinari | ||
| The US Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has extended the interim guidance for the electronic submission of veterinary health certificates for shipment clearance due to COVID-19 pandemic. The guidance is | ||
| USDA extended the Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) certification due to the COVID crisis. This only applied to US and Canada producers. This is extension was for only 60 days for those certifications scheduled to expire on or before 31 May. | ||
| USDA's main Coronavirus response page | ||
| APHIS continues to regulate some animal-derived products: | ||
| The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regularly updates its COVID-19 information for Filing Personal Protective Equipment and Medical Devices During COVID-19 here: | ||
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