Trade News

The following now available on the CBSA Web site: D15-2-61, Certain Pup Joints Originating In or Exported From the People's Republic of China http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d15/d15-2-61-eng.html _________________________________________________

The following is from the 6 June 2012 edition of American Shipper. A handful of customs brokers filed the first simplified entries on May 29 as part of a trial program to streamline document filing and give international shippers an early decision on releasing their cargo so they can make logistical arrangements prior to arrival, U.S. Customs Commissioner David Aguilar announced Monday.

The following is excerpted from a 5 June 2012 news release by Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada. The Honourable Diane Ablonczy, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs), today announced Canada’s support of new and ongoing projects aimed at enhancing security, stability and the rule of law in the Americas.

The following is excerpted from a 5 June 2012 news release by Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada. The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today wrapped up his participation at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Trade in Kazan, Russia, by highlighting Canada’s commitment to free and open trade and urging member economies to guard against creeping protectionism.

The following has been updated and is now available on the CBSA Web site: D9-1-6, Revised: Goods Manufactured or Produced Wholly or in Part by Prison Labour http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d9/d9-1-6-eng.html _________________________________________________

The following is from the 5 June 2012 edition of the Journal of Commerce. Goals include preventing terrorism and smuggling, supporting lawful trade and travel The U.S. Department of Homeland Security on Tuesday released its Northern Border Strategy, which provides a framework for DHS security procedures along the U.S. border with Canada.

This important message is to notify you that Canadian Pacific has updated its Tariffs with changes, effective July 5th 2012. Please ensure you have reviewed the changes outlined below and on our website by clicking here. You can sign up to receive updates to these tariffs by subscribing here. Tariff 1 - CP’s Guide to Products and Services CP’s Guide to Products and Services provides clarity around CP’s standard product offerings and the basic service included with your quote. Specific changes are below:

The following is excerpted from the 6 June 2012 edition of Embassy Magazine. Canada's economic integration with the United States is an obstacle to finalizing a key portion of the Canada-European Union trade talks, says an EU diplomat. Maurizio Cellini, head of the EU delegation's economic, commercial and trade section, says the rules of origin portion has still not been worked out. These rules have to do with determining whether a product can qualify, for example, as Canadian, and can therefore be exported and subject to duty-free treatment in the EU.

As part of CFIA's ongoing efforts to improve the Automated Import Systems please be advised that CFIA will be performing maintenance/upgrade that will affect access to EDI. EDI will be temporarily unavailable between 6:00 - 9:00 AM EST on Saturday 9, June 2012. During this time clients are instructed to send all urgent requests for release by paper. No EDI data will be lost. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and would like to thank you for your cooperation. _________________________________________________

Chapter 30 was published to add a new OGD extension. 30.02.10.1095.22 - Animal blood dried on filter paper Please check your version numbers before submitting through EDI. If you have any questions, please contact your Import Service Centre. _________________________________________________

Brokers are advised that the correction period for May 2012 Softwood Lumber permits ends June 11, 2012, 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 corrections for the month of May before the end of the correction period, as is the case for every allocation month of the year. _________________________________________________

Registration is open for corporate members located in Montreal to register for the third CBSA/CSCB joint seminar on HS Classification. These very successful and informative seminars have been held in Toronto and Vancouver, and following are a few testimonials from individuals in attendance in those cities: “Nice that issues discussed were done at the CBSA management level and the exchange of ideas was open and informal.” “Great day – flew by, which meant it was very informative”.

Minutes of the BC Region Executive meetings held on 2 February 2012 and 29 March 2012 are now available on the British Columbia Region page of the CSCB members site. To access, please go to our website at www.cscb.ca, login, and look under “Regional Activity”. _________________________________________________

The CSCB has requested clarification from CBSA regarding Customs Notice 12-016. CBSA has confirmed that this notice is simply a reminder that customs brokers/importers or an authorized person (no charge of service or fees, usually a friend or family member) can clear goods on behalf of someone else. Transporters, for instance, are not allowed. There is no change to the current process. The notice is available on the CBSA Web site at:

The following is a 1 June 2012 news release by the IFCBA. The International Federation of Customs Brokers Associations (IFCBA) held its bi-annual world conference entitled “The Future of Customs Compliance: Business Models and Strategies” in Athens, Greece from May 8-12, 2012. The conference sessions were well attended by participants from all corners of the world, including Argentina, China, Canada, India, Korea, Mexico, and Nigeria, allowing the IFCBA to provide a global look at compliance and client services.

The following is excerpted from a 5 June 2012 news release by the Bank of Canada. The Bank of Canada today announced that it is maintaining its target for the overnight rate at 1 per cent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly 1 1/4 per cent and the deposit rate is 3/4 per cent.

The following is excerpted from a 5 June 2012 news release by the Department of Finance Canada. The Department of Finance announced today that Canada’s official international reserves decreased by an amount equivalent to US$845 million during May to US$68,699 million. Details on the level and composition of Canada’s reserves as of May 31, 2012, as well as the major factors underlying the change in reserves, are provided below. All figures are in millions of US dollars unless otherwise noted. This release is available in its entirety at: