Trade News

The following is from the 10 December 2010 edition of "Reuters Canada". Canada's trade deficit with the world narrowed more than expected to C$1.71 billion ($1.69 billion) in October from a revised C$2.31 billion deficit in September, in spite of a declining trade surplus with the United States, according to Statistics Canada data on Friday. NOTE: Analysts surveyed by Reuters had on average forecast a deficit of C$2.10 billion in October, with exports at C$33.50 billion and imports at C$35.70 billion. ($1=$1.01 Canadian)

Director-General Pascal Lamy, in the presenting his annual report on developments in the international trading environment on 9 December 2010, said: “The global financial and economic crisis and the WTO’s trade-monitoring exercise have shown the importance of increased transparency for the smooth functioning of the multilateral trading system. Again, progress in this area depends on active participation by all Members. The comprehensive, accurate and neutral nature of the monitoring reports can be ensured only through an active participation of all delegations.

The Export Controls Division of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada is organizing a series of Domestic and Export Controls Seminars in the following cities: Halifax – January 19, 2011 - Agenda

Further to our message of 6 December 2010, all information pertaining to the 2011 Customs Tariff Departmental Consolidation is now available on the CBSA website. http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/trade-commerce/tariff-tarif/menu-eng.html As per CBSA’s earlier message, these files in CADEX format will be available at the same site by mid-December.

Annual Report to Parliament - Crown Corporations and Other Corporate Interests of Canada 2010 The Treasury Board of Canada has released its Annual Report to Parliament - Crown Corporations and Other Corporate Interests of Canada 2010.

Members may be interested in the following orders, amendments, and regulations, published on 08 December in Part II of the Canada Gazette. 1. Under the Customs Tariff, Order Amending the Designer Remission Order, 2001. http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2010/2010-12-08/html/sor-dors263-eng… 2. Under the Canadian Wheat Board Act, Regulations Amending the Canadian Wheat Board Regulations.

The following is excerpted from the 9 December 2010 edition of "montrealgazette.com". Canada's privacy watchdog has launched a sweeping audit to find out whether the federal government is doing enough to protect the privacy of air travellers, given the heightened focus on national security.

The following is excerpted from the 9 December 2010 edition of "globeandmail.com". Stephen Harper’s Conservatives are negotiating a perimeter security agreement with the United States – a deal designed to ensure the vital trade flow between Canada and its largest trading partner is not choked off by the aggressive U.S. security bureaucracy.

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) would like to inform travellers of construction work at the Prescott port of entry. Starting December 9, 2010, travellers should pay strict attention to the detours to the temporary primary inspection lanes, which have been relocated to the west side of the existing traveller building.

CN 10-023: Advance Commercial Information (ACI) Exemptions for Authorized Break-bulk Cargo 1. The purpose of this Customs Notice is to advise that effective September 2010 the Commercial Unit of the Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) is responsible for authorized break-bulk cargo exemptions under the marine Advance Commercial Information (ACI) Program.

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) announced the prescribed annual interest rates that will apply to any amounts owed to the CRA and to any amounts the CRA owes to individuals and corporations. These rates are calculated quarterly in accordance with applicable legislation and will be in effect from January 1, 2011 to March 31, 2011. To view the rates, please visit: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/nwsrm/rlss/2010/m12/nr101208-eng.html

Chapter 30 was published to add a new OGD extension. 30.01.90.1676.18 Chondroitin sulphate - avian origin This created requirement version changes for the following HS Codes. 30.01.90.1676.14 Chondroitin sulphate - porcine origin 30.01.90.1676.17 Heparin sodium from porcine origin Please check your version number before submitting through EDI. If you have any questions, please contact your Import Service Centre.

Border Services says only one officer has fired a gun -to kill injured moose The following is from today's edition of the National Post.

The following meat hygiene directives are now available in HTML and PDF versions at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/meavia/man/direct/directe.shtml MHD 2010-53 Chapter 11, section 11.7.3 - Chile MHD 2010-50 Chapter 11, section 11.7.3 - Singapore MHD 2010-45 Chapter 11, section 11.7.3 - Mexico MHD 2010-20 Chapter 6

Appeal No. Appeal Name Act AP-2009-004 Wolseley Canada Inc. Customs Act AP-2009-045 Sher-Wood Hockey Inc. Customs Act AP-2009-072 Rona Corporation Inc. Customs Act AP-2009-073 Ingram Micro Inc. Customs Act AP-2009-076 Rutherford Controls International Corp. Customs Act AP-2009-080 M. Miner Customs Act

Chapter 97 was published to change the recommendation from "Approved" to "Refer to CFIA - Veterinary Inspection" for the following HS Codes for all countries except the United States. 97.05.00.1990 - Whole carcass or body parts, taxidermy preserved. 97.05.00.1992 - Horns, hooves, claws or beaks, preserved for display. 97.05.00.1993 - Decorative egg shells. Please check your version number before submitting through EDI. If you have any questions, please contact your Import Service Centre.

The CBSA has provided an update on Customs Controlled Areas (CCAs). The establishment of CCAs will allow CBSA officers to question, examine, and search people and goods within a CCA, including workers within a CCA who would not otherwise have to present themselves to the CBSA. The intent of a CCA is to strengthen security at Canada's airports and marine terminals. CBSA’s update is available here.

The Record of Discussion and Decision (RoDD) from the 8 June 2010 eManifest Communications Working Group are now available. This RoDD is available on the Advocacy section of the CSCB website; login is required. The CSCB has been actively involved in the consultative process surrounding e-Manifest and is represented on each of the e-Manifest subcommittees; the Design Working Group; the Steering Group; the Communications Group; and the Technical Design Working Group. Our thanks go to CSCB members on these committees for the work they have done representing customs brokers.