Trade News

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…

20 November 2009 2009/10 Domestic and Export Controls Seminars CCS designates are asked to note that attendance at any of these seminars is worth five professional development points. The Export Controls Division of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada, in cooperation with the Controlled…

20 November 2009 WTO Commentary: Overview of Developments in the International Trading Environment Members may be interested in the latest World Trade Organization report, entitled “ Overview of Developments in the International Trading Environment”. It is available on the WTO web site, at: http:/…

20 November 2009 December 2009 Softwood Lumber Quotas Now Available Message to Customs Brokers regarding Softwood Quota Allocations Softwood Lumber interim quota allocations for DECEMBER 2009 are now available in EICS. Please be advised that the volume available currently represents 80% of the…

20 November 2009 Canadian recovery on track, U.S. dollar safe, Carney says The following article is extracted from the 19 November 2009 edition of “globeandmail.com”. Canada's recovery remains on track, although the economy has been slower to take off than the central bank anticipated, Bank of…

20 November 2009 [US] Customs Trade Symposium US Customs and Border Protection has announced information about its Customs Trade Symposium, scheduled for 8-10 December 2009. This is available on the CBP web site, at: http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/trade/trade_outreach/

20 November 2009 O.E.C.D. Cautious in Economic Forecast This article is extracted from the 20 November 2009 edition of “The New York Times”. China has helped to pull developed countries out of recession this year, but the path to sustained growth will be bumpy, the Organization for Economic…

20 November 2009 Sino-U.S. trade row is global threat: Roach This article is excerpted from the 20 November 2009 edition of “globeandmail.com”. A serious escalation in trade or currency disputes between the United States and China could be the biggest risk to global stability over the next few years…

20 November 2009 TIACA: Technologies needed for 100% screening This article is extracted from the 18 November 2009 edition of “American Shipper”. The International Air Cargo Association said… it is urging the U.S. Transportation Security Administration to expedite its evaluation of new technologies…

19 November 2009 Hot-Rolled Carbon Steel Plate And High-Strength Low-Alloy Steel Plate, Inquiry No. NQ-2009-003 IN THE MATTER of an inquiry, pursuant to section 42 of the Special Import Measures Act, respecting hot-rolled carbon steel plate and high-strength low-alloy steel plate not further…

19 November 2009 D17-1-11, Private Printing Policy and Procedures This memorandum outlines the conditions under which the private printing of accounting, adjustment, and export documents is authorized and explains the procedures to obtain approval for private printing. Revisions This memorandum is…