Trade News

Chapter 03 was published to: i) Streamline the import conditions for the following HS code. 03.02.45.9071.20 - Trachurus japonicus - TSN 642012 - Japanese jack (fresh or chilled) This created a requirement version change for multiple OGD extensions under the following HS code. 03.02 - Fish, fresh or chilled, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading No. 03.04. ii) Modify the registration type for the following HS codes. 03.06.12 - Frozen: Lobsters (Homarus spp.) 03.06.14 - Frozen: Crabs

PLEASE BE ADVISED THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN RESOLVED You may experience some delays processing requests. __________________________________________________

Members are advised that the following policies on animal health have been amended: Accredited Veterinarian's Manual http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/heasan/man/avmmva/avmmvae.sht… Amended: Changed module date. 5.1 Export to the U.S.-General http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/heasan/man/avmmva/avmmva_mod5…

Please be advised that the CFIA Meat Pre-Clearance group are experiencing telephone/fax outages. There is no ETA at the moment. An alternate phone and fax number will be provided as soon as possible. For assistance please call: 613-790-4598 __________________________________________________

The Department of Finance announced today that Canada’s official international reserves increased by an amount equivalent to US$79 million during December to US$65,819 million. Details on the level and composition of Canada’s reserves as of December 30, 2011, 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. This release is available in its entirety at:

The following is excerpted from the 5 January 2012 edition of The Globe and Mail. With this week’s Iowa caucuses, the presidential season begins in earnest. An American presidential campaign is splendid entertainment, but it’s also diversionary and we can’t expect much attention to our agenda. If we’re to realize the promises of the December border agreement designed to improve our economic competitiveness, we have work to do in the coming months... This opinion piece is available in its entirety at:

The following is excerpted from a 4 January 2012 news release by Transport Canada. The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced that the Government of Canada is taking steps to streamline the Canadian Aviation Security Regulations and ensure they reflect the current aviation security environment.

The following is from the 4 January 2012 edition of the Journal of Commerce. Ports tell FMC that U.S.-bound container traffic has fallen 3.2 percent since 2000 Four Canadian ports said Wednesday their share of U.S.-bound containerized cargo has dropped in the last decade, contrary to the claims of members of Congress and U.S. West Coast ports that spurred a Federal Maritime Commission inquiry.

The CSCB would like to hear if members are experiencing delays in accessing and navigating the CFIA AIRS tool. Details would be appreciated. Comments can be sent to the CSCB at [email protected] __________________________________________________

This message is to advise that the 2012 HS commodity codes for steel have been published in the 2012 Handbook for Export and Import Commodity Codes. Please visit the Section C - Carbon and Specialty Steel for the links. The updated codes have been effected in EICS as well. __________________________________________________

A new year is upon us and we expect designates are wondering about the 2012 annual renewal fees. CCS Designates can expect to receive renewal details by email during the week of January 16th. __________________________________________________

Members may be interested in some of the updated forms that CRA has made available on their website at: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/menu/NEW-e.html __________________________________________________

The following is excerpted from a 4 January 2012 release by Statistics Canada. Canada and the United States share one of the longest borders in the world, their economies are intertwined, and trade between them is extensive. Consequently, Canadian consumers have a widely held expectation that the prices they pay for many products should be roughly equal to US prices, after adjusting for the exchange rate. Two studies released today examine comparative price levels between the two countries. The release is available in its entirety at:

The following is from the 3 January 2012 edition of American Shipper. U.S. Customs and Border Protection is making progress getting more entry summary filings for imports entered in its new Automated Commercial Environment. The entry summary is the document submitted by an importer or its customs broker after cargo has been accepted into the country that covers the merchandise classification, duty, taxes and fees.

Members may be interested in the following, published on 4 January 2012 in Part II of the Canada Gazette. 1. Under the Export and Import Permits Act; Order Amending the Allocation Method Order — Turkey and Turkey Products. SOR/2011-304 December 12, 2011. http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2012/2012-01-04/html/sor-dors304-eng… 2. Under the Export and Import Permits Act; Order Amending the Allocation Methods Order — Hatching Eggs, Live Broilers, Eggs and Egg Products. SOR/2011-303 December 12, 2011.

Brokers are advised that the correction period for DECEMBER 2011 Softwood Lumber permits ends January 10, 2012, at 17:00 ET. We remind you of the importance of submitting correct information on permits as this is imperative to the operation of the Softwood Lumber Agreement. Please submit permit corrections for the month of DECEMBER before the end of the correction period, as is the case for every allocation month of the year. __________________________________________________

Chapter 03 was published to add the import conditions for the end uses: "Food service", "Further processing for human consumption", "Retail use" for the following HS Codes. 03.02 - Fish, fresh or chilled, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading No. 03.04 03.03 - Fish, frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading No. 03.04

The following message is from CBSA (EDI12-001). Further to message EDI11-087 sent December 19, 2011, this is to advise that the Customs Commercial System was updated yesterday to show the 2011 rate of duty of 2% for MFN and GPT for classification numbers under tariff item 3921.90.99. These changes will go out on the automatic updates (AA records – Class files updates) and were scheduled to be available in your systems yesterday evening. __________________________________________________

The following is from the 3 January 2012 edition of American Shipper. President Obama on Friday named Alan Bersin assistant secretary for international affairs at the Department of Homeland Security, keeping him in the fold to continue pursuing initiatives on cross-border trade and travel in a different position. DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano made the announcement at a ceremony in Washington in which leadership of Customs and Border Protection was transferred from Bersin to Deputy Commissioner David Aguilar.