Trade News

The ACROSS EDI release requests received report for April 2012 is available on the CSCB website at: http://cscb.ca/sites/default/files/repository/EDI_Report_Apr_2012.xls The national EDI percent was 94%. _________________________________________________

The following is excerpted from a 14 May 2012 news release by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. Today Canada’s Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, Jason Kenney and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano announced joint consultations with stakeholders on cross-border business—increasing efforts to facilitate business travel between the United States and Canada.

Following is a message from Bruna Rados, Director General, Major Projects Directorate, Canada Border Services Agency. I am pleased to share with you some important news on the Canada Border Services Agency’s (CBSA) eManifest initiative. On May 13, 2012, the CBSA deployed eManifest systems’ functionality for rail carriers to provide advance cargo and conveyance data on commercial goods coming into Canada.

a) Chapter 12 was published to streamline the conditions for the following HS codes. 12.11.90.3034 - Mint - with or without roots (fresh or chilled) 12.11.90.3035 - Basil - with or without root (fresh or chilled) 12.11.90.3036 - Rosemary - with or without roots (fresh or chilled) 12.11.90.3037 - Sage - with or without roots (fresh or chilled) b) Chapter 44 was published to add the following OGD extensions: 44.01.31.0010 - wood pellets 44.01.39.0010 - Sawdust

The following is excerpted from a 14 May 2012 news release by the Office of the Prime Minister. Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk today witnessed the signing of a new tax convention that will reduce tax barriers and encourage increased trade and investment between the two countries.

The following has been updated on the CFIA website: Enforcement and Compliance Activities - Quarterly reports http://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/accountability/enforcement-a… _________________________________________________

HS classification and its compliance implications have been recognized by the CSCB and CBSA as a priority for education and training. As a result of our shared recognition of its importance and our ongoing collaboration on this subject area, we are pleased to announce that Montreal will be the site of a third CBSA/CSCB joint seminar on HS Classification. Presenters and participants will include representatives from both the CBSA (HQ and Regional) and the CSCB. This seminar will take place on June 19th and will be held at the Sheraton Montreal Airport Hotel in Dorval.

The following is from the 14 May 2012 edition of the Journal of Commerce. Trade community applauds the agency’s collaborative effort, even as budget cuts complicate goals to facilitate trade The October 2010 discovery of bomb-making materials from Yemen in express air cargo shipments bound for the U.S. served as a wake-up call for Customs and Border Protection. To secure the nation’s borders, Customs realized it must work more closely with the trade community to identify and intercept high-risk shipments.

The following forms have been updated and are available on the CBSA website: E655, Customs Self-Assessment Program Importer Part II Application http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/forms-formulaires/e655-eng.pdf E656, Customs Self Assessment Program Carrier Application - Part II

Members may be interested in the following, published on 12 May 2012 in Part I of the Canada Gazette. 1. Canadian International Trade Tribunal, under the Customs Act. Appeal No.: AP-2011-049; Goods in Issue: Bicycle gloves.

The following is from the 11 May 2012 edition of American Shipper. Homeland Secretary Janet Napolitano has formally notified Congress that her department will postpone by two years the mandate that all inbound ocean containers be scanned for hidden nuclear weapons or other terror-related contraband at foreign ports by July 2012. The 9/11 Recommendations Act that required the 100-percent inspections included authority for the secretary to waive the deadline under certain conditions.

The following is excerpted from the 14 May 2012 edition of The Globe and Mail. When it comes to the BRICs, Canada kind of missed the boat. According to calculations by Peter Hall, the chief economist at Export Development Canada, Canada’s share of Brazilian imports was 2.1 per cent in 1990, 1.9 per cent in 2000 and 1.5 per cent in 2010. That pattern is the same in the other big emerging markets. This article is available in its entirety at:

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) advised there have been several updates made to the food labelling and advertising information. Detailed information is available here: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/labeti/amende.shtml _________________________________________________

The following is excerpted from an 11 May 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 members of the British Columbia division of Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) to discuss the many benefits to workers and businesses of an ambitious Canada-European Union trade agreement.

Employees of CSCB corporate members, who have at least two years’ work experience in a Canadian customs environment, can acquire the CCS designation by passing the CCS examination that will be held on Saturday, 29 September 2012. The fee for this examination is $400 CDN.

Findings issued Tuesday, April 10, 2012 Reasons issued Wednesday, April 25, 2012 IN THE MATTER OF an inquiry, pursuant to section 42 of the Special Import Measures Act, respecting: THE DUMPING AND SUBSIDIZING OF PUP JOINTS ORIGINATING IN OR EXPORTED FROM THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA The Findings and Statement of Reasons are available at: http://www.citt.gc.ca/dumping/inquirie/findings/nq2l001_e.asp

Starting Date Appeal No. Appellant Act Type of Hearing 2012-05-23 AP-2011-039 United Wood Frames Inc. Special Import Measures Act File Hearing 2012-05-31 AP-2009-024 Transnat Express Inc. Excise Tax Act Public Hearing Postponed to 2012-10-11 AP-2011-049 Cycles Lambert Inc. Customs Act Public Hearing

The following is from the 11 May 2012 edition of the Journal of Commerce. New offices join two others intended to bring consistency to commodity classification and clearance U.S. Customs and Border Protection Acting Commissioner David Aguilar announced Thursday that CBP will establish new Centers of Excellence and Expertise in Detroit and Houston, bringing to four the national centers designed to bring more uniformity and industry knowledge to Customs’ operations.