Trade News

The following is excerpted from a 25 July 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, and Mark Adler, Member of Parliament for York Centre, today toured Bombardier Aerospace’s facility in Toronto and highlighted the important role the Canadian aerospace sector plays in generating jobs and prosperity in Canada.

The following is excerpted from a 25 July 2012 news release by Canada Border Services Agency. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) today announced that NEXUS members can now enjoy crossing simply and smoothly into Canada at a new NEXUS lane at the Abbotsford-Huntingdon, British Columbia and Sumas, Washington border crossing. The lane is open from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m., seven days a week for entry into Canada.

The CSCB has been advised that the warehouse sublocation code for FedEx at port 480 has been changed from 3014 to 4607. _________________________________________________

Chapter 06 was published to: i) Remove the following OGD extension. 06.02.20.0017.52 - Strawberry - rooted plants (Fragaria spp.) ii) Add the following OGD extension. 06.02.90.0031.16 - Strawberry - rooted plants (Fragaria spp.) This created a requirement version change for the following HS codes. 06.02.20 - Trees, shrubs and bushes, grafted or not, of kinds which bear edible fruit or nuts 06.02.30 - Rhododendrons and azaleas, grafted or not 06.02.40 - Roses, grafted or not (Other Rosa spp.)

The following is excerpted from a 24 July 2012 news release by the Canadian International Trade Tribunal.

The Notice of Commencement of Inquiry is available on the CITT website : http://www.citt.gc.ca/dumping/inquirie/notices/nq2m001_e.asp _________________________________________________

The following is excerpted from the 24 July 2012 edition of Canadian Transportation & Logistics. The Federal Maritime Commission is expected to decide today whether to sanction a report to Congress that alleges Canadian ports on the West Coast are deliberately diverting US import containers from Asia through Port Metro Vancouver and Prince Rupert through “unfair” practices.

The following is excerpted from a 24 July 2012 news release by Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada.

The following is excerpted from a 24 July 2012 news release by the Canadian Transportation Agency. As thousands of travellers hit the skies for the summer holiday season, the Canadian Transportation Agency released today the 6th edition of Fly Smart, a user-friendly resource tool to help air travellers plan their trips to, from and within Canada. The Agency now also offers a handy pocket-sized list of top ten Fly Smart tips, perfect for people on the go.

CBSA has provided an updated list of automated offices; changes are shown in red. CBSA has asked that regions review and update this list. This version contains only those changes made in the Quebec region. _________________________________________________

The following is from the 24 July 2012 edition of American Shipper. On Monday, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued a new directive that said three new forms are eligible to be submitted through its Remote Location Filing (RLF) process in its hybrid version. While Customs intends RLF to be a completely electronic process, its current regulations provide an interim hybrid time to allow Customs to review government agency documents alongside RLF data in its automated commercial platforms for verification and support purposes.

Dumping case number: AD/1395 Dumping file number: 4214-35 On July 23, 2012, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) made a preliminary determination of dumping, pursuant to subsection 38(1) of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), in respect of liquid dielectric transformers having a top power handling capacity equal to or exceeding 60,000 kilovolt amperes (60 megavolt amperes), whether assembled or unassembled, complete or incomplete, originating in or exported from the Republic of Korea. To view the entire notice, please visit the CBSA website at:

The following is excerpted from a 23 July 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 met with representatives of the Canada-India Business Council in Montréal, where he highlighted the launch of a fifth round of negotiations toward a Canada-India trade agreement.

The following is excerpted from a 23 July 2012 news release by The Conference Board of Canada. Developing countries have been given the tough task of supporting the global economy while Europe struggles to contain its debt crisis. Europe’s woes will slow the world economy to tepid growth in real gross domestic product (GDP) of 2.6 per cent in 2012 and three per cent in 2013, according to The Conference Board of Canada’s World Outlook-Summer 2012.

Transport Canada has recently tested a few of the “24-Hour Numbers” provided on dangerous goods shipping documents and found some of these numbers to be invalid. The purpose of this bulletin is to remind shippers and importers of their obligations and to advise that CP will follow-up Transport Canada’s findings with periodic audits of its own, and will apply Tariff 2 or Tariff 3 to any invalid “24-Hour Number”. Canadian Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations – 24-Hour Number Requirements

The Import Control Division will be closed for the Monday, August 6, 2012 holiday from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (ET). If you require assistance please contact the National Import Service Centre (NISC) Toronto On. NISC - Toronto: 1-800-835-4486 Please note: Canadian Food Inspection Agency Meat Import Control Centre (1-877-682-5191) will be opened Monday 6 August 2012 from the hours of 8 AM to 6 PM. We regret the inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation. _________________________________________________

The CFIA will be modifying requirements in AIRS for dried branches and wreaths on August 15, 2012. For detailed requirements for these products, please refer to the Directives on the website ( http://www.inspection.gc.ca/plants/plant-protection/directives/date/eng…) 06.04.90-0042 Wreath < 15mm (0.6 in) branch diameter - all tree species - for ornamental purpose - dried

Decision issued Friday, June 15, 2012 Reasons issued Wednesday, June 20, 2012 Corrigendum issued Tuesday, June 26, 2012 IN THE MATTER OF an appeal heard on February 16, 2012, pursuant to section 67 of the Customs Act, R.S.C. 1985 (2d Supp.), c. 1; AND IN THE MATTER OF five decisions of the President of the Canada Border Services Agency, dated May 24, 2011, with respect to a request for re-determination pursuant to section 67 of the Customs Act. BETWEEN ELFE JUVENILE PRODUCTS Appellant AND