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Update to CFIA AIRS Website

Chapter 03 was published to modify the import conditions for the following HS codes. 03.01.11.0810.08 - Barbonymus gonionotus - TSN 688444 - Java barb (ornamental, live) 03.01.11.1758.52 - Colisa lalia - TSN 172626 - Dwarf gourami (ornamental, live) 03.01.11.6291.86 - Osphronemus goramy - TSN 638762…

Change to CBSA systems deployment date

The following is a message from CBSA. This is to advise you that there is a change to the deployment date for system functionality associated with eManifest and the Advance Commercial Information (ACI) program. This deployment package includes functionality to allow freight forwarders in all modes…

CBP Public Outreach to Update Broker Regulations

CBP will be hosting two webinars on May 2, 2013 to update the brokerage community on a proposed revision to Part 111. The webinars will contain identical content. The webinars will outline the proposed framework for a continuing education requirement. Participants will have an opportunity to provide…

Role of Customs Brokers Evolving [US]

The following summarizes a Journal of Commerce article from 11 April 2013. The role of the customs broker in the international supply chain is evolving, and brokers have mixed feelings about the changes their industry will undergo. Brokers will become more “professional” as they work closely with U…

D11-4-6, Rules of Origin for the New Zealand and Australia Tariff Treatments

The following has been updated and is now available on the CBSA Web site: Memorandum D11-4-6, Rules of Origin for the New Zealand and Australia Tariff Treatments In Brief This memorandum has been revised in order to provide a link to the official version of the Australia Tariff and New Zealand…

D11-4-5, Rules of Origin Respecting Caribcan

The following has been updated and is now available on the CBSA Web site: Memorandum D11-4-5, Rules of Origin Respecting Caribcan In Brief This memorandum has been revised in order to provide a link to the official version of the Commonwealth Caribbean Countries Tariff Rules of Origin Regulations…

D3-6-6, Rail Cargo - Import Movements

The following has been updated and is now available on the CBSA Web site: Memorandum D3-6-6, Rail Cargo - Import Movements In Brief This memorandum replaces the Memorandum D3-6-6 dated May 1994. It has been revised to denote the following changes: (a) Agency, Division and Branch names were revised…

Proctor-Silex Canada v. CBSA, Appeal No. AP-2011-065

Decision and reasons issued Monday, April 8, 2013 IN THE MATTER OF an appeal heard on December 13, 2012, pursuant to section 67 of the Customs Act, R.S.C. 1985 (2d Supp.), c. 1; AND IN THE MATTER OF a decision of the President of the Canada Border Services Agency, dated November 15, 2011, with…

D. Andrews v. CBSA, Appeal No. AP-2012-045

Order issued Thursday, April 11, 2013 IN THE MATTER OF an appeal under subsection 67(1) of the Customs Act, R.S.C. 1985, (2d Supp.), c.1; AND IN THE MATTER OF a request made by the President of the Canada Border Services Agency dated March 1, 2013, pursuant to rule 23.1 of the Canadian International…

Russia to restrict more meat imports

The following is excerpted from the 5 April 2013 article by the Canadian Press. Russia is set to impose new restrictions on its meat imports [this] week.. The guidelines… are expected to be related to concerns over the use of the feed additive ractopamine in Canadian livestock. Ractopamine is used…

CBP Reports Decline in Compliance, Supply Chain Security Measures

The following was reported in today’s STR Trade Report. U.S. Customs and Border Protection has posted its annual performance and accountability report, which indicates that fiscal year 2012 saw a decline in several measurements related to compliance and supply chain security programs. Details…

Hopes high for Canada-EU trade deal: official

The following is excerpted from the 10 April 2013 article by the Financial Post. The political will is high to conclude a free trade deal between Canada and the European Union, even if negotiations to resolve outstanding issues are taking longer than expected, the head of the economic and trade…

CCS Designate Quiz schedule for 2013

CCS Designates are advised that three free quizzes will be available during 2013 on the following dates: Available Due Quiz 1 April 18 May 9 Quiz 2 June 13 July 4 Quiz 3 September 26 October 17 As always, each quiz is worth ten professional development points towards maintenance of the CCS…

WTO cuts 2013 trade forecast, sees protectionist threat

The following is excerpted from today’s article by The Globe and Mail. The World Trade Organization slashed its forecast for trade growth in 2013 on Wednesday, saying it feared protectionism was on the increase. It cut its forecast for global trade growth in 2013 to 3.3 percent from 4.5 percent and…

Sony says so-called iPod tax too hard to avoid

The following is excerpted from the 9 April 2013 article by CBC News. Canadian consumers could soon face higher prices on electronics like TVs and iPods because it's going to be all but impossible for importers to exempt the products from a controversial tariff, a major electronics maker warns…

GoC highlights measures to protect Canadians from counterfeit goods

The following is excerpted from the 9 April 2013 news release by Public Safety Canada. …Candice Bergen, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Safety, highlighted the Government's efforts to combat counterfeiting … The recently introduced Combating Counterfeit Products Act will give the…