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G20 leaders steel themselves for Trump's next trade move

July 10, 2017
Of all the issues testing the mettle of G20 leaders in Hamburg, Germany this weekend, U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to put new tariffs on steel imports to protect national security may be the strangest. If the logic put forward by countries like Canada prevails, his threats may also be empty…
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Requesting a Business Number

July 10, 2017
We have heard from members that there are times when CRA will not issue a Business Number (BN) to an importer. Refusal is usually based on the fact that the importer does not import often enough to warrant a BN. The CSCB contacted CBSA to ask what action should be taken when a client is refused a BN…

Steel Piling Pipe, Expiry No. LE-2017-002

July 10, 2017
Notice of Expiry of Finding The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (the Tribunal) hereby gives notice, pursuant to subsection 76.03(3) of the Special Import Measures Act ( SIMA), that its finding made on November 30, 2012, in Inquiry No. NQ-2012-002, concerning the dumping and subsidizing of…

Silicon Metal, Inquiry No. NQ-2017-001

July 10, 2017
Notice was received by the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (the Tribunal) on July 5, 2017, from the Director General of the Trade and Anti-dumping Programs Directorate at the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), stating that preliminary determinations had been made respecting the dumping of…

Prime Minister concludes successful G20 Summit in Germany

July 10, 2017
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, [has] concluded a successful G20 Leaders’ Summit in Hamburg, Germany. During the Summit, Prime Minister Trudeau promoted open, progressive trade that benefits the middle class and those working hard to join it. He also emphasized the importance of gender equality…

Canada, EU to provisionally apply CETA in September

July 10, 2017
Canada and the European Union have finally agreed on a date for provisional application of the oft-delayed Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement. The provisional application of the massive deal will come into effect on Sept. 21, according to a joint-statement from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau…

CFIA-AIRS Updates July 10th, 2017

July 10, 2017
A) Chapter 01 was published to change the release recommendation from “Refuse entry” to “Refer to CFIA – Veterinary inspection” for the following HS code originating from Slovenia and Spain. 01.06.31.2086 - Birds of prey over 3 days old. This created a requirement version change for the following HS…

EDC Export Performance Monitor, July 2017

July 7, 2017
Canada’s merchandise exports hit another record level in May, with the value of goods reaching $48.7 billion and up by 1.3% compared to a month earlier. May was the third consecutive month that exports grew and also in which 8 of 11 major industry categories increased, an indicator of the broad…
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In Memoriam - Kenneth Podrasky

July 7, 2017
The CSCB is saddened to have learned of Mr. Kenneth Podrasky's passing on Friday, June 16, 2017 at the age of 78 years. Ken was a former President of Pac-Ex Customs Brokers in Calgary. He enjoyed a very athletic life including basketball, baseball, badminton, golf, squash, tennis, and pickle ball. A…

Thinking of challenging the CCS exam? Don't miss the deadline to register

July 6, 2017
Registration to challenge the Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) examination on September 23, 2017 is now open. The registration deadline is Friday, July 14. An individual may apply to challenge the CCS exam if: is currently employed by a CSCB member firm and has employer-certified two years of work…

Concrete Reinforcing Bar, Inquiry No. NQ-2016-003

July 6, 2017
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal, pursuant to the provisions of section 42 of the Special Import Measures Act, has conducted an inquiry to determine whether the dumping of hot-rolled deformed steel concrete reinforcing bar in straight lengths or coils, commonly identified as rebar, in…

Canada trade data show economic strength ahead of rate decision

July 6, 2017
Canadian exports and imports both hit record highs in May, Statistics Canada said on Thursday, reflecting continued economic strength ahead of a highly anticipated interest rate decision next week. Although the trade deficit almost doubled to $1.09-billion, that was partly due to one-time imports of…

CSCB Webinar: ARL - Statement of Account (SOA) ECCRD

July 5, 2017
Don't miss an upcoming session with Benjamin Walker and Bev Ifilill from the CBSA ARL team on the proposed changes to the Daily Notices and monthly Statements of Account, and a possible new approach to the application of some credits. We are pleased to once again host Ben and Bev in a webinar…

How to identify border threats

July 5, 2017
The Canadian Society of Customs Brokers (CSCB) and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) have recorded a discussion that is relevant to all CSCB members who are interested in learning about how industry members can play an important role in assisting the CBSA in keeping Canada healthy, safe, and…

Liquid Dielectric Transformers Re-investigation Conclusion

July 5, 2017
On July 5, 2017, CBSA concluded a re-investigation of the normal values and export prices of certain liquid dielectric transformers having a top power handling capacity equal to or exceeding 60,000 kilovolt amperes (60 megavolt amperes), whether assembled or unassembled, complete or incomplete…