Trade News

Please be advised that maintenance updates will be implemented to the new system supporting the transmission of import documentation on Saturday, March 10, 2012 between 13:00 - 15:00 EST. We do not foresee any significant delays in system operation during that time. If you require additional information, please contact the NISC or NSO: NISC - 1-800-835-4486 NSO - 1-877-493-0468 _________________________________________________

Members will be pleased to know that the list of HS codes, subject to NRCan requirements, is now available in Excel format. Given that this list was not available before today, the CSCB is interested in hearing from members who may be aware of penalties assessed due to an incorrect service option being selected for items on this list that were not previously regulated by NRCan. The following is a CBSA message (EDI12-019)

The Notice of Expiry of Order is available at: http://www.citt.gc.ca/dumping/expiries/notices/le2l003_e.asp _________________________________________________

Determination issued Tuesday, March 6, 2012 IN THE MATTER OF a preliminary injury inquiry, pursuant to subsection 34(2) of the Special Import Measures Act, respecting: Potassium Silicate Solids originating in or exported from the Islamic Republic of Pakistan The Preliminary Determination of Injury is available at: http://www.citt.gc.ca/dumping/preinq/determin/pi2l003_e.asp _________________________________________________

The following is from the 6 March 2012 edition of the Journal of Commerce. Conflicting Customs regulations contribute to cargo clearance delays With dozens of federal agencies having some degree of involvement in the cargo clearance process, importers are crying out for a single government portal at the border. Customs and Border Protection, the lead government agency at the border, agrees that importers have a legitimate gripe when it comes to the cargo clearance delays and the economic burden they face from redundant or conflicting regulations.

Chapter 39 was published to streamline the requirements for the following HS codes. 39.03.90 - Other 39.05.91 - Other: Copolymers 39.09.10 - Urea resins; thiourea resins The following HS Codes should not have been included in the February 7th update. 39.03.11 - Polystyrene: Expansible 39.03.19 - Polystyrene: Other 39.03.20 - Styrene-acrylonitrile (SAN) copolymers 39.03.30 - Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) copolymers

a) Chapter 20 was published to add the following OGD extension for the end uses "Human consumption" and "Other end uses". 20.08.99.7999 - Other dried and sweetened fruits This generated a requirement version change for the following HS codes. 20.01.10 - Cucumbers and gherkins 20.01.90 - Other 20.02.10 - Tomatoes, whole or in pieces 20.02.90 - Other 20.03.10 - Mushrooms of the genus Agaricus 20.03.90 - Other

The following is now available on the CBSA Web site: Customs Notice 12-007, Changes to U.S. Port of Exit Codes and U.S. Free Trade Zones http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/cn-ad/cn12-007-eng.html _________________________________________________

The IFCBA World Conference is the premier gathering of Customs professionals. Held only every two years, the IFCBA Conference is a “must-attend” event for those who deal with Customs and border issues on a daily basis and those who develop business plans requiring timely and accurate knowledge of global Customs trends. From May 8-12, the Divani Caravel Hotel in Athens, Greece will be the site of this year’s IFCBA Conference, “The Future of Customs Compliance: Business Models and Strategies”.

The following is from the 5 March 2012 edition of American Shipper. U.S. Customs and Border Protection is expected to release this month a draft strategic plan for taking its Air Cargo Advanced Screening system from a limited pilot program to a mandatory requirement that carriers pre-file information on all air shipments bound for the United States, according to industry representatives and government officials involved in the project.

The following is excerpted from a 5 March 2012 news release by Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada. The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today highlighted the important contribution Canadian mining, oil and gas companies make in creating jobs and growth in every region of Canada and around the world.

The following is from the 5 March 2012 edition of Reuters Canada. The Canadian economy may grow slightly faster this year than previously expected, private sector economists suggested on Monday, providing scope for the Conservative government to eliminate the budget deficit sooner than planned.

The following is a CBSA message (EDI12-018) The following attachment contains the 24/7 contact information for all border offices. * Please share this information with all of your teams (day, after hours and weekends). * _________________________________________________

Minutes of the Quebec Regional Committee meeting held on 1 February 2012 are now available on the Quebec Region page of the CSCB members site. To access, please go to our website at www.cscb.ca, login, and look under “Regional Activity”. _________________________________________________

Orders issued Friday, February 17, 2012 Reasons issued Friday, March 2, 2012 IN THE MATTER OF an expiry review, pursuant to subsection 76.03(3) of the Special Import Measures Act, of the findings made by the Canadian International Trade Tribunal on February 19, 2007, in Inquiry No. NQ-2006-002, concerning:

The following is excerpted from a 1 March 2012 commentary by Peter G. Hall of Export Development Canada. Does the slippage in Canadian market share abroad make sense, or not?

The following is excerpted from a 5 March 2012 news release by the Department of Finance Canada. The Department of Finance announced today that Canada’s official international reserves increased by an amount equivalent to US$3,419 million during February to US$69,795 million. Details on the level and composition of Canada’s reserves as of February 29, 2012, as well as the major factors underlying the change in reserves, are provided below. All figures are in millions of US dollars unless otherwise noted.