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The CSCB has been advised that the Customs and Immigration Union that represents CBSA officers may hold a day of action tomorrow, October 10 th. Currently, no information is available as to the extent of the action. If such information becomes available, we will provide it to members.

The following is a CBSA message (Update EDI13-074). We are now able to process outbound data for clients using the Customs Internet Gateway.

Canada has successfully concluded new and expanded air transport agreements with seven countries spanning several regions of the world. The amended agreements with Algeria, Ethiopia, South Africa and Turkey expand Canada’s existing air transport relationships by allowing airlines to introduce more…

Subscribers may be interested in the following, published on 9 October 2013 in Part II of the Canada Gazette. SOR/2013-161 September 30, 2013 General Preferential Tariff Withdrawal Order (2013 GPT Review) Customs Tariff http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2013/2013-10-09/html/sor-dors161-eng… SOR…

The following is a CBSA message (EDI13-074). We are currently unable to process outbound data for clients using the Customs Internet Gateway. There is no ETR and we will keep you updated as new information becomes available. Should you require assistance please call the ECU hotline at 1-888-957-7224…

The following memorandum has been updated and is available on the CBSA website. D19-7-1, Interpretation of the Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulation of International and Interprovincial Trade Act (WAPPRIITA) and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and…

Chapter 13 was published to add the end uses "Human consumption" and "Travellers & Personal use and not for resale or distribution" to the following HS code. 13.02.19.7199.37 - Vanilla, oleoresin

The following notice is from the Single Window Initiative - Business Design and Development division at CBSA. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), in conjunction with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is hosting a Trade Consultation Session via WebEx with a focus on the importation of…

The following is a CBSA message (EDI13-073). In reference to Notice, serial No. 837 dated September 13, 2013 which was prepared and distributed by International Trade Canada, please be advised that the barley products tariff rate quota (TRQ) will be filled on October 11, 2013. Consequently, October…

Canada’s trade deficit in August climbed to $1.31 billion as imports grew by 2.1% to set a new record and exports rose by 1.8%, Statistics Canada said on Tuesday… Imports hit $41.08 billion in August on higher shipments of energy products, aircraft and motor vehicles as volumes rose 1.2% and prices…

The following message is from CBSA (EDI13-072). Please be advised that starting October 9, 2013, due to an upgrade in the telephone system, overseas clients may reach the Electronic Commerce Unit (ECU) at one telephone number, 613-946-0762, at all times of the day or night (7/24). The phone number…

Major business groups from the U.S., Canada and Mexico sent a joint letter to their country’s leaders Oct. 3 urging an acceleration of efforts to strengthen economic relations among the NAFTA partners and enhance their competitiveness in the global economy. The Business Roundtable, the Canadian…

The fall edition of the CBSA newsletter, CBSA Today: Commercial News for Stakeholders, is available at http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/agency-agence/consult/bccc-ccacf/newletter-b…. The following topics are covered in this newsletter: Eliminating marine agent carrier codes eManifest –…

Decision and reasons issued Wednesday, September 25, 2013 IN THE MATTER OF an appeal heard on May 28, 2013, pursuant to subsection 61(1) of the Special Import Measures Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. S-15; AND IN THE MATTER OF two decisions of the President of the Canada Border Services Agency dated September…

The following form has been updated by CRA: EDM8-1-1, Excise Warehouses: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/E/pub/em/edm8-1-1/README.html This memorandum provides an overview of the obligations and entitlements of excise warehouse licensees.

Subscribers may be interested in the following, published on 5 October 2013 in Part I of the Canada Gazette. Canadian International Trade Tribunal Carbon steel welded pipe — Order http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2013/2013-10-05/html/commis-eng.html#… Notice No. HA-2013-012 — Appeal http://www…

Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced [on October 6, 2013] that Canada and Malaysia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will enhance security cooperation between the two countries and help address the threats of terrorism, human smuggling and organized crime in Southeast Asia and…

The following message is from CBSA (EDI13-071). In reference to Notice, serial No. 840 dated September 27, 2013 which was prepared and distributed by International Trade Canada, please be advised that the wheat products tariff rate quota (TRQ) will be filled on October 25, 2013. Consequently…

The following notice is from NRCan (Notice – October 2013). Dear stakeholders, A proposed amendment to the Energy Efficiency Regulations revising the minimum energy performance standards for general service lighting (light bulbs) to align with those standards in effect in the United States was pre…