Trade News

The following is excerpted from a 17 December 2012 news release by Canada Border Services Agency. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) facilitates the entry of legitimate travellers and goods, while protecting the safety and security of Canadians and ensuring that Canada's borders are not used…

Chapter 45 was published to change the release recommendation from "Refer to CFIA-ISC" to "Approved" for the end uses "Educational use", "Industrial use (i.e. is not commercial use)" and "Scientific use (Research)" for the following OGD extension. 45.04.10 - Blocks, plates, sheets and strip; tiles…

Please be advised that as the prevailing monthly price for JANUARY 2013 exceeds US$355. Charges and volume restraints under the Softwood Lumber Agreement will not be applicable during the month of JANUARY 2013. Pursuant to Article VII of the Agreement, when the prevailing monthly price for any given…

THE IMPORT CONTROL DIVISION WILL BE CLOSED: CHRISTMAS- Monday December 24, 2012 (4:00 PM EST) to Thursday December 27, 2012 (8:00 AM EST). NEW YEARS - Monday December 31, 2012 (4:00 PM EST) to Wednesday January 2, 2013 at (8:00 AM EST). If you require assistance please contact: National Import…

The following is a notice from Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada. The Export and Import Permits Act places very strict controls on the export of prohibited firearms, prohibited weapons and prohibited devices (as defined in the Criminal Code of Canada). Export permit applications for…

The following is excerpted from a 14 December 2012 news release by Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada. The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today announced that the Canada-Panama Economic Growth and Prosperity Act has received…

The following is excerpted from the 17 December 2012 edition of The Globe and Mail. As we reflect on the 20th anniversary of the signing of the North American free-trade agreement by Canada, the U.S. and Mexico, we should be considering that deal as the foundation for regional consolidation and…

The following is from the 14 December 2012 edition of Journal of Commerce. Agricultural, apparel, footwear, consumer products and electronics shippers will find the importing process easier in 2013 when Customs and Border Protection opens six Centers of Excellence and Expertise. The centers are…

Members may be interested in the following, published on 15 December 2012 in Part I of the Canada Gazette. 1. Canadian International Trade Tribunal, under the Special Import Measures Act, continued its order in respect of bicycles, assembled or unassembled, with wheel diameters of 16 inches (40.64…

The ACROSS EDI release requests received report for November 2012 is available on the CSCB website at: http://cscb.ca/sites/cscb.ca/files/repository/EDI_Release_Report_Nov_20… The national EDI percent was 94.60 %

Following the email notification sent on December 7th, 2012, regarding the system maintenance in the Automated Import Reference System (AIRS) a) Chapter 01: The publication created a requirement version change for the following HS codes 01.02.31 - Buffalo: Pure-bred breeding animals 01.04.10 - Sheep…

Please be advised that the following has been added on CFIA’s website: Industry Notice – Amended Certificate for Exports of Fishery Products to China at http://www.inspection.gc.ca/food/fish-and-seafood/communiques/eng/13314… and the following document has been updated:…

The following is excerpted from a 14 December 2012 news release by the Office of the Prime Minister of Canada. Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Barack Obama, President of the United States, today welcomed the release of the first annual Beyond the Border Action Plan Implementation Report and the…

As part of CFIA's ongoing efforts to improve the Automated Import Systems please be advised that CFIA will be performing maintenance/upgrades that will affect access to AIRS Web. AIRS Web, ASISST and AIRS Verification Tool (AVS) will be temporarily unavailable on January 19th, 2013 between 8:00AM to…

Starting Date Appeal No. Appellant Act Type of Hearing 2013-01-15 AP-2012-010 Powers Industries Limited Special Import Measures Act Public Hearing Postponed AP-2011-003, AP-2011-016 and AP-2011-025 Abricot International Inc. Customs Act Public Hearing Postponed AP-2009-024 Transnat Express Inc…

Appeal No. Appeal Name Act AP-2009-046 Igloo Viksi Inc. Customs Act AP-2010-002 Frito-Lay Canada, Inc. Customs Act AP-2011-008 Jockey Canada Company Customs Act AP-2011-024 Canadian Tire Inc. Customs Act AP-2011-040 AP-2011-041 La Sagesse de l’eau Customs Act AP-2011-055 Monterra Lumber Mills, Ltd…

The following is excerpted from a 13 December 2012 notice from Canadian Food Inspection Agency. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is inviting comments on a user fee proposal for Destination Inspection Service (DIS). Destination inspection is a quality-based inspection of fresh fruits and…