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Used Self-propelled Vehicles from US - Change to US Export Regulations

The CSCB has received several inquiries from members regarding a change to U.S. export reporting for used self-propelled vehicles. The CSCB has looked into this issue and is now able to offer the following clarification. Canada is no longer exempted from electronic export filing through the…
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Become a CSCB Director!

Each year, we look for volunteers to join our hard-working Board of Directors where they can have the opportunity to directly influence the priorities of the CSCB. This is the beginning of that process. Five positions will be available for a two-year term, 2014-2016. Interested individuals are…

Hints in Hot-Growth Exports

Last week's merchandise trade figures were pretty impressive, all things considered. Weather has wracked a lot of January and February indicators, but so far, you can count out Canadian trade. Were we just lucky, did we capitalize on others’ weather misfortunes, or is something else going on? Likely…
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CBSA – Tariff Classification

One of our members has asked that we pass on some potentially useful information. Although not listed on the list of verification priorities, it is his opinion that CBSA is reviewing entries for goods that are classified under heading 87.05. As a result, CBSA has determined that used garbage trucks…

Public Hearings, Appeals

Starting Date Appeal No. Appellant Act Type of Hearing 2014-05-13 AP-2013-046 Tenth Siding Trading Co. dba Rock Gear Customs Act Public Hearing 2014-05-15 AP-2013-047 T. Lysyshyn Customs Act Public Hearing 2014-05-22 AP-2011-074 and AP-2011-076 Corning Optical Communications LLC, formerly Corning…

Update to CFIA AIRS Website

Chapter 6 was published to streamline the import conditions for the following HS codes originating from the states of Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, North Carolina and Wisconsin. 06.02.90.0023.13 - Willow - rooted plants (Other Salix spp.) 06.02.90.0031.33 - Goat willow - rooted…

Decisions Pending, Appeals

Appeal No. Appeal Name Act AP-2011-033 Costco Wholesale Canada Ltd. Customs Act AP-2012-052 Cross Country Parts Distribution Ltd. Customs Act AP-2012-067 Hudson's Bay Company Customs Act AP-2012-070 Cargill Inc. Customs Act AP-2013-008 Ideal Roofing Company Limited Special Import Measures Act AP…

Update to CFIA AIRS Website

Chapter 3 was published to modify the import conditions for the following HS codes originating from the United States, with the following end uses: "Food Service", "Further processing for human consumption" and "Retail use". 03.01 - Live fish 03.02 - Fish, fresh or chilled, excluding fish fillets…
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Customs Broker/Importer Search for Manifest Forward Launches on April 14

As you are aware, the CSCB is implementing a Customs Broker/Importer Search tool to facilitate and encourage the use of manifest forward functionality among the carrier and freight forwarder community. This functionality, offered as part of the CBSA Automated Commercial Information (ACI)/eManifest…

Department of Finance – Draft Legislative Proposals

The Department of Finance has released draft legislative proposals relating to technical changes to the Income Tax Act, Excise Tax Act and related regulations. Included in this proposal is an amendment to codify longstanding relieving provisions related to the tax treatment upon re-entry into Canada…

Canadian dollar stronger following Quebec Liberal win

The business community is breathing a sigh of relief in reaction to the news that the Quebec Liberals have been swept back into power, with the loonie moving to its highest level in two months and cautious optimism on the stock market... The Canadian dollar gained almost half a percentage point to…

Exporting to Europe? Get your CE mark

You can’t get into Europe without your CE mark. CE stands for Conformité Européenne, French for European conformity. The mark indicates that products meet all applicable European health, safety, performance and environmental requirements. CE marking is mandatory in all 28 European Union countries…
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Privacy Impact Assessment – eManifest, Build 1

Members may be interested in the Privacy Impact Assessment Executive Summary of Build 1 of eManifest. Previous messages have been sent to members regarding the implementation time lines for eManifest and future builds. In particular, our message of March 5, 2014, directed members to Part 1 of the…