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Hack-a-thoning our way out of the border backlog

Three years ago, the president of the United States and the prime minister of Canada personally launched what they called the Beyond the Border Initiative. This week, Obama administration officials will meet with counterparts in Ottawa to discuss progress to date on that initiative. It’s worth…

Exports up, imports down in July

Merchandise exports from Canada increased 1.4% in July to $45 billion, Statistics Canada reported September 4, driven in large part by a 9.7% jump in motor vehicles and parts. The majority of these exports were to the United States, where a 1.9% increase resulted in total exports of $34.4 billion…

Business Barometer: small biz confidence up in August

Canada’s small and mid-sized business owners are feeling more upbeat in August. CFIB’s Business Barometer® Index has gained more than two points over top of July’s sluggish performance, closing off the month at 65.5—its third-best reading so far this year after April and May. On a scale between 0…

Correction Period for August 2014 Softwood Lumber Permits

Brokers are advised that the correction period for August 2014 Softwood Lumber permits ends September 9, 2014 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…

Canada Gazette - Notices and Proposed Regulations

Subscribers may be interested in the following, published on 30 August 2014 in Part I of the Canada Gazette. Environment, Dept. of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 Ministerial Condition No. 17718

Refined Sugar, Notice of Conclusion of Re-investigation

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has today concluded a re-investigation, in accordance with the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), of the normal values and export prices of refined sugar, refined from sugar cane or sugar beets, in granulated, liquid and powdered form (refined sugar)…

Amendment to Notice to Importers No. 838 - Chicken and Chicken Products

Section 9.2 of the Notice to Importers Serial no. 838, dated November 15, 2013 (Notice 838) has been amended. Currently, Section 9.2 states that: Processors considered to be related to foodservice companies are not normally eligible for an allocation under the non-ICL portion of the chicken TRQ…

Update to CFIA AIRS Website

Chapter 01 was published to add two registration types to the following HS codes originating from the state of Colorado and Texas for the end use of "Canadian animals returning" staying in the USA 30 days or less. NO VERSION CHANGE. 01.02.21 - Cattle: Pure-bred breeding animals 01.02.29 - Cattle…

Update to CFIA AIRS Website

a) Chapter 02 was published to remove a registration type from the following HS codes originating from Mexico. NO VERSION CHANGE. 02.01 - Meat of bovine animals, fresh or chilled. 02.02 - Meat of bovine animals, frozen. 02.06.10 - Of bovine animals, fresh or chilled 02.06.29 - Of bovine animals…

2014 National Conference - St. John’s, Newfoundland & Labrador

Only a few days left until this year’s annual conference! If you are planning on attending and haven’t already registered, there is no time like the present! Check out the conference program now. Several service providers and suppliers have indicated their support for the customs brokerage community…

2014-15 CCS Course - Register now!

Registration is open for the 2014-15 Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) course. The online CCS course offers flexible and interactive professional training for adult learners. Available in both English and French, the CCS course covers the entire CCS curriculum, including web-based tests and…

Certain Copper Tube, Notice of Initiation of Re-investigation

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has today initiated a re-investigation, in accordance with the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), of the normal values and export prices of certain copper tube originating in or exported from the Federative Republic of Brazil, the Hellenic Republic, the…

2014 CSCB Atlantic Region Annual Conference - Registration Closes on Monday!

Time is short -- register now for the CSCB Atlantic Region Annual Conference! There are only 5 days left until registration closes. You won’t want to miss the presentations and the latest in customs news! Check out the conference agenda for the planned sessions. Attending this conference provides…

Concrete Reinforcing Bar, Preliminary Injury Inquiry No. PI‑2014-001

IN THE MATTER OF a preliminary injury inquiry, pursuant to subsection 34(2) of the Special Import Measures Act, respecting: Concrete reinforcing bar originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China, the Republic of Korea and the Republic of Turkey. The Preliminary Determination of…