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17 September 2008 Update to CFIA AIRS website Chapter 04 was published to change the release recommendation from "Approved" to "Refer to CFIA-ISC" for the following HS code for China only. 04.03.10 - Yogurt This created a requirement version change for all other countries.

17 September 2008 Update to CFIA AIRS website (2) a) Chapter 04 was published to change the release recommendation from "Approved" to "Refer to CFIA-ISC" for the following HS codes for China, India, Japan, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam 04.03.10 - Yogurt 04.04.10.3543.05 - Whey protein…

17 September 2008 U.S. takes control of AIG to stave off panic The following is excerpted from the 17 September 2008 edition of “globeandmail.com”. The U.S. government moved to take control Tuesday night of American International Group Inc., one of the world's largest insurance companies, with a…

17 September 2008 Signs point to revival of Doha trade negotiations The following was reported on in the 16 September 2008 edition of “Journal of Commerce”. European trade commissioner Peter Mandelson told the European Parliament that trade negotiators are showing “some cautiously encouraging…

16 September 2008 Updated D Memoranda The following Memoranda have been updated and are available on the CBSA website. D1-6-1, Authority to Act as Agent This memorandum explains the policy of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) regarding persons who wish to transact business under the Customs…

16 September 2008 Addition to the Import Control List of Item 125.2 - Milk protein substances with a milk protein content of 85% or more by weight, calculated on a dry matter basis, that does not originate in a NAFTA country, Chile, Costa Rica, or Israel Importers are advised that effective…

16 September 2008 Wheat products tariff rate quota The following message is from CBSA (EDI08-077). In reference to Notice, serial No. 733 dated September 8, 2008 which was prepared and distributed by International Trade Canada, please be advised that the wheat products tariff rate quota (TRQ) will…

16 September 2008 CBSA Message: Tariff Amendment T2008-5 The following message is from CBSA (EDI08-077). Please be advised the Classification Numbers with an Effective Date of October 1, 2008 outlined in Tariff Amendment T2008-5, dated September 12, 2008 posted at the following website http://www…

16 September 2008 Release Requests Received, August 2008 The release request report for August 2008 is available on the CSCB website at: http://www.cscb.ca/listinfo/Aug08.xls.

16 September 2008 CSCB Conference Room Block Deadline, Register Now! The CSCB 2008 conference program is full of talented speakers who will deliver timely information of immense interest and value to our delegates. Program Notes Our keynote speaker is Dr. Thomas Homer-Dixon, known as a global…

The following messages were sent on 16 September: 1. CANADA BORDER SERVICES AGENCY - ELECTRONIC COMMERCE CBSA Message: Wheat products tariff rate quota CBSA Message: Tariff Amendment T2008-5 2. CANADA BORDER SERVICES AGENCY - NOTICES AND MEMOS Updated D Memoranda 3. CANADA BORDER SERVICES AGENCY -…

16 September 2008 Scheduled maintenance outage Please be advised that due to scheduled maintenance there will be an estimated outage of about 30 minutes between the hours of 3:00am and 6:00am (Eastern Time) Sunday, September 21, 2008. During the 30-minute outage, clients will not be able to connect…

16 September 2008 Update to CFIA AIRS website Chapter 19 was published to change the release recommendation from "Approved" to "Refer to CFIA-ISC" for the following HS code for China only. This created a requirement version change for all other countries. 19.01.10 - Preparations for infant use, put…

16 September 2008 Canada's worldwide trade surplus declines as imports, exports rise The following was reported on in the 15 September 2008 edition of “Canadian Transportation & Logistics”. A report from Statistics Canada says the country's trade surplus with the world declined to $4.9 billion in…

16 September 2008 Trade group optimistic about ACE system development The following is excerpted from the 15 September 2008 edition of “Journal of Commerce”. Customs and Border Protection is regrouping and re-prioritizing development of the Automated Commercial Environment, members of the Trade…

16 September 2008 Survey to determine the percentage of national revenue represented by customs duties The WCO has released a survey demonstrating the percentage of national revenue represented by customs duties. This publication provides information about the share of national revenues represented…

16 September 2008 Survey on Free Trade Agreements The WCO has released a survey providing information about free trade agreements (FTAs) and their importance vis-à-vis the Harmonized System. This survey is focused on providing some information on FTAs and Customs Unions currently in force (based on…

16 September 2008 China eliminates import duty on large machinery spare parts The following is excerpted from the 15 September 2008 edition of “American Shipper”. China has cut the import tax on spare parts for large machinery in a bid to support the domestic manufacturing… The Ministry of Finance…

15 September 2008 Thermoelectric Containers, Inquiry No. NQ-2008-002 Notice of Change of Date of Public Hearing On August 14, 2008, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal gave notice that it had initiated an inquiry pursuant to section 42 of the Special Import Measures Act respecting the dumping…

15 September 2008 Certain Carbon Steel Fasteners Re-investigation Today CBSA announced it has initiated a re-investigation of the normal values, export prices and amounts of subsidy of certain carbon steel fasteners originating in or exported from the PRC, and the normal values and export prices of…