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9813.00.00 & 9814.00.00

March 6, 2012
The CSCB has followed up with CBSA regarding a revised D10-14-11. This memorandum addresses tariff items 9813.00.00 and 9813.00.00, and in January of 2011 members were advised to expect a revised D-memo early in 2012. CBSA has advised that no publication date has been set for the D10-14-11 replacement D-memo.

IFCBA World Conference 2012 - Athens, Greece

March 6, 2012
The IFCBA World Conference is the premier gathering of Customs professionals. Held only every two years, the IFCBA Conference is a “must-attend” event for those who deal with Customs and border issues on a daily basis and those who develop business plans requiring timely and accurate knowledge of global Customs trends. From May 8-12, the Divani Caravel Hotel in Athens, Greece will be the site of this year’s IFCBA Conference, “The Future of Customs Compliance: Business Models and Strategies”.

CBP, TSA take air cargo security pilot to next level

March 6, 2012
The following is from the 5 March 2012 edition of American Shipper. U.S. Customs and Border Protection is expected to release this month a draft strategic plan for taking its Air Cargo Advanced Screening system from a limited pilot program to a mandatory requirement that carriers pre-file information on all air shipments bound for the United States, according to industry representatives and government officials involved in the project.

Canada's World-Class Mining Sector Creates Jobs and Growth and Shows the Benefits of Trade, Says International Trade Minister

March 6, 2012
The following is excerpted from a 5 March 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 highlighted the important contribution Canadian mining, oil and gas companies make in creating jobs and growth in every region of Canada and around the world.

Canada's improved outlook good news for budget

March 6, 2012
The following is from the 5 March 2012 edition of Reuters Canada. The Canadian economy may grow slightly faster this year than previously expected, private sector economists suggested on Monday, providing scope for the Conservative government to eliminate the budget deficit sooner than planned.

CBSA Message: EDI Offices 24/7

March 6, 2012
The following is a CBSA message (EDI12-018) The following attachment contains the 24/7 contact information for all border offices. * Please share this information with all of your teams (day, after hours and weekends). * _________________________________________________
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In Memoriam - Gaston Patry

March 5, 2012
The CSCB was saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. Gaston Patry. Mr. Patry passed away on February 27th. Until his retirement, Mr. Patry worked for his family customs brokerage firm, G.M. Patry Ltd. in Montreal and Toronto. Viewings took place on Sunday, March 4th from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Centre Funéraire Côte-des-Neiges, 4525 chemin de la Côte-des- Neiges, (514) 342-8000. A funeral mass was celebrated on Monday, March 5th at 1:30 p.m. in Loyola Chapel (Concordia University), 7141 Sherbrooke Street West.

Quebec Regional Committee Meeting, 1 February

March 5, 2012
Minutes of the Quebec Regional Committee meeting held on 1 February 2012 are now available on the Quebec Region page of the CSCB members site. To access, please go to our website at www.cscb.ca, login, and look under “Regional Activity”. _________________________________________________

Copper Pipe Fittings, Expiry Review No. RR-2011-001

March 5, 2012
Orders issued Friday, February 17, 2012 Reasons issued Friday, March 2, 2012 IN THE MATTER OF an expiry review, pursuant to subsection 76.03(3) of the Special Import Measures Act, of the findings made by the Canadian International Trade Tribunal on February 19, 2007, in Inquiry No. NQ-2006-002, concerning:

Canada's Trade: Diminishing Returns?

March 5, 2012
The following is excerpted from a 1 March 2012 commentary by Peter G. Hall of Export Development Canada. Does the slippage in Canadian market share abroad make sense, or not?

Official International Reserves

March 5, 2012
The following is excerpted from a 5 March 2012 news release by the Department of Finance Canada. The Department of Finance announced today that Canada’s official international reserves increased by an amount equivalent to US$3,419 million during February to US$69,795 million. Details on the level and composition of Canada’s reserves as of February 29, 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.

Canada Gazette - Notices and Proposed Regulations

March 5, 2012
Members may be interested in the following, published on 3 March 2012 in Part I of the Canada Gazette 1. Canadian International Trade Tribunal, Under the Customs Act, Notice No. HA-2011-025, Appeal No.: AP-2011-028. Goods in Issue: Various models of self-propelled crawler-mounted fusion machines

Save This Date - 2012 Annual Conference

March 5, 2012
The CSCB is pleased to announce preliminary details for the 2012 National Conference and Annual General Meeting. It will take place from Sunday, September 30th through Tuesday, October 2nd in Quebec City. Stay tuned for more details… CSCB Annual Conference September 30 - October 2, 2012 Quebec City, PQ Mark your calendar now and plan to attend! _________________________________________________

Update to CFIA AIRS Website

March 5, 2012
a) Chapter 07 was published to streamline the import conditions for the following HS code. 07.05.11.3027 - Iceberg lettuce b) Chapter 07 was also published to change the release recommendation from "Refuse Entry" TO "Approved" for the following HS code with the miscellaneous code "Rooted, grown in soil-free media" from all origins other than the continental United-States. 07.09.99.3034 - Herbs - with or without roots (fresh or chilled). Please check your version numbers before submitting through EDI.
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CSCB Quebec Region - eManifest Seminar presentations

March 2, 2012
Presentations from the CSCB Quebec Region - eManifest Seminar held on 1 March 2012 are now available on the Quebec Region page of the CSCB members site. To access, please go to our website at www.cscb.ca, login, and look under “Regional Activity”. _________________________________________________
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GHS Implementation Update

March 2, 2012
CBSA has provided the following update on the implementation of the Generic Harmonized System tariff items for low value shipments imported into Canada. Questions on the GHS can be directed to the CSCB at [email protected] GHS Implementation Update The purpose of this email is to provide you with an update on the implementation of the Generic Harmonized System (GHS) and to share with you a copy of the GHS Tariff Guide which has been drafted.

CSCB Ontario and Toronto Regions Co-Host Annual Conference

March 2, 2012
Once again the Ontario and Toronto Divisions of the CSCB will be holding a joint annual conference. This year’s event will be held at the Waterside Inn in Port Credit on June 14-15. An afternoon fishing charter has been planned to kick things off on the 14th with a day of presentations and the AGMs on the 15th so mark those dates in your calendars and watch for further details. _________________________________________________