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Toward a Canada-EU trade deal, sooner rather than later

January 23, 2013
The following is excerpted from the 22 January 2013 edition of The Globe and Mail. Canada now has an additional reason for bringing its trade negotiations with the European Union to a successful conclusion, sooner rather than later. Efforts are under way to launch similar negotiations between the…

Update to CFIA AIRS Website

January 23, 2013
Chapter 29 was published to; i) add the end use "Human consumption" to the following HS codes. 29.01.10.6201 - n-Butane 29.01.10.6202 - Hexane 29.01.10.9990 - Other 29.03.12.6201 - Dichloromethane (methylene chloride) 29.04.20.6201 - 2-Nitropropane 29.04.20.9990 - Other 29.05.11.6201 - Methanol,…
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National Board of Directors Meeting Minutes

January 22, 2013
Minutes of recent National Board of Directors' meetings are now available on the National Board of Directors page in the Board and Committee Activity Section of the CSCB members site. To access, please go to our website at www.cscb.ca, login, click "My Account", "Corporate Member Services" and look…

Notice of Initiation of Investigations - Certain Galvanized Steel Wire

January 22, 2013
Dumping case number: AD/1397 Dumping file number: 4214-37 Subsidy case number: CV/133 Subsidy file number: 4218-35 The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated investigations on January 21, 2013, under the Special Import Measures Act, respecting the alleged injurious dumping of certain…

Government of Canada Seeks Bids in Support of Beyond the Border Action Plan

January 22, 2013
The following is excerpted from a 21 January 2013 news release by Canada's Economic Action Plan. The Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Public Works and Government Services and Minister for Status of Women, and the Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety, today announced that the…

Pacific Commercial Committee Meeting, 27 November

January 22, 2013
Presentations from the 27 November 2012 Pacific Commercial Committee (PCC) Meeting are now available on the British Columbia Region page of the CSCB members site. To access, please go to our website at www.cscb.ca, login, click "My Account", "Corporate Member Services" and look under “Regional…

Windsor CBSA/Customs Brokers' Meeting, 16 January

January 22, 2013
Minutes of the Windsor CBSA/Customs Brokers' meeting held on 16 January 2013 are now available on the Ontario Region page of the CSCB members site. To access, please go to our website at www.cscb.ca, login, click "My Account", "Corporate Member Services" and look under “Regional Activity".

CSCB BC Region General Meeting

January 22, 2013
Registration is now open for the February 21 st CSCB BC Region General Meeting. Meeting: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Location: River Rock Casino, 8811 River Road, Richmond, Thompson Room Presenters: - Darlene Klips, CBSA, Director, Trade Operations Division, Pacific Region, will be discussing the latest…
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BCCC October Meeting Minutes

January 22, 2013
Minutes of the BCCC meeting held in October 2012 are now available on the BCCC page in the Advocacy Section of the CSCB members site. A CSCB summary of that meeting is also available. To access, please go to our website at www.cscb.ca, login, click "My Account", "Corporate Member Services" and look…

CCS Examination Results - 2012

January 22, 2013
Congratulations to the students who successfully completed the CCS (Certified Customs Specialist) course in 2012 and are now entitled to use the CCS designation. The passing grade for the CCS course is 65%. The final grade is based on the results of the final examination plus the results of four…
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In Memoriam - Jack Hartwick

January 21, 2013
The CSCB has received the following sad news from Kyle Hartwick on the passing of his father Jack on January 19th, 2013. Jack passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He will always be loved and remembered by his children Melanie (Roberto) Bacchin, Greg (Anita) and Kyle (Lorraine…

Public Hearings, Appeals

January 21, 2013
Starting Date Appeal No. Appellant Act Type of Hearing 2013-01-29 AP-2012-013 G. Thériault Customs Act Public Hearing 2013-02-05 AP-2012-015 P.B. Footwear (Canada) Inc. Customs Act Public Hearing 2013-02-13 AP-2012-025 Regal Ideas Inc. Special Import Measures Act Public Hearing 2013-02-14 AP-2012…

[U.S.] Customs Centers Facilitating Excellence in Trade

January 21, 2013
The following is from the 18 January 2013 edition of Journal of Commerce. With the 2012 departure of Customs Commissioner Alan Bersin, acting Commissioner David Aguilar will face plenty of thorny issues in 2013. Jon Kent, chief lobbyist for the National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of…

Canada Gazette - Official Regulations

January 21, 2013
Members may be interested in the following, published on 19 January 2013 in Part II of the Canada Gazette. 1. The Canadian International Trade Tribunal, under the Special Import Measures Act, continues its order in respect of hot-rolled carbon steel plate and high-strength low-alloy plate not…

CSCB Webinar: Peter Kirby talks about his win in Frito-Lay vs CBSA case!

January 21, 2013
The recent decision of the CITT in Frito-Lay Canada Inc. v. President of the Canada Border Services Agency is significant for all Canadian importers and customs brokers. It provides relief in those reasonably common situations where importers don’t claim NAFTA when goods are duty free under MFN…

EICS Bulletin - EDI Problems

January 18, 2013
We are currently experiencing issues with EICS related to EDI encryption. PWGSC has been contacted and is investigating the matter. Please do not re-sub requests. Questions or problems can be directed to the EICS help desk: [email protected]

Regulation - Order issuing General Export Permit No. 46

January 18, 2013
The following is a 18 January 2013 notice from Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada. On January 14, 2013, the Government of Canada concluded the regulatory process issuing General Export Permit No. 46 – Cryptography for Use by Certain Consignees (GEP 46). As a result of the introduction of…