Trade News

9 September 2008 Update to CFIA AIRS website (2) Chapter 05 was published to create a new requirement Id for the following HS codes for Argentina. 05.05.90.1260 Feather meal. 05.06.90.1273.02 Equine bone meal. 05.06.90.1273.04 Porcine bone meal. 05.11.91.1994 Fish meal (made exclusively of fish…

9 September 2008 Minister Ritz Releases Statement as Canada Tables its Official Comments on U.S. Mandatory Country-of-Origin Labelling The following was issued by Argiculture and Agri-Food Canada on 5 September 2008. Federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz issued the following statement today as the…

9 September 2008 China Considering Legislative Proposal on Safety of Imported/Exported Food This article is excerpted from the 9 September 2008 edition of “WorldTrade Interactive”. China’s National People’s Congress is reviewing a legislative proposal on food safety and could approve it by the end…

9 September 2008 Baucus Calls for Change in U.S. Trade Policy, Agreements with Asian Nations This article is excerpted from the 9 September 2008 edition of “WorldTrade Interactive”. Ahead of elections this November that could put Democrats in control of both Congress and the White House, Senate…

8 September 2008 Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Plate, RR-2008-002 Statement of Reasons Concerning a determination under paragraph 76.03(7)(a) of the Special Import Measures Act regarding CERTAIN HOT-ROLLED STEEL PLATE ORIGINATING IN OR EXPORTED FROM THE REPUBLIC OF BULGARIA, THE CZECH REPUBLIC AND…

8 September 2008 Certain fasteners 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 (Interim Review No. RD-2008-001) of its findings made on January 7, 2005, in…

8 September 2008 B226, Request for Re-Determination of the Origin of Goods Imported From the Territory of a Trading Partner Form B226, Request for Re-Determination of the Origin of Goods Imported From the Territory of a Trading Partner has been updated and is available on the CBSA website at: http:/…

8 September 2008 Minister Fortier Announces Appointment to NAFTA Secretariat The following news release was issued by DFAIT on 5 September 2008. The Honourable Michael M Fortier, Minister of International Trade, today announced the appointment of Anne McCaskill as secretary to the NAFTA Secretariat…

8 September 2008 D-01-07, Canadian Plant Protection Import Requirements for Fresh Citrus and Tropical Fruits Members are advised that Directive D-01-07 "Canadian Plant Protection Import Requirements for Fresh Citrus and Tropical Fruits" has been revised and is available on the web at http://www…

8 September 2008 D-98-09, Comprehensive policy to control the spread of North American gypsy moth, Lymantria dispar in Canada and the United States in Canada and the United States Members are advised that Directive D-98-09 "Comprehensive policy to control the spread of North American gypsy moth…

8 September 2008 Wheat Products Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) This message affects imports of wheat products classified under Customs Tariff headings: 11.01, 11.03, 11.04, 11.08, 11.09, 19.01, 19.02, 19.04, 19.05 and 23.02. The purpose of this message is to inform you that the 2008-09 Wheat Products…

8 September 2008 CBSA Message: Tariff Updates The following message is from CBSA (EDI08-073). Further to Tariff Notice TN-35 dated September 3, 2008 which will be posted the week of September 15, 2008 on the CBSA website at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/trade-commerce/tariff-tarif/menu-eng.html…

The following messages were sent on 8 September: 1. CANADA BORDER SERVICES AGENCY - ANTIDUMPING Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Plate, RR-2008-002 2. CANADA BORDER SERVICES AGENCY - ELECTRONIC COMMERCE CBSA Message: Tariff Updates 3. CANADA BORDER SERVICES AGENCY - FORMS AND PUBLICATIONS B226, Request for…

8 September 2008 Update to CFIA AIRS website Chapter 07 was published to change the release recommendation from "Refer to CFIA-ISC" to "Approved" for the following HS codes for Mexico. 07.09.60.0001 - Pepper (fresh or chilled) 07.09.60.0002 - Bell pepper (fresh or chilled) 07.09.60.9991 - Fruits of…

8 September 2008 Puzzling economy awaits new PM The following article is excerpted from the 8 September 2008 edition of “globeandmail.com”. As Canadians head into their third federal election in four years, they're unlikely to hear the debate on economic issues most likely to assure sustained…

8 September 2008 Beefed up at the border The following article is excerpted from the 7 September 2008 edition of the “Toronto Star”. The end of America, literally, can be found along countless forlorn and narrow roads like the one Mickey Matott lives on here in upstate New York. It winds a bit this…

8 September 2008 Administrative nightmare for obligatory training in Quebec to end The following article is excerpted from the 5 September 2008 edition of “Canadian Transportation & Logistics”. A newly-created co-operative will soon relieve Quebec companies of the crippling administrative burden…

8 September 2008 CRA forms and publications The following forms have been updated and are available on the CRA website: L1, Application for Excise Duty Licence / Notice of Change of Name or Location http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/E/pbg/ef/l1/l1-08b.pdf GST370, Employee and Partner GST/HST Rebate…

8 September 2008 EU Harmonizes Rules on Pesticide Residue on Food This article is excerpted from the 8 September 2008 edition of “WorldTrade Interactive”. The European Commission reports that a new regulation establishing harmonized maximum pesticide residue levels for foods among all 27 European…