Trade News

The following is a CBSA message (EDI11-041) Thursday, July 14, 2011

The CSCB has advised CBSA of an issue with some paper RMDs, particularly for ocean shipments. In some cases, the sublocation code is not included in the RNS message, and, since the warehouse receiving the RNS message needs the sublocation code, the broker must present a hard-copy copy of the release to the warehouse. How can we ensure that the sublocation code is included in the RNS message?

The following is excerpted from an 13 July 2011 News Release by Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada.

The following is now available on the CBSA Web site: Customs Notice 11-010, Highway Sufferance Warehouse Closure and Licence Opportunity (Kamloops, BC)

The following is now available on the CBSA Web site: Customs Notice 11-009, Highway Sufferance Warehouse Closure and Licence Opportunity (Penticton, BC)

The following is excerpted from the 13 July 2011 issue of The Globe and Mail.

The following is from the 13 July 2011 edition of the “American Shipper”. The U.S. Commerce Department on Tuesday reported the country’s exports of goods and services in May decreased 0.5 percent from April to $174.9 billion.

Chapter 20 was publish to add the end use "Other end uses" to the following HS codes. 20.01.10.2011 - Pickles with >15% oil, gherkins

CCS designates are reminded that the deadline for the second quiz of 2011 is tomorrow. It must be submitted by 2:00 pm EDT on Thursday, July 14th.

The following is excerpted from an 13 July 2011 news release by The Conference Board of Canada.

The following is excerpted from the 12 July 2011 edition of The Globe and Mail.

The following is excerpted from the 13 July 2011 issue of Industry Week. It was written by an FTZ software provider and may be of interest to members.

The following is now available on the CBSA Web site: Customs Notice 11-008, Sun-setting of Post Audit Carrier Program

The following is excerpted from the 12 July 2011 edition of CBC News.

The following is excerpted from the 12 July 2011 edition of CBC News. Canada's merchandise trade balance improved in May while the import-export situation in the United States hit its worst level since October 2008, according to figures released Tuesday...

a) Chapter 07 was published to add the end use "Other end uses" to the following HS code. 07.14.90.0006.08 - Yam (root) (dried)

CCS designates are reminded that the deadline is approaching for the second quiz of 2011. It must be submitted by 2:00 pm EDT on Thursday, July 14th.

CBSA have recently advised of the process to be followed when a marine carrier, originally advised that goods are for importation into Canada, are then advised, prior to the vessel physically arriving in Canada, that a portion of the goods will be exported.

The WTO, on 11 July 2011, issued the report of the panel that had examined Viet Nam’s complaint against “United States — Anti-dumping Measures on Certain Shrimp from Viet Nam” (DS404). The report is available on the WTO website at:

The following is from the 12 July 2011 issue of Reuters Canada.