Trade News

30 April 2008 'There is no sign of a bottom' The following article is excerpted from the 30 April 2008 edition of “globeandmail.com”. Conditions at the epicentre of the credit crunch are getting worse as Ben Bernanke and the U.S. Federal Reserve Board appear poised to slow their aggressive drive to…

29 April 2008 SIMA Index Updated The SIMA index was updated on 29 April, and is found on the CBSA web site at http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/sima-lmsi/monthly-eng.html

29 April 2008 D2-3-7, Marine Operations - Canada Border Services Agency Processing of Cruise Ships This memorandum supersedes the CBSA’s Cruise Ship Policy and it clarifies the roles and responsibilities of the CBSA, shipping agents, cruise ship operators and dock or wharf owners. It outlines the…

29 April 2008 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site Chapter 44 was updated to replace the registration type of "Official proof of origin (Phytosanitary Certificate or notorized Certificate of origin)" with a new registration type - "Certificate of Origin" for the following HS Codes for various U.S. states…

29 April 2008 Update for CFIA AIRS Web Site Chapter 04 was published to add conditions for the following HS codes with the end uses: Other end uses, Human consumption and Travellers & Personal use and not for resale or distribution - for All countries. 04.10.00.1187.05 Swallow's nest, birds' nest…

29 April 2008 Statement from North American Leaders Summit, April 2008 The following is excerpted from the news release issued by the Prime Minister’s Office on 22 April; the issues included are of interest to members. Our Ministers responsible for security and prosperity met in Los Cabos, Mexico on…

29 April 2008 Canada stands alone as it dodges inflation bullet The following article is excerpted from the 29 April 2008 edition of “globeandmail.com”. The pace of inflation in Canada is among the lowest of industrialized countries, second only to Japan, according to a comparison on consumer prices…

29 April 2008 American business in China argues against U.S. protectionism The following article is excerpted from the 29 April 2008 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. American business leaders in China appealed to both governments to promote freer trade and reject protectionism amid slowing U.S…

29 April 2008 Its future uncertain, barrier on the border going up quickly This article is excerpted from the 28 April 2008 edition of “The New York Times”. The U.S. fence along the Mexican border is less a wall than a stuttering set of blockades: half barrier, half gaps. Americans are split pretty…

28 April 2008 Notice from CN regarding Vancouver Intermodal Construction - Improvements CN is making more improvements at the Vancouver Intermodal Terminal: The final phase of the VIT pad rehabilitation could commence as early as Wednesday April 30th, and should be completed by the end of July. This…

28 April 2008 CBSA Proposal Regarding Use of Broker's Business Number Messages were sent to CSCB members on 11 December 11 and 19 February 19 regarding a CBSA policy that required customs brokers to use their own BN when accounting for goods on behalf of non-commercial importers (casual goods) or…

28 April 2008 Minutes of Windsor Commercial Clients’ Meeting, 17 April 2008 Minutes of the Windsor Commercial Clients’ meeting held on 17 April 2008 are now available on the CSCB members-only area of the web site, at http://www.cscb.ca/m00/m02/docs/windsormeetingapril2008.pdf Documents referred to…

28 April 2008 2008 CSCB Prairie Region Annual Conference Members who wish to attend the CSCB Prairie Region 2008 conference and annual general meeting are encouraged to register immediately. Topics include ACI eManifest, Business Simplification, and Brokers Licensing Review and Update. Here are…

28 April 2008 Revision to Directive D-95-23, "Plant Protection Import Requirements for fresh apples from the Republic of Korea" Directive D-95-23, "Plant Protection Import Requirements for fresh apples from the Republic of Korea", has been revised and is available on the web at: http://www…

28 April 2008 Revision to Directive D-94-32, "Interim Policy for Plant Protection Import Requirements for Fresh Pears from the People's Republic of China" Directive D-94-32, "Interim Policy for Plant Protection Import Requirements for Fresh Pears from the People's Republic of China", has been…

28 April 2008 CIG problems Message EDI08-034 The following message is from the Electronic Commerce Unit at the CBSA. We are currently experiencing intermittent problems processing inbound data and we are not processing outbound data for clients using the Customs Internet Gateway. There is no ETA.

28 April 2008 CP International Rules Circular 7800 May 1st Update - Clarification of item 680 changes On April 1st CP issued a broadcast of the upcoming changes to the International Rules Circular #7800. One of the changes noted there was as follows: Item 680: Collection of Storage Charges at U.S…

28 April 2008 PC 2008-654, Regulations Amending Certain Regulations made under the Customs Act (Miscellaneous Program) PC 2008-654, Regulations Amending Certain Regulations made under the Customs Act (Miscellaneous Program), is available on the CSCB web site at: http://www.cscb.ca/listinfo/oic654…

28 April 2008 PC 2008-550, Regulations Amending the Proof of Origin of Imported Goods Regulations PC 2008-550, Regulations Amending the Proof of Origin of Imported Goods Regulations, is available on the CSCB web site, at: http://www.cscb.ca/listinfo/oic550.pdf