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The following is a CBSA message (EDI12-064) Please note that there will be changes to the list of HS codes subject to Natural Resources Canada requirements. These changes will be effective in the ACROSS system on Monday, September 10, 2012, and the CBSA website will be updated accordingly. Please…

The CBSA has advised that they will pro-actively waive late accounting penalties resulting from the fact that the August 6, 2012 Civic Holiday was not observed nationally. Penalties will be waived for incidents where a shipment was released in a province that did not observe the holiday, such as…

a) Chapter 03 was published to add new OGD extensions for the following HS codes. 03.01.11 - Ornamental fish: Freshwater 03.01.19 - Ornamental fish: Other Please note that there are too many new OGD extensions to include them in this message. Please refer to the AIRS tool to obtain the pertinent…

We are pleased to announce the following nominations: Arianne Reza will be assigned to the position of Regional Director General of the Northern Ontario Region, effective September 4, 2012. Arianne has been with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) since 2007 and has been Director General of the…

Dumping case number: AD/1396 Dumping file number: 4214-36 Subsidy case number: CV/132 Subsidy file number: 4218-34 On August 13, 2012, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) pursuant to subsection 38(1) of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) made preliminary determinations of dumping, in…

The following is excerpted from the 14 August 2012 edition of The Globe and Mail. This week’s visit by German Chancellor Angela Merkel is further proof that Canada is making its presence felt on the global stage for the first time in years. It follows intensive efforts to advance Canada’s trade…

The CSCB National Committee on Operational Issues (NCOI) has been working with CBSA to standardize the manner in which outstanding PARS release requests are handled. As a result, a chart that lists various scenarios and the processes to be followed, in all regions, has been created. Any questions or…

If you haven't already registered for the 2012 CSCB National Annual Conference, take a look at this year's conference program. We are certain that you'll find it interesting to say the least. Following are some of the highlights of this year’s conference program: Building a Case for Customs…

Members may be interested in the following, published on 11 August 2012 in Part I of the Canada Gazette. 1. Under the Canadian International Trade Tribunal, Notice No. HA-2012-008 — Appeal http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2012/2012-08-11/html/commis-eng.html#… 2. Under the Dept. of the…

Just a friendly reminder, if you are planning to attend the CSCB annual conference, we strongly encourage you to make your hotel reservations before we hit the cut-off date of August 28. Our room block is almost full. Avoid risk and disappointment by making your reservations now! Also don’t forget…

Notice of Expiry Review Decision and Statement of Reasons are available at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/sima-lmsi/er-rre/rr2011-002/rr2011-002-e11-d…

CBSA provided this communiqué for distribution to our members to clarify the Canada Border Services Agency’s (CBSA) requirements for processing eManifest conveyance data (Conveyance Reference Number) for highway carriers at the First Point of Arrival (FPOA). If you have any questions, please don’t…

The following is excerpted from a 9 August 2012 release by Statistics Canada. Canada's merchandise imports rose 2.3% while exports edged up 0.2% in June. As a result, Canada's trade deficit with the world widened from $954 million in May to $1.8 billion in June. This release is available in its…

Starting Date Appeal No. Appellant Act Type of Hearing 2012-08-23 AP-2011-057 AP-2011-058 Marmen Énergie Inc. and Marmen Inc. Customs Act Public Hearing 2012-08-30 AP-2011-062 Fonds d’Emprunt communautaire GIM Excise Tax Act File Hearing 2012-09-06 AP-2011-014 De Ronde Tire Supply, Inc. Customs Act…

The following is excerpted from a 9 August 2012 news release by Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada. The Honourable Diane Ablonczy, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs), today announced that she will visit Guyana and the Dominican Republic from August 12 to…

The following is excerpted from an 8 August 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, has concluded a four-day trade and investment visit to London, where he promoted Canada…

Chapter 01 was published to amend the release recommendation of 'Refer to CFIA-ISC' for the following HS codes from Colorado. 01.01.21.2001 - Horses: Thoroughbred 01.01.29.2002 - Horses: Other breeds 01.01.30.2004 - Asses: Purebred breeding animals (includes donkeys and burros) 01.01.90 - Other 01…

Brokers are advised that the correction period for July 2012 Softwood Lumber permits ends August 10, 2012, at 17:00 ET. We remind you of the importance of submitting correct information on permits as this is imperative to the operation of the Softwood Lumber Agreement. Please submit permit…

Further to our message of August 2, 2012 concerning CBSA‘s proposed policy change on abends, we will continue to work with CBSA to develop a collaborative solution to the challenges associated with transmissions exceeding the 999 line limit. The following has been provided to us. “As a result of…

The following is excerpted from the 8 August 2012 edition of The Globe and Mail. Wednesday marks the 45th anniversary of the founding of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. While internal relations among ASEAN members can be fraught, its voice and role as the chair and gatekeeper to regional…