Trade News

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:

The following is a CBSA message (EDI12-056) The following attachment contains the 24/7 contact information for all border offices. Please note that the following Customs Office has been added to the list (highlighted in red in the attached list): - 0302 – Herdman Also, please note that ECU will no longer distribute the list of Automated CBSA offices on a regular basis, but rather it will only be disseminated when updates have been made.

The following is from the 10 July 2012 edition of The Globe and Mail. Foreign Minister John Baird, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and their leading international counterparts are converging on Phnom Penh this week to engage with Asian colleagues under the aegis of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

The following is excerpted from a 9 July 2012 news release by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz announced today that the first shipment of Canadian lambs successfully entered Vietnam. The first ever commercial sale of Canadian live ruminants to Vietnam, worth $50 000, is paving the way for an expanded market.

Chapter 89 was published to change the release recommendation from "Refer to CFIA-ISC" to "Approved" for the following HS code. 89.03 - Yachts and other vessels for pleasure or sports; rowing boats and canoes. This created requirement version changes for the following HS codes. 89.01 - Cruise ships, excursion boats, ferry-boats, cargo ships, barges and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods. 89.02 - Fishing vessels; factory ships and other vessels for processing or preserving fishery products. 89.04 - Tugs and pusher craft.

CFIA have provided the 9th revision of CFIA Policy Directive D-98-08: Requirements for the Entry of Wood Packaging Material into Canada. This revision has been undertaken to reflect the amendments made to the International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) 15 regarding approved treatments for debarked wood and marking requirements. In addition, the revision establishes specific import requirements for dunnage entering Canada aboard ships.

Members may be interested in the following, published on 7 July 2012 in Part I of the Canada Gazette. 1. Canadian International Trade Tribunal EDP hardware and software — Inquiry http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2012/2012-07-07/html/commis-eng.html#… 2.Canadian International Trade Tribunal Seamless carbon or alloy steel oil and gas well casing — Expiry review of finding

The following is excerpted from a 6 July 2012 news release by Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada. Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today emerged from the third Friends of the Syrian People meeting and issued the following statement: “The daily assault on the people of Syria by the Assad regime continues to throw this country into further chaos. This release is available in its entirety at:

This year’s two Guy Graveline Scholarships each worth $3,500 will be awarded on the basis of academic results and other achievements, experiences and personal goals. Applications will be accepted until Monday, 16 July 2012!

a) Chapter 06 was published to streamline the conditions for the following HS codes originating from China. 06.02.10.0022.45 - Alternanthera sessilis - Unrooted plants (Sessile joyweed) 06.02.10.0022.46 - Bothriochloa ischaemum - Unrooted plants (Yellow blue stem) 06.02.10.0022.47 - Crupina vulgaris - Unrooted plants (Common crupina) 06.02.10.0022.48 - Dioscorea polystachya - Unrooted plants (Chinese yam) 06.02.10.0022.49 - Galega officinalis - Unrooted plants (Goat's rue)

The CATIE Awards were instituted by I.E. Canada to recognize and celebrate Canadian trade accomplishments through the companies and individuals who demonstrate trade excellence and make a difference in customs and compliance. I.E. Canada is now accepting nominations for the following awards:

The following is available on the CBSA website: Information Bulletin on upcoming changes to the AMPS-Master Penalty Document (MPD) and Integrated Customs System (ICS) http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/trade-commerce/amps/bulletin/amps-rsap2012-0… _________________________________________________