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INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL TRADE INFORMTAION SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE

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PR273259 – REQ1000572673International

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The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) under solicitation number PR273259 – REQ1000572673 to explore the availability of online subscription services that support the international commercial trade environment. The agency is seeking tools and databases designed to simplify trade compliance, duty calculations, and tax obligations. A critical requirement for the service is providing access to the World Customs Organization (WCO) Harmonized System (HS) Explanatory Notes and the Compendium of Classification Opinions, which serve as essential administrative tools for interpreting international HS nomenclature. This RFI is intended to gauge industry capabilities and maturity to help the CBSA determine the most effective procurement approach for acquiring and managing such a service. While not a formal bid solicitation or a commitment for future contracts, the agency is inquiring about adherence to security standards such as ISO 27001 and SOC 2, as well as compliance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). Interested parties must submit responses to the designated bid receiving unit and the contracting authority, Cara Jiao, by the deadline of December 21, 2026.

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CBSA seeks online subscription services for international trade compliance and HS nomenclature.

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AgencyGovernment of Canada → Canada Border Services Agency
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The CBSA is seeking input from industry on the following: Specific products offered as an online subscription service that provides access to tools that support the international commercial trade environment (i.e. databases and tools that simplify trade compliance, duty calculations, and tax obligations) with specific access required to the World Customs Organization (WCO) Harmonized System (HS) Explanatory Notes and Compendium of Classification Opinions (official, non-legally binding administrative tools used to interpret and apply the international HS nomenclature). The CBSA intends to use input to help determine the “way forward” as to whether and how this service should be acquired, delivered, and managed and if so, to solidify its procurement approach. The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to develop a better understanding of the capabilities and maturity of industry with respect to the ability of the private sector to provide goods and/or services to the CBSA.

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