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European Parliament adopts new Customs regulations

September 12, 2013
The following is excerpted from 11 September 2013 article by the American Shipper. The European Parliament Wednesday adopted the Union Customs Code, a framework that provides new rules and procedures, and firms up Customs practices that had initially been implemented on a case-by-case basis. The…

Decisions Pending, Appeals

September 12, 2013
Appeal No. Appeal Name 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 Import Measures Act AP-2012-055 L. Lavoie Customs Act…

GoC to Freeze Employment Insurance Premium Rates for 3 years

September 11, 2013
The following is excerpted from the 9 September 2013 news release by Finance Canada. The Government has announced that it will freeze the Employment Insurance (EI) premium rate for employees at the 2013 level of $1.88 per $100 of insurable earnings for 2014, and additionally that the rate will be…

Public Hearings, Appeals

September 11, 2013
Starting Date Appeal No. Appellant Act Type of Hearing 2013-09-10 AP-2012-073 Skechers USA Canada, Inc. Customs Act Public Hearing 2013-09-17 AP-2012-058 Kinedyne Canada Ltd. Customs Act Public Hearing 2013-09-19 AP-2009-024 Transnat Express Inc. Excise Tax Act Public Hearing 2013-09-26 AP-2012-072…

Health Canada and the Single Window Initiative - Webinar

September 10, 2013
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), in conjunction with Health Canada (HC), is hosting a Trade Consultation Session via WebEx with a focus on the importation of health products regulated under the Food and Drugs Act. The session is scheduled for September 26h, 2013 from 1-4 p.m. (EST). The…

Four Weeks Remaining Until the 2013 CSCB Annual Conference!

September 9, 2013
You won't want to miss hearing the opening presentation by Kit Grant, Director of Comfort Zone Infiltration. Who do you call when you want to strengthen relationships among your staff, clients, or customers? Kit Grant. For 35 years, Kit has provided audiences with the necessary tools and techniques…

Commentary on Tariff Classification 9948.00.00.00

September 9, 2013
Further to earlier messages regarding tariff classification 9948.00.00.00, Jean-Marc Clément, a lawyer with BCF Business Law in Montreal, an associate member of the CSCB, has provided commentary on the ongoing issue concerning the use of this classification. We thank Mr. Clément for his remarks…

Tariff on video game guitar

September 9, 2013
The following is excerpted from 5 September 2013 article by the Financial Post. A tariff on guitars bundled with the video game Rocksmith is striking the wrong chord with Ubisoft Canada Inc. The software developer, which has studios in Montreal, Toronto, and other cities worldwide, is appealing a…

Canada not bending in trade talks with EU, Harper insists

September 9, 2013
The following is excerpted from 6 September 2013 article by the Globe and Mail. Stephen Harper is trying to dispel the impression painted by a senior European official that Canada is ready to bend in the high-stakes negotiations to strike a trade liberalization deal with the EU, a market of more…

Correction Period for August Softwood Lumber Permits

September 9, 2013
Brokers are advised that the correction period for AUGUST 2013 Softwood Lumber permits ends September 10, 2013, at 17:00 ET. We remind you of the importance of submitting correct information on permits as this is imperative to the operation of the Softwood Lumber Agreement. Please submit permit…