Trade News

The following is excerpted from the 3 June 2010 news release by DFAIT. Canada’s leadership in weathering the global economic downturn is being recognized around the world, said the Honourable Peter Van Loan, Minister of International Trade. During a four-day trade visit to China, Minister Van Loan promoted Canada’s economic success story to government and business leaders, highlighting Canada as a world-class destination for investment.

IN THE MATTER OF an inquiry, pursuant to section 42 of the Special Import Measures Act, respecting: THE DUMPING OF FACED RIGID CELLULAR POLYURETHANE-MODIFIED POLYISOCYANURATE THERMAL INSULATION BOARD ORIGINATING IN OR EXPORTED FROM THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FINDING

a) Chapter 44 was published to change the release recommendation from "Refer to CFIA-ISC" to "Refuse entry" for the state of Iowa for the following HS codes: 44.01.10.0120 - Fuel wood, firewood, forestry products (not manufactured) 44.01.22.0122.09 - Ash - wood chips (untreated) 44.03.99.0131.07 - Ash - other products such as logs (untreated) 44.03.99.0151.08 - Ash - bark and bark mulch (untreated) 44.06.10.0140.20 - Ash - railway or tramway sleepers - untreated

The following meat hygiene directives are now available in HTML and PDF versions at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/meavia/man/direct/directe.shtml MHD 2010-28 Chapter 11, section 11.7.3 - Russia MHD 2010-27 Chapter 11 - Section 11.7.3 - Brazil The PDF version of directives should be used for maintaining print copies of the meat hygiene manual of procedures.

a) Chapter 01 was published to change the recommendation from "CBSA Inspection" and "Refer to CFIA - Veterinary Inspection" to "Refuse Entry" for the following HS codes from the State of Arizona in the USA. 01.01.10.2001 - Horses: Thoroughbred 01.01.10.2002 - Horses: Other breeds 01.01.10.2004 - Asses: Purebred breeding animals (includes donkeys and burros) 01.01.90.2003 - Horses: Non-purebred breeding animals 01.01.90.2004 - Asses: Non-purebred breeding animals (includes donkeys and burros) 01.01.90.2005 - Mules

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) will be replacing a Primary Inspection Booth at the interim Port of Entry in the City of Cornwall during the evening hours of June 3, 2010. As a result, travellers may experience increased wait times during that evening and the morning of June 4. The other two lanes will continue to be open during this time. Travellers are reminded to take this into account and plan their border crossing accordingly, especially during peak periods. The CBSA is working to have the new Primary Inspection Booth in service as soon as possible.

Brokers are advised that the correction period for MAY 2010 Softwood Lumber permits ends Wednesday June 9th 2010, 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 May before the end of the correction period, as is the case for every allocation month of the year.

We have been advised by IT staff that the EDI System is now running normally. We apologize for any inconvenience the outage may have caused. Thank you for your cooperation.

Please note that the CFIA EDI system is down. If you encounter any problems submitting your transactions please present paper release requests. At this time we are unable to determine when service will be restored, however, we will keep you informed as information becomes available. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and would like to thank you for your cooperation.

CBSA in the Greater Toronto Area have provided information regarding service during the G8 and G20 summits, in Huntsville and Toronto, respectively. Members were previously sent information regarding alternate service for the Britannia Road office; we now have information regarding the Front Street operation. That information is available here: http://www.cscb.ca/listinfo/CBSA_Notice_G8_Front_Street.pdf

The CBSA has provided clarification for brokers submitting B2s in the Fort Erie/Niagara Falls, Windsor/St.Clair, and GTA regions. An earlier message on this subject was sent to members on March 8 and is available here: http://www.cscb.ca/050/rs_prev_e.cfm?ID=23613 Clarification follows, and is also reproduced here: http://www.cscb.ca/listinfo/CBSA_27.05.10.pdf May 27, 2010

Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada have advised that they are planning to discontinue the requirement for import permits for steel, by the end of this year. Critical trade data will continue to be monitored and posted by DFAIT using data already collected by CBSA on imported goods. Additional information will be sent to members as it is received. Questions and comments can be sent to the CSCB at [email protected]

The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service is presenting a webinar for Canadians who export to the United States. This one-hour free webinar will take place on Wednesday, June 23. Additional information and online registration is available at: http://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/eng/document.jsp?did=104363 Questions can be sent to the CSCB at [email protected]

1.0 Purpose The purpose of this Notice is to provide information to exporters with respect to softwood lumber export volume restraints during the month of June, 2010. 2.0 Duration This Notice is effective from June 1, 2010 until June 30, 2010. 3.0 Authority Products covered by this Notice were added to the Export Control List (Group 5) of the Export and Import Permits Act in order to implement and satisfy the conditions of the Softwood Lumber Agreement between the Government of Canada and the Government of the United States, 2006.

This memorandum outlines the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) program for advance rulings for tariff classification issued under paragraph 43.1(1)(c) of the Customs Act, effective April 1, 2003.

The following is excerpted from the 20 May 2010 news release by EDC. Manitoba’s exports are forecast to grow by 4 per cent in 2010 and 7 per cent in 2011, a modest recovery compared with the plunge in 2009, according to a Provincial Export Forecast released today by Export Development Canada (EDC). “The forecast by industry is as varied as Manitoba’s economy is diversified,” said Peter Hall, Chief Economist, EDC, during a speech in Winnipeg.

The Request for the Commencement of a Public Interest Inquiry (No. NO-2009-004) for Oil Country Tubular Goods is available on the CITT website at: ftp://ftp.citt-tcce.gc.ca/doc/english/dumping/public_interest/requests/…

IN THE MATTER OF an appeal heard on September 30, 2009, pursuant to subsection 67(1) of the Customs Act, R.S.C. 1985 (2d Supp.), c. 1; AND IN THE MATTER OF decisions of the President of the Canada Border Services Agency, dated May 31, 2006, with respect to requests for re-determination pursuant to subsection 60(4) of the Customs Act. Between Fritz Marketing Inc., Appellant And The President of the Canada Border Services Agency, Respondent DECISION The appeal is dismissed.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has launched a disease investigation on two farms in British Columbia, after three beef cows from these premises were classified as “reactors” on brucellosis tests done during routine slaughter testing in the United States.

The following is excerpted from the 19 May 2010 news release by EDC. British Columbia’s exports will grow at a double-digit pace in both 2010 and 2011 as commodity prices rebound and demand from the U.S. recovers, according to a Provincial Export Forecast released today by Export Development Canada (EDC).