Trade News

16 January 2008 FIRST Service Option Message EDI08-008 This message is from the Electronic Commerce Unit at CBSA. Information for Customs Brokers - Customs Notice 07-008 and the Frequent Importer Release System (FIRST) Service Option This message is sent on behalf of Release Programs, Commercial…

16 January 2008 Vietam establishment list Members are advised that the "List of Vietnam Establishments Eligible for Certification by Vietnam Authorities" has been re-formatted, to arrange establishments alpha-numerically, at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/fispoi/import/viee.shtml The…

16 January 2008 Revision to Directive D-01-01, "Phytosanitary Requirements to Prevent the Entry of Phytophthora ramorum" Appendix 4, "CFIA Approved Pest Free Certification Programs for Phytophthora ramorum", of Directive D-01-01, "Phytosanitary Requirements to Prevent the Entry of Phytophthora…

16 January 2008 Revision to Directive D-03-05, "Plant Protection Phytosanitary Import Requirements for Oak (Quercus spp.) Nursery Stock From Sources Outside of the Continental United States" Appendix 2, "CFIA Recognized countries of export of Quercus (Oak)", of Directive D-03-05, "Plant Protection…

16 January 2008 Revision to Directive D-03-04, "Plant Protection Phytosanitary Import Requirements for Maple (Acer spp.) Nursery Stock From Sources Outside of the Continental United States" Appendix 2, "CFIA Recognized countries of export of Acer (Maple)", of Directive D-03-04, "Plant Protection…

16 January 2008 Release Requests for December, 2007 The CBSA has provided release statistics for December, 2007 at http://www.cscb.ca/listinfo/dec07.xls

16 January 2008 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site Chapter 44 was published. a) to add a new OGD extension: 44.07.99.0134.08 - Tropical species - sawn, sliced, lumber - untreated - Not end-jointed or finger-jointed b) to simplify the requirements with the following HS codes for the states of Alabama…

16 January 2008 U.S. will be flexible on new border rules The following article is excerpted from the 156 January 2008 edition of “globeandmail.com”. A U.S. official says there will be some leeway in new security rules requiring Canadians driving or sailing to the United States to produce documents…

16 January 2008 Big banks consider defying rate cut The following article is excerpted from the 16 January 2008 edition of “globeandmail.com”. Some of Canada's big banks are contemplating holding their prime rates steady in the face of a rate cut by the Bank of Canada, a move that could destabilize…

16 January 2008 CP: TRIEX implementation in Edmonton, AB Jan 26th and 27th, 2008 CP is in the process of implementing TRIEX (Truck, Rail, Intermodal EXcellence), an end-to-end shipment management solution that will utilize new processes and technology to enhance our Intermodal product for both you…

16 January 2008 Incoterms revision This article, by Frank Reynolds, is extracted from the 15 January 2008 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. … After more than two years of debate, the International Chamber of Commerce has decided to revise Incoterms 2000. Work has begun, but there is no target…

16 January 2008 Decline seen for U.S. imports This article was excerpted from the 15 January 2008 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. A maritime industry economist said the U.S. economy is most likely in a recession now and this will result in declining imports in 2008. Bill Ralph, senior…

16 January 2008 Asian markets plunge on worries about U.S. This article is extracted from the 16 January 2008 edition of “globeandmail.com”. Asian markets plunged Wednesday on growing speculation the U.S. economy — a vital export market — is sliding into a recession that could lead to a global…

16 January 2008 CBP Unveils New Message System This news release was issued by US Customs and Border Protection on 15 January 2008. Users of all U.S. Customs and Border Protection automated trade processing systems can now obtain the latest system-related information via a new administrative message…

Joint CCS Designation, Canada and the United States Since several Canadian CCS designates are also now U.S. CCS designates, and proud of both designations, the CSCB and NCBFAA have agreed that the following may be shown on the business cards of Canadians who hold both designations: John Doe, CCS…

15 January 2008 Hot-Rolled Carbon Steel Plate, RR-2007-001 IN THE MATTER OF an expiry review, under subsection 76.03(3) of the Special Import Measures Act, of the order made by the Canadian International Trade Tribunal on January 10, 2003, in Expiry Review No. RR-2001-006, continuing, with amendment…

15 January 2008 Competition watchdog calls for open skies The following article is excerpted from the 14 january 2008 edition of “globeandmail.com”. Canada's competition watchdog is recommending that Ottawa unilaterally open up the airline industry to foreigners as part of a rewrite of federal…

15 January 2007 Ontario truckers blame loonie for skid in cross-border trips The following article is excerpted from the 15 January 2008 edition of the “Toronto Star”. The group that represents Ontario's trucking industry says cross-border trips last year between Ontario and the U.S. hit their…

15 January 2008 Europe Delays Changing Rules on Cheap Goods This article is excerpted from the 15 January 2008 edition of “The New York Times”. The European Commission has shelved plans to change the trade rules that allow it to retaliate against countries that sell goods below their market value…

14 January 2008 Notice of Conclusion of Re-investigation Certain steel structural tubing Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has concluded its re-investigation of the normal values and export prices of certain steel structural tubing from the Republic of Korea, South Africa and Turkey. This re…