Trade News

The following is excerpted from a 16 July 2013 release by Statistics Canada. Manufacturing sales increased 0.7% to $48.6 billion in May, the second gain in five months. Sales were up in 11 of 21 industries, representing about 57% of the manufacturing sector. Sales of durable goods were up 1.3% while…

Order and reasons issued Thursday, July 4, 2013 The Order and Statement of Reasons are available at: http://www.citt.gc.ca/appeals/orders/ep2m005_e.asp

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a webinar on September 11th, on the subject of Carnets. Members who are interested in participating in this webinar are asked to send an email request to [email protected]

Notice of Final Determinations is available at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/sima-lmsi/i-e/ad1399/ad1399-i13-np-eng.html

Normal operations resume at Prescott port of entry The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is pleased to report normal operations have now resumed at the Prescott port of entry, which recently experienced a service disruption.

As part of ongoing efforts to improve client service please be advised that CFIA will be performing network maintenance on Saturday July 20, 2013 between 8:00PM & 12:00AM (EST). Consequently, the following services will not be available for this period: Automated Import Reference System (AIRS) AIRS…

Prescott port of entry is experiencing a service disruption At this time the Prescott port of entry is experiencing a service disruption and border users may encounter delays. Until further notice, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) encourages you to consider the following alternate ports of…

Please be advised that the following has been updated on the CFIA website: - Canadian Certified Shellfish Dealers and List of Leases Approved to Export Raw Oyster Products to Japan http://inspection.gc.ca/eng/1304457030793/1304457190421 (Establishment added: 0992)

Members may be interested in the following index, published on 13 July 2013 in Part I of the Canada Gazette. http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2013/2013-07-13/html/index-eng.html

The following is excerpted from a 15 July 2013 publication by Sandler & Travis Trade Advisory Services, Inc. U.S. Customs and Border Protection states in its most recently monthly update on the development of the Automated Commercial Environment that progress on several ACE initiatives is expected…

Members may be interested in the following cabinet changes announced this morning. Steven Blaney was named Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, replacing Vic Toews. http://www.pm.gc.ca/eng/bio.asp?id=95 Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade, will remain in that position. http:/…

The Department of Finance is currently reviewing a request for the removal of the customs duties on a corrosion resistant coating specifically formulated for use in the manufacture of mirrors. This coating is classified under tariff item No. 3208.90.90, as a paint or varnish based on synthetic…

The following is a CBSA Message (EDI13-050) CCS / CADEX Outage: Please be advised that due to scheduled maintenance, CCS/CADEX will be down on Saturday, July 13, 2013 from 05:00 to 05:30 (Eastern Time). CADEX and CUSDEC B3s and AO release queries transmitted to the CADEX system will be affected by…

The following is excerpted from the 12 July 2013 edition of CBC News. U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, who led the burgeoning department through a host of policy changes in the post 9/11 era, is resigning. Napolitano, just the third person to lead the 10-year-old Homeland Security…

The following is excerpted from a 12 July 2013 news release by Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada. The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today marked the conclusion of the third round of negotiations toward a Canada-Japan…

The following is excerpted from the 12 Julyy 2013 edition of CBC News. A U.S. senator says a low-cost, high-tech cable sensor system could be planted along the Canada-U.S. border to boost security without impeding business. Montana Democrat Senator Jon Tester, who will chair a special field meeting…

Individuals with an interest in challenging the CCS (Certified Customs Specialist) examination in September 2013 are reminded that applications, with payment of $400.00, must be received at the CSCB national office by 15 July 2013. The application to write the examination, and the accompanying…

Decision issued Wednesday, July 10, 2013 IN THE MATTER OF an appeal heard on March 5, 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, dated November 8, 2011, with respect to a…