Trade News

Designated Border Ports of Entry for Feeder and Slaughter Horses Entering Canada from the United States The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is implementing new measures to verify that horses are being humanely transported in accordance with the Health of Animals Regulations. Effective January 1, 2012, all shipments of feeder and slaughter horses entering Canada from the United States by ground transportation will be required to proceed through designated ports of entry. Shipments will only be accepted during the CFIA’s regular hours of operation.

Chapter 2 was published to streamline the import conditions for human consumption for the following HS code. 02.08.90.8021 - Frogs' legs This created a requirement version change to the following HS codes. 02.08.50.8013.02 - Turtles - freshwater 02.10.93.8016.02 - Turtles - freshwater Please check your version number before submitting through EDI. If you have any questions, please contact your Import Service Centre. __________________________________________________

The deadline for submission of applications for this year’s online CCS (Certified Customs Specialist) Course has been extended until November 15, 2011. The application, course policy and course description are available on the CSCB website at: http://cscb.ca/CCS_Course __________________________________________________

Chapter 03 was published to update the end use numbering sequence of two new end uses for Aquatic Animal import requirements and Fish Inspection Program requirements. End uses affected: #04 - Further processing for human consumption (was #113) #14 - Food service (was #112) This created requirement version changes for the following HS Codes. 03.01 - Live fish 03.02 - Fish, fresh or chilled, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading No. 03.04

Starting Date Appeal No. Appellant Act Type of Hearing 2011-11-15 AP-2011-009 Costco Wholesale Canada Ltd. Customs Act Public Hearing 2011-11-17 AP-2011-010 AP-2011-019 Commonwealth Wholesale Corp. Customs Act Public Hearing 2011-11-22 AP-2011-011 Bauer Hockey Corporation Customs Act Public Hearing 2011-11-24 AP-2011-013 KSB Pumps Inc. Customs Act Public Hearing 2011-12-01 AP-2010-033

The following article is from the 31 October 2011 edition of The Journal of Commerce. In August, the Canada Border Services Agency issued a notice on the enforcement of cabotage laws restricting the movement of domestic goods by foreign-based commercial transportation businesses. If officials haven’t strictly enforced the laws in the past, this may be changing.

The following article is from the 31 October 2011 edition of The Journal of Commerce. A little-known provision in recently signed agreements raises the Merchandise Processing Fee and blindsides importers The devil, as the saying goes, is in the details. That’s the lesson emerging for U.S. importers, many of which applauded this month’s signing of market-opening free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea, who are criticizing a provision in the legislation that raises the Merchandise Processing Fee nearly 65 percent.

The following is excerpted from a 28 October 2011 release by the International Chamber of Commerce. Trade and the big shifts taking place in the economic development model, currencies, financial markets and institutions were the focus of the ICC Trade Finance Summit today in Beijing... This release is available in its entirety at: http://www.iccwbo.org/policy/banking/index.html?id=46355 __________________________________________________

The following is a 26 October 2011 release by CBP.

The following is excerpted from a 27 October 2011 news release by CBP. U.S. Customs and Border Protection published on Oct. 25 a final rule in the Federal Register amending the agency’s regulations to add provisions for the use of statistical sampling and offsetting overpayments and underpayments of duty, fees and taxes under certain conditions. It also allows importers to use the same techniques in their internal company customs-related operations... This release is available in its entirety at:

The following is excerpted from the 31 October 2011 edition of The Montreal Gazette. Beyond the Border, a bilateral trade initiative launched with a splash last winter by President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Stephen Harper, is purported to be a thorough sprucing-up of the continental relationship. Good idea, long overdue. But where is it?... This article is available in its entirety at:

The following is excerpted from the 29 October 2011 edition of The Montreal Gazette. The Three Amigos meet again. U.S. President Barack Obama will host Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Mexican President Felipe Calderon for a North American leaders' summit in Honolulu on Nov. 13... This article is available in its entirety at: http://www.montrealgazette.com/news/Three+amigos+plan+November+summit+t…

The following is excerpted from a 28 October 2011 news release by Transport Canada. The Honourable Keith Ashfield, Minister for the Atlantic Gateway, today met with the Atlantic Gateway Advisory Council. At the meeting, the Minister and the council discussed collaboration and the implementation of the Atlantic Gateway Strategy that was announced in March 2011, as well as issues affecting the global competitiveness of the Atlantic Gateway... This release is available in its entirety at:

The following is excerpted from a 28 October 2011 news release by Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada.

The following is excerpted from the 31 October 2011 edition of Reuters Canada. Canada's economy gained momentum for the third straight month in August as output in the energy sector expanded at the fastest clip in eight months, confirming expectations of solid third-quarter growth. Gross domestic product climbed 0.3 percent from the previous month as oil and gas extraction surged, Statistics Canada said on Monday, beating market expectations of 0.2 percent growth. Year-on-year growth was 2.4 percent... This article is available in its entirety at:

Please be advised that the following document has been updated on the web site: AMENDED - Export of Dogs and Cats to New Zealand http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/heasan/export/petcom/nzelde.s… Amendment: Changed the link for the New Zealand Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry web site. If you have questions or concerns regarding this document, please contact your Program Specialist for information.

Members may be interested in the Canadian Food Inspection Agency Magazine liaison. The Fall 2011 issue is available on the CFIA website at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/agen/liaison/2011/vol2-1e.shtml __________________________________________________

The following is excerpted from a 31 October 2011 release by Statistics Canada. Real gross domestic product (GDP) rose 0.3% in August, following increases of 0.4% in July and 0.2% in June. The energy sector accounted for most of the increase in August. Excluding the energy sector, real GDP was unchanged.

The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, today released The Fiscal Monitor for August 2011. Highlights There was a budgetary deficit of $3.6 billion in August 2011, compared to a deficit of $5.8 billion in August 2010. Revenues increased by $0.7 billion, or 4.1 per cent, reflecting increases in most revenue streams. Program expenses were down $1.3 billion, or 6.2 per cent, largely reflecting a decrease in transfer payments. Public debt charges decreased by $0.2 billion. The entire document is available here:

Members may be interested in the following, published on 29 October 2011 in Part I of the Canada Gazette. 1. Canadian International Trade Tribunal, Appeals – Notice No. HA-2011-015 a. Under the Customs Act, Bauer Hockey Corporation v. President of the Canada Border Services Agency, Appeal No.: AP-2011-011. Goods in Issue: Bauer premium and Core integrated neck tops and Bauer Core integrated neck knee length one pieces