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Plan to have US agents on Canadian soil 'on hold:' Government

September 19, 2012
The following is from the 19 September 2012 edition of Embassy magazine. The Harper government's plan to permit United States law enforcement agents to pursue suspects across the land border and onto Canadian soil is "on hold" while legal issues are resolved, the government says. The program, part…

Chance Canada-EU talks could trickle into 2013: Analysts

September 19, 2012
The following is from the 19 September 2012 edition of Embassy magazine. Canadian and European negotiators meet in Ottawa this week as they continue to sift through outstanding issues in the Canada-European Union trade talks. Observers say the two sides still have difficult issues to pick through…

TPP countries urged to abandon yarn forward rule

September 19, 2012
The following is from the 18 September 2012 edition of American Shipper. The latest round of Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations, held earlier this month in Leesburg, Va., yielded progress on a number of contentious issues between the nine prospective member nations, but no deadline on for…

Update to CFIA AIRS Website

September 19, 2012
a) Chapter 01 was published to streamline the import conditions for the following HS codes from all countries. 01.06.19.2075 - Felidae (Wild) b) Chapter 03 was published to; i) Change the import conditions for the following HS Codes for "Other end uses". 03.03.90 - Livers and roes 03.07.60.0164.01 -…

Barley Products Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ)

September 18, 2012
This message affects imports of barley products classified under Customs Tariff headings: 11.02, 11.03, 11.04, 11.07, 11.08, 19.01, 19.04 and 23.02 . The purpose of this message is to inform you that the 2012-13 Barley Products tariff rate quota will be filled as of 11:59 pm on October 12, 2012, and…

Canadian auto parts makers won’t join sweeping U.S. trade case against China

September 18, 2012
The following is excerpted from the 18 September 2012 edition of The Globe and Mail. Canadian auto parts makers say they won’t be pressing Ottawa to join a U.S. trade challenge of Chinese subsidies. The United States filed a sweeping trade case against China at the World Trade Organization Monday…

Softwood exports up on recovering U.S. demand

September 18, 2012
The following is excerpted from the 17 September 2012 edition of The Globe and Mail. Forestry executive Steven Hofer has grown accustomed to getting the cold shoulder during sales trips. But on a swing through the U.S. Midwest two weeks ago, orders for softwood lumber began pouring in. During a…

U.S. Customs rolls out streamlined broker licensing

September 18, 2012
The following is from the 17 September 2012 edition of American Shipper. U.S. Customs and Border Protection has rolled out to several ports of entry a new process designed to significantly speed up the amount of time it takes for someone to obtain a license to become a customs broker. The move…

US Files WTO Case Against China Over Auto Subsidies

September 18, 2012
The following is from the 17 September 2012 edition of the Journal of Commerce. China used at least $1 billion in subisidies to boost auto, auto part exports The Obama administration on Monday filed a case with the World Trade Organization against China accusing the country of using unfair subsidies…

CBSA and GTAA Announce Renovations at Terminal 3 Customs Hall

September 18, 2012
The following is a 17 September 2012 news release by CBSA. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the Greater Toronto Airports Authority would like to inform you of renovations starting today at the Terminal 3 Customs Hall. The renovations are scheduled for completion at the end of November…
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Associate Membership Application: Platinum Freight Management Pty Ltd

September 18, 2012
The CSCB has received an application for an associate membership from Platinum Freight Management Pty Ltd. The contact is Mr. Peter McRae, Customs Broker in Australia. The contact information follows: Platinum Freight Management Pty Ltd PO BOX 232 Milperra, 2214 Australia Email: peter…
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In Memoriam – Bruno Locher

September 18, 2012
The CSCB was saddened to learn of the passing of Bruno Locher, president of LEI Customs Brokers Inc. and Locher Evers International. Mr. Locher passed away on Thursday, September 13th. His funeral will be at 11:00 am, Saturday, September 22nd at Holy Trinity Church, 29th Ave and Lonsdale, North…

Update to CFIA AIRS Website

September 18, 2012
Chapter 15 was published to change the import conditions for the following HS Codes for "Other end uses". 15.04.10.8009 - Fish-liver oil 15.04.20.8020 - Fats and oils of fish (other than liver oils) 15.04.30.8040 - Seal oil 15.04.30.8050 - Whale blubber This created a requirement version change for…
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BCCC Trusted Trader Sub-committee meeting minutes, 27 March

September 17, 2012
Minutes and a presentation from the BCCC Trusted Trader Sub-committee meeting held on 27 March 2012 are now available on the BCCC Trusted Trader Sub-committee page of the CSCB members site. To access, please go to our website at www.cscb.ca, login, and look under “CSCB Advocacy”.

CFIA HC RCC Invitation for Stakeholders Comments

September 17, 2012
In February 2011, President Obama and Prime Minister Harper called for the creation of the U.S. – Canada Regulatory Cooperation Council (RCC) to promote economic growth through increased regulatory transparency and coordination between the two governments. To this end, the Council’s members worked…

Canada Gazette - Notices and Proposed Regulations

September 17, 2012
Members may be interested in the following, published on 15 September 2012 in Part I of the Canada Gazette. 1. Canadian International Trade Tribunal Appeal, under the Special Import Measures Act. Appeal No.: AP-2011-073; Goods in issue: Certain aluminum picket and spacer kits. Issue: Whether the…