Trade News

12 September 2007 Vote to Block Mexican Trucks on U.S. Roads This article is excerpted from the 12 September 2007 edition of “The New York Times”. The [US] Senate voted to ban Mexican trucks from United States roadways, rekindling a trade dispute with Mexico that is more than a decade old. By a 74…

12 September 2007 U.S. shifting more inspection burden on importers The following is excerpted from the 11 September 2007 edition of “Journal of Commerce”. A change in U.S. policy will task importers with learning more about how their goods are manufactured or processed overseas as the government…

12 September 2007 U.S., China in quality pact The following is excerpted from the 12 September 2007 edition of “Journal of Commerce”. China and the United States announced an agreement aimed at strengthening mutual cooperation and improving the safety of Chinese consumer products exported to the U.S…

11 September 2007 CN07-028, Advance Commercial Information – Updates on the Administrative Monetary Penalties for Marine and Air Modes 1. This notice is to provide information on Advance Commercial Information (ACI) Administrative Monetary Penalties (AMPs). 2. Effective March 31, 2008, the CBSA will…

11 September 2007 D2-6-5, Documentation of Goods for Temporary Exportations 1. Memorandum D2-6-5, Documentation of Goods for Temporary Exportations has been updated to reflect current organizational information. 2. The attachments of Form Y38, Identification of Articles for Temporary Exportation and…

11 September 2007 Registration Information for CFIA Seminar in Prairie Region Further to our message on Friday, 7 September 2007 (included below), please note a change in date, and registration information. The CSCB Prairie Region is offering a seminar entitled "Import Service Center Procedures and…

11 September 2007 Customs Notice 07-008 and Sub-agency Agreements Members who have contacted the CSCB with respect to Sub-agency Agreements after October 15, 2007 will be interested in the following message from CBSA. Comments can be directed to the CSCB at [email protected]. Release Programs has liaised…

11 September 2007 Carbon Steel Pipe Nipples and Adaptor Fittings, Expiry No. LE-2007-002 Notice of Expiry of Finding The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (the Tribunal) hereby gives notice, pursuant to subsection 76.03(2) of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), that its finding made on July…

11 September 2007 TIFFANY WOODWORTH vs. CBSA, Appeal No. AP-2006-035 IN THE MATTER OF an appeal heard on April 19, 2007, 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 December 28…

11 September 2007 CITT Appeals Hearing Schedule The latest CITT appeals hearing schedule is available on the CITT website at: http://www.citt-tcce.gc.ca/appeals/hearings/070911_e.asp.

11 September 2007 CITT Decisions Pending The latest CITT list of decisions pending is available on the CITT website at: http://www.citt-tcce.gc.ca/appeals/pending/index_e.asp.

11 September 2007 Update to CFIA AIRS website Chapter 08 was published to change the release recommendation for China for the following HS Code. 08.05.20.4038 - Mandarins (including tangerines and satsumas); clementines, wilkings and similar citrus hybrids (fresh) This resulted in version changes…

11 September 2007 Prince Rupert to open new container terminal This article is excerpted from the 10 September 2007 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. The new Fairview Container Terminal in Prince Rupert, British Columbia, will celebrate its official opening with ribbon-cutting ceremonies…

11 September 2007 Canada stepping up trade talks with Asian nations This article is excerpted from the 11 September 2007 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. Canada, with a comprehensive transportation and infrastructure gateway strategy in place, now must take itself to a new competitive level…

11 September 2007 C-TPAT Cost/Benefit Survey US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) undertook a survey of the 6000 C-TPAT certified companies last year, and have released the results thereof. The survey results are available on the CBP web site, at http://cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/import/commercial…

11 September 2007 U.S. launches plan to revive fast-trade pacts This article is extracted from the 10 September 2007 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. Despite the recent expiration of presidential fast-track authority, key members of President Bush’s Cabinet joined Sen. Chuck Grassley on Monday…

11 September 2007 Paulson Urges Restraint in Policy on China Trade This article is extracted from the 10 September 2007 edition of “The New York Times”. [US] Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson Jr. warned Monday that enacting legislation aimed at punishing China over its economic policies could…

11 September 2007 ATA asks for eight-month stay to potential HoS overhaul This article is excerpted from the 7 September 2007 edition of “Canadian Transportation & Logistics”. The American Trucking Associations (ATA) has filed motion calling on the US Court of Appeals to provide an eight-month stay…

11 September 2007 Cabinet Study Says Safety Must Precede U.S. Border This article is excerpted from the 11 September 2007 edition of “The New York Times”. A working group appointed by President Bush recommended yesterday that the current system for inspecting imported goods at borders be overhauled…

11 September 2007 CBP Expands Access to its Modernized Trade Processing System The following is today’s news release from Michael K. Schreffler, International Trade Liaison at CBP. For the first time ever, nearly every trade entity conducting business with Customs and Border Protection (CBP) can…