Trade News

31 December 2007 The show must go on This article by Peter Tirschwell, senior adviser of The Journal of Commerce, appeared in that publication’s magazine on 24 December 2007. How do those of us whose livelihoods are fundamentally tied to international trade come to terms with the debate on trade in…

Canada Revises Regulations for the Compositional Standards for Cheese The following news release was issued on 27 December 2007 by CFIA. The Government of Canada has clarified and harmonized the federal compositional standards for cheese. The amendments eliminate inconsistencies in current federal…

Canada Revises Regulations for the Compositional Standards for Cheese The following news release was issued on 27 December 2007 by CFIA. The Government of Canada has clarified and harmonized the federal compositional standards for cheese. The amendments eliminate inconsistencies in current federal…

TWIC to start at six more ports The following was reported on in 27 December 2007 edition of "American Shipper". Workers at six more ports can begin applying for their Transportation Worker Identification Credential this month, according to the latest schedule from the Transportation Security…

27 December 2007 Minister Day welcomes decision to delay passport requirements for land and sea travel under the U.S. Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative The Honourable Stockwell Day, Minister of Public Safety, issued the following statement in response to the decision by the United States to delay…

27 December 2007 China to Levy Tariffs on Some Exported Steel Products The following is excerpted from the 27 December 2007 edition of "New York Times". China, which makes one-third of the world’s steel, said Wednesday that it would introduce export tariffs on some steel products and increase rates…

24 December 2007 SIMA Index for January 2008 The SIMA index for January 2008 is now available on the CBSA website at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/sima-lmsi/monthly-eng.html.

24 December 2007 Tariff Notice TN-28 Changes to the Excise Act, 2001 in Tariff Notice TN-28 are available on the CBSA website at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/trade-commerce/tariff-tarif/2008/tn28-eng.ht….

24 December 2007 Canadian west coast ports to merge on Jan. 1 The following article is excerpted from the 23 December 2007 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. Three of Canada's west coast ports, including the country's largest, will become a single operating unit on Jan. 1. Completion of the…

24 December 2007 Balance of global power changing before our eyes This article is extracted from the 23 December 2007 edition of the “Toronto Star”. The sight of powerful bankers from the world's financial capitals going cap in hand to access the vast pools of wealth in China and the Middle East is…

24 December 2007 OMB finishes “10+2” review This article Is excerpted from the 21 December 2007 edition of “American Shipper”. The [US] Office of Management and Budget has completed its review of Customs and Border Protection's proposed "10+2" rule for importers to file additional data on their…

20 December 2007 EDI Release Sites The CBSA has provided a list of EDI release sites with status indicators. The EDI column shows Y/O for automated and N for non-automated. This list also notes the customs office that is responsible for processing release requests for other ports, as well as…

21 December 2007 EICS: Seasonal Holidays 25-26 December 2007 and 01 January 2008 are designated government holidays, and the Bureau's offices will be closed (no officers or Help Desk staff will be available). The EICS will be available as usual - daily 04:00 - 24:00 and Saturday from 04:00 to 20:00…

21 December 2007 Oil and Gas Well Casing, NQ-2007-001 On October 12, 2007, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (the Tribunal) determined that there was evidence that disclosed a reasonable indication that the dumping and subsidizing of the subject goods had caused injury to the domestic…

21 December 2007 Three-Layer Outerwear Fabric, TR-2007-005 Revised Notice Of Commencement Of Investigation Notice is hereby given that the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (the Tribunal) is satisfied that the request received from the Canadian Association of Technical Outerwear Manufacturers…

21 December 2007 CITT Appeals Hearing Schedule, Decisions Pending The latest CITT appeals hearing schedule is available on the CITT website at: http://www.citt-tcce.gc.ca/appeals/hearings/index_e.asp. The latest CITT list of decisions pending is available on the CITT website at: http://www.citt-tcce…

21 December 2007 CP Message: Line clear in British Columbia The main line west of North Bend is now clear and trains are moving through the area. As we return to normal operations, delays may be experienced to and through the western corridor due to the backlog of shipments. Weather conditions…

21 December 2007 CBSA Message: Two-Port Processing Brokers are reminded of the following policy regarding two-port processing of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) release requests: Two-port processing is only permitted for EDI PARS and INPARS transactions. Carriers who divert to another port with a…