Trade News

The Canada Revenue Agency has released the following publication: NEWS87, Excise and GST/HST News – Winter 2013. It is available on the CRA website at: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/E/pub/gr/news87/news87-e.html

This is a reminder that two exemptions in the Perfluorooctane Sulfonate and its Salts and Certain Other Compounds Regulations (PFOS Regulations) will expire on May 29, 2013, affecting the metal plating and firefighting sectors: 1. The use, sale and import of a PFOS-based fume suppressant will be…

The following is excerpted from the 1 March 2013 edition of The Montreal Gazette. Canadians who were promised a speedier crossing at the U.S. border could discover in the coming months that the lineups have only grown longer. As the clock ticked down to a political showdown in Washington on Friday…

The following is excerpted from the 27 February 2013 edition of The Windsor Star. Local businesses that rely on cross-border trade are anxiously awaiting the outcome of the sequestration tussle in the U.S. that could lead to 5,000 border guards losing their jobs, and lengthy border delays. “I can…

The following is excerpted from a 28 February 2013 commentary by Peter G. Hall of EDC. Normally, this column is forward-looking, but occasionally, it pays to reflect on recent events. Annual merchandise trade data for 2012 are hot off the press, and analysts are still dissecting the details. Here…

The following is excerpted from a 27 February 2013 news release by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. Three new reports released today by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada are showing a positive outlook for farmers in 2013. “The forecast for 2012 reflects that farm incomes are once again at an all…

The following is excerpted from the 28 February 2013 edition of CBC News. A leaked draft of part of the Canada-Europe trade talks shows that Canada's vaunted banking system is on the negotiating table. The Canadian Press has obtained the Feb. 1 version of the services chapter of the Canada-Europe…

The following is from the 26 February 2013 edition of American Shipper. A trade facilitation agreement by the World Trade Organization would benefit the supply chain by reducing trade blockages at borders, according to the Global Air Cargo Advisory Group. Customs procedures are at the heart of such…

Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Digital Document Store (DDS) will be undergoing maintenance on Sunday, March 3rd from 2:00 am - 9:00 am. Please note there may be a slight delay in processing import documentation. During this time clients are instructed to continue…

Chapter 22 was published to; i) add the end use "Canadian goods returning" to the following HS codes. 22.02.90.2115.06 - Apricot nectar, refrigerated (not airtight containers) 22.02.09.2115.07 - Peach nectar, refrigerated (not airtight containers) 22.02.90.2115.08 - Pear nectar, refrigerated (not…

The new Notice to Importers (No. 825) setting out the policies and practices pertaining to supplemental imports of turkey and turkey products is now available on the web at the following address: http://www.international.gc.ca/controls-controles/prod/agri/turkey-dind……

The following is a CBSA message (EDI13-015) UPDATE. We are now able to process outbound data for clients using the Customs Internet Gateway.

The following is a CBSA message (EDI13-015). We are currently unable to process outbound data for clients using the Customs Internet Gateway. There is no ETA.

The CSCB is pleased to advise that Darrel Pearson, a Toronto-based international trade lawyer, will present an analysis of a recent Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) valuation decision regarding Jockey Canada. In a lengthy and detailed statement of reasons, the CITT examined the burden of…

The following is excerpted from the 27 February 2013 edition of Embassy Magazine. Some analysts say Canada is under growing pressure to wrap up a European Union trade deal, displayed by both the impending launch of United States-EU trade talks, and the EU trade commissioner’s comment last week that…

The following is excerpted from a 26 February 2013 news release by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Written testimony of U.S. Customs and Border Protection U.S. Border Patrol Chief Michael Fisher and Office of Field Operations Acting Assistant Commissioner Kevin McAleenan for a House…

The following is excerpted from the 22 February 2013 edition of Reuters Canada. Last month the Bank of Canada already cut its fourth quarter growth forecast to 1.0 percent from 2.5 percent. December growth is likely to be disappointing given poor manufacturing and wholesale and now retail trade…

The CSCB has received the following email message from Environment Canada: Dear manufacturer / importer of diesel engines and/or equipment, As you may be aware, on January 16, 2012 the Regulations Amending the Off-Road Compression-Ignition Engine Emission Regulations (Regulations) under the Canadian…