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May 10, 2013

WTO's next boss will be Roberto Carvalho de Azevedo of Brazil. Brazilian wins the selection over Mexican Herminio Blanco in the final round of consultations this week. More...

Ontario's energy feed-in-tariff system found illegal by WTO appeal panel. World Trade Organization appeal panel sides again with the European Union and Japan. More...

Tribunal finds dumping of unitized wall modules from China hurt Canadian industry. CBSA will continue its investigations and issue a preliminary determinations in June. More...

CBSA sets revised values for steel welded pipe from six countries. New normal values could result in additional assessments of anti-dumping duty. More...

Lane closures announced at Queenston-Lewiston Bridge border crossing. Summer construction activity will result in a series of lane closures within the Queenston Plaza. More...

Technical documents: Government memorandums, notices and decisions

Memorandum D2-3-1 Personal Exemptions for Residents Returning to Canada.
Memorandum D3-1-3 Commercial Importation of Intoxicating Liquors.
Memorandum D3-3-1 Forwarded and Consolidated Cargo – Import Movements.
Memorandum D3-7-1 CBSA Marine Operations - Cargo Containers Used in International Service.
CBSA - SIMA - Certain Silicon Metal from China - Initiation of Investigations - Reasons
CBSA - SIMA - Certain Galvanized Steel Wire from China, Israel and Spain- Preliminary Determinations - Reasons
CBSA - SIMA - Certain Carbon Steel Welded Pipe from Taiwan, India, the Sultanate of Oman, Korea, Thailand, and the United Arab Emirates. Update to the normal values.
CITT Appeal No. AP-2012-010 Whether seven types of fasteners are subject to anti-dumping duties.
CITTAppeal No. AP-2012-031 Classification of aluminum easels.
CITT Preliminary Injury Inquiry No. PI-2012-006 Unitized wall modules from China. Tribunal determines that the dumping and subsidizing have caused injury.
U.S. CBP - C-TPAT - Reporting Suspicious Activities, Anomalies, and Security Breaches
U.S. CBP - Transmission of USDA Sugar Certificate
USDA: Plants for Planting. 22 taxa of plants for planting are quarantine pests and 37 taxa of plants for planting are hosts of 9 quarantine pests.
USDA: Controlled Import Permit (CIP) Authorization as a Final Rule. Single type of authorization for the importation into the US of certain otherwise prohibited or restricted plant material.
U.S. FTC textile labeling rules - Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding U.S. textile labeling rules. Federal Trade Commission

May 3, 2013

Canada climbs out of billion dollar trade deficit in March. Trade balance went from a deficit of $1.2 billion in February to a surplus of $24 million in March. More...

Duties on aluminum extrusions from China could expire early next year. Tribunal is seeking opinions on whether it should let the finding expire or conduct an expiry review. More...

Global air freight markets weakened in March. The improvement in air cargo growth rates that began towards the end of 2012 has stalled. More...

Canada bans imports of certain products containing small powerful magnets. Ottawa targets magnet sets intended for use as toys or manipulatives for general entertainment. More...

Technical documents: Government memorandums, notices and decisions

Customs Notice 13-010 Cargo Control and Sufferance Warehouse Modernization
Memorandum D3-1-6 Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Post Audit System.
Memorandum D3-2-1 International Commercial Air Traffic and Air Conveyance Reporting.
CBSA - SIMA - Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Plate from Bulgaria, the Czech Republic and Romania - Expiry Review Initiation
CFIA Pre-market registration of labels and recipes for certain meat and processed products no longer required.
CFIA Fish and Seafood - Exports - - Export Certification Requirements - South Korea - NZ
Products Containing Small, Powerful Magnets: Information for Manufacturers, Importers, Distributors and Retailers. (Health Canada)
CITT Expiry No. LE-2013-001 Aluminum extrusions from China. Notice of expiry.
EU reviews anti-dumping measures applicable to biodiesel from the United States (pdf) as extended to imports consigned from Canada
USDA - Controlled Import Permits, prohibited or restricted plant material for experimental, therapeutic, or developmental purposes.
Controlled import permit as a single type of authorization for the importation into the United States of otherwise prohibited or restricted plant material.
Restructuring of Regulations on the Importation of Plants for Planting.
Importation of Seed and Screenings from Canada into the United States
USDA - Waivers under the Refined Sugar Re-Export Program

April 26, 2013

Rail shipments from the United States fell 2.9% in February. The drop was solely attributable to non-intermodal loadings, which fell to 2.8 million tonnes. More...

CBSA confirms dumping of galvanized steel wire from China, Israel and Spain. Provisional duties ranging from 14.5% to 79.8% are now payable on subject goods. More...

Tribunal to review expiry of duties on steel plate from three countries. Anti-dumping duties currently apply to steel plate from Bulgaria, the Czech Republic and Romania. More...

Canada investigates dumping of silicon metal from China. The investigations follow a complaint filed by a manufacturer located in Bécancour, Québec. More...

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...

Technical documents: Government memorandums, notices and decisions

CBSA - SIMA - Certain Silicon Metal from China - Notice of Initiation of Investigations.
CBSA - SIMA - Certain Galvanized Steel Wire - Preliminary Determinations. Provisional duties are now be payable.
CBSA - SIMA - Certain carbon steel welded pipe from China. Statement of Reasons.
Memorandum D3-1-1 Policy Respecting the Importation and Transportation of Goods.
Memorandum D3-1-2 Transit International Routier Carnet.
Memorandum D3-1-5 International Commercial Transportation.
Softwood Lumber Products Export Charge Notice SWLN45 The Export Charge - April 2013
DFAIT / EICB Imports: Textiles and clothing - FTA (NAFTA) Tariff Preference Level Utilization.
CFIA Directive D-07-03 Phytosanitary Import Requirements to Prevent the Entry of Epiphyas postvittana (light brown apple moth)
CITT Expiry Review No. RR-2013-002 Hot-rolled carbon steel plate and high-strength low-alloy steel plate from Bulgaria, the Czech Republic and Romania.
CITT Preliminary Injury Inquiry No. PI-2013-001 Silicon Metal from China
CITT Inquiry No. NQ-2013-001 Galvanized steel wire from China, Israel and Spain. Notice of commencement.
CBP: Scheduled Repair Work to Temporarily Close Commercial Lane at Madawaska Port
USDA Modifies Regulations on the Importation of Plants for Planting; Two Final Rules and Two Proposals for Comment.

April 19, 2013

Canadian imports rose much faster than exports in 2012. Trade balance for the year went from a surplus of $912 million in 2011 to a record deficit of $12.0 billion in 2012. More...

New Windsor-Detroit bridge project gets U.S. Presidential approval. Canada will now be responsible for constructing, financing and operating the new crossing. More...

CBSA relocates Calgary, Edmonton airport offices. The Canada Border Services Agency announces the relocation of two offices in Alberta. More...

China to import more Canadian canola, cooperate on blackleg. Both governments and industry continue to work toward finding long-term solutions. More...

Technical documents: Government memorandums, notices and decisions

Memorandum D2-6-1 Residential Status of Travellers Arriving in Canada.
Memorandum D2-6-3 Disposition of Excess Alcoholic Beverages.
Memorandum D11-4-18 Uniform Regulations Chapters Three and Five of NAFTA.
Memorandum D11-6-6 "Reason to believe" and Self-Adjustments to Declarations of Origin, Tariff Classification, and Value for Duty.
Memorandum D11-6-10 Reassessment Policy.
Memorandum D17-3-1 The New Automotive System - Highway Mode.
CBSA - SIMA - Expiry Review Initiation - Hollow Structural Sections from Korea, South Africa and Turkey.
CITT Appeal No. AP-2011-065 Classification of certain electric kettles.
USDA: Plants for Planting Whose Importation is Not Authorized Pending Pest Risk Analysis; Addition of Taxa. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

April 12, 2013

Canada and Japan will hold second round of free trade negotiations. Canada is seeking the elimination of Japan's tariffs across a broad range of sectors. More...

WTO expects global trade to remain subdued in 2013. Improved prospects for the U.S. this year should partly offset the EU's continued weakness. More...

Tribunal to review expiry of duties on structural tubing from Korea, South Africa, Turkey. CBSA will first determine if expiry would result in the resumption of dumping. More...

Invasive insect successfully eradicated from Canada. Following nearly a decade of collaborative efforts the asian long-horned beetle has been successfully eradicated. More...

Canadian trade deficit up over 1 billion dollars in February. Merchandise exports decreased 0.6% in February, while imports edged up 0.1%. More...

Technical documents: Government memorandums, notices and decisions

Memorandum D11-4-6 Rules of Origin for the New Zealand and Australia Tariff Treatments.
Memorandum D11-4-5 Rules of Origin Respecting Caribcan.
Memorandum D13-11-4 Value for Duty of Promotional Material.
Memorandum D3-6-6 Rail Cargo - Import Movements.
CBSA - SIMA - Certain carbon steel welded pipe from China. Expiry Review Decision.
Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement - Rules of Origin Regulations - Tariff Preference Regulations
CFIA Meat Hygiene Directives: Macedonia - Conditions for importation of meat products from China - Japan
CITT Expiry Review No. RR-2013-001 Structural tubing from the Republic of Korea, the Republic of South Africa and the Republic of Turkey.
CITT Preliminary Injury Inquiry No. PI-2012-005 Galvanized steel wire from China, Israel and Spain. Reasons issued.
CITT Appeal AP-2012-013 Importation of a 2003 BMW vehicle, model 325i
CITT Appeal No. AP-2011-008 Value for duty of certain articles of apparel.
U.S. Administrative Detention under the Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act. Proposed Rule.
U.S. CBP April 16th Webinars: Manifesting and Entry of Residue found in Instruments of International Traffic.
U.S. CBP Questions and Responses Regarding the Impact of Sequestration on Imports.

April 5, 2013

Ottawa consults on draft model of registration system for food importers. Regulated parties would be identified for licensing if they import or export food commodities. More...

CBSA says dumping would resume if duties expired on steel welded pipe from China. Tribunal will now determine whether the expiry is likely to result in injury to Canadian industry. More...

North Portal and Emerson border crossings to receive major upgrades. Ottawa allocates up to $10 million in new funding for improvements at each border crossing. More...

New customs inspection plaza to be built at Lansdowne border crossing. Project will increase the number of primary inspection lanes, two of which will be dedicated to commercial traffic. More...

Ottawa set to revoke preferential tariff from over 70 countries. Changes to the GPT will become effective in respect of goods imported on or after January 1, 2015. More...

Technical documents: Government memorandums, notices and decisions

Memorandum D11-4-3 Rules of Origin Respecting the Most-Favoured-Nation Tariff.
Memorandum D2-5-1 Charter Access to Airports.
Customs Notice CN13-009 Amendments to the Departmental Consolidation of the Customs Tariff
Tariff Amendment T2013-2.
DFAIT / EICB Imports: Textiles and clothing - FTA (NAFTA) Tariff Preference Level Utilization.
CFIA - Consultation: The Revised Draft Improved Food Inspection Model
Transport Canada Pre-clearance Lists of Companies Authorized by Transport Canada To Import New Vehicles
CITT Expiry Review No. RR-2012-004 Thermoelectric containers from China.
CITT Request for Interim Review Nos. RD-2012-002 and RD-2012-003 Bicycles. Order and reasons issued
U.S. FDA Compliance Policy Guide: Food Facility Registration, Human and Animal Food.
Import Inspection Applications; Meat and Egg Products; Pilot Program. Electronic filing of import inspection applications through the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE).
USITC launches new investigation on possible modification to the North American Free Trade Agreement rules of origin.

March 28, 2013

Tariff reductions on environmental goods and on sugar from Colombia. The reductions implement trade concessions under two different agreements. More...

Improvements and modernization at the Lacolle border crossing. Project will increase the number of Primary Inspection Lanes and renovate the port's infrastructure. More...

Tribunal to review expiry of anti-dumping duties on thermoelectric containers from China. Anti-dumping duties have been applied to importations of these goods since 2008. More...

Tribunal finds dumping of galvanized steel wire hurts Canadian industry. The CBSA will continue its investigations and will issue preliminary determinations by April 22. More...

Consultations on free trade agreement negotiations with Thailand. Start of formal exploratory talks towards a potential Canada-Thailand free trade agreement. More...

Tariff relief on baby clothes and sports and athletic equipment. Tariffs on affected goods presently vary from 2.5 per cent to 20 per cent. More...

Technical documents: Government memorandums, notices and decisions

Customs Notice CN13-008 Changes to Provincial Sales Tax (PST), Harmonized Sales Tax (HST), Provincial Tobacco Tax and Alcohol Markup Rates
Customs Notice CN13-007 Proposed Regulatory Amendment to the Customs Bonded Warehouses Regulations
Customs Notice CN13-006 Proposed Regulatory Amendments and Proposed New Regulations Related to the Implementation of the Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement
Message from CBSA re: Federal Budget.
Excise Duty Notice EDN33 Changes to Excise Duty Rates on Manufactured Tobacco
Consultations on Potential Free Trade Agreement Negotiations with Thailand.
CITT Expiry Review No. RR-2012-002 Seamless carbon or alloy steel oil and gas well casing from China. Reasons issued.
CITT Preliminary Injury Inquiry No. PI-2012-005 Galvanized steel wire from China, Israel and Spain. The dumping and subsidizing have caused injury.
U.S. CBP 2013 Clarification - No Quota Limits for Ethyl Alcohol - QBT-13-506
U.S. CBP Recent Ruling: Eligibility of Two Halves of a Machine Imported Aboard Two Separate Carriers to Be Entered Under a Single Entry.

March 22, 2013

Canada and the United States announce truck inspection pilot project. The pilot will test the concept of conducting primary inspection of U.S.-bound truck cargo in Canada. More...

Proposed amendments to Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement rules of origin. The amendments would modernize certain provisions and liberalize some products' rules. More...

Upcoming changes to import requirements for aquatic animals. Removal of import requirements for animals susceptible to epizootic ulcerative syndrome. More...

Implementation of the Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement. Customs Notice on tariff provisions, proof of origin, shipping requirements and applications for refunds. More...

Canada will join negotiations on WTO International Services Agreement. Key WTO members moving forward toward an agreement to facilitate global services trade. More...

Technical documents: Government memorandums, notices and decisions

Customs Notice CN13-005 Implementation of the Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement (CPAFTA)
CBSA Form BSF631 Certificate of Origin - Free Trade Agreement between Canada and the Republic of Panama
CBSA - SIMA - Unitized wall modules from China. Statement of reasons.
Memorandum D8-1-2 International Events and Convention Services Program (IECSP)
Canada and the United States announce Truck Cargo Pilot. Will test the concept of conducting U.S. CBP primary cargo inspection in Canada
Proposed amendments to the Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement Rules of Origin - Domestic consultations.
EICS Message - Softwood Lumber quota for April 2013
DFAIT / EICB Imports: Textiles and clothing - FTA (NAFTA) Tariff Preference Level Utilization.
A Guide to Canada's Export Controls - Changes and Corrections
CFIA Consultation: Changes to import requirements for aquatic animals.
CFIA Policy on the use of third party laboratories for testing fish and fish products under the Fish Inspection Program

March 15, 2013

Steady progress in Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations. The 11 countries intensified their drive to find mutually-acceptable paths forward on the remaining issues. More...

U.S. changes to meat labeling rules do not comply with WTO ruling according to Canada. U.S. Department of Agriculture issues a proposed rule to modify its COOL labeling provisions. More...

Tribunal maintains anti-dumping duty on oil and gas well casing from China. A resumption of the dumping and subsidizing would result in injury to Canadian industry. More...

European Commission clears first step towards EU-U.S. trade talks. Draft mandate now sent for EU Member States to approve it before negotiations can start. More...

Technical documents: Government memorandums, notices and decisions

Message from CBSA: Attention Rail Carriers! Are you prepared to transmit eManifest data?
Memorandum D17-1-5 Registration, Accounting and Payment for Commercial Goods.
Customs Notice 13-02 Amendments to the Departmental Consolidation of the Customs Tariff
Tariff Amendments T2013-1.
Statement by Minister Ritz on the U.S. Country of Origin Labelling (COOL).
CITT Expiry Review No. RR-2012-002 Seamless carbon or alloy steel oil and gas well casing from China. Tribunal continues its finding.
Full EU ban on animal testing for cosmetics enters into force. As of March 11, cosmetics tested on animals cannot be marketed any more in the EU.
Customs; Trade Partnership Against Terrorism System. U.S. DHS is giving concurrent notice of a newly established system of records.
USDA Issues Proposed Rule to Amend Labeling Provisions Under Country of Origin Labeling. USDA expects that these changes will bring the current mandatory COOL requirements into compliance with U.S. international trade obligations.
TSA Statement On Sequestration. "We expect that during busy travel periods wait times exceeding 30-40 minutes could double at nearly all of the largest airports."
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: Effects of the Sequester on Overtime Clearances. We anticipate that the trade will experience a reduction in service at affected ports.

March 8, 2013

Canada's trade deficit narrowed to $237M in January. The country's merchandise exports rose 2.1% in January and imports increased 1.9%. More...

New investigation into dumping of unitized wall modules from China. Second attempt by Canadian industry to get protection against Chinese importations. More...

Ottawa launches offensive against counterfeit goods. New law will give border officers the authority to detain suspected shipments. More...

Canada-EU customs cooperation extended to supply chain security. Cooperation will include work towards mutual recognition of trade partnership programmes. More...

Global air cargo volumes grew again in January. Compared to the previous year demand for air freight increased by 5.0%. More...

Technical documents: Government memorandums, notices and decisions

CBSA - eManifest informed compliance period for highway carriers extended.
Memorandum D1-4-1 CBSA Invoice Requirements.
CBSA - SIMA - Bicycles from Chinese Taipei and China. Re-investigation of values and prices.
CBSA initiates investigations into the dumping and subsidizing of certain unitized wall modules from China.
Notice to Importers No. 825 - Turkey and Turkey Products - Supplemental Imports
DFAIT / EICB Imports: Textiles and clothing - FTA (NAFTA) Tariff Preference Level Utilization.
CFIA Meat Hygiene Directives: - European Union - Albania
CFIA - Fresh Fruits and Vegetables - Compliance List for Agricultural Chemical Residues
CFIA Monitoring of Stilbenes in Aquacultured Finfish. Importers reminded of their legal responsibility
CFIA - New requirements for canadian establishments that process or store fish and seafood products for export to China
CFIA - Canadian Establishments Approved for Export to the People's Republic of China. Fish and Seafood
CITT Preliminary Injury Inquiry No. PI-2012-006 Unitized wall modules from China.
CITT Expiry No. LE-2012-006 Hot-rolled carbon steel plate and high-strength low-alloy steel plate. Notice of expiry of order
Latest Information Regarding Impacts of Sequestration on CBP Operations.
U.S. FDA Guidance for Industry on Administrative Detention of Foods.

March 1, 2013

Canada-Panama free trade agreement takes effect on April 1, 2013. The agreement will progressively eliminate customs duties on most originating goods. More...

Global merchandise trade grew moderately in fourth quarter of 2012. Value of exports and imports for the G7 and BRICS countries was up by 1.2% and 1.0%, respectively. More...

Canadian railways freight tonnage up slightly in December. Canadian railways carried 26.0 million tonnes of freight in December, up 0.7% from December 2011. More...

Retroactive anti-dumping and countervailing duties on refined sugar. Canada Border Services Agency will impose duty on European sugar imports retroactive to November 1, 2010. More...

Email alert service to advise of disruptions to normal border services. Border Alerts will identify the impacted port and recommend alternate ports of entry. More...

Technical documents: Government memorandums, notices and decisions

Customs Notice 13-004 Resumption of Duties Concerning the Dumping of Refined Sugar From the United States of America, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom and the Subsidizing of Refined Sugar From the European Union.
Memorandum D2-1-1 Temporary Importation of Baggage and Conveyances by Non-residents.
Canada-Panama Economic Growth and Prosperity Act - Order Fixing April 1, 2013 as the Day on which the Act Comes into Force.
DFAIT / EICB Imports: Textiles and clothing - FTA (NAFTA) Tariff Preference Level Utilization.
Amendment 14 to Canada's Energy Efficiency Regulations. Will affect dealers, manufacturers and importers, of prescribed energy-using equipment.
Amendment 13 to Canada's Energy Efficiency Regulations.
U.S. CBP CSMS# 13-000097 - Reminder FDA Food Facility Registration Renewal and Impact on Food Imports
USDA Recently Revised Export Requirements & Plant Lists. Export Requirements for Canada.

February 22, 2013

Duties on structural tubing from Korea, South Africa and Turkey could expire in December. Tribunal is seeking opinions on whether it should let the finding expire or conduct an expiry review. More...

Export Alert! keeps Canadian exporters informed of foreign regulatory changes. Service informs exporters of regulatory changes in global markets, before they become law. More...

EU to tighten rules for imports of consumer products. Importers will have ensure that products bear an indication of their country of origin. More...

Anti-dumping and countervailing duties: why, and how does it work? The process is set in motion when a Canadian producer submits a complaint to the CBSA. More...

Technical documents: Government memorandums, notices and decisions

CRA Form B256 Excise Act, 2001 Application for Refund/Deduction
CRA Form B271 Excise Duty Return - Tobacco Dealer
Excise Duty Memorandum EDM7-1-4 Duty Free Shop Operators
Notice to Importers No. 829 - Eggs and Egg Products - Supplemental Imports
Notice to Importers No. 823 - Dairy Products - Supplemental Imports
DFAIT / EICB Imports: Textiles and clothing - FTA (NAFTA) Tariff Preference Level Utilization. Updated February 18.
DFAIT - Regulation - Order amending the Export Control List. This Order will formally come into effect on March 15, 2013.
CFIA Meat Hygiene Directives: United Arab Emirates - Nicaragua - Annex J
CITT Expiry No. LE-2012-005 Structural tubing from the Republic of Korea, the Republic of South Africa and the Republic of Turkey.
CITT Appeal No. AP-2011-075 Whether the European Union Surtax Order applies to canned beef in jelly produced partly in Italy and partly in Brazil.
EU: Safer products and a level playing field in the internal market. Proposed new rules concerning all non-food products, including those imported from 3rd countries.
U.S. CBP CSMS# 13-000080 - Harmonized System Update 1302 - Changes to the 2013 Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the US
Special Rule for the Polar Bear Under Section 4(d) of the Endangered Species Act. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

February 15, 2013

The European Union and the United States will launch free trade negotiations. An EU-US agreement would be the biggest bilateral trade deal ever negotiated. More...

Highway carriers eManifest informed compliance period extended. Agency is hoping to begin implementation some time in the fall, and will give 60 days notice to the trade. More...

Copper pipe fittings from the U.S., Korea and China assigned new values. Revision may result in additional duties being assessed on importations of these goods. More...

Canada's trade deficit narrowed in December as imports declined. Trade deficit decreased from $1.7 billion in November to $901 million in December. More...

Self clearance customs kiosks now operational at Toronto's Pearson Airport. Automated booth processes travellers' passports and declaration cards. More...

Technical documents: Government memorandums, notices and decisions

Message from CBSA re: Family Day - February 18, 2013 in the provinces of Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba
CBSA - SIMA - Certain Copper Pipe Fittings from the U.S., Korea and China. New normal values, export prices and amounts of subsidy.
CRA Form B264 Excise Duty Return - Special Excise Warehouse Licensee
DFAIT Export Controls Seminars - March 2013
Export Control List - Order Amending. The Order consists of various changes.
DFAIT / EICB Imports: Textiles and clothing - FTA (NAFTA) Tariff Preference Level Utilization.
CFIA - Planned Changes to Export Certification (Fish and Seafood )
CFIA - Requirements for Cold Storage Warehouses that Store Fish and Seafood Products Prior to Export to the EU
CFIA: Adventitious Presence of Soy in Grain Products.
Veterinary Biologics Memorandum 2013-01: Renewal of Veterinary Biologics Establishment Licences, Product Licences, and Import Permits
CITT Appeal No. AP-2012-004 Holland Hitch of Canada Limited. Classification of fifth-wheel castings.
USDA Proposes Updates to Plant Import Regulations. Several amendments to update and streamline its regulations involving the importation of plants for planting.

February 8, 2013

Conclusion of seventh round of Canada - India FTA negotiations. A trade agreement with India will eliminate or reduce tariffs, liberalize trade in services. More...

Ottawa appeals WTO's decision on Ontario's energy feed-in-tariff system. World Trade Organization panel sided with the European Union and Japan in December. More...

Beer, wine and alcohol will require EDI import notification to CFIA. More products to be added to the list of goods for which EDI notification is required. More...

Anti-dumping duties on thermoelectric containers from China could expire next December. Tribunal is seeking opinions on whether it should let the finding expire, or conduct an expiry review. More...

Technical documents: Government memorandums, notices and decisions

Memorandum D11-5-10 Canada-Jordan Free Trade Agreement (CJFTA) Rules of Origin
Memorandum D6-2-6 Refund of Duties and Taxes on Non-commercial Importations.
CBSA - SIMA - Certain Galvanized Steel Wire - Statement of reasons.
Excise Duty Memorandum EDM1-1-5 Instrument Approval
Notice to Importers Serial No. 834 Milk Protein Substances with a Milk Protein Content of 85% or more by Weight, Calculated on the Dry Matter, that do not Originate in a NAFTA Country, Chile, Costa Rica, or Israel.
Notice to Importers Serial No. 816 Chicken and Chicken Products – Supplemental Imports.
DFAIT / EICB Imports: Textiles and clothing - FTA (NAFTA) Tariff Preference Level Utilization.
CFIA Meat Hygiene Directives: MHD 2013-12 Chapter 11 - Section 11.7.3 - Taiwan
CFIA - Changes to Import Notification Requirements for Products in the Non-Federally Registered Food Sector
CFIA - Mexico - Certification Requirements - Fish and Seafood - Exports
CITT Expiry No. LE-2012-004 Thermoelectric containers from China
USDA Guidelines and Instructions for Controlling Meat and Poultry Products Pending FSIS Test Results.
U.S. Dairy Tariff-Rate Import Quota Licensing Program.
U.S. CBP Directive 3230-037b (pdf) Quota-Class Merchandise: Processing and Reporting
U.S. CBP Address Change for Filing Annual Election to Average for Motor Vehicles.
U.S. and Canada Sign Memorandum of Cooperation on Safe Transportation of Dangerous Goods

February 1, 2013

Prime Ministers of Canada and Japan discuss free trade agreement. Enhancing the bilateral trade relationship seen as vital to the future prosperity of both nations. More...

Global air cargo dropped 1.5% in 2012 according to IATA. Fall in demand marked the second consecutive year of decline, following a 0.6% contraction in 2011. More...

Freight on Canadian railways posts small but steady increases. November 2011 registers third consecutive monthly year-over-year increase. More...

Ottawa consults on talks to reduce duties on information technology goods. Negotiations at WTO on expanding the current product coverage of the Agreement. More...

Technical documents: Government memorandums, notices and decisions

Memorandum D19-6-3 Importation of Energy-Using Products.
General Export Permit No. 46 - Cryptography for Use by Certain Consignees.
DFAIT / EICB Imports: Textiles and clothing - FTA (NAFTA) Tariff Preference Level Utilization.
CFIA Policy TAHD-DSAT-IE-2001-1-2 Integumentary Tissue Import. Mammals and avian species.
Industry Guide to Second-hand Products (Including Children's Products).
Importing vehicles purchased in countries OTHER than the United States.
CITT Appeal No. AP-2009-046 Classification of sports gloves designed for ice hockey goaltenders
CITT Appeal No. AP-2010-002 Cheetos snacks. Whether the appeal concerning the origin of the goods in issue should be allowed.
U.S. CBP - FDA Food Facility Registration Renewal and Impact on Food Imports (Reminder)
U.S. CBP to Provide Training on NAFTA in Pembina.
U.S. CBP Announces Closure of Port of Whitetail, Montana.
U.S. CBP to Publish Administrative Seizure and Forfeiture Notices on the Internet.
USITC - Import of Certain Worsted Wool Fabrics for Calendar Year 2013. Allocation of Tariff Rate Quotas.

January 25, 2013

Investigation into dumping of galvanized steel wire from China, Israel and Spain. Trade Tribunal starts preliminary inquiry into possible damage to Canadian industry. More...

Nine candidates in line for the post of WTO Director-General. Pascal Lamy's term as Director-General of the World Trade Organization is coming to an end. More...

A little help to avoid customs penalties. Leaflet outlines the Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS), and gives tips to avoid penalties. More...

Planning to spend some time in a warmer place this winter? You may want to look at two Canadian Government websites that provide useful traveller information. More...

Technical documents: Government memorandums, notices and decisions

Memorandum D19-13-2 Importing and Exporting Firearms, Weapons and Devices.
CBSA - SIMA - Certain Galvanized Steel Wire - Notice of Initiation of Investigations.
Notice to Exporters No. 186 General Export Permit – Cryptography for Use by Certain Consignees.
CFIA Policy on Listeria monocytogenes in Ready-to-Eat Foods.
CFIA Requirements for Farmed Cervids Imported from the United States to Canada.
CITT Preliminary Injury Inquiry No. PI-2012-005 Galvanized steel wire from China, Israel and Spain.
CITT Inquiry No. NQ-2012-002 Steel piling pipe from China. Reasons issued.
U.S. CBP User Fee, Transponder, and Decal Information.
U.S. CBP Decal / Transponder Online Procurement System. Commercial Vehicles, Private Aircraft, and Private Vessels.
U.S. CBP Guidance for Reimbursement Certificates. Regulations require that importer files a certificate advising whether the importer has entered into an agreement, or otherwise has received reimbursement of AD duties, prior to liquidation of the entry.

January 18, 2013

New value added calculation system changes world trade perspective. New analysis by the OECD and the WTO highlights the changing face of global trade. More...

Agreement will help prevent Canada - U.S. trade disruptions in cases of animal diseases. Mutual recognition of zoning measures during highly contagious animal disease outbreaks. More...

Canada's trade deficit spikes to $2 billion in November. Merchandise imports rose 2.7% in November, while exports decreased 0.9%. More...

St. Lawrence Seaway wraps up 2012 with 4% tonnage increase. Strong performance within a number of core markets contributed to an overall gain of 1.4 million tonnes. More...

Technical documents: Government memorandums, notices and decisions

Memorandum D3-6-0 Railway Rolling Stock, Railway Locomotives and Miscellaneous Railway Equipment Temporarily Imported for Use In International Service and/or Diverted to Domestic Use.
Excise Duty Memorandum EDM3-1-1 Producers and Packagers of Spirits
CFIA - Fish and Seafood - List of Canadian Establishments Approved for Export.
CFIA - Requirements for Wild Ruminants Imported from the United States to Canada
Canadian Export Classification 2013. Statistics Canada
CITT Appeal Nos. AP-2011-057 and AP-2011-058 Classification of various items used in the manufacture of towers for wind turbines.
CITT Inquiry No. NQ-2012-003 Carbon steel welded pipe from 6 countries. Reasons issued.
U.S. CPSC Periodic testing requirement goes into effect on February 8th, 2013.
U.S. CBP CSMS# 13-000020 - FDA Food facility registration renewal and impact to food imports
U.S. CBP CSMS# 13-000018 - Harmonized System Update 1310 - Changes to the 2013 Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the US
U.S. FDA Current Good Manufacturing Practice and Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Human Food.

January 11, 2013

Canada increases low-value shipment threshold to harmonize with U.S. New limit for low value customs clearance set at $2,500, including for NAFTA formal certificate exemption. More...

The CFIA will create sixteen targeted Centres of Expertise across Canada. The sixteen Centres will consolidate and co-locate expertise for specific programs. More...

IATA reports that global air freight volumes were up in November. Asia-Pacific airlines were responsible for almost half the rise in total freight volumes. More...

Anti-dumping duty to remain on hot-rolled carbon steel plate from China. Resumed dumping of the goods would likely result in injury to Canadian manufacturers. More...

CBSA re-investigates values and prices of steel welded pipe from six countries. New normal values could result in additional assessments of anti-dumping duty. More...

Technical documents: Government memorandums, notices and decisions

Customs Notice 13-001 Increase to the Value Threshold for Exemption From the NAFTA Certificate of Origin Requirements for Commercial Goods for Which Preferential Treatment Under NAFTA is Claimed
Customs Notice 13-002 Proposed Regulatory Amendment Related to the Increase to the Value Threshold for Exemption From the NAFTA Certificate of Origin Requirements for Commercial Goods for Which Preferential Tariff Treatment Under NAFTA is Claimed
Customs Notice 13-003 Increase to the Low Value Shipment (LVS) Threshold for Shipments Imported Into Canada
CBSA - SIMA - Certain Carbon Steel Welded Pipe - Notice of Re-investigation of normal values and export prices
Memorandum D19-7-1 Interpretation of the Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulation of International and Interprovincial Trade Act (WAPPRIITA) and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
EICB Bulletin - Correction Period for DECEMBER Softwood Lumber Permits
DFAIT / EICB Imports: Textiles and clothing - NAFTA Tariff Preference Level Utilization
CFIA Meat Hygiene Directives: - MHD 2012-52 Chapter 4 - Annex C (2013-01-09)
CITT Expiry Review. Tribunal finds that the dumping of hot-rolled carbon steel plate from China is likely to result in injury.
U.S. CBP Textiles and Apparel Enforcement Statistics.
USDA FSIS PHIS Directive 9500.1 - Contingency plan for import reinspections when the Public Health Information System (PHIS) is unavailable
U.S. importers of paper and paper-based packaging could pay an assessment of 35 cents per ton. USDA Seeks Comments on Establishing a New Paper and Paper-Based Packaging Promotion, Research and Information Order.
U.S. FDA proposes new food safety standards for foodborne illness prevention and produce safety.

January 4, 2013

eManifest webinar presentations continuing through January and February. Highway carriers that do not comply with the eManifest requirement will be denied entry. More...

Ports of Montreal and Quebec award gold-headed canes. Port authorities present traditional awards to the first ships to sail up the Saint-Lawrence river. More...

Ottawa to allow exports of automatic firearms to Colombia. All applications will remain subject to the Government's case-by-case review process. More...

Technical documents: Government memorandums, notices and decisions

CBSA - Mandatory HS Codes at Time of Interim Accounting and Termination of the Zero Class Code as of January 01, 2013.
CRA - RC1C Business Number - Import/Export Account Information
Automatic Firearms Country Control List - Order Amending. Republic of Colombia
Freezing Assets of Corrupt Foreign Officials (Tunisia and Egypt) Regulations - Regulations Amending
Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations - Regulations Amending.
CFIA Update: Implementation of ISPM 15 between Canada and the U.S. - Wood packaging material
Food and Drug Regulations (Rum) - Regulations Amending
Canadian Automated Export Declaration (CAED) CAED 2013 version 13.00 was released on December 28th, 2012.
U.S. FDA Progress Report on Implementing the Food Safety Modernization Act: October-December 2012
USITC Official Harmonized Tariff Schedule. Changes that take effect January 1, 2013
U.S. CBP - 2013 Tariff Rate Quota on Certain Worsted Wool Fabrics - QBT-12-535 - 12/26/2012
U.S. CBP - 2013 TRQ - Milk and Cream, Condensed or Evaporated - QBT-12-542 - 12/28/2012

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