Trade News

The following message is from CBSA (EDI10-066). As a result of recent disruptions at the marine port of Montréal, marine vessels may be diverted to another marine port. Importers and brokers are encouraged to review any recently transmitted release transactions for shipments imported via the marine mode through the marine port of Montréal.

Chapter 10 was publish to streamline the import conditions for the following HS Code. 10.08.90.0092.00 - Wild rice - grain. (Zizania spp.) This generated a requirement version change for the following HS Code. 10.08.90.0091.00 - Wild rice - seed. (Zizania spp.) Please check your version number before submitting through EDI. If you have any questions, please contact your Import Service Centre.

In view of the current situation in Montreal, CBSA has issued a reminder notice of the ACI policy that must be followed in the event that a vessel is re-routed. That notice is available here: http://cscb.ca/listinfo/CBSA_port_of_Montreal.pdf

Softwood Lumber interim quota allocations for AUGUST 2010 are now available in EICS. Please be advised that the volume available currently represents 80% of the actual August allocation.

a) Chapter 09 was publised to: i) change the end use from "Human consumption (less than 50kg)" to "Human consumption" AND add the end uses "Other end uses" and "Travellers & Personal use not for resale or distribution" for the following HS Code. 09.10.91.7200.00 - Other spice mixtures: Crushed or ground. ii) streamline the import condition for the following HS Code. 09.10.99.7337.00 - Curry This generated a requirement version change for the following HS Codes.

The following is excerpted from the 20 July 2010 news release by Transport Canada. Today the Honourable Stockwell Day, President of the Treasury Board and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, and Canada’s Transport and Infrastructure Minister John Baird concluded their tour of port facilities in Kitimat and Prince Rupert, British Columbia.

The following is a 20 July 2010 news release by Communications New Brunswick. Construction began today on the Route 1 gateway project - the largest financial highway undertaking in New Brunswick history. Transportation Minister Denis Landry, New Brunswick Southwest MP Greg Thompson and Harry Varjabedian, project manager, Dexter Construction Co. Ltd., participated in a groundbreaking ceremony in St. George.

The following is excerpted from the 20 July 2010 edition of " montrealgazette.com". As the Port of Montreal labour lockout enters its second day, both sides are drawing battle lines and claiming the high ground. But with no containers moving in or out of Canada's second-largest port, the ball is in the court of the union representing about 850 longshoremen.

Decision and reasons issued Thursday, July 8, 2010 IN THE MATTER OF an appeal heard on June 2, 2010, pursuant to subsection 67(1) of the Customs Act, R.S.C. 1985 (2d Supp.), c. 1; AND IN THE MATTER OF a decision of the President of the Canada Border Services Agency, dated February 6, 2009, with respect to a request for re-determination pursuant to subsection 60(4) of the Customs Act. BETWEEN SANUS SYSTEMS Appellant AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE CANADA BORDER SERVICES AGENCY Respondent DECISION

Chapter 08 was published to add a release recommendation of "Approved" for the following HS Code from California if not in transit through British Columbia. 08.06.10 - Grapes (raisins) (fresh) Please check your version number before submitting through EDI. If you have any questions, please contact your Import Service Centre.

The following message is from CBSA (EDI10-065). Penalties incurred as a result of the system problems experienced on Monday July 19, 2010 will be waived without clients needing to formally apply for a waiver. We regret the inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation.

The following is excerpted from the 16 July 2010 news release by Transport Canada. The Government of Canada announced it is investing in major improvements to the Port of Oshawa that will boost the port as an attraction for families and visitors, and support new jobs and business opportunities in the region.

The following message is from CBSA (EDI10-064). All systems are functioning normally, however there is a 90 minute backlog processing data.

Negotiations between the Port of Montreal's Maritime Employers Association (MEA) and the longshoremen's union (CUPE), representing employees who operate the marine terminals, have broken down. The union issued 72-hour strike notice on July 9. On July 18, the MEA enacted their right to lock out the workers, effective 0800 Monday, July 19.

The following is excerpted from the 19 July 2010 edition of "globeandmail.com". Commercial operations at the Port of Montreal slid to a halt Monday after the Maritime Employers Association ordered a lockout at Canada’s second-largest port. About 98 per cent of the port’s operations are affected, a spokesman for the association said. The only exception is the grain silos, which are run by the port itself and not affected by the lockout.

The following message is from CBSA (EDI10-064). All systems are functioning normally, however there is a 3 to 4 hour backlog processing data.

Please be advised that the following documents have been updated on the CFIA website: - Product Inspection of Imported Fish, at: http://inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/fispoi/import/pol/procprode.shtml (administrative updates; Section 5.3, product form column added) - Canadian Regulatory Requirements for Fish Import Licence Holders, at:

Application of anti-dumping and countervailing duty 1. This memorandum refers to the application of anti-dumping duty to importations of certain carbon steel fasteners originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China (China) and Chinese Taipei and the application of countervailing duty to importations of certain carbon steel fasteners originating in or exported from China.