Trade News

The following is now available on the CBSA Web site: Memorandum D1-4-1, CBSA Invoice Requirements http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d1/d1-4-1-eng.html __________________________________________________

Members may be interested in the following, published on 7 January 2012 in Part I of the Canada Gazette. 1. Canadian International Trade Tribunal, Commencement of Interim Review, Mattress innerspring units. http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2012/2012-01-07/html/commis-eng.html#… 2. Canadian International Trade Tribunal, Determination, Stainless steel sinks.

The following message is from CBSA (EDI12-003). Please note that there have been changes to the list of HS codes subject to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency requirements. Changes are effective in the ACROSS system according to the attached list. The CBSA website will be updated the week of January 9, 2012 to reflect these changes. Please see attachment.

a) Chapter 08 was published to remove the "trial importation period" for the following HS codes originating from the Republic of Korea. NO REQUIREMENT VERSION CHANGES. 08.08.10.4001 - Apples (fresh) 08.08.10.4002 - Crabapples (fresh) b) Chapter 08 was also published to streamline the import conditions for the following HS codes originating from the Netherlands. NO REQUIREMENT VERSION CHANGES.

Members may be interested in this notice from CFIA regarding facilities designated for the Inspection of Meat Products from the US. __________________________________________________

The following is a 6 January 2012 notice from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. CSCB will be following up with them. Please be advised that CFIA is aware that the HS code filter list posted on the CBSA web site is currently incorrect. CFIA and CBSA are working together on updating the HS code filter list and will advise you once it's made available. __________________________________________________

The following is excerpted from a 5 January 2012 news release by the World Trade Organization. At the joint requests of Canada, Mexico and the US, WTO members meeting as the Dispute Settlement Body agreed on 5 January 2012 to extend to 23 March 2012 the deadline for the adoption or appeal of the panel reports in the case about country of origin labelling (COOL) requirements. This release is available in its entirety at:

The following is excerpted from a 6 January 2012 news release by The Conference Board of Canada. Canada’s labour market ended the year on a positive note, adding 18,000 jobs in December. The gain followed two disappointing months of declines, and it brought employment growth for 2011 as a whole to 1.2 per cent. Despite the December gain, the unemployment rate edged up 0.1 percentage points to 7.5 per cent, as more people entered the labour force in search of jobs.

The following is excerpted from a 5 January 2012 news release by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz addressed an enthusiastic audience today at the Western Canadian Wheat Growers 42nd Annual Convention.

The following is from the 5 January 2012 edition of the Journal of Commerce. Changes align U.S system with WTO-recommended international tariff code Importers and exporters are getting their first look at the revised U.S. Harmonized Tariff System after changes were released through a presidential proclamation on Wednesday.

The following is from the 5 January 2012 edition of the Journal of Commerce. U.S. trade up 28.7 percent from two years ago, up 8.7 percent from 2008 The value of trade using surface transportation between the U.S. and Canada and Mexico rose 12 percent to $79 billion in October, the Transportation Department reported. Totals were up for trade with both U.S. partners in the North American Free Trade Agreement. U.S.-Canada trade posted a 14.1 percent year-over-year gain to $46.4 billion. U.S.-Mexico trade rose 9.1 percent to $32.6 billion.

The CSCB Toronto Region is offering an education seminar entitled " NAFTA - Automotive" on January 17, 2012, between 3:00 and 6:00 pm. The seminar will take place at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, Toronto Airport, 6257 Airport Road in Mississauga. Speakers: Jade Litwinenko and Cathy Casquenette, CBSA Register Now!

The following message is from CBSA (EDI12-002). 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). __________________________________________________

Chapter 03 was published to: i) Streamline the import conditions for the following HS code. 03.02.45.9071.20 - Trachurus japonicus - TSN 642012 - Japanese jack (fresh or chilled) This created a requirement version change for multiple OGD extensions under the following HS code. 03.02 - Fish, fresh or chilled, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading No. 03.04. ii) Modify the registration type for the following HS codes. 03.06.12 - Frozen: Lobsters (Homarus spp.) 03.06.14 - Frozen: Crabs

PLEASE BE ADVISED THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN RESOLVED You may experience some delays processing requests. __________________________________________________

Members are advised that the following policies on animal health have been amended: Accredited Veterinarian's Manual http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/heasan/man/avmmva/avmmvae.sht… Amended: Changed module date. 5.1 Export to the U.S.-General http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/heasan/man/avmmva/avmmva_mod5…

Please be advised that the CFIA Meat Pre-Clearance group are experiencing telephone/fax outages. There is no ETA at the moment. An alternate phone and fax number will be provided as soon as possible. For assistance please call: 613-790-4598 __________________________________________________

The Department of Finance announced today that Canada’s official international reserves increased by an amount equivalent to US$79 million during December to US$65,819 million. Details on the level and composition of Canada’s reserves as of December 30, 2011, 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. This release is available in its entirety at:

The following is excerpted from the 5 January 2012 edition of The Globe and Mail. With this week’s Iowa caucuses, the presidential season begins in earnest. An American presidential campaign is splendid entertainment, but it’s also diversionary and we can’t expect much attention to our agenda. If we’re to realize the promises of the December border agreement designed to improve our economic competitiveness, we have work to do in the coming months... This opinion piece is available in its entirety at:

The following is excerpted from a 4 January 2012 news release by Transport Canada. The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced that the Government of Canada is taking steps to streamline the Canadian Aviation Security Regulations and ensure they reflect the current aviation security environment.