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Update to CFIA AIRS Website

February 27, 2013
Chapter 32 was published to; i) add the end use "Human consumption" to the following HS codes. 32.03.00.6225 - Beta-carotene 32.03.00.7230 - Annatto 32.03.00.9990 - Other 32.04.19.6227.01 - Canthaxanthin, crystalline 32.04.19.6227.99 - Canthaxanthin, other 32.04.19.9990 - Other, including mixtures…

Department of Finance Releases Annual Tax Expenditures and Evaluations Report

February 26, 2013
The Department of Finance today released the 2012 Tax Expenditures and Evaluations report. This report provides estimates and projections of the revenue impacts of federal tax measures designed to support the economic and social priorities of the Government of Canada. The report is available on the…

Release of The Fiscal Monitor, December 2012

February 25, 2013
The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, today released The Fiscal Monitor for December 2012. Highlights December 2012: budgetary deficit of $0.6 billion There was a budgetary deficit of $0.6 billion in December 2012, compared to a deficit of $0.5 billion in December 2011. Revenues…

Canada-Asia trade program moves forward

February 25, 2013
The following is excerpted from the 22 February 2013 edition of American Shipper. The Canadian government is pressing forward with its ambitious trade expansion program, hoping to boost activity through the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative. In addition to meeting with Canadian businesses…

Canada Strengthens Ties with Americas

February 25, 2013
The following is excerpted from a 22 February 2013 news release by Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada. Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird and the Honourable Diane Ablonczy, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs), today concluded their parallel visits to…

U.S. spending cuts would sting Canada

February 25, 2013
The following is excerpted from the 25 February 2013 edition of the Calgary Herald. Lengthy lineups at the Canada-U.S. border. Long flight delays. A loss of lucrative American business contracts. The much-heralded Beyond the Border initiatives placed on the back burner indefinitely. Canada will feel…

Canada Gazette - Notices and Proposed Regulations

February 25, 2013
Members may be interested in the following, published on 23 February 2013 in Part I of the Canada Gazette. 1. Canadian International Trade Tribunal, under the Customs Act. Appeal No.: AP-2012-031, Curry’s Art Stores v. President of the Canada Border Services Agency. Goods in Issue: Aluminum easels…

Update to CFIA AIRS Website

February 25, 2013
Chapter 44 was published to: i) remove the following OGD extensions: 44.01.10.0120.01 - Balsam fir and other Abies spp. - fuel wood 44.01.10.0120.02 - Douglas fir - fuel wood (Pseudotsuga spp.) 44.01.10.0120.03 - Larch - fuel wood (Larix spp.) 44.01.10.0120.04 - Pine - fuel wood (Pinus spp.) 44.01…

CFIA National Import Service Centre (NISC) Building Maintenance

February 22, 2013
Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) National Import Service Centre (NISC) will be undergoing building maintenance on Sunday, February 24, 2013 from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. There will be no disruption in processing import documentation. During this time clients are…
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BC Region General Meeting presentation

February 22, 2013
A presentation from the 21 February 2013 BC Regional General Meeting is 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 Activity".

CSCB Webinar: Jockey Canada and the Burden of Proof

February 22, 2013
Why you should tune in… We know that customs brokers are fully aware of how to calculate the value for duty of imported goods, and what adjustments may and may not be made to the price paid or payable. But what happens when the value for duty that is declared cannot be supported? This year, CBSA has…
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CBSA GTA Contact list

February 22, 2013
CBSA has provided the CSCB with an updated contact name and telephone list for the GTA Commercial Operations District. The list is available here.

Decisions Pending, Appeals

February 22, 2013
Appeal No. Appeal Name Act AP-2011-065 Proctor Silex Canada Customs Act AP-2012-010 Powers Industries Limited Special Import Measures Act AP-2012-013 G. Thériault Customs Act AP-2012-022 Andritz Hydro Canada Inc. and VA Tech Hydro Canada Customs Act

Slow U.S. recovery hampering Canadian growth: BoC

February 22, 2013
The following is excerpted from the 21 February 2013 edition of the Financial Post. Don’t count on North America getting its economic mojo back any time soon. In fact, the slow recovery in the U.S. from the “Great Recession” will continue to hamper renewed expansion in Canada as well, the Bank of…
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Release Requests Over 999 Lines – Update

February 22, 2013
On February 8th, the CSCB asked members to indicate particular hardships that are a result of CBSA’s requirement to provide over 999 lines of tariff classifications when submitting a paper release request. These concerns have now been brought to the attention of the CBSA and members can view our…