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New ACE Functionalities Slated for Deployment This Fall

July 15, 2013
The following is excerpted from a 15 July 2013 publication by Sandler & Travis Trade Advisory Services, Inc. U.S. Customs and Border Protection states in its most recently monthly update on the development of the Automated Commercial Environment that progress on several ACE initiatives is expected…

Cabinet Shuffle

July 15, 2013
Members may be interested in the following cabinet changes announced this morning. Steven Blaney was named Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, replacing Vic Toews. http://www.pm.gc.ca/eng/bio.asp?id=95 Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade, will remain in that position. http:/…

Request for the Removal of the Customs Duties on Corrosion Resistant Coating

July 15, 2013
The Department of Finance is currently reviewing a request for the removal of the customs duties on a corrosion resistant coating specifically formulated for use in the manufacture of mirrors. This coating is classified under tariff item No. 3208.90.90, as a paint or varnish based on synthetic…

CBSA Message: Urgent update - Maintenance Outage this weekend

July 12, 2013
The following is a CBSA Message (EDI13-050) CCS / CADEX Outage: Please be advised that due to scheduled maintenance, CCS/CADEX will be down on Saturday, July 13, 2013 from 05:00 to 05:30 (Eastern Time). CADEX and CUSDEC B3s and AO release queries transmitted to the CADEX system will be affected by…
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Single Window Initiative (SWI)

July 12, 2013
The CSCB, as part of CBSA’s BCCC OGD Subcommittee, recently participated on two webinars regarding the Single Window Initiative (SWI). The first webinar was specific to Health Canada requirements and the second to Transport Canada. Click to see the presentations. Other webinars will follow, as…

U.S. Homeland Security chief Janet Napolitano resigning

July 12, 2013
The following is excerpted from the 12 July 2013 edition of CBC News. U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, who led the burgeoning department through a host of policy changes in the post 9/11 era, is resigning. Napolitano, just the third person to lead the 10-year-old Homeland Security…

Canada-Japan Trade Negotiations Continue to Advance

July 12, 2013
The following is excerpted from a 12 July 2013 news release by Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada. The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today marked the conclusion of the third round of negotiations toward a Canada-Japan…

U.S. eyes high-tech security boost at Canadian border

July 12, 2013
The following is excerpted from the 12 Julyy 2013 edition of CBC News. A U.S. senator says a low-cost, high-tech cable sensor system could be planted along the Canada-U.S. border to boost security without impeding business. Montana Democrat Senator Jon Tester, who will chair a special field meeting…

Challenging the CCS Examination - Deadline 15 July!

July 12, 2013
Individuals with an interest in challenging the CCS (Certified Customs Specialist) examination in September 2013 are reminded that applications, with payment of $400.00, must be received at the CSCB national office by 15 July 2013. The application to write the examination, and the accompanying…

Cycles Lambert Inc. v. CBSA, Appeal No. AP-2011-060

July 12, 2013
Decision issued Wednesday, July 10, 2013 IN THE MATTER OF an appeal heard on March 5, 2013, 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 8, 2011, with respect to a…

Update to CFIA AIRS Website

July 12, 2013
a) Chapter 05 was published to add the registration type "Official Inedible Meat Inspection Certificate" to the following HS codes originating from the United States. 05.11.99.1297.01 - Avian (bird) 05.11.99.1297.02 - Bovine (cattle) 05.11.99.1297.03 - Caprine (goat) 05.11.99.1297.04 - Equine (horse…

2013 National Conference – Rimrock Resort Hotel in Banff, Alberta

July 12, 2013
If you are planning to attend the CSCB national annual conference from October 6 – 8, 2013, please note that the program will be starting at noon on Sunday October 6. It will be finished mid-afternoon on Tuesday October 8. We also strongly encourage you to make your hotel reservations at the Rimrock…

Meat producers sue over U.S. labelling laws

July 11, 2013
The following is excerpted from the 10 July 2013 edition of CBC News. Eight American and Canadian meat and livestock groups have filed suit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture over revised meat-labelling laws. They called the so-called country-of-origin labelling rules “capricious and…

Canada Welcomes Agreement to Export Canadian Eastern-Spruce Products to India

July 11, 2013
The following is excerpted from a 9 July 2013 news release by Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada. The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, the Honourable Joe Oliver, Minister of Natural Resources, and the Honourable Gerry Ritz…
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Commercial Highway Examination Processes

July 11, 2013
As part of CBSA’s BCCC Examination Sub-committee, the CSCB has been asked to forward a questionnaire to members. Responses to this questionnaire will be used to gather feedback on commercial highway examination processes. Although similar to the questionnaire sent to members on May 8, some questions…