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WCO publishes its INN Table for the purpose of facilitating the classification of these products
June 3, 2013
The following is excerpted from a 3 June 2013 press release by the World Customs Organization. The World Customs Organization (WCO) has just published its INN Table. The INN Table contains the HS classification of INNs (International Nonproprietary Names) decided by the Harmonized System Committee…
Canadian economic accounts, first quarter 2013 and March 2013
June 3, 2013
The following is excerpted from a 31 May 2013 release by Statistics Canada. Real gross domestic product (GDP) expanded 0.6% in the first quarter, the fastest pace in six quarters, bolstered by a 1.5% increase in exports. On a monthly basis, real GDP by industry grew 0.2% in March. Exports were the…
Public Hearings, Appeals
June 3, 2013
Starting Date Appeal No. Appellant Act Type of Hearing 2013-06-04 AP-2012-038 Colonial Élégance Inc. Special Import Measures Act Public Hearing 2013-06-11 AP-2012-043 Global Hydraulic Solutions Inc. Customs Act File Hearing 2013-07-04 AP-2012-058 Kinedyne Canada Ltd. Customs Act Public Hearing 2013…
Excise and GST/HST News - No. 88 (Spring 2013)
June 3, 2013
The Canada Revenue Agency has released the following publication: Excise and GST/HST News - No. 88 (Spring 2013). It is available on the CRA website at: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/E/pub/gr/news88/news88-e.html
Automation of Automated Shipment Inspection Status Search Tool (ASISST)
June 3, 2013
All importers and brokers of US meat: In April 2011, the CFIA implemented an automated web tool, known as the Automated Shipment Inspection Status Search Tool, or ASISST, to aid the import community in identifying the inspection status of shipments containing US meat. As a result, the 1-877-682-5191…
A Note to Women of the CSCB from Carol West, CSCB President
May 31, 2013
I have been invited to speak at an upcoming conference of the World Customs Organization on Women in Leadership. The general subject of my presentation is equality as a driving force in improved organizational performance. As you’d probably expect, I have some views about this subject but I am also…
Unitized Wall Modules, Preliminary Injury Inquiry No. PI-2012-006
May 31, 2013
Determination issued Friday, May 3, 2013 Reasons issued Tuesday, May 21, 2013 The Statement of Reasons is are available on the CITT website at: http://www.citt.gc.ca/dumping/preinq/determin/pi2m006_e.asp
Canada and the United States Announce First-Ever Binational Border Infrastructure Investment Plan
May 31, 2013
The following is excerpted from a 30 May 2013 news release by Canada's Economic Action Plan. The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, and the Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety, along with Ray LaHood, Secretary of the United States Department of…
Small business confidence edges down in May
May 30, 2013
The following report was produced by Ted Mallett, Vice-President & Chief Economist at Canadian Federation of Independent Business. Canadian small business optimism remains cool this spring. CFIB’s Business Barometer ® Index shaved a third of a point in May and now stands at 62.1, versus 62.4 in…
NAFTA Freight Flows Up in March but Down from Previous Year
May 30, 2013
The following is excerpted from today’s article by Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg. Freight flows between the U.S. and its NAFTA partners were up in March after a small drop in February, according to statistics released May 29 by the [US] Department of Transportation… U.S.-Canada trade totaled $54.3…
Canada Further Tightens Sanctions on Iran
May 30, 2013
The following is excerpted from DFAIT news release on 29 May 2013. Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird issued the following statement: “Canada’s grave and sincere concern over Iran’s nuclear program again compels us to act decisively… “The absence of progress with both the P5+1 [the five permanent…
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Border Commercial Consultative Committee (BCCC) Meeting Summary
May 30, 2013
A CSCB summary of the 15-16 May 2013 meeting of the Border Commercial Consultative Committee (BCCC) is now available on the CSCB website. To access the summary, please go to our website at www.cscb.ca, login, click "My Account", "Corporate Member Services" tab and look under “CSCB Advocacy" or…
Machinery an Export Powerhouse
May 30, 2013
The following is excerpted from a 30 May 2013 commentary by Peter G. Hall of EDC. Mention Canada to an international crowd, and immediately they think commodities. Far less is known about our prowess in higher value-added goods and services. Machinery and equipment is one of the lesser-known and…
Second CCS Quiz for 2013 available on 13 June!
May 30, 2013
The second quiz for CCS designates starts on 13 June. As always, the quiz is worth ten professional development points toward maintenance of the CCS designation, and is free of charge. Available Due Quiz 2 June 13 July 4 Quiz 3 September 26 October 17 Mark your calendar! Don't miss out on this…
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Become a CSCB Director!
May 29, 2013
Each year, we look for volunteers to join our hard-working Board of Directors where they can have the opportunity to directly influence the priorities of the CSCB. This is the beginning of that process. Five positions will be available for a two-year term, 2013-2015. Interested individuals are…
Decisions Pending, Appeals
May 29, 2013
Appeal No. Appeal Name Act AP-2011-060 Cycles Lambert Inc. Customs Act AP-2012-022 Andritz Hydro Canada Inc. and VA Tech Hydro Canada Customs Act AP-2012-025 Regal Ideas Inc. Special Import Measures Act AP-2012-026 Euro-Line Appliances Customs Act AP-2012-039, AP-2012-050 and AP-2012-059 Universal…
CN 13-012, Amendments to the Departmental Consolidation of the Customs Tariff
May 29, 2013
The following has been updated and is available on the CBSA website: Customs Notice 13-012, Amendments to the Departmental Consolidation of the Customs Tariff http://cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/cn-ad/cn13-012-eng.html
CFIA Scheduled Maintenance, 1 June
May 29, 2013
*AMENDED DATE* As part of CFIA's ongoing efforts to improve client service, a maintenance window of the production database (PROD) is scheduled for Saturday, June 1, 2013. CFIA systems will be affected by this maintenance window from 3am to 5am EST. Please note that a normal maintenance window of…
Update to CFIA AIRS Website
May 29, 2013
a) Chapter 03 was published to add the miscellaneous codes "Eviscerated (Head on)" and "Eviscerated (Head off)" to the following HS codes, from all origins, for the end uses of "Food Service", "Retail Use" and "Further processing". 03.02.11.6159.54 - Oncorhynchus clarkii - TSN 161983 - Cutthroat…
Facilities Designated for the Inspection of Meat Products from the US
May 28, 2013
Members may be interested in this notice from CFIA regarding facilities designated for the Inspection of Meat Products from the US.