(Ontario Ministry of Economic Development & Trade)
You are cordially invited to participate in the next NEBS Mission to Buffalo on Wednesday, February 17 and Thursday, February 18, 2010.
NEBS is a cost-effective program ideally suited for anyone involved in export development to the U.S., whether working in a management, inside or outside sales, marketing or business development position. It offers practical, hands-on information on the fundamentals of exporting to the United States by combining expert briefings on such topics as U.S. banking, legal and tax considerations, immigration issues, U.S. customs clearance procedures, logistics and regulatory requirements. The mission also includes site visits to a U.S. customs border entry point and warehousing facility.
If your company has been in business for at least one year and has a manufacturing or service base in Ontario, and you are interested in obtaining additional information on this program, please complete the attached form and fax it to the fax number provided.
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Preparing for the HST – January 26, Toronto
(IE Canada)
Effective July 2010, companies that do business in Ontario and British Columbia will be faced with the harmonized sales tax (HST), a single tax combination of the PST and GST. The HST has the potential to affect cash flow, software and systems requirements, and human resource planning.
Yet, out of almost 500 executives surveyed recently by KPMG, only 17% felt they were well prepared for the new Ontario HST.
Put yourself in the lead by preparing now.
Join I.E.Canada on January 26 at a breakfast seminar hosted by KPMG. Tax expert John Bain will provide an up to date briefing on the HST focusing on key issues for importers and exporters. The presentation will consider the HST transitional rules, cash-flow implications and other compliance issues.
Register today. Facing these challenges and getting an early start on the transition could put you ahead of the competition. To register, please click here: here and for further details, please click here.
Effective July 2010, companies that do business in Ontario and British Columbia will be faced with the harmonized sales tax (HST), a single tax combination of the PST and GST. The HST has the potential to affect cash flow, software and systems requirements, and human resource planning.
Yet, out of almost 500 executives surveyed recently by KPMG, only 17% felt they were well prepared for the new Ontario HST.
Put yourself in the lead by preparing now.
Join I.E.Canada on January 26 at a breakfast seminar hosted by KPMG. Tax expert John Bain will provide an up to date briefing on the HST focusing on key issues for importers and exporters. The presentation will consider the HST transitional rules, cash-flow implications and other compliance issues.
Register today. Facing these challenges and getting an early start on the transition could put you ahead of the competition. To register, please click here: here and for further details, please click here.
2010 Customs Tariff Now Available Online
(CSCB)
The 2010 Customs Tariff is now available in PDF format, chapter by chapter; as a single PDF; and in MS Access format here.
The 2010 Customs Tariff is now available in PDF format, chapter by chapter; as a single PDF; and in MS Access format here.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
2010 CBSA Compliance Verification Priorities
(Stockwell Trade Services)
The Canada Border Services Agency, Compliance Management Division has released its list of national priorities for verification in the coming year.
The selection of post-release verification priorities for trade programs is intended to support the CBSA’s risk-based approach that allows the Agency to ensure compliance with trade legislation and regulations while helping to provide a level playing field for Canadian businesses by ensuring the accuracy of trade data and the proper assessment, collection, relief and deferral of duties and taxes.
The CBSA has identified 14 national verification priorities so far for 2010 are as follows:
Valuation verification
• Plastic household goods
Tariff Classification verification
• Magnesium sulphates
• Cotton yarn
• Copper and articles thereof
• Stone vs. articles of stone
• Reclaimed rubber
• Furniture parts
• Gloves
• Soap
Origin verification
• Vegetable fats and oils
• Articles of bedding and similar furnishings
• Perfume and toilet water industry
• Mattress upholstery
• Electric generators
Importers of the foregoing commodities that are being targeted by the CBSA in 2010 would be well-advised to immediately begin reviewing all aspects of their compliance procedures, especially as they relate to the applicable areas of concern (i.e., valuation, tariff classification, and origin determination) in order to minimize potential risk exposure.
The Canada Border Services Agency, Compliance Management Division has released its list of national priorities for verification in the coming year.
The selection of post-release verification priorities for trade programs is intended to support the CBSA’s risk-based approach that allows the Agency to ensure compliance with trade legislation and regulations while helping to provide a level playing field for Canadian businesses by ensuring the accuracy of trade data and the proper assessment, collection, relief and deferral of duties and taxes.
The CBSA has identified 14 national verification priorities so far for 2010 are as follows:
Valuation verification
• Plastic household goods
Tariff Classification verification
• Magnesium sulphates
• Cotton yarn
• Copper and articles thereof
• Stone vs. articles of stone
• Reclaimed rubber
• Furniture parts
• Gloves
• Soap
Origin verification
• Vegetable fats and oils
• Articles of bedding and similar furnishings
• Perfume and toilet water industry
• Mattress upholstery
• Electric generators
Importers of the foregoing commodities that are being targeted by the CBSA in 2010 would be well-advised to immediately begin reviewing all aspects of their compliance procedures, especially as they relate to the applicable areas of concern (i.e., valuation, tariff classification, and origin determination) in order to minimize potential risk exposure.
Monday, December 7, 2009
Replacement of CBSA Facilities at the Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge
(Canada NewsWire)
The Federal Bridge Corporation Limited (FBCL), a Crown corporation, and the St. Mary's River Bridge Company (SMRBC), the Canadian owner of the Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge and a wholly-owned subsidiary of FBCL, wish to inform the public that the detailed design for the replacement of Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) facilities at the Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge will begin in December 2009.
The existing CBSA facilities at the Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge need to be replaced as the buildings are overcrowded, functionally obsolete and operationally deficient.
An environmental assessment was initiated by FBCL in July 2007 and signed off in June 2009.
Funding of approximately $44.1M has been allocated by the federal government in early fall through the Gateways and Border Crossings Fund. The project's design and construction activities will be spread over approximately five years.
For Mr. James McIntyre, Chairman of SMRBC, “The replacement of the CBSA facilities is made possible through a $44M contribution agreement between SMRBC and the Government of Canada to cover the costs. While some purchases of lands have been completed, the remaining land acquisitions necessary are underway and are expected to continue in 2010-2011”.
The Federal Bridge Corporation Limited (FBCL), a Crown corporation, and the St. Mary's River Bridge Company (SMRBC), the Canadian owner of the Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge and a wholly-owned subsidiary of FBCL, wish to inform the public that the detailed design for the replacement of Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) facilities at the Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge will begin in December 2009.
The existing CBSA facilities at the Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge need to be replaced as the buildings are overcrowded, functionally obsolete and operationally deficient.
An environmental assessment was initiated by FBCL in July 2007 and signed off in June 2009.
Funding of approximately $44.1M has been allocated by the federal government in early fall through the Gateways and Border Crossings Fund. The project's design and construction activities will be spread over approximately five years.
For Mr. James McIntyre, Chairman of SMRBC, “The replacement of the CBSA facilities is made possible through a $44M contribution agreement between SMRBC and the Government of Canada to cover the costs. While some purchases of lands have been completed, the remaining land acquisitions necessary are underway and are expected to continue in 2010-2011”.
Friday, December 4, 2009
Revised: Memorandum D11-11-3 Advance Rulings for Tariff Classification
(CBSA)
This memorandum supersedes Memorandum D11-11-3, Advance Rulings for Tariff Classification, dated April 1, 2003. This memorandum has been revised in accordance with the Government of Canada’s Paper Burden Reduction Initiative. The revisions are aimed at eliminating obsolete and duplicated requirements and modifying complex policies.
This memorandum supersedes Memorandum D11-11-3, Advance Rulings for Tariff Classification, dated April 1, 2003. This memorandum has been revised in accordance with the Government of Canada’s Paper Burden Reduction Initiative. The revisions are aimed at eliminating obsolete and duplicated requirements and modifying complex policies.
Customs Notice CN-09-023: Release of Canadian Automated Export Declaration 2010
(CBSA)
1. The purpose of this notice is to inform exporters that the 2010 version of the Canadian Automated Export Declaration (CAED) software will be released on December 17, 2009.
2. The 2009 version of CAED will expire on January 31, 2010. CAED participants should upgrade to CAED 2010 by downloading the software from the CAED Web site here.
3. Please note that the "Currency of Declared Value" field in CAED 2010 has been modified. It will now be possible to use the Canadian dollar ($CAN) or the United States Dollar ($USD) in the "Currency of Declared Value" field. To convert other currencies to the Canadian dollar ($CAN), exporters may use the exchange rate tool on the Bank of Canada website.
4. Operating systems that will be supported by CAED 10 include Win2000, Windows XP and Windows Vista.
5. Please note that the CAED software will be fully compatible with Windows 7 with the release of version 10.5 which is slated to be released in late summer 2010. For further information regarding the compatibility of the CAED with Windows 7, please contact the CAED Helpdesk at Statistics Canada at the number listed bellow.
6. The release notes for CAED 2010 will be available on the Statistics Canada CAED Web site here.
7. For more information about CAED, contact the CAED Helpdesk at Statistics Canada by telephone at 1-800-257-2434 or 613-951-6291 for calls outside North America, by email at export@statcan.gc.ca or visit the CAED website.
8. For more information about export reporting, contact the Border Information Service (BIS) throughout Canada at 1-800-461-9999 (English) and 1-800-959-2036 (French). If you are calling from outside Canada, you can access BIS by calling 204-983-3500 or 506-636-5064. Long distance charges will apply.
Please direct any questions regarding this notice to:
Export Process Licensing,
Export and Accounting Policy Division, Admissibility BranchCanada Border Services AgencyTelephone: 613-954-7160 • Facsimile: 613-946-0241
Email: export@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca
1. The purpose of this notice is to inform exporters that the 2010 version of the Canadian Automated Export Declaration (CAED) software will be released on December 17, 2009.
2. The 2009 version of CAED will expire on January 31, 2010. CAED participants should upgrade to CAED 2010 by downloading the software from the CAED Web site here.
3. Please note that the "Currency of Declared Value" field in CAED 2010 has been modified. It will now be possible to use the Canadian dollar ($CAN) or the United States Dollar ($USD) in the "Currency of Declared Value" field. To convert other currencies to the Canadian dollar ($CAN), exporters may use the exchange rate tool on the Bank of Canada website.
4. Operating systems that will be supported by CAED 10 include Win2000, Windows XP and Windows Vista.
5. Please note that the CAED software will be fully compatible with Windows 7 with the release of version 10.5 which is slated to be released in late summer 2010. For further information regarding the compatibility of the CAED with Windows 7, please contact the CAED Helpdesk at Statistics Canada at the number listed bellow.
6. The release notes for CAED 2010 will be available on the Statistics Canada CAED Web site here.
7. For more information about CAED, contact the CAED Helpdesk at Statistics Canada by telephone at 1-800-257-2434 or 613-951-6291 for calls outside North America, by email at export@statcan.gc.ca or visit the CAED website.
8. For more information about export reporting, contact the Border Information Service (BIS) throughout Canada at 1-800-461-9999 (English) and 1-800-959-2036 (French). If you are calling from outside Canada, you can access BIS by calling 204-983-3500 or 506-636-5064. Long distance charges will apply.
Please direct any questions regarding this notice to:
Export Process Licensing,
Export and Accounting Policy Division, Admissibility BranchCanada Border Services AgencyTelephone: 613-954-7160 • Facsimile: 613-946-0241
Email: export@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca
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