Trade News

29 August 2008 D15-2-51, Certain Seamless Carbon or Alloy Steel Oil and Gas Well Casing Originating in or Exported from the People’s Republic of China Summary This memorandum refers to the application of anti-dumping and countervailing duties in accordance with section 3 of the Special Import…

29 August 2008 Certain thermoelectric coolers and warmers from China Decision On August 13, 2008, pursuant to subsection 38(1) of the Special Import Measures Act, the President of the Canada Border Services Agency made preliminary determinations of dumping and subsidizing respecting thermoelectric…

29 August 2008 Surface Trade with Canada and Mexico Stagnant in June The following was reported on in 29 August 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 $74.1…

29 August 2008 EICS: 1 September 2008 - Civic Holiday Monday 01 September is a civic holiday, and the Bureau's offices will be closed (no officers or Help Desk staff will be available). The EICS system will be available during normal hours. The Help Desk email will be monitored between 08:00 - 16:00…

29 August 2008 CBSA Message: Labour Day Holiday The following message is from CBSA (EDI08-071) The Electronic Commerce Unit will be closed on the Labour Day Statutory Holiday of Monday September 1, 2008. B3 Entries processed and accepted between Saturday August 30 and Tuesday September 2 will appear…

29 August 2008 D-95-08, General Import Requirements for Fresh Temperate Fruits from the World Members are advised that revisions have been made to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency plant health directive D-95-08, General Import Requirements for Fresh Temperate Fruits from the World. Please Note…

D14-1-2, Disclosure of Normal Values, Export Prices, and Amounts of Subsidy Established Under the Special Import Measures Act to Importers Summary This memorandum outlines and explains the policy respecting the release of normal values, export prices and amounts of subsidy to importers Revision This…

29 August 2008 Economy edges higher The following is excerpted from the 29 August 2008 edition of “globeandmail.com”. Canada's economy rebounded in the second quarter, as consumer spending and surging business profits helped the country avoid a recession. Gross domestic product increased at an…

29 August 2008 Ottawa wanted U.S. to accept more lenient meat inspection regime The following is excerpted from the 29 August 2008 edition of “globeandmail.com”. The Canadian government strongly opposed tougher U.S. rules to prevent listeria and lobbied the United States to accept Canada's more…

28 August 2008 2008 Chicken Quota Holders Lists The following chicken quota holders lists are available on the DFAIT website: Food Services Pool Allocation: http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/trade/eicb/agric/chicken-foodservice08-en… NON-ICL Portion (FTA Quota): http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/trade/eicb…

28 August 2008 Copper Pipe Fittings from the United States of America, the Republic of Korea and the People’s Republic of China Notice of Conclusion of Re-investigation This notice advises that on August 27, 2008, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) concluded a re-investigation of the normal…

28 August 2008 Customs Broker Questionnaire The customs broker questionnaire was provided by the CBSA. This form is to be completed by all newly appointed qualified officers, partners and directors. The questionnaire is available on the CBSA website at: http://cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/forms…

28 August 2008 Register now and attend the CSCB annual conference in Vancouver! We hope you are planning to attend the CSCB national annual conference from October 19 - 21, 2008. If so, we strongly encourage you to make your hotel reservations before we hit the cut-off date of September 19, 2008…

28 August 2008 Certain Fasteners, Interim Review No. RD-2008-001 Notice of Commencement of Interim Review The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (the Tribunal) hereby gives notice that, pursuant to subsection 76.01(1) of the Special Import Measures Act, it has initiated an interim review of its…

28 August 2008 Update to CFIA AIRS website a) Chapter 05 was published to modify the conditions to the following HS codes from Mexico for all end uses. 05.11.91.1994 Fish meal (made exclusively of fish bones or shells of crustaceans). 05.11.99.1995.17 Fish meal (made exclusively of fish bones or…

28 August 2008 Excise Duty Returns and Refunds – Additional Instructions The information in this notice is provided for your reference and convenience and does not replace the law found in the Excise Act, 2001, or its regulations. As the information in this publication may not completely address…

28 August 2008 Inflation’s Great Disappearing Act The following was written by Peter G. Hall, Vice-President and Chief Economist, Export Development Canada It’s the last thing anyone would expect when we’re all bracing for slowdown. But surging food and energy prices put inflation high on the list…

27 August 2008 Biden favours trade that is 'fair' not free This article is excerpted from the 27 August 2008 edition of “globeandmail.com”. Brace yourself for a barrage of tough rhetoric on trade from Joe Biden, Democrat Senator Barack Obama's vice-presidential pick. The U.S. senator from Delaware…