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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…

Chapter 6 was published to: i) change the release recommendation from "Refuse entry" to "Refer to CFIA-NISC" for the following HS codes originating from Republic of Korea and/or Japan with the end use "Propagation (growing or sowing)" and the miscellaneous code "Without soil, related matter or…

The following message is from CBSA (EDI13-070 update). We are now able to process inbound and outbound data for clients using Livingston direct connect.

The following message is from CBSA (EDI13-070). We are currently unable to process inbound and outbound data for clients using the Livingston direct connect. There is no ETR. We will keep you updated as new information becomes available. Should you require assistance please call the ECU hotline at 1…

Memorandum D13-4-10, Discounts has been updated and is available on the CBSA website at http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d13/d13-4-10-eng.html. Note: The editing revisions made in this memorandum do not affect or change any of the existing policies or procedures.

Following a Sept. 26 meeting, the World Trade Organization’s Committee on Rules of Origin reported that members continue to be divided on whether or not to work toward the completion of negotiations for harmonized non-preferential rules of origin. These talks began in 1995 and, despite substantive…

On June 5, 2013, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (Tribunal), pursuant to subsection 76.03(3) of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), initiated an expiry review of its findings made on March 17, 2009, in Inquiry No. NQ‑2008‑003, and as amended on February 10, 2011, in Inquiry No. NQ-2008…

Effective October 30th, 2013, a Phytosanitary Certificate will be required for the importation of regulated ash commodities from the state of Colorado (United States). 06.04.90.0046.44 - Foliage, branches - dried - Ash (Fraxinus spp.) - < 1.5 cm in diameter 44.01.22.0122.09 - Ash - wood chips 44.03…

The following message is from CBSA (EDI13-069 update). We are now able to process outbound data for clients using the Customs Internet Gateway.

The following message is from CBSA (EDI13-069). 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…