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EDC Export Performance Monitor - April 2016

April 5, 2016
It was a bad month for Canadian exports. The decline in merchandise exports was big enough to wipe out two very strong prior months. Declines were enough to drive the nominal trade balance to a deficit of CAD 1.9 billion, roughly a tripling of the January trade deficit. The declines were broadly…

Update to the Meat Hygiene Manual of Procedures, Chapter 11 – United States

April 5, 2016
Please be advised that export requirements under section 11.7.3, Annex W – United States of the Chapter 11 of the Meat Hygiene Manual of Procedures (MHMP), have been updated with the following information: 11.7.3, United-States- Annex W –Species and Processing category is included as per FSIS…
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EDI Releases at Non-Terminal Offices

April 5, 2016
The CBSA Southern Manitoba District management team has provided clarification regarding the transmission of EDI releases for shipments crossing at Non‐Terminal Offices (NTO’s) and the presentation of Other Government Department (OGD) approvals/permits for OGD regulated commodities crossing at NTO’s…

First Designate Quiz of 2016 due Thursday!

April 5, 2016
CCS designates are reminded that the first quiz of 2016 is due Thursday, April 7th at 2pm EDT. As always, the quiz is worth ten professional development points toward maintenance of the CCS designation, and is FREE of charge. To access the quiz, you must login to your CSCB account. If you do not…

CSCB Webinar: Single Window/IID Series - Canada Border Services Agency

April 5, 2016
We’d like to invite you to participate in the CSCB/CBSA webinar on the Single Window Initiative (SWI) and Integrated Import Declaration (IID) this Thursday, April 7 th at 1:00-3:00 pm ET. The presentation will cover the current status of the SWI, CBSA’s plans for sunsetting ACROSS and implementation…

Canadian international merchandise trade, February 2016

April 5, 2016
Canada's exports fell 5.4% to $43.7 billion in February, after reaching a record high in January. Export prices decreased 3.2% and volumes were down 2.2%. Imports declined 2.6% to $45.6 billion, as prices were down 1.4% and volumes decreased 1.2%. Consequently, Canada's merchandise trade deficit…

CFIA AIRS Updates, 5 April

April 5, 2016
A) Chapter 44 was published to: i) add the following OGD extension: 44.01.39.0030 - Wood Shavings ii) change the release recommendation from "Approved" to "Refer to CFIA-NISC" for the following HS code originating from the United States: 44.01.39.0012 - Wood waste and scrap not agglomarated in logs…

CSCB Webinar Series: Single Window/IID with CBSA & PGAs

April 4, 2016
As previously announced, we are pleased to host a seven-webinar series dedicated to Single Window and Integrated Import Declaration (IID) featuring presenters from Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and Participating Government Agencies (PGA). Webinars will vary in length from one to three hours…
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Paying ARL Account Balance Presentation in French

April 4, 2016
Please note that the French version of the presentation given by CBSA during the webinar on Paying ARL Account Balance (March 17th) is now available on the ARL Implementation page.
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AMPS Clarification

April 4, 2016
The “per issue” vs. “per occurrence” application of penalties under the Administrative Monetary Penalty System can be confusing. As a result, the CSCB has confirmed that the following correctly clarifies the application of trade penalties. The following applies to AMPS contraventions C080 – C083 and…

CFIA AIRS Updates, 1 April

April 4, 2016
A) Chapter 31 was published to change the release recommendation from "Refuse Entry" to "Refer to CFIA-NISC" for the following HS codes with the end uses: "For direct application to the soil by importer and not for sale in Canada", "Manufacturing and further processing", "For use or sale as a…
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Priority Worldwide Services - CSCB Membership Application

April 1, 2016
The CSCB has received an application for membership from PWS Logistics, Montreal Inc. DBA Priority Worldwide Services. The CSCB contact is Mr. Timothy Wood, Qualified Officer. The licence was issued in October 2015 for Montreal area. The contact information follows: PWS Logistics, Montreal Inc. DBA…

List of Establishments Approved for Export to Mexico

April 1, 2016
Please be advised that the List of Establishments approved to export meat to Mexico in Chapter 11 of the Meat Hygiene Manual of Procedures (MHMP), has been revised on March 24, 2016, with the following information: Establishment 476A removed - As per operator’s request (2016-03-10) Establishment…

List of Establishments Approved for Export to Korea

April 1, 2016
Please be advised that the List of Establishments approved to export pork meat to Korea in Chapter 11 of the Meat Hygiene Manual of Procedures (MHMP), has been revised on March 29, 2016, with the following information: Establishments approved to export Pork produced as of 2015-11-05. http://www…
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BCCC Scientific Names Working Group Meeting Documents, 10 March 2016

April 1, 2016
CBSA has formed a new working group, i.e. Scientific Names of Plants, Animals and Microorganisms Working Group. The purpose of this group is to develop a policy document on the implementation of a prescriptive requirement for scientific names of plants, animals, and microorganisms on import…