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EICS/EXCOL Bulletin: Voicemail Issues

Please note that DFATD is presently experiencing technical difficulties with its voicemail system. This issue is also affecting the EICS and EXCOL Help Desk. The Department is currently working on the issues that are impacting the functionality of the system. In the meantime, questions or problems…

EICS Bulletin: Correction Period for November Softwood Lumber Permits

Brokers are advised that the correction period for November 2013 Softwood Lumber permits ends December 9, 2013 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…

Update -Delay in processing

The following is a message from CFIA. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) system is fully restored. Please note there may be a slight delay in processing import documentation. During this time clients are instructed to continue to send requests to (613) 773…

EDI13-092– UPDATE - Canada Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Slow Processing

The following is a CBSA message (EDI13-092). Further to the message reported below, CFIA is currently experiencing a delay of 3 hours in processing trade data. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Please be advised that all EDI…

CFIA Message: EDI Processing Issues

Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) system is experiencing delays. Please note there may be a delay in processing import documentation. During this time clients are instructed to continue to send requests to (613) 773-9999. The National…

CFIA Scheduled Network Maintenance, 7-8 December

As part of ongoing efforts to improve client service please be advised that CFIA will be performing network maintenance on Saturday December 7, 2013 at 9:00pm until Sunday December 8, 2013 at 12:00PM (EST). Consequently, the following services will not be available for this period: Automated Import…

Certain Mattress Innerspring Units, Notice of Conclusion of Re-investigation

This notice advises that, on December 4, 2013, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) concluded a re-investigation of the normal values and export prices of certain mattress innerspring units originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China (China). Normal values and export prices of…

Canada and Panama expand air transport relationship

The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport and the Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade, today announced Canada’s successful conclusion of negotiations with Panama resulting in an expanded Air Transport Agreement. The expanded agreement, which is being applied immediately…

Canada's trade sputters, U.S. shows swagger

U.S. exports jumped to a record in October, an important sign of life in the global economy that could herald steadier growth in 2014. The increase in shipments abroad helped narrow the U.S. trade deficit by 5.4 per cent to $40.6-billion (U.S.) from $43-billion in September, the Commerce Department…

Public Hearings, Appeals

Starting Date Appeal No. Appellant Act Type of Hearing 2013-12-04 AP-2013-016 G. Wilkie Customs Act File Hearing 2013-12-05 AP-2013-027 Maurice Pincoffs Canada Inc. Customs Act Public Hearing 2013-12-10 AP-2013-028 Bluestein Enterprises Inc. Customs Act Public Hearing 2013-12-12 AP-2012-035 Canadian…

Decisions Pending, Appeals

Appeal No Appeal Name Act AP-2009-024 Transnat Express Inc. Excise Tax Act AP-2012-017 Oceaneering Canada Limited Customs Act AP-2012-058 Kinedyne Canada Ltd. Customs Act AP-2012-060 Cycles Lambert Inc. Customs Act AP-2012-066 Wolseley Canada Inc. Customs Act AP-2012-067 Hudson's Bay Company Customs…

Canadian international merchandise trade, October 2013

The following is excerpted from a 4 December 2013 release by Statistics Canada. Canada's merchandise imports declined 1.2% and exports decreased 0.3% in October. As a result, Canada's trade balance with the world went from a deficit of $303 million in September to a surplus of $75 million in October…

Update to CFIA AIRS Website

a) Chapter 04 was published to streamline the import conditions for the following HS codes. 04.07.21.0271.01 - Grade A - jumbo. 04.07.21.0271.02 - Grade A - extra large. 04.07.21.0271.03 - Grade A - large. 04.07.21.0271.04 - Grade A - medium. 04.07.21.0271.05 - Grade A - small. 04.07.21.0271.06 -…

CBP, Traders Still Working to Find Way to Indicate IPR Compliance of Imports

Customs and industry representatives said recently that they are still working to find a viable way to ensure that imported goods aren’t unnecessarily held up at U.S. borders due to concerns about intellectual property rights infringement. The two sides have abandoned efforts to use the Global…

M. Olson v. CBSA, Appeal No. AP-2012-069

Decision and reasons issued Friday, November 22, 2013 IN THE MATTER OF an appeal heard by way of written submissions on August 22, 2013, pursuant to section 67 of the Customs Act, R.S.C. 1985 (2d Supp.), c. 1; AND IN THE MATTER OF a decision of the President of the Canada Border Services Agency…

R. Atkinson v. CBSA, Appeal No. AP-2012-065

Decision and reasons issued Wednesday, November 20, 2013 IN THE MATTER OF an appeal heard on August 22, 2013, pursuant to subsection 67(1) of the Customs Act, R.S.C. 1985 (2d Supp.), c. 1; AND IN THE MATTER OF a decision of the President of the Canada Border Services Agency, dated November 21, 2012…

Schulich School of Business Launches Centre for Global Enterprise

The Schulich School of Business at York University [has] launched the Centre for Global Enterprise, a one-stop consulting, research and teaching hub that will actively help Canada's small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) to compete internationally. ...the Centre for Global Enterprise's mission is…

U.S., Canada Preparing Report on Border Fees

One of the Beyond the Border Action Plan initiative's commitment is to “bring greater public transparency and accountability to the application of border fees and charges, with a view to reducing costs to business and promoting trade competitiveness.” As a first step towards fulfilling this…