Trade News

1 October 2008 Third and last CCS Designate quiz for 2008 starts today! The third and last quiz of 2008 is now available, in English and French. (also available off the CSCB home page) Don’t miss your chance to gain ten (10) professional development points towards maintenance of the CCS designation…

1 October 2008 Surface Trade with Canada and Mexico Declines in July The following is excerpted from the 1 October 2008 edition of “WorldTrade Interactive”. The Department of Transportation reports that U.S. surface transportation trade in goods with NAFTA partners Canada and Mexico totaled $71.6…

1 October 2008 D14-1-3, Procedures for Making a Request for a Re-Determination or an Appeal of Goods Under the Special Import Measures Act This memorandum explains the procedures to be followed by clients who disagree with the determinations and re-determinations concerning imported goods made under…

1 October 2008 Certain Lotte brand Koala’s March filled cookies may contain melamine The following is excerpted from the 30 September 2008 news release by CFIA. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning people not to consume the Lotte brand Koala’s March filled cookies described below as…

1 October 2008 5562, Cheese Import Licence The following letter was provided by Jennifer Miner, Dairy Specialist, Agrifood Division, CFIA. Members are advised that starting October 2008, CFIA will accept applications for a “Cheese Import Licence”. The application form for a Cheese Import Licence…

1 October 2008 Benefit from this year’s CSCB annual conference! From speakers to sponsors, this year’s annual conference has been attracting attention. Join us in Vancouver, BC where you can hear from those who have first-hand knowledge of projects and programs that affect your business. Confirmed…

1 October 2008 Correction Period for September Softwood Lumber Permits Brokers are advised that the correction period for September 2008 Softwood Lumber permits ends Friday 10 Oct 2008, at 20:00 EST. We remind you of the importance of submitting correct information on permits as this is imperative…

1 October 2008 Update to CFIA AIRS website Chapter 08 was published to add the end use of "Human consumption" for the following HS Codes. NO VERSION CHANGE 08.01.21 - Brazil nuts: In shell 08.01.31 - Cashew nuts: In shell

1 October 2008 Mandatory AES starts today The following is excerpted from the 1 October 2008 edition of “American Shipper”. The U.S. Census Bureau today will begin implementing rules for mandatory electronic filing of export information by U.S. exporters and freight forwarders. The export…

1 October 2008 Country of Origin Labeling Rule Won’t be Enforced for Six Months The following was reported on in the 1 October 2008 edition of “WorldTrade Interactive”. The Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a notice Sept. 30 concerning enforcement of the new…

1 October 2008 This time, consumers won't come to the rescue The following is excerpted from the 1 October 2008 edition of “globeandmail.com”. It takes a lot to deter U.S. consumers. Through the oil shocks of the 1970s, the double-digit interest rates of the early 1980s, the Asian and Russian…

1 October 2008 [US] Security Criteria for Third Party Logistics Providers (3PL) New C-TPAT Security Criteria for Third Party Logistics Providers is in effect as of January 1, 2009. 3PLs need to meet specific criteria to participate in C-TPAT. Third Party Logistics Provider Eligibility Requirements…

30 September 2008 CN Intermodal Gate Hours - Canadian Thanksgiving Here are the CN Intermodal Gate Hours for Thanksgiving Monday, October 13, 2008. Gates: Open - Close HALIFAX (HIT) -------------- Monday: 08:00 - 18:00 MONCTON ------- Monday: 04:00 – 21:00 MONTREAL (TASCHE) ----------------- Monday…

30 September 2008 Beeft and Veal TRQ The purposes of this Notice are: a) to outline the Minister's policies and practices respecting the administration of the beef and veal tariff rate quota (TRQ). This Notice should be read in conjunction with the Export and Import Permits Act (EIPA) and the EIPA…

30 September 2008 Update to CFIA AIRS website a) Chapter 06 was published to change the second release recommendation from "Approved" to "Refer to CFIA-ISC" for the following HS code from California. 06.03.19.0032.99 - Other flower species - cut flowers or flower buds - fresh b) Chapter 17 was…

30 September 2008 Coquihalla becomes toll-free highway The following article is excerpted from the 29 September 2008 edition of “Canadian Transportation & Logistics”. B.C. has lifted tolls on the Coquihalla Hwy., a move that will save some truckers thousands of dollars per year, the province has…

30 September 2008 Canada's economy sound, Harper says This article is excerpted from the 30 September 2008 edition of “globeandmail.com”. Canada is not the United States and the economy is sound, Stephen Harper said yesterday as he attempted to reassure Canadians after a wild ride on the stock…