Trade News

1. The process associated with the report and release of Consist sheet consolidations, which was previously contained in this memorandum, has been transferred to Memorandum D8-2-16, Courier Imports. 2. The process regarding the release of low value commercial goods has been updated to reflect the information in Memorandum D17-1-4, Release of Commercial Goods. This Memo is available on the CBSA website at:

The following is a 12 January 2011 news release by Reuters Canada. Lower corporate tax rates in Canada are expected to create jobs and boost business investment over the next two years, an industry group said in a report on Wednesday. The Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME) also called on the government to extend the accelerated capital cost allowance for another five years. The allowance lets manufacturers speed up the way they deduct for tax purposes the cost of a capital asset.

The following is a 12 January 2011 news release by Reuters Canada. Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd (CP.TO: Quote) (CP.N: Quote) plans to spend up to C$1.05 billion ($1.06 billion) on capital projects in 2011, about 25 percent more than it spent last year, as the Canadian and U.S. economies pick up steam. CP, Canada's second-biggest railway, said it will spend between C$950 million and C$1.05 billion this year, up from the C$750 million to C$800 million budgeted for 2010.

a) Chapter 15 was published to add the end use "Scientific use (Research)" to the following HS codes. 15.04.10.8009 Fish-liver oil. 15.04.20.8020 Fats and oils of fish (other than liver oils). 15.06.00.5902 Krill oil. Two miscellaneous codes were created: 806 : < 1 liter 807 : One (1) liter or more b) Chapter 21 was published to add new conditions to the following HS code. 21.06.90.1501 Bee related products c) Chapter 68 was published to add new OGD extensions.

Members are advised that two policies on animal health have been amended: Import Policies - Animal Products and By Products http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/heasan/pol/pole.shtml#prod Update in "Bee Products" policy http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/heasan/pol/ie-2001-3e.shtml

a) Chapter 05 was published to: i) add new OGD extensions: 05.05.90.1260.01 - Feather and hog hair meal 05.05.90.1260.02 - Hydrolysed chicken feathers and blood meal 05.05.90.1260.03 - Poultry feathers meal hydrolyzed ii) add conditions for "Livestock feed" for the following HS Codes: 05.05.90.1260.01 - Feather and hog hair meal 05.05.90.1260.02 - Hydrolysed chicken feathers and blood meal 05.05.90.1260.03 - Poultry feathers meal hydrolyzed

The following is from the 10 January 2011 edition of Canadian Transportation and Logistics ”ctl.ca”. Trade using surface transportation between Canada, the US and Mexico was 14.9% higher in October than in October 2009, reaching $70.6 billion, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) of the US Department of Transportation. The value of US surface transportation trade with Canada and Mexico in October remained 2.9% below the October 2008 level despite the 2009-2010 increase.

Chapter 08 was published to add a new OGD extension. 08.10.90.4038 - Pomegranate arils (fresh) Please check your version number before submitting through EDI. If you have any questions, please contact your Import Service Centre.

The following is from the 10 January 2011 edition of The Journal of Commerce ”joc.com”. Some ocean carriers are suspending delivery of hazardous materials at Thailand ports because of a new Thai regulation requiring advance payment of insurance. The regulation implemented by Thailand’s Maritime Department as of Feb. 11 requires all carriers transporting dangerous goods to and from Thailand to provide insurance to cover any third parties who may be affected by loading and discharging of dangerous goods.

The following is from the 10 January 2011 edition of The Journal of Commerce ”joc.com”. Trade growth, boost from World Expo pull southern China port ahead Shanghai overtook Singapore as the world's busiest container port in 2010, helped by continuing growth in Chinese trade and the business generated by the World Expo it hosted last year, the city government said Monday.

Members may be interested in the following, published on 2 January 2011 in Part I of the Canada Gazette. 1. Special Import Measures Act, preliminary determination of dumping and a preliminary determination of subsidizing in respect of metal bar grating of carbon, alloy, or stainless steel, consisting of load-bearing pieces and cross pieces, produced as standard grating or heavy-duty grating, in panel form, whether galvanized, painted, coated, clad or plated, originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China.

The following is from the 7 January 2011 edition of Canadian Transportation and Logistics ”ctl.ca”. After several months of steady increases, the cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers dropped slightly in October, according to results published this week by the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI). The CGFI Total Freight Cost Index decreased by .8% in October compared to September, while the Base Rate Index, which excludes the impact of fuel surcharges assessed by carriers, decreased .92%.

RC4420, Information on CRA - Service Complaints, Includes Form RC193, Service-Related Complaint RC4420, Information on CRA - Service Complaints, Includes Form RC193, Service-Related Complaint has been updated and is available on the CRA website at: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/E/pub/xi/rc4420/README.html

Comments, Complaints, and Compliments We have improved the way our clients can provide us feedback on our programs and services. Note: If you are not submitting a comment, complaint or compliment to the CBSA, but have a question, please refer to our General Enquiries or Frequently Asked Questions pages. Comments

This memorandum has been revised to reflect amendments to the Energy Efficiency Regulations; it outlines responsibilities of the Canada Border Services Agency and Natural Resources Canada and provides procedures for the control of importation of energy-using products. Summary

CBSA has a new guide available, called BSF5131. This guide, Other Government Departments and Agencies: Reference List for Exporters, lists some of the most commonly exported commodities that may require permits and/or certificates from other federal government departments and agencies. The guide is available on CBSA's website at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/pub/bsf5131-eng.html

The following is a message from CBSA (EDI11-001). All LVS releases for the period of December 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010 should be consolidated and must be transmitted to the CBSA by Monday, January 24, 2011. The release date should be reported as December 31, 2010 due to the tariff changes implemented in January 2011.

Several members have brought to our attention that the print copy of the 2011 Customs Tariff and the PDF version of the complete tariff on CBSA’s website is incomplete. Specifically, chapters 74 and 96 are missing all tariff information and contain only the notes. CBSA is aware of this and are taking steps to make corrections. Note that the “by Chapter” version of the tariff on CBSA’s website contains chapters 74 and 96 in their entirety.

The description of the following registration type was changed. NO REQUIREMENT VERSION CHANGE # 140: From : Inspection location (Alpha-Numeric) To : Canadian Inspection Facility (Alpha-Numeric) Please check your version number before submitting through EDI. If you have any questions, please contact your Import Service Centre.

The following is from the 7 January 2011 edition of the "American Shipper". Surface transport-related trade between the United States and its North American Free Trade Agreement partners Canada and Mexico was up 14.9 percent in October, compared to the same monthly period in 2009, reaching $70.6 billion, according to the U.S. Transportation Department’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics on Thursday. However, the value of trade for the month remained 2.9 percent below the October 2008 level, the agency said.