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CITT Decision Addressing Delays
June 19, 2013
The CSCB has been provided with an advance copy of a very interesting appeal and CITT decision, one which addresses CBSA delays in responding to requests for decisions. MSR Customs and Commodity Tax Group, was counsel in this case and has also provided the following commentary: This is a major…
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The Bar-Code Border: 44% Discount for CSCB Members
June 18, 2013
On behalf of its corporate members, the CSCB is pleased to announce that we have negotiated a 44% discount for The Bar-Code Border newsletter. The regular annual subscription rate is $175 for 24 issues, which members may now receive for $98! This is a limited time offer, good until August 30, 2013…
Truck Cargo Pre-inspection Pilot Begins in Surrey, BC
June 18, 2013
The following was published on 17 June 2013 by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) began Phase I of a truck cargo pre-inspection pilot on June 17, 2013 at the Pacific Highway crossing adjacent to Surrey, British Colombia (BC). The project is a…
EU says it's been waiting for Canada to make compromises on trade deal
June 18, 2013
The following is excerpted from 18 June 2013 article by The Globe and Mail. The European Union had sharp words for Canada today as the two sides struggle to complete a trade deal, saying through a spokesman that it's been waiting for four months to hear the Canadian government say it's ready to make…
eManifest and Customs Brokers
June 18, 2013
CBSA has deployed new electronic systems that will provide customs brokers the ability to view Manifest Forward notices, either by accessing the eManifest Portal or through Electronic Data Interchange (EDI). Additional information is provided in a bulletin issued by CBSA. In order for customs…
CBSA Message: Y50 Related manifest in reject status...(Amendment)
June 18, 2013
The following is a CBSA Message (EDI13-040) - Amendment to 2nd paragraph. This bulletin is intended to offer guidelines and clarification to importers and brokers regarding a release transaction reject notice generated by CBSA border officers in ACROSS. If you receive a reject message on your…
U.S. and Canada Agree on Dispute Settlement Procedures in COOL Dispute
June 17, 2013
The following is excerpted from today’s article by Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg LLP. … the government of Canada released earlier this month a list of U.S. goods that could be subject to retaliation in an ongoing dispute over U.S. country of origin labeling regulations for meat. Canada contends that…
Canada-EU trade talks hung up over French demands to protect its cultural industries
June 17, 2013
The following is excerpted from 14 June 2013 article by The Globe and Mail. Prime Minster Stephen Harper has indicated that trade talks with the European Union have bogged down and it appears one of the main issues is demands by France for protection of cultural industries. There are difficulties…
Canada Gazette – Notices and Proposed Regulations
June 17, 2013
Members may be interested in the following, published on 15 June 2013 in Part I of the Canada Gazette. Canadian International Trade Tribunal Aluminum extrusions — Expiry review of findings http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2013/2013-06-15/html/commis-eng.html#… Custodial operations and related…
Lakeshore Fish Market Inc. Fined for Offences Under the Fish Inspection Act and Regulations
June 17, 2013
The following news release was posted on the CFIA website. On April 16, 2012, a conviction was registered in the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe against Lakeshore Fish Market Inc., also doing business as Lakeshore Fish Company, of Port Dover, Ontario. This conviction resulted in a fine of $6,000…
Galvanized Steel Wire, NQ-2013-001
June 17, 2013
Order issued Friday, June 7, 2013 CITT issued orders for two Galvanized Steel Wire Inquiries with the same number, each case involves a different producer. Davis Wire Ltd. http://www.citt.gc.ca/dumping/inquirie/orders/nq2n01a_e.asp Oval International http://www.citt.gc.ca/dumping/inquirie/orders…
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Windsor CBSA/Customs Brokers' Meeting, 29 May
June 17, 2013
Minutes of the Windsor CBSA/Customs Brokers' meeting held on 29 May 2013 are now available on the Ontario Region page of the CSCB members site. To access, please go to our website at www.cscb.ca, login, click "My Account", "Corporate Member Services" and look under “Regional Activity" or "Recent…
New Web Address for CFIA AIRS Validation Service (AVS)
June 17, 2013
Effective July 2, 2013, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s AIRS Validation Service (AVS) will have new web addresses. The website has been modified to enhance performance of the service. CFIA’s proactive approach in providing AVS with a static web address will ensure that future changes to the…
The Government Welcomes Positive Report on Canada-Japan Trade Negotiations
June 14, 2013
The following is excerpted from 13 June 2013 news release by DFAIT. …The [House of Commons Standing Committee on International Trade] CIIT began its study of a Canada-Japan EPA in April 2012 and heard from a variety of witnesses in hearings, including representatives of the federal and provincial…
Food Labelling Modernization Initiative - Online Consultation
June 14, 2013
The objective of the Food Labelling Modernization initiative is to develop a more modern food labelling system that can respond to today’s challenges and those of the future. This initiative will focus on foods, as well as the review of CFIA food labelling frameworks and regulatory, program design…
Carriers celebrate C-TPAT reporting changes
June 14, 2013
The following is excerpted from today’s article by American Shipper. Canadian and U.S. truckers have complained about punitive measures following C-TPAT (Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) security breaches, and the Department of Homeland Security has agreed to make suspension or removal…
FTA Tariff Preference Level Utilization
June 14, 2013
Documents outlining the FTA tariff preference level utilization for imports and exports have been updated on the Export and Import Controls website, as follows: Exports for Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013: http://www.international.gc.ca/controls-controles/textiles/ex-13.aspx?l… Imports for Jan 1 - Dec 31…
CBSA Message: Scheduled Maintenance Outage, 15-16 June
June 14, 2013
Following is a CBSA Message (EDI13-042) - (Update to the outage times) Saturday, June 15, 2013 CCS / CADEX Outage: Please be advised that due to scheduled maintenance, CCS/CADEX will be down from 05:00 to 05:30 (Eastern Time). CADEX and CUSDEC B3s and AO release queries transmitted to the CADEX…
CFIA Scheduled Network Maintenance, 15-16 June
June 14, 2013
Please be advised that CFIA has been able to minimize the length of the outage. Please see details below: As part of CFIA's ongoing efforts to improve client service please be advised that CFIA will be performing network maintenance on Saturday June 15, 2013, between 6:00PM & 10:00PM (EST) AND…
Is the Global Recovery In Train?
June 14, 2013
The following is excerpted from a 13 June 2013 commentary by Peter G. Hall of EDC. Railroads and modern Canadian history are inextricably linked. They were an essential economic development tool, getting people in and products out. We are still highly dependent on these same rail networks to get…