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Automation of Automated Shipment Inspection Status Search Tool (ASISST)

All importers and brokers of US meat: In April 2011, the CFIA implemented an automated web tool, known as the Automated Shipment Inspection Status Search Tool, or ASISST, to aid the import community in identifying the inspection status of shipments containing US meat. As a result, the 1-877-682-5191…

A Note to Women of the CSCB from Carol West, CSCB President

I have been invited to speak at an upcoming conference of the World Customs Organization on Women in Leadership. The general subject of my presentation is equality as a driving force in improved organizational performance. As you’d probably expect, I have some views about this subject but I am also…

Small business confidence edges down in May

The following report was produced by Ted Mallett, Vice-President & Chief Economist at Canadian Federation of Independent Business. Canadian small business optimism remains cool this spring. CFIB’s Business Barometer ® Index shaved a third of a point in May and now stands at 62.1, versus 62.4 in…

NAFTA Freight Flows Up in March but Down from Previous Year

The following is excerpted from today’s article by Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg. Freight flows between the U.S. and its NAFTA partners were up in March after a small drop in February, according to statistics released May 29 by the [US] Department of Transportation… U.S.-Canada trade totaled $54.3…

Canada Further Tightens Sanctions on Iran

The following is excerpted from DFAIT news release on 29 May 2013. Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird issued the following statement: “Canada’s grave and sincere concern over Iran’s nuclear program again compels us to act decisively… “The absence of progress with both the P5+1 [the five permanent…
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Border Commercial Consultative Committee (BCCC) Meeting Summary

A CSCB summary of the 15-16 May 2013 meeting of the Border Commercial Consultative Committee (BCCC) is now available on the CSCB website. To access the summary, please go to our website at www.cscb.ca, login, click "My Account", "Corporate Member Services" tab and look under “CSCB Advocacy" or…

Machinery an Export Powerhouse

The following is excerpted from a 30 May 2013 commentary by Peter G. Hall of EDC. Mention Canada to an international crowd, and immediately they think commodities. Far less is known about our prowess in higher value-added goods and services. Machinery and equipment is one of the lesser-known and…

Second CCS Quiz for 2013 available on 13 June!

The second quiz for CCS designates starts on 13 June. As always, the quiz is worth ten professional development points toward maintenance of the CCS designation, and is free of charge. Available Due Quiz 2 June 13 July 4 Quiz 3 September 26 October 17 Mark your calendar! Don't miss out on this…
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Become a CSCB Director!

Each year, we look for volunteers to join our hard-working Board of Directors where they can have the opportunity to directly influence the priorities of the CSCB. This is the beginning of that process. Five positions will be available for a two-year term, 2013-2015. Interested individuals are…

Decisions Pending, Appeals

Appeal No. Appeal Name Act AP-2011-060 Cycles Lambert Inc. Customs Act AP-2012-022 Andritz Hydro Canada Inc. and VA Tech Hydro Canada Customs Act AP-2012-025 Regal Ideas Inc. Special Import Measures Act AP-2012-026 Euro-Line Appliances Customs Act AP-2012-039, AP-2012-050 and AP-2012-059 Universal…

CFIA Scheduled Maintenance, 1 June

*AMENDED DATE* As part of CFIA's ongoing efforts to improve client service, a maintenance window of the production database (PROD) is scheduled for Saturday, June 1, 2013. CFIA systems will be affected by this maintenance window from 3am to 5am EST. Please note that a normal maintenance window of…

Update to CFIA AIRS Website

a) Chapter 03 was published to add the miscellaneous codes "Eviscerated (Head on)" and "Eviscerated (Head off)" to the following HS codes, from all origins, for the end uses of "Food Service", "Retail Use" and "Further processing". 03.02.11.6159.54 - Oncorhynchus clarkii - TSN 161983 - Cutthroat…

CSCB Ontario/Toronto Joint Regional Conference - June 6-7 - Register Today!

Looking for the latest news about upcoming border policies and procedures? Register today for the CSCB Ontario & Toronto Region Annual Conference, featuring a business program specifically designed for Ontario’s " customs experts". This year’s event will take place June 6-7 at the Fallsview Casino…