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CFIA Import Req's/Process Seminar, Toronto Region

2 February 2009 CFIA Import Requirements and Process Seminar, Toronto Region Members are invited to the Toronto Region education seminar on CFIA Import Requirements and Process presented by Howard Stanley and Latika Mogla, CFIA Toronto District Office. Details are as follows: Date: Wednesday, March…

Correction Period for Softwood Lumber Permits...

2 February 2009 Correction Period for Softwood Lumber Permits, January 2009 Brokers are advised that the correction period for January 2009 Softwood Lumber permits ends Monday 9 February 2009, at 18:00 EST. We remind you of the importance of submitting correct information on permits as this is…

Daily Update from the CSCB for 2 February 2009

Flaherty fears growing protectionism The following article is excerpted from the 31 January 2009 edition of “globeandmail.com”. Canadian Finance Minister Jim Flaherty said Saturday any protectionist moves by the United States or other countries would meet resistance around the world but Canada would…

Update to CFIA AIRS website

2 February 2009 Update to CFIA AIRS website a) Chapter 07 was published to streamline the requirements for the following HS code. 07.09.90.3036 - Rhubarb (fresh or chilled) b) Chapter 08 was published to change the release recommendation from "Refuse Entry" to "Refer to CFIA-ISC" for the following…

Are Trade’s Bellwethers Well?

2 February 2009 Are Trade’s Bellwethers Well? This article is by Peter Hall, Vice-President and Chief Economist, Export Development Canada. All pundits now agree that we’re in a global recession. But views on the depth of the economy’s dive remain divided. The IMF has yet again lowered its global…

Obama sends diplomat to Davos to quell trade ...

2 February 2009 Obama sends diplomat to Davos to quell trade outrage The following article is excerpted from the 2 February 2009 edition of “globeandmail.com”. Facing one of his first big diplomatic tests, U.S. President Barack Obama dispatched an official to the World Economic Forum in Davos…

[US] Congress Moving Quickly on Economic Stimulus

2 February 2009 [US] Congress Moving Quickly on Economic Stimulus Bill with Trade Provisions This article is extracted from the 2 February 2009 edition of “WorldTrade Interactive”. Economic stimulus legislation working its way quickly through Congress contains a number of trade-related provisions…

CBP Testing Program to Police Bond Insufficiency..

2 February 2009 CBP Testing Program to Police Bond Insufficiency Statuses The following is excerpted from a news release from the National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America, Inc. (NCBFAA). Under current policy, CBP’s Revenue Division renders continuous bonds insufficient for a…
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December K84 Interest Charges

30 January 2009 December K84 Interest Charges Contrary to our message sent out to members on December 12, we've received information from members this morning that they have been charged interest on their December K84 when paid after December 31 and before 4:30 January 2. We have brought this to the attention of CBSA and they confirmed that these interest payments do not have to be paid.

Global trade wars or voter revolt? Let Obama's...

30 January 2009 Global trade wars or voter revolt? Let Obama's difficult decisions begin The following is excerpted from the 30 January 2009 edition of “globeandmail.com.” Canada exported more than $11-billion worth of steel to the U.S. in 2007. Now, Ottawa worries trade barriers will herald a new…

Update for 30 January 2009

The following messages were sent on 30 January: 1. CANADIAN CUSTOMS ARTICLES Economic slide deeper than feared Global trade wars or voter revolt? Let Obama's difficult decisions begin 2. CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY - AIRS Update to CFIA AIRS website Central Import Service Centre (CISC) 3…

Update to CFIA AIRS website

30 January 2009 Update to CFIA AIRS website a) Chapter 05 was published to change the release recommendation from "Approved" to "CBSA Inspection" for the following HS codes from the USA. 05.11.99.1292.11 - Animal semen (other than bovine) - fresh - Equine (horse). 05.11.99.1293.11 - Animal semen…

Central Import Service Centre (CISC)

30 January 2009 Central Import Service Centre (CISC) The following message is from Import Systems Unit. Please be advised that the Central Import Service Centre (CISC) office has moved to 1050 Courtney Park Drive East, Mississauga. Please send all documents and correspondence to this address only…

GoC Takes Action to Protect the Health and ...

30 January 2009 Government of Canada Takes Action to Protect the Health and Safety of Canadians The following is excerpted from the 29 January 2009 news release by Health Canada. The Government of Canada today introduced proposed legislation that will modernize and strengthen product safety laws by…

Economic slide deeper than feared

30 January 2009 Economic slide deeper than feared The following is excerpted from the 30 January 2009 edition of “globeandmail.com”. The Canadian economy shrank for the second straight month in November, figures released Friday show, adding weight to the view of the federal government, the Bank of…

T4 filing - think green, act green

30 January 2009 T4 filing - think green, act green The following tax tip is from CRA. Did you know… That you can file your T4 information return electronically from the convenience of your computer? Be part of the paperless filing solution and eliminate the need to send paper copies of your T4 slips…

Tariff elimination on certain polyester fleece...

30 January 2009 Tariff elimination on certain polyester fleece fabric for manufacture of yarn The Department of Finance is seeking your views on a request it received to eliminate the tariff on certain polyester fleece fabric for use in the manufacture of yarn. DoF is proposing to add a duty-free…