Trade News

31 October 2007 Minister decries food fees The following article is excerpted from the 30 October 2007 edition of “globeandmail.com”. Industry Minister Jim Prentice is lobbying key members of the U.S. Congress to head off steep new user fees on imported foods that could sideswipe Canadian exports…

31 October 2007 Border security flawed, auditor reports The following article is excerpted from the 30 October 2007 edition of the “Toronto Star”. Further information on the Auditor General’s report is available on the government’s web site, at http://www.oag-bvg.gc.ca/domino/media.nsf/html…

31 October 2007 Ahern envisions limited role for CSDs This article is extracted from the 31 October 2007 edition of “American Shipper”. Difficulty finding a reliable container security device likely precludes mandating shippers’ use of the technology on all ocean containers entering the country, but…

30 October 2007 Raw log export levy aims to buoy industry The following article is excerpted from the 30 October 2007 edition of “globeandmail.com”. British Columbia is expecting to raise between $10-million and $15-million annually through a raw-log levy as part of a plan aimed at shifting the…

30 October 2007 EU Certification Requirements Members are advised that the certification requirements for the European Union have been upated at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/fispoi/export/cert10/euuee.sh… New Certificates for Live Bivalve Molluscs Exported to the European Union…

30 October 2007 Last Reminder about the Last CCS Quiz of 2007 CCS designates are reminded that the deadline for the third and final quiz for 2007 is Wednesday, 31 October 2007 at 2:00 pm EDT. Here is an excellent opportunity to gain ten professional development points for 2007; all designates who…

30 October 2007 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site A) Chapter 06 was published with a new OGD extension. 06.02.90.0023.97 - Maple - rooted plants (removed from 06.02.20.0017.58) This resulted in requirement version changes for the following HS codes: 06.02.10.0009 - Unrooted plants (include greenhouse…

30 October 2007 Flaherty poised to shell out tax cuts This article is extracted from the 30 October 2007 edition of the “Toronto Star”. Canadians could see hefty income tax breaks announced this afternoon in a federal mini-budget that will capitalize on a rising tide of government cash. Last-minute…

30 October 2007 U.S. Customs and Border Protection Signs Mutual Assistance Agreement with the Ambassador of the Republic of Mauritius This news release was issued by US Customs and Border Protection on 29 October 2007. U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner W. Ralph Basham has signed a…

30 October 2007 Kimberley Process Certification (KPC) and US Importers The following news release was issued by US Customs and Border Protection on 23 October 2007. The Clean Diamond Trade Act (the “Act”; Public Law 108-19) was signed into law on July 29, 2003. The Act prohibits the “importation…

30 October 2007 DHS wants Customs to improve Michigan security This article is excerpted from the 29 October 2007 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. Customs and Border Protection should increase its intelligence presence, introduce additional standard procedures at ports of entry and deploy…

30 October 2007 10+2 rule under OMB review This article is excerpted from the 30 October 2007 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. [US] Customs and Border Protection's long-awaited proposed Advance Trade Data Elements, known as the 10+2 rule, is at the White House Office of Management and Budget…

29 October 2007 CCS Course – Deadline Extended! The deadline for submission of applications for this year’s new online CCS (Certified Customs Specialist) course has been extended. The application, course policy and course description are available on the CSCB website at: http://www.cscb.ca/060/cp…

29 October 2007 Update to CFIA Approved Pest Free Certification Programs for Phytophthora ramorum Members are advised that Appendix 4 "CFIA Approved Pest Free Certification Programs for Phytophthora ramorum" of Directive D-01-01 "Phytosanitary Requirements to Prevent the Entry of Phytophthora…

29 October 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/071026_e.asp. The latest CITT list of decisions pending is available on the CITT website at: http://www.citt-tcce…

29 October 2007 Construction at Brampton Intermodal Terminal CN has begun work on two initiatives to improve the flow through the Brampton Intermodal Terminal (BIT): 1. Speed Gate system to reduce the time for a trucker to enter and exit the terminal; and 2. Two new pad tracks to make containers…

29 October 2007 Fish Products Standards and Methods Manual - Amendment No. 11 Members are advised that Amendment No. 11 of the Fish Products Standards and Methods Manual has been issued. The amendment modifies Appendix 1, Approved Therapeutants for Aquaculture Use. Information on emamectin benzoate…

29 October 2007 Update to CFIA AIRS website A) Chapter 02 was published to add the following HS code to the requirements from Australia for "Other end uses" and "In transit through Canada". 02.06.80.5156.04 - Lamb bones This resulted in a version change for the requirements with the following HS…

26 October 2007 Items 135 to 139 - Eggs and Egg Products Notice to Importers No. 718 The purpose of this notice is: a) to inform importers of the Minister’s policies and practices respecting the administration of the eggs and egg products tariff rate quota (TRQ). It should be read with the Import…