Trade News

25 October 2007 The Government of Canada announces that NEXUS and FAST application fees will be reduced to CAN$50 The following news release was issued on 24 October 2007 on the CBSA website. The Minister of Public Safety, the Honourable Stockwell Day, announced today that on December 1, 2007, the…

25 October 2007 CN07-031, United States Proof of Export Requirement for Imported Motor Vehicles 1. This notice is to clarify when the United States proof of export is required for vehicles being imported into Canada. 2. The United States proof of export is a confirmation by U.S. Customs and Border…

25 October 2007 Customs Notice 07-008 and Sub-agency Agreements The following is a notice from the CBSA. Further to the notice issued on September 11, 2007, this message is to address additional questions raised by customs brokers. When a sub-agent has received an agency agreement from another…

25 October 2007 MRP RETAIL INC. vs. CBSA, AP-2006-005 IN THE MATTER OF an appeal heard on November 15, 2006, 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 March 17, 2006, with…

25 October 2007 Update to List of Countries Reporting Ralstonia solanacearum Members are advised that Appendix 1 "List of Countries Reporting Ralstonia solanacearum, Race 3 (Biovar 2)" of Directive D-03-09 "Material to Prevent the Entry of Ralstonia solanacearum, Race 3 (Biovar 2) into Canada" has…

25 October 2007 D10-14-52, Tariff Classification of Deactivated and Replica Firearms and Firearm Reproductions This memorandum outlines the Canada Border Services Agency policy as it relates to the tariff classification of deactivated and replica firearms and firearm reproductions under the Customs…

25 October 2007 Update to CFIA AIRS website A) Chapter 05 was published to change the requirements to the following HS codes for Iceland only: 05.11.91.1994 Fish meal (made exclusively of fish bones or shells of crustaceans). 05.11.99.1995.17 Fish meal (made exclusively of fish bones or shells of…

25 October 2007 Trade deal to cost jobs: CAW The following is excerpted from the 24 October 2007 edition of “Toronto Star”. Fearing Canada is preparing to sign a free trade deal with South Korea, the Canadian Auto Workers has called on the three opposition parties in Ottawa to vote down any…

25 October 2007 How To: 10 steps to implement TWIC (Based on rules in effect on Oct. 14, 2007) The following was reported on in the 24 October 2007 edition of “Journal of Commerce”. Congress mandated the Transportation Worker Identification Credential in the Maritime Transportation Security Act of…

24 October 2007 Updated List of Ten-Digit HS-based Items Contained in Each Industry Steel Class The updated list of ten-digit Harmonized System-based items contained in each industry steel class is available on DFAIT website at: http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/trade/eicb/documents/new_steelidx-codes-en…

24 October 2007 Prosecution Bulletin: Huge Ocean Inc. Fined $5,000 for an Offence Under the Fish Inspection Regulations On October 11, 2007, Huge Ocean Inc. entered a guilty plea in the Ontario Court of Justice in Toronto to one count of violating section 8(4) of the Fish Inspection Regulations…

24 October 2007 Update to CFIA AIRS website (1) A) Chapter 23 was published to include a new OGD to the following HS codes for all countries: 23.09.10.1565.07 Ingredients other than animal origin 23.09.10.1566.08 Ingredients other than animal origin 23.09.90.1565.07 Ingredients other than animal…

24 October 2007 CRA Form: RC59 Business Consent Form The Business Consent Form (RC59) is available on the CRA website at: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/E/pbg/tf/rc59/rc59-07e.pdf.

24 October 2007 A currency with a mind of its own The following is excerpted from the 24 October 2007 edition of “globeandmail.com”. Jawboning is just so yesterday. After a weekend of Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge telling Canadians the dollar has risen too far too fast, Finance Minister Jim…

Reminder – Last CCS Quiz Finishes on 31 October! CCS designates are reminded that the deadline for the third and last quiz of 2007 is on Wednesday, 31 October 2007 at 2:00 pm EDT. This is an excellent opportunity to gain ten (10) professional development points towards maintenance of your CCS…

23 October 2007 CN07-030, Summary of the Regulations Implementing the United Nations Resolution on Lebanon 1. This notice is to inform exporters of the key provisions of the Regulations Implementing the United Nations Resolution on Lebanon (Regulations) that relate to the prohibition of arms and…

23 October 2007 D2-6-7, Persons’ Goods Detained at the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) or Abandoned to the Crown - Use of Form K24, Non-Monetary General Receipt 1. This memorandum has been revised to reflect changes made to Form K24, Non-Monetary General Receipt, which now includes procedures…

23 October 2007 Consultation: Canada-Jordan Free Trade Agreement The Government of Canada is seeking the views of Canadians on the possible scope of a free trade agreement between Canada and Jordan. It is essential that the Government of Canada be fully aware of the interests and sensitivities of…

23 October 2007 Canada Joins Discussions Toward International Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement The following is excerpted from the 23 October 2007 news release on DFAIT website. The Honourable David Emerson, Minister of International Trade, today announced that Canada will participate in…