Trade News

3 June 2008 Memorandum D19-10-2 Export and Import Permits Act (Importations) The following changes have been made to accurately reflect the Canada Border Services Agency’s (CBSA) role in administering the provisions of the Export and Import Permits Act: In paragraph 2, references to the applicable…

3 June 2008 Memorandum D2-3-7 Marine Operations - Canada Border Services Agency Processing of Cruise Ships Summary This memorandum sets out the Canada Border Services Agency’s (CBSA) requirements and policies for reporting and processing passengers, crew and their goods that arrive in Canada by…

3 June 2008 Business Resumption Messaging A Web tool to give Canadian businesses up-to-the-minute information on major disruptions at the border The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has launched its unified business resumption messaging tool that provides businesses with access to alerts about…

3 June 2008 New York State Enhanced Drivers Licence Agreement The following message is from the CBSA’s Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative office. Members may wish to look at the following link to a news release by the Governor of New York state (NY), announcing the state's agreement with the…

3 June 2008 Correction Period for May Softwood Lumber Permits Brokers are advised that the correction period for May 2008 Softwood Lumber permits ends at 20:00 EST Tuesday 10 June 2008. EICB reminds you of the importance of submitting correct information on permits as this is imperative to the…

3 June 2008 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site Chapter 44 was published with a new OGD extension. 44.03.20.0148.07 - Cedar - bark and bark mulch (untreated) This created a version change for the following HS codes with the end use of "Other end uses". 44.01.21.0121.01 - Balsam fir and other Abies spp. -…

3 June 2008 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site Chapter 06 was published to modify the requirements for the following HS codes for the Continental United States. 06.02.10.0009.90 Other fruit - Unrooted plant 06.02.10.0010.90 Other nuts species - Unrooted plants 06.02.10.0011.90 Other trees and shrubs…

3 June 2008 New Air Agreement with the Republic of the Philippines The following is extracted from a news release issued on 30 May 2008. The Honourable Helena Guergis, Secretary of State (Foreign Affairs and International Trade) (Sport), today announced the successful conclusion of a new air…

3 June 2008 Border paranoia The following article is excerpted from the 3 June 2008 edition of “globeandmail.com”. Keeping Americans safe has become an insidious economic killer. Delays and heightened security have made flying such a hassle that people are apparently going to great lengths to avoid…

3 June 2008 USTR Advisory Committee to Review Impact of C-TPAT on Small Businesses The following article is excerpted from the 3 June 2008 edition of “World\Trade Interactive”. The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative’s Industry Trade Advisory Committee on Small and Minority Business will hold a…

2 June 2008 CP Circular 7800, International Rules & Regulations Please be advised that the following changes will be implemented in our International Rules & Regulations Circular 7800 effective July 1, 2008. Item 112: Billing Changes at CP Terminals a.. Ancillary charges apply in the same currency…

2 June 2008 Statement of Reasons Concerning the initiation of investigations into the dumping and subsidizing of Certain thermoelectric coolers and warmers originating in or exported from the People's Republic of China Decision Pursuant to subsection 31(1) of the Special Import Measures Act, the…

2 June 2008 SIMA Index for June 2008 The SIMA Index was last updated on 26 May, and is found on the CBSA web site at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/sima-lmsi/monthly-eng.html

2 June 2008 Update to Handbook of Export and Import Commodity Codes - 2008 The Handbook of Export and Import Commodity Codes – 2008 was updated on 30 May, and the revisions are found on the EICS web site, at: http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/trade/eicb/general/Bluebook/Since2008-en.a…

2 June 2008 Interest Rates for Third Calendar Quarter of 2008 The CRA announced the prescribed annual interst rates that will appy to amounts owed to CRA that will be in effect from 1 July to 30 September 2008. These are available on their web site, at: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/newsroom/releases…

2 June 2008 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site A) Chapter 01 was published to change the recommendation from "Refuse entry" to Refer to CFIA - veterinary inspection" for the following HS codes from Czech Republic with the end use: Travellers & Personal use and not for resale or distribution. 01.06.32…

2 June 2008 Forms missing, audit finds The following article is excerpted from the 2 June 2008 edition of “globeandmail.com”. Thousands of blank forms used to issue work permits and other valuable documents for visitors to Canada are going missing because border officers are sloppy about security…

2 June 2008 U.S. mandates export e-filing This article is extracted from the 30 May 2008 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. The long-awaited Census Bureau Foreign Trade Regulations will be published in the Federal Register on Monday [ie today]. The regulations will require the electronic filing…

2 June 2008 USDA seeks changes to fruit, vegetable import reporting rules This article is excerpted from the 30 May 2008 edition of “American Shipper”. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service proposes several changes to its fruit, vegetable and specialty crop import…

2 June 2008 CBP to Issue New Frequent Traveler Cards The following is extracted from a news release issued by US Customs and Border Protection on 30 May 2008. U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced it will issue new cards for current Secure Electronic Network for Travelers Rapid Inspection…