Trade News

Members may be interested in the following, published on 3 March 2012 in Part I of the Canada Gazette 1. Canadian International Trade Tribunal, Under the Customs Act, Notice No. HA-2011-025, Appeal No.: AP-2011-028. Goods in Issue: Various models of self-propelled crawler-mounted fusion machines

The CSCB is pleased to announce preliminary details for the 2012 National Conference and Annual General Meeting. It will take place from Sunday, September 30th through Tuesday, October 2nd in Quebec City. Stay tuned for more details… CSCB Annual Conference September 30 - October 2, 2012 Quebec City, PQ Mark your calendar now and plan to attend! _________________________________________________

a) Chapter 07 was published to streamline the import conditions for the following HS code. 07.05.11.3027 - Iceberg lettuce b) Chapter 07 was also published to change the release recommendation from "Refuse Entry" TO "Approved" for the following HS code with the miscellaneous code "Rooted, grown in soil-free media" from all origins other than the continental United-States. 07.09.99.3034 - Herbs - with or without roots (fresh or chilled). Please check your version numbers before submitting through EDI.

As previously communicated in the message of February 15, 2012, please note the following additional guidelines when submitting a faxed package to the NISC and NSO:

Once again the Ontario and Toronto Divisions of the CSCB will be holding a joint annual conference. This year’s event will be held at the Waterside Inn in Port Credit on June 14-15. An afternoon fishing charter has been planned to kick things off on the 14th with a day of presentations and the AGMs on the 15th so mark those dates in your calendars and watch for further details. _________________________________________________

The following form has is available on the Canada Revenue Agency website: 8-3, Calculating Input Tax Credits This memorandum explains the general method for calculating input tax credits (ITCs) as provided for under the Excise Tax Act (Act). It sets out the requirement to apportion goods and services between commercial and non‑commercial activities, and outlines methods for doing so. It also explains the rules affecting ITCs in respect of improvements to capital property as well as those for leases and ongoing services.

The following is excerpted from a 2 March 2012 release by Statistics Canada. Real gross domestic product (GDP) rose 0.4% in the fourth quarter, after advancing 1.0% in the third quarter. Consumer spending and exports contributed the most to fourth-quarter GDP growth. Final domestic demand grew 0.5%. On a monthly basis, real GDP by industry increased 0.4% in December. Consumer spending on goods and services expanded 0.7% in the fourth quarter, up from the 0.4% gain in the previous quarter. Purchases of durable goods grew 2.1%, up from a 0.2% decline.

Chapter 07 was published to change the release recommendation from "Approved" to "Refuse Entry" for the following HS code with the miscellaneous code "Rooted, grown in soil-free media" from all origins other than the continental United-States. 07.09.99.3034 - Herbs - with or without roots (fresh or chilled). This created a requirement version change for the same HS code from the continental United States Please check your version numbers before submitting through EDI. If you have any questions, please contact your Import Service Centre.

CSCB member, TransX Group of Companies, with its head office in Winnipeg, Manitoba, has been named one of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies for 2011, for the fourth consecutive year! TransX was recognized as a company that demonstrates vision, passion and achievement in its daily business practices towards customers and employees. We congratulate everyone at TransX on this outstanding achievement! _________________________________________________

Dumping file #: 4214-21 Dumping case #: AD/1372 Subsidy file #: 4218-25 Subsidy case #: CV/121 The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has today concluded a re-investigation of the normal values, export prices and amounts of subsidy of certain thermoelectric coolers and warmers originating in or exported from the People's Republic of China, pursuant to the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA). To view the entire notice, please visit the CBSA website at:

Members may be interested in this notice from CFIA regarding facilities designated for the Inspection of Meat Products from the US. _________________________________________________

The following has been revised: Memorandum D15-2-38, Certain Hot-Rolled Carbon and Alloy Steel Sheet Originating In or Exported From Brazil, the People's Republic of China, Chinese Taipei, India, and Ukraine

2012 - Turkey Quota Holders Lists have been updated and are available at: http://www.international.gc.ca/controls-controles/prod/agri/turkey-dind… _________________________________________________

The 2012 - Chicken Quota Holders Lists have been updated and are available at: http://www.international.gc.ca/controls-controles/prod/agri/chicken-pou… _________________________________________________

The following is excerpted from a 29 February 2012 news release by Canada Border Services Agency. Today the Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety, announced the official opening of the NEXUS lane at the Queenston-Lewiston Bridge.

The following is excerpted from a 29 February 2012 news release by Canada Border Services Agency. Today, Lois Brown, Member of Parliament for Newmarket-Aurora and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Cooperation, on behalf of the Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety, announced that a Trusted Traveller kiosk is now officially available to NEXUS and CANPASS members at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport for entry into Canada. This release is available in its entirety at: