Trade News

14 June 2007 Appeal Decisions Pending The updated list of appeals pending is available on the CITT web site, at: http://www.citt-tcce.gc.ca/appeals/pending/index_e.asp

14 June 2007 PC 2007-915, Regulations Amending the Medical Devices Regulations PC 2007-915 is the Regulations Amending the Medical Devices Regulations. The purpose of this initiative is to minimize the potential health risks to Canadian recipients of human cells, tissues and organs (CTO). The Safety…

14 June 2007 ETSL64 Imposition of Excise Tax on Fuel-Inefficient Vehicles Members may wish to note a correction to the above-mentioned Notice from the CRA. On page 3, under the heading “Effective date of tax”, the date has been changed in the final sentence, “provided the final consumer takes…

14 June 2007 Soaring dollar will sway rate debate: Dodge hints This article is excerpted from the 14 June 2007 edition of “National Post”. The governor of the Bank of Canada suggested yesterday the Canadian dollar's recent surge may have gone beyond levels supported by economic fundamentals -- but…

13 June 2007 CN07-017 Reporting the Export Goods Controlled by a Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Export Licence This Notice clarifies the requirements and procedures for reporting the export of goods controlled by a Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) export licence, and is found on the…

13 June 2007 Canada Welcomes Favourable Decision on UPS Legal Challenge The following is extracted from a news release issued by FAITC on 13 June, and found in its entirety at: http://w01.international.gc.ca/MinPub/Publication.aspx?isRedirect=True&… The…

13 June 2007 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site Chapter 06 was published to update the requirements for SOD from Oregon. 06.02.10.0009 - Unrooted plants (include greenhouse grown) - fruits (edible) (nursery stock) 06.02.10.0011 - Unrooted plants - trees, shrubs and bushes (without edible fruits or nuts) (…

13 June 2007 Customs issues hinder LatAm trade: UPS CEO This article is excerpted from the 13 June 2007 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. Latin America could be the next hot spot for trade and economic growth provided that the region addresses its customs and border issues, said United Parcel…

12 June 2007 Appendix 4, “ CFIA- Approved Pest Free Certification Programs for Phytophthora ramorum" of D-01-01 Revised Appendix 4, “CFIA-Approved Pest Free Certification Programs for Phytophthora ramorum", of Directive D-01-01, "Phytosanitary Requirements to Prevent the Entry of Phytophthora…

12 June 2007 Now cut passport cost The following article is excerpted from the 12 June 2007 edition of the “Toronto Star”. Cutting the red tape snarling Canada's passport system makes sense at a time when hundreds of thousands of people are scrambling to get new ones to meet stringent new American…

12 June 2007 Request to Add Tariff Line Breakout to Subheading No. 5402.33 The Department of Finance seeks members’ views on a request to add a tariff line breakout to subheading No. 5402.33, in order to provide tariff elimination for a number of textured polyester filament yarns. The proposed…

12 June 2007 USDA proposes increased plant export certification fees This article is excerpted from the 12 June 2007 edition of “American Shipper”. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service proposes to incrementally increase its fees for several plant export…

11 June 2007 EICS Connectivity Unavailable Connectivity to EICS is down due to technical problems. An investigation is underway, and further information will be provided as it becomes available.

11 June 2007 EICS Connectivity Restored EICS connectivity has been restored.

11 June 2007 Update to "BLUEBERRY MAGGOT REGULATED AREAS IN CANADA", of Directive D-02-04, "Phytosanitary Requirements for the Importation From the Continental United States and for Domestic Movement of Commodities Regulated for Blueberry Maggot" Appendix 1, "BLUEBERRY MAGGOT REGULATED AREAS IN…

11 June 2007 Letitia Loughride v CBSA, Appeal No. AP-2006-055 Order issued Friday, June 8, 2007 IN THE MATTER OF an appeal filed by Ms. Letitia Loughridge under section 67 of the Customs Act, R.S.C. 1985 (2d Supp.), c. 1; AND IN THE MATTER OF a letter dated May 1, 2007, from the Canadian…

11 June 2007 Canada wants WTO panel in U.S. farm aid case This article is excerpted from the 11 June 2007 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. Canada on [8 June 2007] asked the World Trade Organization to judge whether United States agricultural subsidies breach its commitments to the global trade…

11 June 2007 Request for Elimination of Tariffs on Certain Upholstery Fabrics The Department of Finance has received a request for the elimination of tariffs on certain upholstery fabrics. They propose to amend tariff item No. 9931.00.00 to read as follows, with the proposed changes appearing in…

11 June 2007 Minnesota added to e-truck filing The following article is extracted from the 11 June 2007 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. Border crossings in Minnesota have begun operational testing of the ACE truck manifest system, [US] Customs and Border Protection announced. Deployment of the…