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CFIA AIRS Updates, 30 January
January 30, 2015
a) Chapter 01 was published to; i) change the release recommendation to "Refer to CFIA-NISC" for the following HS codes originating from the state of Idaho. 01.05 - Live poultry, that is to say, fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, ducks, geese, turkeys and guinea fowls 01.06.31 - Birds of prey…
Changes to CBSA Offload Service Provider
January 29, 2015
Through the Canadian Trucking Alliance, we have just learned that CBSA has made changes to the offload service provider. The change is effective Sunday February 1st, 2015 for all highway ports of entry. To set up an account with the new offload provider, contact: pamela@employmentprofessionalscanada…
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CN 15-002 - New Seizure Policy for Significant Undervaluation of Commercial Goods in the Courier Low Value Shipment (CLVS) Program - Member Feedback Requested
January 29, 2015
Further to our message to members, dated 29 August 2014, regarding a new policy for CLVS stream seizures, CBSA has issued Customs Notice 15-002 - New Seizure Policy for Significant Undervaluation of Commercial Goods in the Courier Low Value Shipment (CLVS) Program. http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca…
Customs Notice 15-002 - New Seizure Policy for Significant Undervaluation of Commercial Goods in the Courier Low Value Shipment (CLVS) Program
January 29, 2015
1. This notice announces the implementation of a new seizure policy for undervalued shipments of commercial goods imported through the Courier Low Value Shipment (CLVS) Program. 2. In circumstances where physical evidence has been discovered that a significant undervaluation has been made by the…
D2-5-11 - Administrative and Operational Guidelines for Commercial Air-mode Carriers for the Processing of Prescribed Traveller Information Pursuant to the Requirements of the Canada Border Services Agency
January 29, 2015
The following has been updated and is available on the CBSA website: Memorandum D2-5-11 - Administrative and Operational Guidelines for Commercial Air-mode Carriers for the Processing of Prescribed Traveller Information Pursuant to the Requirements of the Canada Border Services Agency http://www…
New export requirements for potatoes from PEI
January 28, 2015
Effective immediately, new requirements are in place for exporting potatoes from Prince Edward Island (PEI) to the United States (U.S.). Due to recent detections of potato wart in PEI, the CFIA continues to survey for this pest and is enforcing restrictions to prevent further spread from infested…
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CSCB is looking for an Education Programs Officer
January 28, 2015
Become part of a dynamic and successful team responsible for developing and implementing education products and professional designation programs at the Canadian Society of Customs Brokers (CSCB). This position is located in Ottawa and available immediately. You will be responsible for developing…
Weak loonie will sway snowbirds, cross-border shopping
January 28, 2015
It's not a new low — far from it. But projections that the loonie will plunge below 80 cents US by spring will clip the wings of vacationing snowbirds, take the air out of cross-border shopping and generally cast a pall over the consumer psyche, economists say. "There's a severity here. When we see…
Audit of the Casual Refund Program
January 28, 2015
The CBSA has published its audit report of the Casual Refund Program. The objective of this audit was to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of controls for the processing, verification and payment of casual refund requests. The audit scope included both manual and CREDITS refund processes and…
CFIA AIRS Scheduled System Maintenance, 28 January
January 27, 2015
Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Automated Import Reference System (AIRS) will be undergoing maintenance on Wednesday January 28, 2015 from 6:00AM until 7:00AM (EST). If you require assistance please email [email protected]. Thank you for your cooperation.
Mexico recognizes Canada's heat treated wood
January 27, 2015
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz, International Trade Minister Ed Fast, and Minister of Natural Resources as well as Minister for the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario Greg Rickford announced today that wood exports are expected to increase after Mexico agreed to recognize…
Canada and Ontario complete improvements to Windsor-Detroit Tunnel Canadian Plaza
January 27, 2015
The Governments of Canada and Ontario today announced the completion of improvements to the Windsor-Detroit Tunnel Canadian Plaza. This project was the final construction project remaining in the Let's Get Windsor-Essex Moving (LGWEM) strategy announced in 2004. The improvements to the Canadian…
Industry concerned about EU changes to advance cargo data rules
January 26, 2015
Proposed rule would require carriers to obtain buyer/seller info for submission to EU customs authorities. The freight transportation industry is urging the European Commission to use care in the type of new data it seeks about parties related to import transactions as it rewrites advance data…
Congestion threatens trade as global middle class expands, economist warns
January 26, 2015
To Walter Kemmsies, the biggest threat to global trade isn’t protectionism, war or terrorism, disease, natural disasters or any of the usual triggers for economic catastrophe. Instead, try mounting congestion at global ports and the crumbling infrastructure surrounding them. He sees the situation at…
'Buy America' squabble reveals cracks in cross-border relations
January 26, 2015
Alaska’s decision to scrap the controversial rebuilding of a remote B.C. ferry terminal is the inevitable postscript to a sad episode in Canada-U.S. relations. Any contractor willing to take on the work would have faced the impossible choice of running afoul of either U.S. or Canadian law. Federal…
Message of the WCO Secretary General on International Customs Day 2015
January 26, 2015
This year’s International Customs Day heralds the launch of the WCO Year of Coordinated Border Management (CBM), a year in which Customs administrations are encouraged to actively promote the partnerships they have built to improve and expedite border processing. The theme entails the coordination…
Ed Fast talks free trade in Kyiv as fighting intensifies in eastern Ukraine
January 26, 2015
International Trade Minister Ed Fast arrived in Kyiv on Sunday for two days of meetings as fighting intensifies between Ukrainian forces and pro-Russian separatists in the east of the embattled country. Fast, who has been to Ukraine twice is the last six months, is there to talk free trade his…
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CSCB/CBSA Montreal Port Standing Committee Meeting Minutes, 16 December 2014
January 26, 2015
Further to the French version of the minutes of the CSCB/CBSA Port Standing Committee meeting held on 16 December 2014, the English version of the minutes is now available on the Quebec Region page of the CSCB members site. To access, please log in to your CSCB account, click on "Member Services"…
HS Nomenclature 2017 Edition
January 26, 2015
The WCO has published the accepted amendments to the Harmonized System (HS) Nomenclature that will enter into force on 1 January 2017. It includes 233 sets of amendments, divided as follows: agricultural sector 85; chemical sector 45; wood sector 13; textile sector 15; base metal sector 6; machinery…
EICS Message: Softwood Lumber quota for February 2015
January 26, 2015
Please be advised that as the prevailing monthly price for February 2015 exceeds US $355. Charges and volume restraints under the Softwood Lumber Agreement will not be applicable during the month of February 2015. Pursuant to Article VII of the Agreement, when the prevailing monthly price for any…