Trade News

25 November 2009 Trade Compliance The CBSA has published "Why is Trade Compliance Important?," a publication that explains trade compliance, defines trade data, states why trade data is important, and lists the benefits of trade compliance for Canadian business. It also includes ways in which the…

25 November 2009 Russia sparks Canadian dollar rally The following is excerpted from today's edition of "globeandmail.com". The Canadian dollar rose almost a cent Wednesday after the Russian central bank signalled it plans to diversify some of its reserves into the currency. The statement triggered…

25 November 2009 [US] Federal Reserve predicts slow recovery The following was reported on in today's edition of "CBC News". The U.S. economic recovery will be gradual, with high unemployment persisting over the next several years, according to projections released Tuesday by the Federal Reserve…

24 November 2009 CBSA Message: CFIA HS Codes The following message is from CBSA (EDI09-104). Please note that there will be some changes to the list of HS codes subject to Canada Food Inspection Agency requirements. The ACROSS system and the CBSA website will be updated Monday, December 14, 2009…

24 November 2009 CITT Public Hearings, Dumping and Subsidizing Starting Date, Case No., Product 2009-11-16, RR-2009-001, Fasteners 2010-01-05, NQ-2009-003, Hot-rolled Carbon Steel Plate and High-strength Low-alloy Steel Plate 2010-02-22, NQ-2009-004, Oil Country Tubular Goods

24 November 2009 Mattress Innerspring Units, Inquiry No. NQ-2009-002 IN THE MATTER OF an inquiry, under section 42 of the Special Import Measures Act, respecting: THE DUMPING OF MATTRESS INNERSPRING UNITS, WITH OR WITHOUT EDGEGUARDS, USED IN THE MANUFACTURE OF INNERSPRING MATTRESSES, ORIGINATING IN…

24 November 2009 Update to CFIA AIRS website a) Chapter 08 has been published to remove the following HS code: 08.08.10.4003 - Candy apples (fresh) b) Chapter 17 was published to add the following OGD extension based on CBSA tariff ruling: 17.04.90.7154 - Candy apples.

24 November 2009 Shoppers approach holidays with frugality This article is extracted from the 23 November 2009 edition of “globeandmail.com”. Frugal may be “the new cool,” but Canadian shoppers are still doing their part to help drive the recovery as American consumers remain wary. In Canada, where…

24 November 2009 People receiving jobless benefits jumps 7.1% in September This article is excerpted from the 24 November 2009 edition of “globeandmail.com”. The number of Canadians receiving jobless benefits jumped 7.1 per cent in September, reversing two months of declines, led by increases in…

24 November 2009 Box Volume Starts Turnaround, Says Study This article is excerpted from the 23 November 2009 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. The [US] National Retail Federation and IHS Global Insight said Monday that major U.S. ports would soon see their first year-over-year growth in nearly…

24 November 2009 Third-Quarter [US] Growth Revised Lower This article is extracted from the 24 November 2009 edition of “The New York Times”. The [US] economy grew at a 2.8 percent pace last quarter, as the recovery got off to a slower start than first thought. The government’s new reading on gross…

24 November 2009 [US] Customs Acting Commissioner Ahern to Retire This article is excerpted from the 24 November 2009 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. [US] Customs and Border Protection Acting Commissioner Jayson P. Ahern will retire Jan. 2, 2010, sources within the agency said. Ahern’s…

24 November 2009 Michigan Border Crossing Expands Dedicated Lane Hours for Black Friday The following is excerpted from the US Customs and Border Protection news release of 24 November 2009. U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials in Port Huron, Mich. are anticipating an increase in border…

23 November 2009 Danone Inc. vs CBSA, Appeal No. Ap-2009-015 Order issued Thursday, November 19, 2009 IN THE MATTER OF an appeal filed by Danone Inc. on June 25, 2009, under subsection 67(1) of the Customs Act, R.S.C. 1985 (2d Supp.), c. 1; AND IN THE MATTER OF appearances entered under subsection…

23 November 2009 Preliminary Determinations respecting certain oil country tubular goods from the People's Republic of China (SIMA) 4214-26 AD/1385 4218-27 CV/125 On November 23, 2009, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) made preliminary determinations of dumping and subsidizing, pursuant to…

23 November 2009 Update to CFIA AIRS website a) Chapter 01 was published to change the release recommendation from "CBSA Inspection" to "Refer to CFIA - Veterinay inspection" for the following HS Codes for Texas. 01.01.10.2001 - Horses: Thoroughbred 01.01.10.2002 - Horses: Other breeds 01.01.10.2004…

23 November 2009 U.S. intolerance gives Ontario an edge The following is extracted from the 23 November 2009 edition of “The Star”. Ontario's "creative" economy stands to benefit in the years ahead from relative intolerance south of the border, a new report says. A provision in some U.S. stimulus…

23 November 2009 Fourth CCS Designate Quiz now available! CCS designates are advised that this year only, the CSCB is offering a fourth CCS Designate Quiz. It must be submitted by 2 p.m. EST on 23 December. If you pass the fourth quiz, points will be awarded for 2009. The quiz is available in…

23 November 2009 Retail sales top expectations The following is extracted from the 23 November 2009 edition of “globeandmail.com”. Retail sales rose a better-than-expected 1 per cent in September as Canadians boosted spending at supermarkets, book stores and car dealers. Sales rose to $34.9-billion…

23 November 2009 International operation combats the online supply of counterfeit and illegal medicines This is an excerpt from the World Customs Organization news release issued on 20 November 2009. The CBSA and the RCMP have issued a statement on this issue, found at http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca…