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Importation of ash (Fraxinus spp.) regulated articles from North Carolina, US

September 3, 2013
Effective October 1st, 2013, a Phytosanitary Certificate will be required for the importation of regulated ash commodities from North Carolina, US: 06.04.90.0046.44 - Foliage, branches - dried - Ash (Fraxinus spp.) - < 1.5 cm in diameter 44.01.22.0122.09 - Ash - wood chips 44.03.99.0151.08 - Ash -…

Update to CFIA AIRS Website

September 3, 2013
Chapter 07 was published to: i) remove a registration type for the following HS codes originating from the state of California. 07.04.90.3012 - Rapini (fresh or chilled) 07.04.90.3015 - Bok choy or other Asian cabbage (fresh or chilled) This created a requirement change to the following HS code. 07…

Canada and the U.S. Invite Public Views on Next Phase of Regulatory Cooperation

August 30, 2013
The following is excerpted from a 30 August 2013 news release by Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada. Harper Government and Obama Administration Invite Public Views on Next Phase of Regulatory Cooperation The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade, today announced that Canada…

Trans-Pacific Partnership Members Advance Negotiations in Brunei

August 30, 2013
The following is excerpted from a 30 August 2013 news release by Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada. The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade, today marked the conclusion of the 19th round of Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations, which took place in Bandar Seri…

2013 CSCB National Conference - Room block cut-off date - Sept 3!

August 30, 2013
Please note that September 3 is our cut-off date for our room-block at the Rimrock Resort Hotel. If you were planning on booking a room, please do so immediately to avoid disappointment. You can make your hotel reservations by calling 1-888-746-7625 (1-888-RIMROCK), and specifying that you are…
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Mainfreight Inc. - Membership Application

August 30, 2013
The CSCB has received an application for a (corporate) membership from Mainfreight Inc. The CSCB contact is Mr. Shayne Cannon, Customs Manager, who is also the licence holder for Mainfreight since August 2013 for the Toronto area. The contact information follows: Mainfreight Inc. 205A-3425 Harvester…

Update to CFIA AIRS Website

August 30, 2013
a) Chapter 01 was published to add the end use "Performance" to the following HS codes. 01.06.19.2069.23 - Red squirrels 01.06.19.2069.24 - Grey squirrels 01.06.19.2069.25 - Flying squirrels 01.06.19.2069.26 - Richardson ground squirrels 01.06.19.2069.27 - Douglas squirrels 01.06.19.2069.28 -…

Loonie lower, greenback higher amid better than expected U.S. growth

August 29, 2013
The following is excerpted from today’s article by the Globe and Mail. The Canadian dollar was lower Thursday as the American currency strengthened amid data showing stronger than expected economic growth in the second quarter. Also, commodity prices backed off as concerns about intervention in…

NAFTA Freight Flows Fall in June

August 29, 2013
The following is excerpted from today’s article bySandler, Travis & Rosenberg LLP. Monthly freight flows between the U.S. and its NAFTA partners fell again in June, according to statistics released Aug. 28 by the Department of Transportation. These statistics show that the value of total U.S. trade…

Small business confidence continues to climb in August

August 29, 2013
The following report was produced by Ted Mallett, Vice-President & Chief Economist at Canadian Federation of Independent Business. Small business optimism made another upward surge in August - following on the heels of a healthy jump in July. The 1.7 point increase in CFIB's Business Barometer®…

A Message from CIFFA – eManifest for Freight Forwarders

August 29, 2013
eManifest Strategic Business Planning Workshops - Fall Sessions in Toronto, Vancouver & Montreal Change, whether self-imposed or regulated, is best met with preparation. CIFFA is your partner in meeting the change required to be eManifest ready. The CIFFA eManifest Strategic Business Planning…

CBSA Message: Labour Day Holiday

August 29, 2013
The following is a CBSA Message (EDI13-057). The Electronic Commerce Unit of the Canada Border Services Agency will be closed on the Labour Day Statutory Holiday of Monday, September 2, 2013. Please note that we will continue to offer 24/7 support to those clients requiring technical help and…

EICS/EXCOL – Labour Day 2013

August 29, 2013
Monday September 2nd is a statutory holiday. The Bureau's offices will be closed (no officers or Help Desk staff will be available). The EICS and EXCOL systems will be available during normal hours. Questions or problems can be directed to the EICS/EXCOL help desk: [email protected] or…

CFIA Labour Day Holiday

August 29, 2013
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Import Control Division will be closed for the Labour Day Statutory Holiday on Monday September 2, 2013 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (EST). If you require assistance please contact the National Import Service Centre (NISC) at: 1-289-247-4099 /1-800-835-4486. We…

2013-14 CCS Course Applications

August 29, 2013
Members are reminded that the deadline for submission of applications for this year’s Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) course is 31 October 2013. Please ensure your application is received by that date. The online CCS course offers flexible and interactive professional training for adult learners…

2013 CSCB National Conference - Rimrock Resort Hotel in Banff, Alberta

August 28, 2013
As you may have read, the theme of this year’s conference is “Borders Divide, Customs Experts Connect”, recognizing the close working relationship that exists between customs brokers and their trade chain partners. Just a friendly reminder for those who are planning to attend the CSCB national…