Trade News

Although there are still many details to be confirmed for the 2012 CSCB Annual Conference in Quebec City, it looks like the schedule for the conference will be as follows. On Sunday, September 30, we are planning a Walking Tour of Historic Québec City for Companions. Also, if you are interested in Golf, please advise Nathalie Fares at [email protected] no later than August 10. On Sunday evening, join us for our welcome reception - an opportunity to see old friends and meet new ones.

a) Chapter 02 was published to streamline the conditions for the following HS codes originating from Chile. 02.01.10.5001 - Beef 02.01.10.5002 - Veal 02.01.20.5007 - Beef 02.01.20.5008 - Veal 02.01.30.5013 - Beef - fresh or chilled 02.01.30.5014 - Veal - fresh or chilled 02.02.10.5026 - Beef 02.02.10.5027 - Veal 02.02.20.5032 - Beef 02.02.20.5033 - Veal 02.02.30.5038 - Beef - frozen 02.02.30.5039 - Veal - frozen 02.06.10.5139 - Beef 02.06.10.5140 - Veal

The following meat hygiene directives are now available in HTML and PDF versions at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/eng/1331330793114/1331330868647 MHD 2012-31 Chapter 11 - Section 11.7.3 - Jamaica MHD 2012-30 Chapter 11 - Section 11.7.3 - Russia MHD 2012-09 Chapter 10 The PDF version of directives should be used for maintaining print copies of the meat hygiene manual of procedures.

Members may be interested in this new video available on Health Canada's website: Canada Consumer Product Safety Act - Webinar - October 5, 2011 www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ahc-asc/media/video/ccpsa_webina20111005-eng.php _________________________________________________

The following is excerpted from the 11 July 2012 edition of Embassy Magazine. The looming launch of trade talks between Canada and a South American trade bloc is up in the air as the trade group tries to get its own house in order, given the suspension of one member and addition of another.

The following is excerpted from the 11 July 2012 edition of Embassy Magazine. Prime Minister Stephen Harper has made his initial courtesy call to Mexico's president-elect, but one observer says he now needs to "send a housewarming gift" to remind the new government of Canada's value. As Canadians were celebrating Canada Day, Mexico was wrapping up a national election that saw the return of a former power, the Institutional Revolutionary Party, known in Mexico as PRI. This article is available in its entirety at:

The following is excerpted from the 11 July 2012 edition of CBC News. When the Conservative government passed its controversial omnibus budget bill last month, it included new powers for certain U.S. law enforcement agents that critics say could have ramifications for Canadian sovereignty. The Integrated Cross Border Law Enforcement Operations Act now makes it possible for American officers to cross the border into Canada where, as the act states, they have "the same power to enforce an act of Parliament as a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police."

The following is excerpted from the 11 July 2012 edition of Reuters Canada. Canada's trade deficit in May grew to C$793 million ($777 million) from C$623 million in April, pushed up by record imports while exports stayed flat, Statistics Canada said on Wednesday. Market analysts had expected a deficit of C$380 million. Statscan revised April's deficit up from an initial C$367 million. This article is available in its entirety at:

The following is excerpted from a 10 July 2012 news release by CBSA. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced today that Canada and the United States are continuing to deliver on key commitments under the Beyond the Border Action Plan for Perimeter Security and Economic Competitiveness. Effective June 30, 2012, the CBSA lifted the three-year residency requirement for Canadian and United States citizens to apply to NEXUS.

This guide has been updated and is available on CBSA's website: BSF673, Highway and Rail Cargo and Conveyance Post Arrival Manual Correction Request Form http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/forms-formulaires/bsf673.pdf _________________________________________________

Individuals with an interest in challenging the CCS (Certified Customs Specialist) examination in September 2012 are reminded that applications, with payment of $400.00, must be received at the CSCB national office by 15 July 2012. The application to write the examination, and the accompanying policy, are found on the CSCB website in English and French.

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is requesting your assistance in providing important information to your members, clients and trade chain partners about the eManifest initiative. eManifest requirements for highway carriers to transmit cargo and conveyance data to the CBSA before goods arrive at the border are mandatory beginning November 1, 2012.

a) Chapter 12 was published to add the conditions for "Other end uses" for the following HS code. 12.11.20.0008.02 - Ginseng - dried b) Chapter 44 was published to change a release recommendation from 'Approved' to 'Refer to CFIA-ISC' for the following HS codes from Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York and Ohio. 44.01.22.0122.01 - Elm - wood chips, wood particles, nuggets 44.01.22.0122.03 - Poplar - wood chips, wood particles, nuggets 44.01.22.0122.04 - Willow - wood chips, wood particles, nuggets

Decision and reasons issued Friday, June 15, 2012 IN THE MATTER OF an appeal heard on March 8, 2012, pursuant to subsection 67(1) of the Customs Act, R.S.C. 1985 (2d Supp.), c. 1; AND IN THE MATTER OF a decision of the President of the Canada Border Services Agency, dated March 3, 2011, with respect to a request for review of an advance ruling on tariff classification, pursuant to subsection 60(4) of the Customs Act. BETWEEN CURVE DISTRIBUTION SERVICES INC. Appellant AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE CANADA BORDER SERVICES AGENCY

Determination issued Friday, June 22, 2012 Reasons issued Monday, July 9, 2012 IN THE MATTER OF a preliminary injury inquiry, pursuant to subsection 34(2) of the Special Import Measures Act, respecting: LIQUID DIELECTRIC TRANSFORMERS ORIGINATING IN OR EXPORTED FROM THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA The Statement of Reasons is available on the CITT website : http://www.citt.gc.ca/dumping/preinq/determin/pi2m001_e.asp

Starting Date Appeal No. Appellant Act Type of Hearing 2012-07-17 AP-2011-040, AP-2011-041 La Sagesse de l’eau Customs Act File Hearing 2012-07-19 AP-2011-061 Starkey Labs – Canada Co. Customs Act Public Hearing Postponed to 2012-09-12

The following is from the 9 July 2012 edition of American Shipper. The Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CRBM) has launched a marketing campaign and a new Website to promote development of a new container port in Sydney, Nova Scotia. CRBM purchased about 500 acres of waterfront property in the port from Laurentian Energy Corp. in May. According to the Canadian Broadcasting Corp., the local government’s offer of $6 million bested two others from private developers.

The following is excerpted from a 3 July 2012 announcement by CBP.

The following is excerpted from the 9 July 2012 edition of Reuters Canada. Canada's job growth slowed in June for a second straight month in a reality check after outsized employment gains earlier this year, firming the market's view that the central bank won't act soon on recent hints of a rate hike. Waning business confidence due to the European debt crisis and a stalled U.S. economy meant Canada generated just 7,300 net new jobs last month, adding to 7,700 in May, according to Statistics Canada data released on Friday.

The following is excerpted from the July 2012 CBP Trade Newsletter. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is proud to announce the delivery of the first phase of Cargo Release, known as Simplified Entry, in the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE). CBP has received the first Simplified Entry filings at each of the three pilot ports of Indianapolis, Chicago, and Atlanta, as part of the pilot test that began May 29, 2012. This newsletter is available in its entirety at: