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D19-12-2, Importation of Tires

January 31, 2012
The following is now available on the CBSA Web site: Memorandum D19-12-2, Importation of Tires This memorandum has been revised to clarify and update Transport Canada's tire import requirements, the requirements of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, and includes instructions on how to import tires using the Accelerated Commercial Release Operation Support System (ACROSS). http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d19/d19-12-2-eng.html

Update to CFIA AIRS Website

January 31, 2012
a) Chapter 01 was published to streamline the import conditions and change the release recommendation from "Refer to CFIA - Veterinary inspection" to "Reject" for the end use " Permanent stay in Canada" for the following HS codes for various countries other than EU Member States. 01.01 Live horses, asses, mules and hinnies. For more information, please contact the animal health office near you. http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/heasan/offbure.shtml

CCS Designation Renewal, 2012

January 30, 2012
We have begun the process of renewal for the CCS designation for 2012. Those CCSs that are paying individually should have received a renewal email with instructions on how to proceed with an online payment. If you have not, please just login to your account and click on the “Renew your CCS designation” link from the CCS Resources menu and follow the instructions to complete your renewal. Once your payment is processed, you will be emailed a receipt that you can use for tax purposes. You may also provide it to your employer for reimbursement.

Public Hearings, Appeals

January 30, 2012
Starting Date Appeal No. Appellant Act Type of Hearing 2012-01-31 AP-2011-026 Maurice Sporting Goods Distributor Inc. Customs Act File Hearing 2012-02-01 AP-2011-021 Performance Steel Specialties Inc. Customs Act Public Hearing 2012-02-02 AP-2011-027 Aluminart Products Limited Special Import Measures Act Public Hearing

Prairie Regional Committee Meeting, 12 January

January 30, 2012
Minutes of the Prairie Regional Committee meeting held on 12 January 2012 are now available on the Prairie Region page of the CSCB members site. To access, please go to our website at www.cscb.ca, login, and look under “Regional Activity”. _________________________________________________

[U.S.] Customs to expand post-entry processing program as new centers prove their ability to facilitate trade

January 30, 2012
The following is from the 30 January 2012 edition of the Journal of Commerce. Entering the Port of Chicago, one pharmaceuticals importer felt as if it were in the movie “Groundhog Day.” The shipper was caught up in red tape every time it brought goods into the port, said Brenda Smith, executive director of trade policy and programs for Customs and Border Protection.

Release of the Fiscal Monitor, November 2011

January 30, 2012
The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, today released The Fiscal Monitor for November 2011. Highlights November 2011: budgetary deficit of $1.9 billion There was a budgetary deficit of $1.9 billion in November 2011, compared to a deficit of $4.5 billion in November 2010.

Canadian Ministers Promote Canada as Top Investment Destination

January 30, 2012
The following is excerpted from a 27 January 2012 news release by the Department of Finance Canada. The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, together with Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird and the Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, met with key investors and business leaders at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Switzerland to highlight Canada’s strong economic fundamentals and pro-trade plan as part of the government’s plan to create jobs and growth at home.

CN 12-002, Amendment 11 to the Energy Efficiency Regulations

January 30, 2012
Members should take note that Customs Notice 12-002 addresses several amendments to the Energy Efficiency Regulations, including new requirements for non-regulated end-use goods that might include, or be sold with, regulated goods. These amendments come into effect on April 12, 2012. Questions can be directed to the CSCB at [email protected] http://cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/cn-ad/cn12-002-eng.html _________________________________________________

Canada Gazette - Notices and Proposed Regulations

January 30, 2012
Members may be interested in the following, published on 28 January 2012 in Part I of the Canada Gazette. 1. The Canadian International Trade Tribunal, under the Customs Act. Appeal Nos.: AP-2011-030 and AP-2011-031; Grodan Inc. v. President of the Canada Border Services Agency. Goods in Issue: AP-2011-030: Horticultural film and groundcover AP-2011-031: Clips and rings, clippers and bunch support.

Effective transportation system key to future growth, transport minister asserts

January 27, 2012
The following is excerpted from the 26 January 2012 edition of Canadian Transportation & Logistics. To build an effective transportation system for the future, Canada must recognize emerging trends and opportunities and adapt our systems and policies to capitalize on them, Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, said today in addressing a luncheon jointly hosted by the University of Calgary's School of Public Policy and the Van Horne Institute.

Public Hearings, Dumping and Subsidizing

January 27, 2012
Starting Date Case No. Product 2012-03-12 NQ-2011-001 Pup Joints 2012-04-10 RD-2011-001 and RD-2011-003 Aluminum Extrusions 2012-04-23 NQ-2011-002 Stainless Steel Sinks _________________________________________________

Business Urges European Parliament to Pass ACTA

January 27, 2012
The following is excerpted from a 26 January 2012 news release by the International Chamber of Commerce. Today, European and national business associations commend the European Union (EU) and Member States as they moved to join their global allies in the battle against counterfeiting and piracy.