Trade News

5 August 2009 Euro-Zone Business Activity Revives The following is extracted from today's edition of the “Wall Street Journal”. A resurgence in euro-zone business activity suggests that the region's economy could emerge earlier than expected from the deepest recession since World Wall II. Markit…

5 August 2009 [US] Lawmaker Re-introduces Harbor Maintenance Exemption The following is extracted from the 5 August 2009 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. A new sponsor re-introduced in the House a bill that would benefit entrepreneurs who want to offer short sea shipping services. The bill…

4 August 2009 Requirements for Wild Ruminants Imported from the United States to Canada Please be advised that new Import Policy is now available on the CFIA website: AHPD-DSAE-IE-2009-5-1, Requirements for Wild Ruminants Imported from the United States to Canada

4 August 2009 Tariff Amendment (T2009-6) TN-46 Further to Message EDI09-069 sent on July 31 , regarding errors found in the complete tariff effective August 1, 2009 and posted on the CBSA website on July 24th, the following CBSA notice lists those errors. Please note the CADEX files have been…

4 August 2009 CBSA Message: CFIA Connection Problems The following message is from CBSA (EDI09-070). We are currently experiencing communication problems between ACROSS and the CFIA EDI System. There is no ETA as to when this problem will be resolved. For urgent requests, please present paper.

4 August 2009 CSCB Conference Room Block – Almost Full Just a friendly reminder, If you are planning to attend the CSCB annual conference, we strongly encourage you to make your hotel reservations before we hit the cut-off date of August 10. Our room block is almost full. Avoid disappointment by…

The following messages were sent on 4 August: 1. CANADA BORDER SERVICES AGENCY - ELECTRONIC COMMERCE CBSA Message: CFIA Connection Problems 2. CANADA BORDER SERVICES AGENCY - TARIFF, ORIGIN AND VALUATION Tariff Amendment (T2009-6) TN-46 3. CANADA BORDER SERVICES AGENCY - OTHER Closure of Windsor…

4 August 2009 Update to CFIA AIRS website Chapter 01 was published to add the end use "In transit through Canada" for the importation of non human primates for the following HS codes. 01.06.19 - Primates If you have any questions, please contact the local CFIA area animal import specialist for…

4 August 2009 Telus Link Outage Further to the CBSA message sent earlier today, the following is from Import Systems Unit. Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Electronic Data Interface (EDI) is down due to a Telus Link Outage. At the moment, we are unable to predict…

4 August 2009 From economic trough, slow slog out begins The following is excerpted from the 1 August 2009 edition of “globeandmail.com”. The United States is finally nearing an end to the longest and deepest recession since the aftermath of the Second World War. Its economy shrank at an annual rate…

4 August 2009 Toll hike [at Bluewater Bridge] targets upgrades The following is excerpted 2 August 2009 edition of the “London Free Press”. Blue Water Bridge officials say they need to increase car and truck tolls to pay for a massive overhaul of their buildings and plaza facilities. Tolls are going…

4 August 2009 Loonie hits 10-month high against greenback The following is excerpted from today's edition of “The Star”. Canada's dollar reached the highest in more than 10 months against its U.S. counterpart yesterday as greater-than-forecast corporate earnings prompted investors to seek riskier…

4 August 2009 A breather for Canadian dollar? The following is excerpted from today's edition of “globeandmail.com”. The Canadian dollar may be in need of a breather after a stunning July in which it ran up 7 per cent against the U.S. dollar, but the betting is that its climb isn't done yet. Traders…

4 August 2009 NCBFAA Presents CBP with Recommendations for ACE Development and Implementation The following news release was issued by the National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America, Inc. An NCBFAA leadership group consisting of President Mary Jo Muoio, Customs Committee Chairman…

4 August 2009 NCBFAA Scores Important Victory on Food Safety The following news release was issued by the National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America, Inc. On Thursday [30 July 2009], the House approved a modified Food Safety bill that represents a significant accomplishment for…

4 August 2009 ITC to Report on Proposed NAFTA Rule of Origin Changes for Textile Products The following is excerpted from the 4 August 2009 edition of “WorldTrade Interactive”. The International Trade Commission has received a request from the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative asking it to…

4 August 2009 Lamy to Press for Doha Deal at Delhi talks The following is excerpted from today's edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. A swift conclusion to the long-delayed Doha round of negotiations could "act as a stimulus for recovery" from the global recession, World Trade Organization head…

4 August 2009 COAC Appoints ISF Subcommittee The following is excerpted from the 3 August 2009 posting on the National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America, Inc. (NCBFAA) website. The Departmental Advisory Committee on Commercial Operations of Customs and Border Protection and Related…

31 July 2009 Correction Period for July Softwood Lumber Permits Brokers are advised that the correction period for July 2009 Softwood Lumber permits ends Monday, 10 August 2009, at 17:00 ET. We remind you of the importance of submitting correct information on permits as this is imperative to the…