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CFIA-AIRS Updates December 13th, 2017

Chapter 08 was published to: i) change the release recommendation from « Refuse entry » to « Refer to CFIA - NISC » for the following HS code originating from Egypt. 08.06.10.4040.01 - Table grapes and hand harvested grapes for winemaking (fresh). (Vitis spp.). This created a requirement version…
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Use of a Broker’s Business Number

The CSCB recently contacted CBSA and the CRA regarding a customs broker’s liability when he uses his own BN when he is not the importer. CBSA provided the response below, which resulted in additional questions from the CSCB. The CBSA currently allows customs brokers to process non-commercial (casual…
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CETA – Origin Verification by CBSA

The CSCB has once again asked CBSA about the requirement for an exporter in the EU to be registered in the REX program, this time in the event of an audit. Although CBSA maintains that they do not require exporters in the EU to register in the REX program, they have provided the following responses…
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Health Canada Regulated Goods

A CSCB member indicated that she has seen an increase in examination of goods regulated by Health Canada. The CSCB contacted CBSA to see if there was a reason for the increase and were advised of the following: Health Canada has advised that they have not requested any increase in examinations for…

CFIA-AIRS Updates December 12th, 2017

A) Chapter 12 was published to add the following OGD extension. 12.01.90.0112 - Soybeans, edamame (fresh or chilled). This created a requirement version change for the following HS codes. 12.01 - Soya beans, whether or not broken. 12.02 - Ground-nuts, not roasted or otherwise cooked, whether or not…
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CETA Origin Declaration - Update

CBSA has changed their position regarding completion of field 3 of the CETA origin declaration. Until now, CBSA has maintained that this field needed to specifically indicate “Canada/EU” if the products indeed qualified as originating under the rules of origin. The only exception was for products…

AMPs Regulation amendments

Have your say! On October 21, 2017 The Canadian Food and Inspection Agency launched a 60-day public consultation on proposed amendments to the Agriculture and Agri-Food Administrative Monetary Penalties Regulations. The proposed amendments would allow Administrative Monetary Penalties to be issued…

Canada Gazette - Notices and Proposed Regulations

The following was published in Part I of the Canada Gazette on December 2 and 9, 2017. Canadian International Trade Tribunal Expiry of order Seamless carbon or alloy steel oil and gas well casing Appeal Notice No. HA-2017-016 NAFTA Secretariat Request for Panel Review Certain softwood lumber…

CFIA Scheduled System Maintenance

As part of ongoing efforts to improve client service please be advised that Shared Services Canada (SSC) will be performing network maintenance on Saturday, December 9th, 2017 from 3:00AM to 6:00AM (EST). Consequently, the CFIA Digital Document Store (DDS) may be unavailable. If you require…

Bill 148 - Changes to the Ontario Employment Standards Act (ESA)

The CSCB partner, TwoGreySuits, through which we offer online HR consultation service to our member firms ( more info), has prepared a summary of Bill 148 pertaining to changes to the Ontario Employment Standards Act (ESA). TwoGreySuits will be giving a free webinar on January 24, 2018 at 10 am…

CRA: Finding the best way to resolve your tax issues

Sometimes you might disagree with your tax assessment from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It may be because you think it’s wrong, you noticed information is missing, or you were assessed by the CRA because you didn’t respond to a notice to complete a tax return. Often, the easiest way to resolve…

U.S. trade agency rules against Canada on softwood

Canada's softwood lumber industry suffered another blow Thursday when the U.S. International Trade Commission unanimously voted that American producers have been harmed by imports of subsidized Canadian lumber. In a 4-0 vote, the agency sided with the U.S. lumber coalition, which complained that…

EDC Export Performance Monitor, December 2017

After a four-month slump, exports finally rebounded in October, up 2.7%. Imports were down 1.6%. As a result, Canada’s merchandise trade deficit with the world was $1.5 billion in October, narrowing from $3.4 billion in September. Export volumes increased by 1.2% on the month. Year-over-year nominal…

Taking Stock of Country Risk in 2017

As we approach the end of 2017, let’s take stock of the Country Risk Quarterly’s (CRQ) country risk rating changes over the last twelve months. First a refresher: the CRQ covers 100 countries, with each country being assigned three risk ratings measuring different types of country risk. In a global…

Business Barometer: Confidence among small businesses inches up in November

As we head into the holiday season, small business optimism in Canada is showing signs of improvement, according to the latest Business Barometer® survey, released by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). Following a small gain in October, the monthly index measuring small business…

T. Laplante vs CBSA, Appeal No. AP-2017-012

IN THE MATTER OF an appeal heard on November 9, 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 Border Services, dated March 14, 2017, with respect to a request for re-determination pursuant to…