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Customs &
Trade News

Using the correct tariff classification: beyond duties and taxes. Import data is also used for enforcement, to maintain trade statistics and negotiate trade agreements. More...

Alberta and B.C.'s exports to grow steadily through 2014 according to EDC forecast. British Columbia's export growth to top all provinces, while Alberta's will see steady increases. More...

Post-Panamax ships can now call at Port of Montreal. Shipping lines will be able to substantially increase capacity on their services to Montreal. More...

Canada - United States Entry/Exit Initiative progressing as planned. Both countries were able to identify potential overstays and potential unexecuted immigration warrants. More...

Reminder: eManifest webinar presentations continue through May and June. Each presentation is hosted by a CBSA representative and followed by a question and answer period. More...

Message from CBSA re : Victoria Day Holiday.
Memorandum D3-4-2 Highway Cargo - Import Movements.
Memorandum D14-1-7 Assessment of Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duties Under the Special Import Measures Act.
CRA Form B270 Excise Act 2001 - Excise Duty Return - Non-Licensee
CFIA Addendum for Containment Zones Where Low-Risk Exotic Invertebrates are Displayed. Improved certification process for display facilities wishing to import low risk living organisms.
Requirements for Fishing Vessels and Landing sites to comply with Fish Inspection Regulations. Memo to all processing establishments and operators of fishing vessels and landing sites used to harvest and/or transport fish intended for human consumption and export.
CFIA Form 4560 Import Declaration 2013/05
CITT Appeal No. AP-2012-036 Shredded Mozzarella cheese (coated with cellulose powder) and sliced pepperoni, packaged together.
USDA Revises the Citrus Longhorned Beetle and Asian Longhorned Beetle Federal Order. Removes requirements for CLB and ALB host plants for planting from Canada.
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Certificates of Compliance. Proposal to require that importers of regulated finished products manufactured outside of the U.S. file the required certificate electronically with U.S. Customs at the time of filing the entry.

Transport &
Trade News

Should container ships be designed for speed or for fuel economy? (2013-05-17) Over the years the variation in fuel prices have spelled bad news both ways. More...

Canadian railroads report increase in intermodal freight traffic in early May (2013-05-17) Carloads however were down slightly compared with the same period last year. More...

Ottawa funds study to test literacy and skills of truck drivers (2013-05-16) Study will help industry assess the impact of literacy and essential skills on safety, productivity and employment patterns. More...

U.S. manufacturers urge funding for maintenance of ports and waterways (2013-05-16) Many aging locks and the inland waterways system have outlived their intended lifespan. More...

U.S. retail imports to grow 3.3% in May, then stall through summer (2013-05-15) Retailers remain cautious, especially when it comes to stocking their inventories. More...

World economic climate improves slightly (2013-05-15) The Ifo World Economic Survey sees a growing number of signs that the world economy is stabilizing. More...