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Modernization of the Automated Import Reference System (AIRS) Web Site

The Automated Import Reference System (AIRS) is a user friendly, searchable database of CFIA import requirements. Through a series of questions and answers the system leads users through the applicable regulations and policies to information on all CFIA import requirements for specific commodities…

Import ban on Apple iPads vetoed by U.S. trade rep

The following is excerpted from the 5 August 2013 article by CBC News. President Obama's trade representative has vetoed a ban on imports of some Apple iPads and older iPhones, dealing a setback to rival South Korean electronics company Samsung. U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman on Saturday…

Trade deficit gets smaller as exports grow

The following is excerpted from the 6 August 2013 article by CBC News. Canada's trade deficit narrowed to $469 million in June, down from $781 million in May, as exports rose more than imports, Statistics Canada said Tuesday. The deficit was lower than economists had been forecasting… Merchandise…

Government to Monitor Savings through New Tariff Relief for Canadian Consumers

The following is excerpted from today’s news release by the Department of Finance. The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, today announced that following a competitive bidding process, the Government of Canada has contracted Nielsen to monitor the level of savings for Canadian consumers…

Guns, borders and cargo inspection

The following is excerpted from the 1 August 2013 edition of Materials Management & Distribution magazine. An armed RCMP officer will be present at all times during a Canada-US pilot project for pre-inspecting truck cargo, says a newly released bilateral agreement. The federal government says the…

EICS Message: Softwood Lumber Correction Period

Customs Brokers are advised that the correction period for JULY 2013 Softwood Lumber permits ends August 12, 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…

Certain Silicon Metal, Preliminary Determination

Dumping case number: AD/1400 Dumping file number: 4214-39 Subsidy case number: CV/136 Subsidy file number: 4218-37 Statement of reasons concerning the preliminary determinations with respect to the dumping and subsidizing of CERTAIN SILICON METAL ORIGINATING IN OR EXPORTED FROM THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC…

Certain Galvanized Steel Wire, Final Determination

Dumping case number: AD/1397 Dumping file number: 4214-37 Subsidy case number: CV/133 Subsidy file number: 4218-35 Statement of reasons concerning the making of final determinations with respect to the dumping of CERTAIN GALVANIZED STEEL WIRE ORIGINATING IN OR EXPORTED FROM THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF…

Circular Copper Tube, Preliminary Injury Inquiry No. PI-2013-002

Determination issued Monday, July 22, 2013 Reasons issuedTuesday, August 6, 2013 The Canadian International Trade Tribunal, pursuant to the provisions of subsection 34(2) of the Special Import Measures Act, has conducted a preliminary injury inquiry into whether the evidence discloses a reasonable…

CITT Appeals - Decisions Pending

Appeal No. Appeal Name Act AP-2012-023 J. Hains Customs Act AP-2012-026 Euro-Line Appliances Customs Act AP-2012-038 Colonial Élégance Inc. Special Import Measures Act AP-2012-039, AP-2012-050 and AP-2012-059 Universal Consumer Products, Inc., LIV Outdoor (International) Inc. and Maine Ornamental…

Food Safety Regulatory Modernization - Web Consultation

New and important legislation — the Safe Food for Canadians Act — has been passed. Now, the CFIA must review all existing regulations in order to bring the Act into force. CFIA is making progress on a number of key initiatives that will enable the Act to come into force, including inspection…
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eManifest - Secondary Notify Party

CSCB members are advised that if they wish to be identified as Secondary Notify Parties (SNPs) by carriers in order to receive data that carriers transmit to CBSA, they must register with the ECU (Electronic Commerce Unit). Testing with CBSA is not required; however, after registration, members may…