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Customs Notice 18-08 – Clarification (2)

CBSA has responded to our question regarding retaliatory tariffs and goods warehouse with the following: Although the surtax orders will not apply to U.S. goods that are in transit to Canada prior to July 1, 2018, the surtax will apply on goods released from a Customs Bonded Warehouse or a…
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Customs Notice 18-08 – Clarification

The CSCB has contacted CBSA regarding CN 18-08 and questions that have been asked by members. Following are the responses we have received. Q1. Does the surtax apply to goods imported under the Postal Imports Remission Order and the Courier Imports Remission Order? A1. It does. After receiving this…

Global Affairs Canada re: Steel and Aluminum Workers and Industry

Canada’s steel and aluminum industries have made North American steel and aluminum more competitive around the world. It is inconceivable and completely unacceptable to view any trade with Canada as a national security threat to the United States. The U.S. has a US $2 billion annual trade surplus on…
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Retaliatory Tariffs – Customs Notice 18-08

CBSA has issued Customs Notice 08-18 regarding the retaliatory tariffs that will go into effect on July 1. Please note that paragraph 4 of the CN links to a list of the 8-digit tariff items affected by these tariffs. Questions that are not answered in the CN can be directed to the CSCB to the…

CFIA-AIRS Updates, 29 June

A) Chapter 05 was published to modify the import conditions for the following HS codes originating from Bulgaria. NO VERSION CHANGE 05.10.00.1286.04 - Caprine (goat) 05.10.00.1286.07 - Ovine (sheep). 05.11.99.1297.03 - Caprine (goat) 05.11.99.1297.05 - Ovine (sheep) 05.11.99.1298.03 - Caprine (goat)…
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Retaliatory Tariff – Live Coverage

This morning's news conference regarding retaliatory tariffs will be covered live by CTV News. CSCB will post information for members after the news conference.

Questions re the 2018 national annual conference? We’ve got answers.

1. How does this year’s conference compare with last year’s on a cost-basis? A recent check of airfares from Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal showed many options beginning at around $500. We don’t know exactly what each delegate paid for airfare and car rental or shuttle last year but we are pretty…
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News Conference at Stelco

Further to yesterday’s message that Minister Freeland will be making an announcement this morning at Stelco, we have been advised that those planning to attend must have long sleeves, pants and closed toe shoes. Additional safety gear will be provided.
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Retaliatory Tariffs - Announcement

The Government of Canada has announced that two news conferences will take place on June 29 to present the final list of Canadian retaliatory tariffs. As well, it is expected that an announcement will also be made regarding a financial aid package for affected industries. The official announcement…
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Will you consider becoming a CSCB Director?

The Filing Deadline is 6 July 2018 Each year, we look for volunteers to join our hard-working Board of Directors where they can have the opportunity to directly influence the work of the CSCB which for the coming year is likely to focus on: CBSA’s CARM consultations and the role of the customs…

Automobiles, Auto Parts, and National Security

Members might be interested in an article about the U.S. Commerce Department’s investigation into whether imports of automobiles and auto parts into the U.S. pose a risk to national security. Other information in that article provides additional interesting reading regarding international trade with…
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NRIs and Record Keeping – Update

The CSCB has been advised of another member whose NRI client has had goods held due to the NRI not having completed the form indicating where his books and records will be kept. A message was posted on April 17 on this subject, and we have since been advised that books and records may be kept in…
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Broader Trade Measures for Imports of Steel and Aluminum

The House of Commons Committee on International Trade met on June 26 to discuss the impacts on Canadian businesses and workers of the U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum. A news release was issued after the meeting. There has been no change to the July 1 date for the implementation of retaliatory…

CFIA-AIRS Updates, 28 June

A) Chapter 05 was published to modify the import conditions for the following HS codes originating from Bulgaria. 05.10.00.1286.04 - Caprine (goat) 05.10.00.1286.07 - Ovine (sheep). 05.11.99.1297.03 - Caprine (goat) 05.11.99.1297.05 - Ovine (sheep) 05.11.99.1298.03 - Caprine (goat) 05.11.99.1298.05…

CBSA Message (TTCC18-075) Canada Day Holiday

Clients Affected: All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI and/or eManifest Portal Due to the Canada Day statutory holiday, the Technical Commercial Client Unit (TCCU) of the Canada Border Services Agency will be closed on Monday, July 02, 2018. For accounting purposes: B3…

CBSA Message (TCC18-076) Canada Day Holiday

Clients Affected: All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI and/or eManifest Portal Due to the July 1st, 2018 statutory holiday, the Technical Commercial Client Unit (TCCU) of the Canada Border Services Agency will be closed on Monday, July 02, 2018. Please note that TCCU…

Certain Dry Wheat Pasta, Notice of Final Determinations

On June 26, 2018, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), pursuant to paragraph 41(1)(a) of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), made final determinations of dumping and subsidizing in respect of certain dry wheat pasta from Turkey. The Notice of Final Determinations is available on the CBSA…

EICS / EXCOL Bulletin – Canada Day Holiday

Sunday July 1, 2018 is a holiday. The Trade Controls Bureau's offices will be closed Monday July 2 2018 and no officers or Help Desk staff will be available. The EICS and EXCOL systems will be available during normal hours.