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Bank of Canada hikes rates, takes dovish tone amid NAFTA clouds
January 18, 2018
The Bank of Canada raised interest rates on Wednesday, as expected, as job growth and firmer inflation outweighed the cloud of NAFTA uncertainty, but the head of the central bank admitted the decision was not a no-brainer. In sounding a cautious tone on the future of the North American Free Trade…
EDI Release Requests Received, December 2017
January 18, 2018
The ACROSS EDI release requests received report for December 2017 is available on the CSCB website ( download). The national EDI percent was 97.5.
Dealers Ingredients Inc. vs. CBSA, Appeal No. AP-2014-023
January 18, 2018
Decision and reasons issued Tuesday, November 28, 2017 Corrigendum issued Friday, December 1, 2017 IN THE MATTER OF an appeal heard on August 24-25, 2017, pursuant to subsection 67(1) of the Customs Act, R.S.C., 1985, c. 1 (2nd Supp.); AND IN THE MATTER OF a decision of the President of the Canada…
Maersk and IBM to form joint venture applying blockchain to improve global trade and digitise supply chains
January 18, 2018
The CSCB has been researching/exploring the application of blockchain to customs brokers data management functions. Here is an interesting news release from Maersk that announces some details about its blockchain collaboration with IBM. https://www.maersk.com/press/press-release-archive/maersk-and…
CFIA-AIRS Updates January 18th, 2018
January 18, 2018
Chapter 06 was published to modify the import conditions for the following HS codes. 06.02.10.0020.29 – Aaron’s beard St. John’s wort – Unrooted plant 06.02.10.0020.30 – Red Clover – Unrooted plants 06.02.10.0020.31 – Old man’s beard - Unrooted plants 06.02.10.0020.32 – spurge flax - unrooted plants…
Trudeau optimistic NAFTA can be saved, brushes off Trump threats
January 17, 2018
Justin Trudeau remains optimistic that Canada, the United States and Mexico can strike a deal to modernize NAFTA that benefits all three countries. In an interview this week with The Canadian Press, the prime minister said he still believes there’s a good chance negotiations will result in what he…
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Quota Utilization Under CETA
January 17, 2018
A CSCB member has kindly provided the following information regarding quota utilization under CETA. Global Affairs Canada (GAC) are not publishing CETA quota utilization tables for all HS codes listed in Tables C.1 and C.2 of Annex 5-A. These tables relate to textiles and apparel exported from…
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New Payment FAQs Posted
January 17, 2018
Further to our most recent ARL Update, CBSA has posted the FAQs for the new payment requirements under D17-5-1. http://cbsa.gc.ca/prog/arl-glcc/faq-eng.html We will be reviewing this document in detail with CBSA later today as further clarification is required in a number of instances. Additional…
Business Barometer: Confidence among Canada’s SMEs saw little change in December
January 17, 2018
Confidence among Canada’s small and midsized business owners saw little change in December. CFIB's monthly Business Barometer Index is up only a fraction of a point to 59.7 this month from November’s 59.3. The index is finishing its year close to where it had started, but it is still well below its…
Canada Gazette - Notices and Proposed Regulations
January 17, 2018
The following was published in Part I of the Canada Gazette on January 13, 2018. Canadian International Trade Tribunal Appeal: Notice No. HA-2017-019 Commencement of preliminary injury inquiry: Dry wheat pasta Determination: Copper pipe fittings Finding: Carbon and alloy steel line pipe Environment…
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IID Statistics – Update
January 17, 2018
CBSA has provided the CSCB with the following updated statistics on IID uptake. Previous statistics were posted on November 20 and December 20. SWI IID (Stats from February 17, 2017 to Present) Applications Received 159 Clients in Testing 83 Line of Business Stats: Broker 74 Importer 9 Service…
CFIA-AIRS Updates January 17th, 2018
January 17, 2018
A) Chapter 03 was published to add the following OGD extensions. 03.07.11.6907.21 - Pinctada fucata- Akoya pearl oyster, Pinctada imbricata Fucata, Avicula fucata, Pteria martensii (live or non-ready-to-eat, shell on) 03.07.11.6907.22 - Pinctada fucata- Akoya pearl oyster, Pinctada imbricata Fucata…
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NRI Contact Information at CRA
January 17, 2018
Members may not be aware that the CRA’s website provides contact information for issues related to Non-resident Importers (NRI’s). The CRA office that one should contact for assistance is the Tax Service Office (TSO) associated with the physical location of the NRI.
NAFTA's Chapter 11 dispute mechanism too costly for Canada at $314M, says report
January 16, 2018
A progressive group says it's baffled that the Canadian government has worked at the NAFTA negotiating table to protect a dispute resolution system that allows companies to sue governments, estimating it has cost Canadian taxpayers $314 million. The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives says in a…
Australia complains to WTO about Canadian rules on selling wine
January 16, 2018
Australia has complained at the World Trade Organization about the rules applied to the sale of wine by Canada and various Canadian provinces, a WTO filing showed on Tuesday. "It appears that a range of distribution, licensing and sales measures such as product markups, market access and listing…
Border workers' union threatens 'slow downs' unless members get a new contract
January 16, 2018
More than 100 border officers held a rally on Huron Church Road Friday, calling for a contract similar to other law enforcement agencies in Canada. Customs and Immigration Union president Jean-Pierre Fortin said members feel pushed to the "extreme limit" and will be taking a strike vote "in the very…
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CBSA Trade Compliance Verifications - January 2018
January 16, 2018
CBSA has posted its verification priorities for tariff classification, valuation and origin for January 2018. New items that have been added to the list for tariff verification tariff classification are: Mineral Waters and Aerated Waters, Heading 22.01; Gloves, Headings 39.26 and 42.03; Pebbles…
Online list of CCS Designates
January 15, 2018
CSCB is excited to announce a searchable public listing of current CCS designates. It includes all CCS designates who are in good standing and who have agreed to publish their information. This means you will need to update your privacy settings if you wish to be included. All you have to do is…
Certain Dry Wheat Pasta, Statement of Reasons
January 15, 2018
Concerning the Initiation of Investigations into the dumping and the subsidizing of Certain Dry Wheat Pasta originating in or exported from the Republic of Turkey. The Statement of Reasons is available on the CBSA website.
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Accessing Ottawa: A Forum for Customs Brokers and their Clients
January 15, 2018
Specially designed for CSCB customs brokers and their clients, this event opens the door to Ottawa’s border management strategy and the people who make and implement the decisions that impact the millions of commercial shipments that enter and exit Canada. Throughout the day-long conference program…