Trade News

The following is excerpted from the 6 April 2011 edition of Reuters Canada. A pair of business sentiment surveys for March showed growing confidence in the Canadian economy on Wednesday, as purchasing activity soared and small business optimism held steady.

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The following article is excerpted from the 7 April 2011 edition of “montrealgazette.com”.

The following is a 7 April 2011 press release from the World Customs Organization (WCO).

The following is excerpted from an article by Glen Hodgson, Senior Vice-President and Chief Economist, Conference Board of Canada.

IN THE MATTER OF an appeal heard on January 18, 2011, pursuant to subsection 67(1) of the Customs Act, R.S.C. 1985 (2d Supp.), c. 1; AND IN THE MATTER OF two decisions of the President of the Canada Border Services Agency, dated March 4, 2010, with respect to a request for re-determination pursuant to subsection 60(4) of the Customs Act.

Customs Brokers/Importers formerly using the Brampton County Court CBSA Office may be interested in this notice from the Toronto region CBSA regarding closure of the Brampton Customs office. __________________________________________________________________

The following message is from CBSA (EDI11-016 ) Please note that some changes have been made to the list of HS codes subject to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency requirements effective Wednesday, April 6, 2011. The CBSA website will be updated Thursday, April 7, 2011.

Chapter 01 was published to change the recommendation from "Refuse Entry" to "Refer to CFIA - Veterinary inspection" for the end use "Travellers & Personal use and not for resale or distribution" from the United States. 01.06.19.2069.45 Prairie dogs

Chapter 04 was published to add a new registration type for the following HS Codes for "Human consumption" and "Other end uses". 04.06.10 - Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd

The following directives have been revised:

The CSCB Toronto Region is offering a seminar entitled "NAFTA and Tariff Classification of Automotive Goods" on April 26, 2011, between 3:00 and 6:00 pm. The seminar will take place at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, Toronto Airport, 6257 Airport Road in Mississauga.

Members please be advised that the following has been updated on the CFIA website: CFIA Fish List:

The following is excerpted from the 6 April 2011 edition of "globeandmail.com". The Canadian dollar (CAD/USD-I1.040.0070.64%) was at a fresh three-and-a-half-year high above 104 cents (U.S.) Wednesday amid record high gold prices.

Appeal No. Appeal Name Act AP-2008-012R P.L. Light Systems Canada Inc. Customs Act AP-2009-017 Nutricia North America Customs Act

The following article is excerpted from the 6 April 2011 edition of “montrealgazette.com”. Efforts to ease congestion at one of the busiest Canada-U.S. border crossings are being hampered by "woefully insufficient" American customs infrastructure and ill-considered budget cuts, a congressional panel heard Tuesday.

Chapter 10 was published to modify the import conditions for the following HS Codes for Japan. This created requirement version changes for other countries. 10.01 - Wheat and meslin 10.02 - Rye

The following is excerpted from the 5 April 2011 edition of the National Post. A new bloc of emerging economic powerhouses is poised to shatter existing global trade patterns. Is your business ready for the next wave?

The following is from the 4 April 2011 edition of American Shipper. U.S. and New Zealand officials have agreed to expand cooperation between their respective trusted shipper security programs and initiate other steps to enhance trade and security.

The following is excerpted from the 5 April 2011 edition of The Journal of Commerce. Bersin says cooperation key to single window for government agencies