Trade News

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…

23 October 2007 Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Plate, Notice of Re-investigation The Canada Border Services Agency has initiated a re-investigation of the normal values and export prices of hot-rolled carbon steel plate and high-strength low-alloy steel plate originating in or exported from the Republic…

23 October 2007 Update to CFIA AIRS website (1) A) Chapter 06 was published. i) to add new OGD extensions; 06.02.90.0023.96 - Ninebark - rooted plants 06.02.10.0011.86 - Ninebark - Unrooted plants ii) to modify the requirements for the following HS codes for the Continental United States; 06.02.20…

23 October 2007 Excise Duty Memoranda: Special Containers of Wine, Spirits EDM4-8-1, Special Containers of Wine The Excise Act, 2001 provides for the use of special containers of wine and indicates how and by whom they may be used. This memorandum provides an overview of these provisions. It also…

23 October 2007 Deltaport NAVIS Implementation Deferred The following is a notice from Norman Stark, President and CEO of TSI Terminal Systems Inc. As you are aware, our team has been working on the implementation of the NAVIS system at our Deltaport operations. The NAVIS system is a required…

23 October 2007 Revenue Minister O'Connor Announces New Online Service Additions to the Canada Revenue Agency's My Business Account The following is excerpted from the 23 October 2007 news release posted on CRA website. Gordon O'Connor, Minister of National Revenue, announced the addition of several…

23 October 2007 ACE revenue tops $1B The following was reported on in the 23 October 2007 editoin of “Journal of Commerce”. Monthly revenues processed by Customs and Border Protection through its Automated Commercial Environment have exceeded $1 billion for the first time, the agency announced. In…