Trade News

The following is excerpted from a 9 August 2012 news release by Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada. The Honourable Diane Ablonczy, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs), today announced that she will visit Guyana and the Dominican Republic from August 12 to…

The following is excerpted from an 8 August 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, has concluded a four-day trade and investment visit to London, where he promoted Canada…

Chapter 01 was published to amend the release recommendation of 'Refer to CFIA-ISC' for the following HS codes from Colorado. 01.01.21.2001 - Horses: Thoroughbred 01.01.29.2002 - Horses: Other breeds 01.01.30.2004 - Asses: Purebred breeding animals (includes donkeys and burros) 01.01.90 - Other 01…

Brokers are advised that the correction period for July 2012 Softwood Lumber permits ends August 10, 2012, at 17:00 ET. We remind you of the importance of submitting correct information on permits as this is imperative to the operation of the Softwood Lumber Agreement. Please submit permit…

Further to our message of August 2, 2012 concerning CBSA‘s proposed policy change on abends, we will continue to work with CBSA to develop a collaborative solution to the challenges associated with transmissions exceeding the 999 line limit. The following has been provided to us. “As a result of…

The following is excerpted from the 8 August 2012 edition of The Globe and Mail. Wednesday marks the 45th anniversary of the founding of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. While internal relations among ASEAN members can be fraught, its voice and role as the chair and gatekeeper to regional…

The Notice of Commencement of Inquiry is available in its entirety on the CITT website at: http://www.citt.gc.ca/dumping/inquirie/notices/NQ2m002_e.asp

The following is excerpted from a 3 August 2012 press release by CITT. The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today initiated an inquiry respecting the dumping and subsidizing of certain carbon and alloy steel pipe piles, commonly identified as piling pipe, in outside diameter ranging from 3 1/2…

Dumping case number: AD/1395 Dumping file number: 4214-35 STATEMENT OF REASONS Concerning the preliminary determination with respect to the dumping of CERTAIN LIQUID DIELECTRIC TRANSFORMERS ORIGINATING IN OR EXPORTED FROM THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA To view the entire notice, please visit the CBSA website…

Members may be interested in the following, published on 4 August 2012 in Part I of the Canada Gazette. 1. Canada Border Services Agency under the Special Import Measures Act, Certain liquid dielectric transformers — Decision http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2012/2012-08-04/html/commis-eng.html…

Just a friendly reminder, If you are planning to attend the CSCB annual conference in Quebec City, we strongly encourage you to make your hotel reservations before we hit the cut-off date of August 28. Our room block is almost full. Avoid risk and disappointment by making your reservations now! Also…

The following is a CBSA message (EDI12-063) The annual interest rate for the fourth quarter of 2012 (October 1 to December 31) will be 0.8896

The following is a 31 July 2012 notice by Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada. On July 31, 2012, the Government of Canada concluded the regulatory process issuing General Export Permit No. 45 – Cryptography for the Development or Production of a Product (GEP 45). As a result of the…

The following is excerpted from a 2 August 2012 news release by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. Canadian beef producers will immediately benefit from full market access to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The announcement was made today by Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and International Trade…

The following is excerpted from a 3 August 2012 news release by the Department of Finance. The Department of Finance announced today that Canada’s official international reserves increased by an amount equivalent to US$103 million during July to US$66,321 million. Details on the level and…

The CSCB is a member of PIP, and also sits on the BCCC Trusted Trader Subcommittee. The Trusted Trader Subcommittee supports consultation between the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and industry partners on the cohesive implementation of a CBSA trusted trader strategy that leverages all trusted…

a) Chapter 01 was published to modify import requirements for the following HS Codes from Colorado. 01.01.21.2001 - Horses: Thoroughbred 01.01.29.2002 - Horses: Other breeds 01.01.30.2004 - Asses: Purebred breeding animals (includes donkeys and burros) 01.01.90 - Other 01.06.19.2082.14 - Zebras (all…

The Canada Revenue Agency has released the following publication: NEWS85, Excise and GST/HST News – No. 85 (Summer 2012). It is available on the CRA website at: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/E/pub/gr/news85/README.html?utm_source=gst-hst…

Monday, August 6th is a statutory holiday, and the Bureau's offices will be closed (no officers or Help Desk staff will be available). The EICS and EXCOL systems will be available during normal hours. Questions or problems can be directed to the following EICS help desk email: EICS.SCEI@DFAIT-MAECI…