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Update to CFIA AIRS Website

a) Chapter 02 was published to change the release recommendation to "Refuse Entry" for the following HS codes originating from the European Union for the end uses "In transit through Canada", "Other end uses", "Samples for testing", "Show or exhibition" and to streamline the import requirements for…

Obama signs executive order on streamlining the export/import processes

President Barack Obama, Wednesday, issued an executive order setting a Dec. 31, 2016 deadline for more than 40 federal agencies to have their systems ready to regulate import and export transactions through a common, government-wide, data-transmission pipeline. The International Trade Data System…

CBSA/Health Canada Webinar Documents

The following documents from the CBSA/Health Canada Trade Consultation Session on Importation of Products Regulated under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act held on January 16, 2014 are now available on the BCCC OGD sub-committee page: Webinar Summary Webinar Presentation Q & A Log To access…

CFIA Scheduled Network Maintenance, 23 February

Please note that as part of the Canada Border Services Agency's (CBSA) ongoing efforts to improve client service, a maintenance window of the production database is scheduled for Sunday February 23, 2014. The CFIA Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) system will be affected by this maintenance window…

Decisions Pending, Appeals

Appeal No. Appeal Name Act AP-2011-033 Costco Wholesale Canada Ltd. Customs Act AP-2012-017 Oceaneering Canada Limited Customs Act AP-2012-052 Cross Country Parts Distribution Ltd. Customs Act AP-2012-067 Hudson's Bay Company Customs Act AP-2013-003 Costco Wholesale Canada Ltd. Customs Act AP-2013…
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CBSA - Targeted Verification Results

At the February 2014 BCCC meeting, CBSA presented their Targeted Verification Results. This presentation was included in the package of documents from that meeting and made available to members on February 14th. However, we want to draw the attention of our members’ to this specific presentation…

COOL Compliance Hearings Kick Off at WTO

The US’ controversial country-of-origin labelling (COOL) requirements for livestock and meat imports were once again under scrutiny at the WTO this week, as hearings began to determine whether recent changes to the policy have brought it in line with international trade rules. The dispute dates back…

US, Canada, Mexico stress trade at North America summit

US President Barack Obama and leaders of Mexico and Canada pledged to improve their massive North American trade links at a summit shadowed by friction between the neighbors. The one-day talks hosted by President Enrique Pena Nieto ...in Toluca, near Mexico City, sought to find ways to revitalize…

Toronto Region Seminar on HS Classification - This Coming Wednesday!

The CSCB Toronto Region would like to invite you to an education seminar on HS Classification. The following are the details: Date: Wednesday, 26 February 2014 Time: 2:30pm – 5:30pm Location: Four Points by Sheraton 6257 Airport Road Mississauga, ON Presenter: Shane Brown, LLB, Thompson, Ahern & Co…

Manage importing risk with hedging and currency monitoring

At the beginning of the new year, importers plan international transactions and set profit goals. Medium-size companies tend to prepare for transactions two to four months in advance, while large companies usually plan five to eight months ahead. Top management is usually involved in these plans…

Trade: Ready to Roll?

The following is excerpted from a 20 February 2014 commentary by Peter G. Hall of Export Development Canada. When international trade collapsed in 2009, the Canadian economy turned inward, and for a change, discovered a steady source of growth. That source is now tapped out, and economy-watchers…

eManifest regulatory amendments

Subscribers may be interested in the following notice, issued by CBSA on 18 February 2014. Making the Border Smarter and More Secure eManifest is a transformational initiative that will modernize and improve cross-border commercial processes. When fully implemented, eManifest will require carriers…
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eManifest (Proposed Regulations)

Further to the message sent to CSCB members on February 18, 2014, the CSCB has confirmed that the deployment of ATD functionality will not be July 2014. As indicated in the Gazette, the expected system availability date for voluntary submission of Advance Trade Date (ATD) is 2015. The proposed…

New National Standard for Icewine in Canada

After extensive consultation, the Government of Canada is introducing regulatory amendments that will help Canadian icewine producers expand export markets and protect consumers from fraudulent products. Primarily, the amendments will create a new national standard for icewine. These amendments also…

2014 Toronto Region Education Seminar on HS Classification - Register Today!

The CSCB Toronto Region would like to invite you to an education seminar on HS Classification. The following are the details: Date: Wednesday, 26 February 2014 Time: 2:30pm – 5:30pm Location: Four Points by Sheraton 6257 Airport Road Mississauga, ON Presenter: Shane Brown, LLB, Thompson, Ahern & Co…

Canada Gazette - Notices and Proposed Regulations

Subscribers may be interested in the following, published on 15 February 2014 in Part I of the Canada Gazette. Canada Border Services Agency Customs Act Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Made Under the Customs Act Health, Dept. of Food and Drugs Act Regulations Amending the Food and Drug…
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eManifest (Proposed Regulations)

Included in Part I of the Canada Gazette are proposed regulatory changes in support of full eManifest implementation. These changes are the first of two packages of proposed changes. This package includes requirements for electronic pre-arrival information in the highway and rail modes, enhancements…