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Amendment 11 to the Energy Efficiency Regulations - Q & A

May 15, 2012
The CSCB has asked NRCan additional questions regarding data required for items not previously regulated by NRCan. These items are listed on Amendment 11 to the Energy Efficiency Regulations. Following are questions asked by members, and NRCan’s responses. Additional questions, and any comments on the following, may be sent to the CSCB at [email protected] CSCB: When imported goods that are listed as regulated by NRCan are for the use of the importer (not being resold), are they considered "not regulated"?

Administrative Monetary Penalties (Consumer Products) Regulations under the CCPSA

May 15, 2012
Health Canada is currently conducting a consultation on the creation of the proposed Administrative Monetary Penalties (Consumer Products) Regulations under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA). These proposed Regulations are meant to further clarify the CCPSA provisions of the administrative monetary penalties process on matters such as classifying violations, fixing penalties, and the circumstances under which penalties may be increased or reduced.

B228, North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Origin Verification Questionnaire Regional Value Content - Net Cost Method

May 15, 2012
The following forms have been updated and are available on the CBSA website: B228, North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Origin Verification Questionnaire Regional Value Content - Net Cost Method http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/forms-formulaires/b228-eng.pdf B228S, Tratado de libre comercio de América del norte (TLCAN) cuestionario de verificación del origen - Valor de contenido regional Método de costo neto

CBP Official: Security Partnerships Help Protect International Supply Chains

May 15, 2012
The following is excerpted from the 14 May 2012 edition of the Journal of Commerce. C-TPAT and the Container Security Initiative have served as models for other nations The United States has formed a number of security partnerships with other nations since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, and those agreements have played an important role in securing international supply chains for both inbound and outbound shipments.

Canada and U.S. to Consult on Facilitating Cross-Border Business

May 15, 2012
The following is excerpted from a 14 May 2012 news release by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. Today Canada’s Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, Jason Kenney and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano announced joint consultations with stakeholders on cross-border business—increasing efforts to facilitate business travel between the United States and Canada.

eManifest Update

May 15, 2012
Following is a message from Bruna Rados, Director General, Major Projects Directorate, Canada Border Services Agency. I am pleased to share with you some important news on the Canada Border Services Agency’s (CBSA) eManifest initiative. On May 13, 2012, the CBSA deployed eManifest systems’ functionality for rail carriers to provide advance cargo and conveyance data on commercial goods coming into Canada.

Update to CFIA AIRS Website

May 15, 2012
a) Chapter 12 was published to streamline the conditions for the following HS codes. 12.11.90.3034 - Mint - with or without roots (fresh or chilled) 12.11.90.3035 - Basil - with or without root (fresh or chilled) 12.11.90.3036 - Rosemary - with or without roots (fresh or chilled) 12.11.90.3037 - Sage - with or without roots (fresh or chilled) b) Chapter 44 was published to add the following OGD extensions: 44.01.31.0010 - wood pellets 44.01.39.0010 - Sawdust

Canada and Poland sign new tax convention

May 14, 2012
The following is excerpted from a 14 May 2012 news release by the Office of the Prime Minister. Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk today witnessed the signing of a new tax convention that will reduce tax barriers and encourage increased trade and investment between the two countries.

CSCB and CBSA Joint Session on Advanced HS Classification - Save the Date!

May 14, 2012
HS classification and its compliance implications have been recognized by the CSCB and CBSA as a priority for education and training. As a result of our shared recognition of its importance and our ongoing collaboration on this subject area, we are pleased to announce that Montreal will be the site of a third CBSA/CSCB joint seminar on HS Classification. Presenters and participants will include representatives from both the CBSA (HQ and Regional) and the CSCB. This seminar will take place on June 19th and will be held at the Sheraton Montreal Airport Hotel in Dorval.

[U.S.] Customs Plods On With Trade Enhancement Programs

May 14, 2012
The following is from the 14 May 2012 edition of the Journal of Commerce. Trade community applauds the agency’s collaborative effort, even as budget cuts complicate goals to facilitate trade The October 2010 discovery of bomb-making materials from Yemen in express air cargo shipments bound for the U.S. served as a wake-up call for Customs and Border Protection. To secure the nation’s borders, Customs realized it must work more closely with the trade community to identify and intercept high-risk shipments.