Trade News

The following is excerpted from the 28 February 2013 edition of CBC News. A leaked draft of part of the Canada-Europe trade talks shows that Canada's vaunted banking system is on the negotiating table. The Canadian Press has obtained the Feb. 1 version of the services chapter of the Canada-Europe…

The following is from the 26 February 2013 edition of American Shipper. A trade facilitation agreement by the World Trade Organization would benefit the supply chain by reducing trade blockages at borders, according to the Global Air Cargo Advisory Group. Customs procedures are at the heart of such…

Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Digital Document Store (DDS) will be undergoing maintenance on Sunday, March 3rd from 2:00 am - 9:00 am. Please note there may be a slight delay in processing import documentation. During this time clients are instructed to continue…

Chapter 22 was published to; i) add the end use "Canadian goods returning" to the following HS codes. 22.02.90.2115.06 - Apricot nectar, refrigerated (not airtight containers) 22.02.09.2115.07 - Peach nectar, refrigerated (not airtight containers) 22.02.90.2115.08 - Pear nectar, refrigerated (not…

The new Notice to Importers (No. 825) setting out the policies and practices pertaining to supplemental imports of turkey and turkey products is now available on the web at the following address: http://www.international.gc.ca/controls-controles/prod/agri/turkey-dind……

The following is a CBSA message (EDI13-015) UPDATE. We are now able to process outbound data for clients using the Customs Internet Gateway.

The following is a CBSA message (EDI13-015). We are currently unable to process outbound data for clients using the Customs Internet Gateway. There is no ETA.

The CSCB is pleased to advise that Darrel Pearson, a Toronto-based international trade lawyer, will present an analysis of a recent Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) valuation decision regarding Jockey Canada. In a lengthy and detailed statement of reasons, the CITT examined the burden of…

The following is excerpted from the 27 February 2013 edition of Embassy Magazine. Some analysts say Canada is under growing pressure to wrap up a European Union trade deal, displayed by both the impending launch of United States-EU trade talks, and the EU trade commissioner’s comment last week that…

The following is excerpted from a 26 February 2013 news release by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Written testimony of U.S. Customs and Border Protection U.S. Border Patrol Chief Michael Fisher and Office of Field Operations Acting Assistant Commissioner Kevin McAleenan for a House…

The following is excerpted from the 22 February 2013 edition of Reuters Canada. Last month the Bank of Canada already cut its fourth quarter growth forecast to 1.0 percent from 2.5 percent. December growth is likely to be disappointing given poor manufacturing and wholesale and now retail trade…

The CSCB has received the following email message from Environment Canada: Dear manufacturer / importer of diesel engines and/or equipment, As you may be aware, on January 16, 2012 the Regulations Amending the Off-Road Compression-Ignition Engine Emission Regulations (Regulations) under the Canadian…

Chapter 32 was published to; i) add the end use "Human consumption" to the following HS codes. 32.03.00.6225 - Beta-carotene 32.03.00.7230 - Annatto 32.03.00.9990 - Other 32.04.19.6227.01 - Canthaxanthin, crystalline 32.04.19.6227.99 - Canthaxanthin, other 32.04.19.9990 - Other, including mixtures…

The following is now available on the CBSA Web site: Memorandum D2-1-1, Temporary Importation of Baggage and Conveyances by Non-residents http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d2/d2-1-1-eng.html

The Department of Finance today released the 2012 Tax Expenditures and Evaluations report. This report provides estimates and projections of the revenue impacts of federal tax measures designed to support the economic and social priorities of the Government of Canada. The report is available on the…

The following is now available on the CBSA Web site: Customs Notice 13-004, Resumption of Duties Concerning the Dumping of Refined Sugar From the United States of America, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom and the Subsidizing of Refined Sugar From the European Union http://www…

The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, today released The Fiscal Monitor for December 2012. Highlights December 2012: budgetary deficit of $0.6 billion There was a budgetary deficit of $0.6 billion in December 2012, compared to a deficit of $0.5 billion in December 2011. Revenues…

The following is excerpted from the 22 February 2013 edition of American Shipper. The Canadian government is pressing forward with its ambitious trade expansion program, hoping to boost activity through the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative. In addition to meeting with Canadian businesses…

The following is excerpted from a 22 February 2013 news release by Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada. Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird and the Honourable Diane Ablonczy, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs), today concluded their parallel visits to…