1. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) will eliminate the paper reporting process Export Declaration form (B13A) and implement mandatory electronic reporting for exporters.
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African leaders to launch continent-wide free trade zone
July 9, 2019
Several African heads of state gathered in Niger's capital Sunday to launch a continent-wide free trade area that represents an estimated market of $3.4 trillion US.
The African Continental Free Trade Area aims to create a single unified market for the continent's 1.3 billion people and to boost economic development.
Canadian international merchandise trade, May 2019
July 6, 2019
Canada's merchandise trade balance with the world was in a surplus position in May for the second time since December 2016. The $762 million surplus in May followed a $1.1 billion deficit in April. Exports rose 4.6% in May, in part due to an increase in exports of motor vehicles. Imports were up 1.0%, mainly on higher imports of aircraft.
D10-14-27, Tariff Classification of Front-mount Mowers
July 6, 2019
This memorandum outlines and explains the Canada Border Services Agency's classification of front-mount mowers.
This memorandum has been updated to reflect changes made in the Customs Tariff. Other editing revisions made in this memorandum do not affect or change any of the existing policies or procedures.
D10-15-29, Tariff Classification of suitcases, travelling bags, backpack (rucksacks) and handbags of Heading 42.02
July 4, 2019
This memorandum outlines the Canada Border Services Agency’s (CBSA) interpretative policy with respect to the tariff classification of suitcases, travelling bags, backpacks (rucksacks) as travel goods of heading 42.02. It also serves to clarify the CBSA interpretation of handbags of subheading 4202.2X.
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