Trade News

The following is excerpted from a July 2012 newsletter by CBP. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is proud to announce the delivery of the first phase of Cargo Release, known as Simplified Entry, in the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE). CBP has received the first Simplified Entry filings at each of the three pilot ports of Indianapolis, Chicago, and Atlanta, as part of the pilot test that begin May 29, 2012. This newsletter is available in its entirety at:

The following is excerpted from the 28 June 2012 edition of Canadian Transportation & Logistics. Trade using surface transportation between Canada, the US and Mexico, was 8.2% higher in April than in April 2011, totalling $79.8 billion, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) of the US Department of Transportation. BTS reported that the April value of US surface transportation trade with Canada and Mexico rose 7.4% from April 2008, early in the recession, and increased by 60.4% from April 2009, late in the recession.

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) wishes to advise of amendments to the Departmental Consolidation of the Customs Tariff (Tariff) effective July 1, 2012, found in Tariff Amendment package T2012-3. Tariff items 8901.10.90, 8901.20.90, 8901.90.99, 8902.00.10, 8904.00.00, 8905.10.00, 8905.20.10, 8905.20.20, 8905.90.10, 8905.90.90 and 8906.90.99 have been amended to reflect scheduled rate reductions under the Canada-Europe Free Trade Agreement (tariff treatment numbers 22, 23 and 24). Please note that Tariff Notice T2012-2 addresses Tariff Amendment T2012-3.

Appeal No. Appeal Name Act AP-2009-014 Transport Desgagnés Inc. Customs Act AP-2010-002 Frito-Lay Canada, Inc. Customs Act AP-2010-068 6572243 Canada Ltd. o/a Kwality Imports Customs Act AP-2011-008 Jockey Canada Company Customs Act AP-2011-023 Curve Distribution Services Customs Act AP-2011-024 Canadian Tire Inc. Customs Act

Members may be interested in the following, published on 30 June 2012 in Part I of the Canada Gazette.

Chapter 01 was published to: i) add new OGD extensions 01.06.49.2113 - Biological control agents 01.06.49.9999.00 - Other insects (new description) 01.06.49.9999.01 - Gryllus assimilis (Orthoptera: Gryllidae) 01.06.49.9999.99 - Other 01.06.90.2101 - Spiders ii) delete the following OGD extensions 01.06.49.2101 - Spiders 01.06.90.2113 - Predatory mite - Parasites and Predators Please check your version numbers before submitting through EDI.

The following is now available on the CBSA Web site: Customs Notice 12-020, Proposed Regulatory Changes in Support of the NEXUS Program http://cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/cn-ad/cn12-020-eng.html _________________________________________________

The following is excerpted from a 29 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 announced that the Canada-Jordan Economic Growth and Prosperity Act has received Royal Assent.

The following is excerpted from the 3 July 2012 edition of Global News. The United States and eight other Pacific Rim countries have opened another round of talks aimed at producing a new trade deal. Negotiators trying to create the Trans-Pacific Partnership Free Trade Agreement have met about a dozen times over the past three years. This article is available in its entirety at:

The following is excerpted from a 29 June 2012 news release by Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada.

Please be advised that the Softwood Lumber Control Division has discovered a discrepancy with the July 2012 softwood lumber quota allocation which has resulted in a revised upward allocation. We suggest that you advise your clients that their quota allocation for July may have increased. _________________________________________________

The following is now available on the CBSA Web site: Customs Notice 12-022, Proposed Regulatory Amendments Related to the Exemption From the Requirement to Provide the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Certificate of Origin for Certain Locomotives and Railway Freight Cars http://cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/cn-ad/cn12-022-eng.html _________________________________________________

The following is now available on the CBSA Web site: Customs Notice 12-021, Exemption From the Requirement to Furnish the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Certificate of Origin for Certain Locomotive and Railway Freight Cars http://cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/cn-ad/cn12-021-eng.html _________________________________________________

The following is excerpted from a 28 June 2012 news release by Canada Revenue Agency. The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of National Revenue, announced that Dan Albas, Member of Parliament for Okanagan-Coquihalla's Private Member's Bill C-311 is expected to receive Royal Assent today. Effective immediately, the amendment to the Importation of Intoxicating Liquors Act (IILA), removes the federal restrictions prohibiting individuals from moving wine from one province to another when purchased for personal use.

Appeal No. Appeal Name Act AP-2009-014 Transport Desgagnés Inc. Customs Act AP-2010-002 Frito-Lay Canada, Inc. Customs Act AP-2010-068 6572243 Canada Ltd. o/a Kwality Imports Customs Act AP-2011-008 Jockey Canada Company Customs Act AP-2011-023 Curve Distribution Services Customs Act AP-2011-024 Canadian Tire Inc. Customs Act

We know they're out there. We know they make your job easier. Tell us about extraordinary people you deal with at CBSA. Members of the Canadian Society of Customs Brokers have uniquely close ties with Canada Border Services Agency staff across the country. We work in the same locations all across Canada, we share a common interest in keeping Canadians safe while facilitating trade, and we even speak the same language of Customs compliance and border management.

The following is excerpted from the 28 June 2012 edition of the Financial Post. There’s endless chatter about Canada’s outdated supply management system, now that we’ve been invited into the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade talks. The TPP entry price was for Canada to put its protectionist regime for dairy, poultry and egg producers on the negotiating table. With all the atmospherics in the media, you’d think supply management was the centre of the universe. This article is available in its entirety at:

The following is excerpted from a 28 June 2012 news release by Canada Border Services Agency. With Canada Day celebrations around the corner, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) would like to remind travellers entering or returning to Canada that the key to a smooth border crossing is preparation. Whether boating, camping or simply visiting Canada, you can use these tips below to help you prepare for your crossing. This release is available in its entirety at:

This is a reminder that a full database backup of the production database (PROD) is scheduled for Saturday, July 7th, 2012. CFIA systems will be unavailable from 3 am to 8 am EST. Please note that full database backups of the production database (PROD) are scheduled for the first Saturday of every month between 3 am to 7 am EST. _________________________________________________

The following is from a 28 June 2012 news release by Canada Revenue Agency. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) today announced the prescribed annual interest rates that will apply to any amounts owed to the CRA and to any amounts the CRA owes to individuals and corporations. These rates are calculated quarterly in accordance with applicable legislation and will be in effect from July 1, 2012 to September 30, 2012. The rates below remain unchanged. This release is available in its entirety at: