Trade News

11 June 2008 CITT Requests Not Yet Initiated The updated list of CITT requests not yet initiated is found at: http://www.citt-tcce.gc.ca/textiles/requests/index_e.asp

11 June 2008 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site Chapter 08 was published: a) to change the container size from 50 kg to 200 kg for the following HS codes 08.08.20.4003 - Pears (fresh) 08.09.10 - Apricots (fresh) This generated a requirement version change for the following HS code. 08.09.30.4005 - Peach…

11 June 2008 WTO Review Sees Improvements in U.S. Trade Policy Environment This article is excerpted from the 11 June 2008 edition of “World\Trade Interactive”. A recent World Trade Organization trade policy review of the United States found that the U.S. has continued to take steps to liberalize…

11 June 2008 Updated Information about ACE US Customs has updated three ACE Fact Sheets: ACE at a Glance ACE Entry Summary, Accounts and Revenue at a Glance ACE Periodic Review These are found on the CBP web site, at: http://www.customs.gov/xp/cgov/newsroom/fact_sheets/trade/ace_factsheet……

11 June 2008 EU trade chief urges rethinking of global economy This article is excerpted from the 10 June 2008 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. European Union Trade Commissioner Peter Mandelson on Tuesday said that global policymakers will have to rethink some central assumptions about how…

10 June 2008 Revision to Appendix 2, "List of Tropical Lumber Species that are Exempted from Treatment", of Directive D-02-12 Appendix 2, "List of Tropical Lumber Species that are Exempted from Treatment", of Directive D-02-12, "Import requirements of non-manufactured wood and other non-propagative…

10 June 2008 WCO releases University of Le Havre study on the global impact of the US 100% maritime container scanning legislation The following is excerpted from a news release issued onn 10 June by the World Customs Organization. Members will recall that CSCB President Carol West participates in…

10 June 2008 Tariff Notice TN-33 (T2008-3) Tariff Notice TN-33 is available on the CBSA web site, at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/trade-commerce/tariff-tarif/2008/tn33-eng.ht… As well, the CBSA has provided a summary of changes for the T2008-3 amendment package; this summary is available on the CSCB…

10 June 2008 Bureaucracy aging, says top civil servant The following article is excerpted from the 10 June 2008 edition of “globeandmail.com”. Canada's top civil servant is warning that the country's bureaucracy is aging, under-represents minorities and is losing the potency of its brand name. Kevin…

10 June 2008 Decision Samson v MNR, re Failure to Comply with Section 7.1 of the Customs Act The issue addressed by this Federal Court decision was whether the Minister of National Revenue was justified to impose a $2000 penalty against the plaintiff because he allegedly failed to comply with s. 7.1…

Good morning. The second CCS quiz for this year is available now, until 2:00 pm EDT on 3 July 2008, on the CSCB web site. The quiz is worth ten points towards maintenance of the CCS designation in 2008. To access the quiz, go to the CSCB web site ( www.cscb.ca ) and click on the "CSCB Designates -…

10 June 2008 Bank of Canada Rate Decision The following message is from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. This morning, the Bank of Canada announced it is maintaining its target for the overnight rate at 3.0%. The overnight rate is the interest rate at which major financial institutions borrow and…

10 June 2008 All-scan review slated This article is excerpted from the 9 June 2008 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. The University of Le Havre, France, will present an analysis of the U.S.-backed 100-percent scanning law during a two-day conference hosted by the World Customs Organization. The…

9 June 08 Albion Fisheries Limited Fined For Unlawful Movement of Fish On April 24, 08, Albion Fisheries Ltd. entered a guilty plea at the Provincial Court, in Vancouver, B.C. to one count of violating s6(2.2) of the Fish Inspection Regulations. The company was fined $00 for the unlawful movement of…

9 June 08 The alternative to free trade is a severe recession The following article is excerpted from the 8 June 08 edition of “globeandmail.com”. If the Democrats win the coming U.S. election and set about dismantling the North American free-trade agreement (NAFTA), as they have proposed, will that…

9 June 2008 EICS / EXCOL Bulletin - 09 June 2008 The EICS/EXCOL Telephone Help Desk is not available today Monday 09 June, 2008. The E-Mail Help Desk will continue to be monitored until 16:00 EST. [email protected] [email protected]

9 June 2008 Correction Period for May Softwood Lumber Permits Members are advised that the correction period for May 2008 Softwood Lumber permits ends tomorrow, Tuesday 10 June 2008, at 20:00 EST. We remind you of the importance of submitting correct information on permits as this is imperative to…

9 June 2008 Correction to Correction Period for May Softwood Lumber Permits The following message is a corrected version of the message sent by EICB a few minutes ago. Please note the corrections are for the month of May, not March, as provided in the EICB’s first message. Members are advised that…

9 June 2008 ACROSS Problems Message EDI08-043 There is a 2.5 hour delay in processing ACROSS transactions. The problem should be fixed by 11 pm tonight. For urgent requests, please present paper.