Trade News

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

1 November 2007 Koch: 100% screening law impractical This article is excerpted from the 31 October 2007 edition of “American Shipper”. Legislation requiring 100 percent inspection of all import containers before vessel loading "has not been clearly considered and remains presently impractical,"…

31 October 2007 For exporters, is the Middle East the new China? This article is excerpted from the 31 October 2007 edition of “globeandmail.com”. Canadian exporters should expand into new frontiers in the Middle East, Africa and South America and look beyond the United States as a main market…

31 October 2007 Correction Period for October Softwood Lumber Permits Members are advised that the correction period for October Softwood Lumber permits ends at 20:00 EST Friday 09 November 2007. EICS reminds you of the importance of submitting correct information on permits as this is imperative to…

31 October 2007 Carbon Steel Pipe Nipples and Adaptor Fittings, Expiry Review RR-2007-003 Expiry Review RR-2007-003, Carbon Steel Pipe Nipples and Adaptor Fittings, is available on the CITT web site, at: http://www.citt-tcce.gc.ca/dumping/reviews/notices/rr2h003_e.asp

31 October 2007 Ottawa doles out $60-billion in tax relief The following article is extracted from the 31 October 2007 edition of “globeandmail.com”. Members can find more detailed information about yesterday’s Economic Statement on the Finance Department web site, at http://www.fin.gc.ca/ec2007/ec…

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…