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Update to CFIA AIRS Website

WE APOLOGIZE FOR THE DELAY IN THIS MORNING'S PUBLICATION AS WE WERE EXPERIENCING TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES The chapters listed below were modified to add the following origins; Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba, Curaçao and Sint Maarten (Dutch part). The modification resulted in a requirement version…

CFIA Scheduled Network Maintenance, 17 November

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 November 17, 2013. The CFIA Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) system will be affected by this maintenance window…

Canada-Japan Trade Negotiations Advance in Ottawa

The following is excerpted from a 15 November 2013 news release by Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada. The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade, today announced that progress continues to be made toward a Canada-Japan economic partnership agreement (EPA) as the fourth round…

[US] Customs brokers seek exemption from new truck rules

The following is excerpted from a 15 November 2013 article by American Shipper. The National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America is seeking clarification from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration about new licensing and bonding requirements for forwarders that arrange…

Government of Canada Helps Grain Industry Explore New Trade Opportunities

The following is excerpted from a 13 November 2013 news release by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. Canada's seed industry is getting a boost to its efforts to promote trade and reduce non-tariff trade barriers thanks to an investment by the Government of Canada. Today, Agriculture Minister Gerry…
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Exchange Rates

As a result of a CBSA message concerning an error in the rate of exchange, the CSCB contacted CBSA to ask B2s are required for those goods whose value for duty was affected by the error in the exchange rate, or if DASs would be issued. The following is CBSA’s response. The CBSA’s broadcast message…

CSCB/CBSA Joint Seminar on Valuation in GTA - Don't Miss It!

Valuation of imported goods and its compliance implications have been recognized by the CSCB and CBSA as a priority for education and training. As previously announced, Toronto will be the site of the second CSCB/CBSA joint seminar on valuation on December 4, 2013. Presenters include, from CBSA…

Certain Greenhouse Bell Peppers, Notice of Revision of Schedule

Dumping case number: AD/1387 Dumping file number: 4214-28 The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has today revised the schedule concerning its re-investigation of the normal values and export prices of certain greenhouse bell peppers originating in or exported from the Netherlands. The notice is…

First Quarter Interest Rate 2014

The following is a CBSA message (EDI13-084). The annual interest rate for the first quarter of 2014 (January 01 – March 31) will be 0.9795

Canadian international merchandise trade, September 2013

The following is excerpted from a 14 November 2013 release by Statistics Canada. Canada's merchandise exports grew 1.8% while imports edged up 0.2% in September. As a result, Canada's trade deficit with the world narrowed from $1.1 billion in August to $435 million in September. This release is…

CFIA Fish Inspection Forms 5588 and 5608

The Fish Import Notification (CFIA/ACIA 5588) and the form for Import Products Destined for Further Processing in Federally Registered Establishments (CFIA/ACIA 5608) have been changed to ensure they meet the new accessibility guidelines mandated by Treasury Board for all forms posted on the…

CFIA Processing Issues

The following message was sent from the CFIA: Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is experiencing processing issues specifically in relation to the following scenario: A transaction that has received a final CBSA decision, is cancelled…

Softwood Lumber quota for December 2013

Please be advised that as the prevailing monthly price for DECEMBER 2013 exceeds US$355. Charges and volume restraints under the Softwood Lumber Agreement will not be applicable during the month of DECEMBER 2013. Pursuant to Article VII of the Agreement, when the prevailing monthly price for any…

Public Hearings, Appeals

Starting Date Appeal No. Appellant Act Type of Hearing 2013-11-14 AP-2013-017 Double J Fashion Group Inc. Customs Act Public Hearing 2013-11-19 AP-2013-018 KAO Canada Inc. Customs Act Public Hearing 2013-11-25 AP-2012-067 Hudson's Bay Company Customs Act Public Hearing 2013-12-03 AP-2012-070 Cargill…

Decisions Pending, Appeals

Appeal No. Appeal Name Act AP-2009-024 Transnat Express Inc. Excise Tax Act AP-2012-017 Oceaneering Canada Limited Customs Act AP-2012-058 Kinedyne Canada Ltd. Customs Act AP-2012-060 Cycles Lambert Inc. Customs Act AP-2012-065 R. Atkinson Customs Act AP-2012-066 Wolseley Canada Inc. Customs Act AP…