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Discussion forum: World Trade Report 2012

January 11, 2012
The following is excerpted from a January 2012 notice published by the World Trade Organization. Looking beyond international cooperation on tariffs The aim of this discussion forum is to encourage debate on the topic of the 2012 World Trade Report: Looking beyond international cooperation on tariffs. You are invited to submit short articles (of no more than 1,000 words) on this topic and to submit your views on the articles submitted by others. This notice is available in its entirety at:

Harnessing Trade for Sustainable Development and a Green Economy

January 11, 2012
The following is excerpted from a January 2012 brochure published by the World Trade Organization. International trade is a key component of sustainable development. This brochure offers a set of messages on sustainable development and trade that may be pronounced at the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (commonly known as Rio+20), which will take place in Brazil in June 2012. This brochure is available in its entirety at:

Background on the Canada-Cameroon Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (FIPA) Negotiations

January 11, 2012
The following is a 10 January 2012 notice from Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada. Canada and Cameroon have agreed to begin negotiations towards a Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (FIPA). The parties have pledged to work together to conclude an agreement in a timely manner. The first round of negotiations took place in November 2011 in Ottawa.

BC Region - Education Seminar

January 11, 2012
The BC Region is offering a seminar on January 19, 2012, between 3:00pm and 6:00 pm. The seminar will take place at Miller Thompson, at 840 Howe St. Suite 1000 in the Boardroom. Speakers: Mr. Wyatt Holyk, Director,Livingston Consulting Mr. Daniel Kiselbach, Partner, Miller Thompson Topics How To Plan A Customs Compliance Program

CCS Examination Results - 2011

January 11, 2012
Congratulations to the students who successfully completed the CCS (Certified Customs Specialist) course and are now entitled to use the CCS designation. The passing grade for the CCS course is 65%. The final grade is based on the results of the final examination plus the results of four tests taken throughout the year. The average grade of the 2010-11 CCS course was 73%, and the mark that occurred the most was 63%. The highest grade was 95%, with 2 students achieving this mark. The following students received the highest marks – well done!

Update to CFIA AIRS Website

January 11, 2012
a) Chapter 08 was published to streamline the import conditions for the end use "Human consumption" for the following HS code. 08.02.90.4082.10 - Water chestnut (dried) This created a requirement version change for the following HS code. 08.02.90.4082.09 - Water chestnut (fresh) b) Chapter 08 was also published to delete the following HS code. 08.02.90.7100.10 - Water chestnut (dried) c) Chapter 11 was published to add the following OGD extension.
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CFIA HS Code Filter list

January 10, 2012
The CSCB has contacted CFIA regarding the January 6th, 2012 CFIA HS Code Filter list. We understand that this list will be further updated this week, but have asked CFIA to explain the delay in updating this list and if a paper release is required for goods whose HS Code has not been included on the list. Following is CFIA’s response. Sorry for all the confusion surrounding the CFIA HS Code Filter List with all the changes that resulted from the WCO updates.

CBSA posts communique to IT suppliers on Border Action Plan

January 10, 2012
The following is excerpted from an 8 January 2012 news release by CBSA. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is providing advance notice to Information Technology (IT) suppliers regarding its efforts to put the Action Plan for Perimeter Security and Economic Competitiveness to work for Canada. The CBSA will post a communiqué on MERX, Canada's electronic tendering service, this week as a heads up to IT suppliers to encourage them to familiarize themselves with the details of the Action Plan (www.borderactionplan.gc.ca)...

Customs Chief Aguilar Pledges to Build on Bersin's Success

January 10, 2012
The following is from the 9 January 2012 edition of the Journal of Commerce. Promises to expand anti-terrorism efforts, improve clearance process Customs and Border Protection Acting Commissioner David Aguilar said he will build on the agency’s accomplishments of the last two years and continue the innovations started by his predecessor.

Update to CFIA AIRS Website

January 10, 2012
Chapter 44 was published to add the miscellaneous code "Oak cubes (less than 1.5 cm in thickness), oak wood shavings and chips as part of wine kits or oak cubes in wine barrels specifically for the purpose of flavouring" to the following End uses "Other end uses - with bark" and "Other end uses - without bark" for the following HS code 44.01.22.0122.02 - Oak - wood chips, wood particles, nuggets This created requirement version changes for the following HS codes:

CBSA Compliance Verification Priorities - January 1, 2012

January 10, 2012
The following message has been sent to the CSCB by CBSA: As you know, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is committed to publicly releasing a semi-annual list of all of its active compliance verification priorities, in the interest of transparency and the promotion of self-compliance. To that end, please find attached a copy of the January 2012 list of compliance verification priorities, in both English and French, for distribution to your members. Please note that the next update is scheduled to be released shortly after July 1, 2012.

CBP Formally Proposes More Flexibility for Post-Importation Adjustments

January 9, 2012
The following is excerpted from the 9 January 2012 edition of WorldTrade\Interactive. U.S. Customs and Border Protection has formally proposed changing its policy on the applicability of transaction value in the context of post-importation adjustments. This change would make it easier to make transfer pricing adjustments after importation and could result in some duty savings as well. Comments on the proposed change, which would be effected through the revocation of ruling HQ 547654, are due no later than Jan. 27. This article is available in its entirety at:

U.S., South Korea meet on FTA implementation

January 9, 2012
The following is from the 9 January 2012 edition of the American Shipper. The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative on Jan. 9-10 will hold working-level meetings with South Korea in Seoul to continue discussions related to implementation of the U.S.-Korea trade agreement. The delegations will discuss each other’s respective laws and regulations related to implementation of the trade agreement, USTR said.

Public Hearings, Appeals

January 9, 2012
Starting Date Appeal No. Appellant Act Type of Hearing 2012-01-17 AP-2011-021 Performance Steel Specialties Inc. Customs Act Public Hearing 2012-01-24 AP-2011-015 Levolor Home Fashions Canada Special Import Measures Act File Hearing 2012-01-26 AP-2011-024 Canadian Tire Inc. Customs Act Public Hearing

CFIA Production Database Backup, 7 January

January 9, 2012
This is a reminder that a full database backup of the production database (PROD) is scheduled for Saturday, January 7th, 2012. CFIA systems will be unavailable from 3am to 7am EST. Please note that full database backups of the production database (PROD) are scheduled for the first Saturday of every month between 3am and 7am EST. __________________________________________________