Trade News

30 November 2007 CFIA Production Database Backup This is a reminder that a full database backup of the production database (PROD) is scheduled for Saturday December 1, 2007. CFIA systems will be unavailable from 3am to 7am EST. Please note that full database backups of the production database (PROD)…

30 November 2007 Trade Data Online Canadian import and export data are now updated to September 2007 and the Canadian data for the year 2006 has been revised, and is available on the StatsCanada website at: http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/sc_mrkti/tdst/engdoc/tr_homep.html. U.S. import and export data are…

30 November 2007 Upcoming events approved for CCS points! IE Canada is offering events during the first two weeks of December. These events have been approved for points towards maintenance of your 2007 CCS designation. If you’re looking to get points, please refer to the list of those events…

29 November 2007 CP Message: Port of Montreal Tariff Increase Members are advised that effective 1 January 2008, Canadian Pacific will be increasing the rail car switching fee applied on all International traffic being interchanged at the Port of Montreal. The increased rates will ensure Canadian…

29 November 2007 CCS Course Enrolment Deadline is tomorrow Applications for the 2007 CCS course will be accepted until end of day tomorrow, 30 November 2007. Applications must be accompanied by full payment. The application, course policy and course description are available on the CSCB website at…

29 November 2007 BC Regional Annual Christmas Party Members in BC Region are invited to attend the annual Christmas Cocktail Party on 13 December at the River Rock Casino & Resort in Richmond. Prizes will be drawn. Members may also wish to take the opportunity to donate a toy to the “Toys for Kids”…

29 November 2007 CN07-033, Advance Commercial Information 1. The current grace period for Advance Commercial Information (ACI) specific administrative monetary penalties will remain in effect at this time, while the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) continues to monitor individual carriers’…

29 November 2007 CN07-034, Reduction of the Fee for the NEXUS and Free and Secure Trade (FAST) Commercial Driver Programs Under the Presentation of Persons (2003) Regulations of the Customs Act 1. The fee for the issuance or renewal of an authorization under the NEXUS or FAST Commercial Driver…

29 November 2007 2008 Beef and Veal Tariff Rate Quota Brokers are advised that the 2008 Beef & Veal TRQs will be accessible commencing Monday December 3, 2007 at 12:00 hrs EST (noon). This includes the MFN Reserve pool for shipments originating in Japan and Uruguay and including those from New…

29 November 2007 Russian PM's Official Visit to Canada The following news release was issued on 29 November 2007 by DFAIT. During his stay in Canada [November 28-29, 2007], Viktor Zubkov, Prime Minister of the Russian Federation and his accompanying delegation will meet with Prime Minister Stephen…

29 November 2007 Update to CFIA AIRS website A) Chapter 23 was published to change the requirements to the following HS codes for all countries except : Australia, Argentina, Chile, Iceland, New Zealand, Uruguay, USA 23.09.10.1565 Dog and cat food, commercially cooked, canned Note: This change…

29 November 2007 Update to CFIA AIRS website (2) Further to the AIRS updates sent earlier this morning. For the new OGD extensions: 31.01.00.4010 - Fertilizer - with ground/processed plant materials (except bark), no animal materials and no supplements that require registration 31.01.00.4030 -…

29 November 2007 WCO asks U.S. for dialogue on box scan implementation The following was reported on in the 28 November 2007 edition of “American Shipper”. The recent congressional mandate to scan all U.S. bound containers at overseas ports within five years has the potential to exacerbate the…

29 November 2007 Poland Playing the Investment Game Well The following is a weekly commentary by Stephen S. Poloz of Export Development Canada issued on 28 November 2007. For any country to win its fair share of global investment has always been difficult. Poland has been doing well at the…

28 November 2007 2008 Beef and Veal Tariff Rate Quota Brokers are advised that the 2008 Beef & Veal TRQ's will be accessible commencing Monday December 3, 2007 at 12:00 hrs EST (noon). This includes the MFN Reserve pool for shipments originating in Japan and Uruguay and including those from New…

28 November 2007 Update to CFIA AIRS website Chapter 44 was published to add the conditions for "with bark" for the following HS codes for various US states. NO VERSION CHANGES. 44.03.20.0126 - Other, coniferous, wood in the rough, forestry products, (not manufactured) - treated 44.03.20.0128.02 -…

28 November 2007 South Korean trade deal fails the prosperity test The following was reported on in the 28 November 2007 edition of “Toronto Star”. Getting free trade right has never been more important. Canada is a trading nation and most of our economy is either directly or indirectly tied to…

28 November 2007 The Government of Canada Announces New Measures to Enhance Canada's Food and Product Safety The following is excerpted from the 27 November 2007 news release issued by Health Canada. The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health, made two announcements today during a visit to…

27 November 2007 Laminate Flooring, Notice of Conclusion of Re-investigation The Canada Border and Services Agency announced today that it has concluded its re investigation of the normal values and export prices of certain laminate flooring originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of…