Trade News

4 February 2008 CTA relays economic plight of trucking industry to committee The following article is extracted from the 1 February 2008 edition of “Canadian Transportation & Logistics”. In an appearance before the Commons Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology, the Canadian Trucking…

4 February 2008 The Canada Revenue Agency offers business tax help on Saturdays The following news release was issued by the CRA on 4 February 2008. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will provide service on its business enquiries telephone lines on two Saturdays, February 16, and 23, 2008, from 10:00…

4 February 2008 Proposal for Elimination of the Tariff on Textured Polyester Yarns Finance Canada is seeking members’ views on a request received for the elimination of the tariff on textured polyester yarns. They propose adding a tariff line breakout to subheading No. 5402.33. The proposed breakout…

4 February 2008 Border Traffic Moves Well in First Days of New Rule for Americans’ Re-entry This article is excerpted from the 2 February 2008 edition of “The New York Times”. A lot of Americans grumbled, but there were no major delays or disruptions at this bustling border station in the last two…

1 February 2008 Correction Period for January Softwood Lumber Permits Message to Customs Brokers regarding Softwood Lumber Members are advised that the correction period for January 2008 Softwood Lumber permits ends at 20:00 EST Monday, 11 February 2008. EICB reminds you of the importance of…

1 February 2008 Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism: A Year in Review The following news release was issued by US Customs and Border Protection on 31 January 2008. The Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism and its focus on strengthening supply chain security is an important layer in U…

1 February 2008 CBP extends "10+2" comment period This article is excerpted from the 1 February 2008 edition of “American Shipper”. U.S. Customs and Border Protection said today it is extending the comment period by 15 days for its proposed rulemaking requiring an advance security filing from…

Terry Shannon v. President of the CBSA, Appeal No. AP-2006-059 IN THE MATTER OF an appeal heard on October 31, 2007, under subsection 67(1) of the Customs Act, R.S.C. 1985 (2d Supp.), c. 1; AND IN THE MATTER OF a decision of the President of the Canada Border Services Agency, dated December 19, 2006…

Allen Zerr vs President of the CBSA, Appeal No. AP-2006-057 IN THE MATTER OF an appeal heard on October 31, 2007, under subsection 67(1) of the Customs Act, R.S.C. 1985 (2d Supp.), c. 1; AND IN THE MATTER OF a decision of the President of the Canada Border Services Agency, dated January 17, 2007…

SCOTT ARTHUR v. PRESIDENT OF THE CANADA BORDER SERVICES AGENCY, Appeal No. AP-2006-052 IN THE MATTER OF an appeal heard on October 31, 2007, under subsection 67(1) of the Customs Act, R.S.C. 1985 (2d Supp.), c. 1; AND IN THE MATTER OF a decision of the President of the Canada Border Services Agency…

Decisions Pending and Hearing Schedule from CITT The most recent list of decisions pending is available on the CITT web site, at: http://www.citt-tcce.gc.ca/appeals/pending/index_e.asp The most recent appeals hearing schedule is found at: http://www.citt-tcce.gc.ca/appeals/hearings/index_e.asp

31 January 2008 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site 1) Chapter 12 was published: a) to change the release recommendation from "Refer to CFIA-ISC" to "Approve" for all countries except for continental United States for the following HS Code 12.02.20.4081.05 - Edible nuts - peanuts (raw) b) to add conditions…

31 January 2008 New ID rules won't stretch border wait, officials say The following article is excerpted from the 31 January 2008 edition of the “Toronto Star”. New document requirements for cross-border travellers, which come into effect today, will not increase wait times, officials say. More than…

31 January 2008 Nova Scotia container terminal completes financing The following article is extracted from the 30 January 2008 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. Melford International Terminal Inc. on Wednesday announced that it has completed the sale of convertible preferred shares in the amount…

31 January 2008 YM (SALES) INC. vs. Minister of International Trade and Attorney General of Canada Application for judicial review of a decision made on behalf of the Minister of International Trade and announced in a letter of February 14, 2005, addressed to the applicant. The decision in question…

30 January 2008 CN modifies freight operations in Western Canada due to severe cold weather conditions CN announced [yesterday] that due to the extreme cold and wind conditions, the Company has temporarily reduced freight service in most areas of Western Canada…. CN expects the modified freight…

30 January 2008 Customs Notice 08-003, Release of Canadian Automated Export Declaration 2008 The purpose of this notice is to inform exporters that the 2008 version of the Canadian Automated Export Declaration (CAED) software was released on January 11, 2008. All 2007 versions of CAED will expire on…

30 January 2008 Customs Notice 08-002, Discontinuance of Customs Notices Concerning Re-investigations Pursuant to the Special Import Measures Act This notice is to advise that effective February 1, 2008, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) will eliminate the practice of issuing customs notices…

30 January 2008 Export Controls to Burma (Myanmar), Serial No. 155 Date: January 29, 2008 Purpose 1.1 This notice informs exporters of considerations which are applied to applications to export to Burma (Myanmar). This notice supersedes Notice to Exporters Serial No. 100, “Export Controls to Myanmar…

30 January 2008 Request for Removal of Customs Duties on Certain Parts used in the Production of Subway Cars The Department of Finance is currently reviewing a request for the removal of the customs duties on certain parts for use in the production of subway cars. A list of products for which tariff…