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Certain Steel Plate, Initiation of Investigation - Statement of Reasons

September 23, 2013
Dumping case number: AD/1402 Dumping file number: 4214-41 Statement of Reasons concerning the initiation of an investigation into the dumping of certain hot-rolled carbon steel plate and high-strength low-alloy steel plate from the Federative Republic of Brazil, Chinese Taipei, the Kingdom of…

WTO Lowers Trade Growth Estimate for 2013 and 2014

September 20, 2013
The following is excerpted from today’s article by Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg. The World Trade Organization announced Sept. 19 that its economists are now forecasting global trade growth of 2.5% in 2013, down from the 3.3% they projected in April, and 4.5% in 2014, down from 5.0%. Both would still…

Stephen Poloz: Canada close to 'tipping point' for business investment

September 20, 2013
The following is excerpted from 18 September 2013 article by the Financial Post. Stephen Poloz is confident the Canadian economy will soon return to "natural growth," and on Wednesday, he set out the course .. the country needs to follow to get there. "I anticipate that the Canadian economy will…

Bruce Heyman is Obama's pick for U.S. ambassador to Canada

September 20, 2013
The following is excerpted from 19 September 2013 article by the Globe and Mail. U.S. President Barack Obama will nominate Chicago investment banker Bruce Heyman as his ambassador to Canada, the White House said Thursday. Known as a powerful fundraising force for the President, Heyman has been…

Wholesale trade, July 2013

September 20, 2013
The following is excerpted from a 19 September 2013 release by Statistics Canada. Wholesale sales increased 1.5% to $49.5 billion in July, following a decline of 3.1% the previous month. Higher sales were reported in four of seven subsectors, representing almost 70% of wholesale sales. In volume…

Decisions Pending, Appeals

September 20, 2013
Appeal No. Appeal Name Act AP-2009-024 Transnat Express Inc. Excise Tax Act AP-2012-023 J. Hains Customs Act AP-2012-038 Colonial Élégance Inc. Special Import Measures Act AP-2012-047 Salzgitter Mannesmann International (Canada) Inc. Special Import Measures Act AP-2012-048 Varsteel Ltd. Special…

Third CCS Quiz for 2013 available on 26 September!

September 19, 2013
The third quiz for CCS designates will be available between 26 September and 17 October. As always, the quiz is worth ten professional development points toward maintenance of the CCS designation, and is FREE of charge. Mark your calendar! Don't miss out on this opportunity to obtain ten points!

Little Gold/Poker Creek border crossing closes for the season on September 20

September 19, 2013
The following is a 17 September 2013 news release by CBSA. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) advises travellers that the Little Gold/Poker Creek port of entry will close for the season at 9 p.m. on Friday, September 20 (Pacific Daylight Time). The port will re-open in the spring of 2014 as…

CFIA Scheduled Network Maintenance, 22 September

September 18, 2013
Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Digital Document Store (DDS) will be undergoing maintenance on Sunday, September 22nd, 2013 from 5:00 am to 7:00 am EST. Please note there may be a slight delay in processing import documentation. During this time clients are…

CBSA Message: Penalty Waivers for September 12, 2013

September 18, 2013
The following is a CBSA message (EDI13-062) CBSA EDI messaging issues, as posted in bulletin EDI13-058 on September 12, 2013, may have impacted clients’ ability to account for shipments within the required time frames. Late accounting penalties resulting from this issue for transactions due…

L. Lavoie v. CBSA, Appeal No. AP-2012-055

September 17, 2013
Decision and reasons issued Friday, September 6, 2013 IN THE MATTER OF an appeal heard on August 6, 2013, pursuant to section 67 of the Customs Act, R.S.C. 1985 (2d Supp.), c. 1; AND IN THE MATTER OF a decision of the President of the Canada Border Services Agency, dated October 16, 2012, with…

Integrated Cargo Security Strategy Web Content

September 16, 2013
Following is a message from CBSA. As part of the Canada Border Services Agency’s (CBSA) ongoing commitment to maintain an open dialogue with stakeholders, we are pleased to announce that the Integrated Cargo Security Strategy (ICSS) web content, including the Strategy, Montreal and PACT pilot…

Barley Products Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ)

September 16, 2013
The following industry message was posted on EICS website on 13 September 2013. This message pertains to imports of barley products classified under Customs Tariff headings: 11.02, 11.03, 11.04, 11.07, 11.08, 19.01, 19.04 and 23.02 . The purpose of this message is to inform you that the 2013-14…