Trade News

5 June 2007 Schedule for Appeals Hearings Updated The updated schedule for CITT appeals hearings is available at: http://www.citt-tcce.gc.ca/appeals/hearings/070605_e.asp

5 June 2007 Textile and Clothing Commodity Codes - Reminder NAFTA Export TPL - Cotton or man-made fibre apparel made from fabric produced or obtained from a non-NAFTA country Discrepancies between Canadian export and U.S. import statistics have been identified for cotton or man-made fibre apparel…

5 June 2007 Canadian firms bearing brunt of border costs This article is excerpted from the 5 June 2007 edition of the “Toronto Star”. The Conference Board report on which this article is based is available on the CSCB web site, at http://www.cscb.ca/listinfo/conferenceboardtightersecurity.pdf…

5 June 2007 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site Chapter 07 was published with two new OGD extensions. 07.09.70.3030 - Spinach - New Zealand and orache spinach (fresh or chilled) 07.09.70.3031 - Spinach - Chinese or Asian (fresh or chilled)

5 June 2007 Box charter rates climb This article is extracted from the 4 June 2007 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. Container ship charter rates are climbing strongly as carriers compete for a dwindling number of vessels to bolster fleets struggling to keep pace with double-digit cargo growth…

4 June 2007 Correction Period for May Softwood Lumber Permits Members are advised that the correction period for May softwood lumber permits ends at 20:00 edt on Friday, 8 June 2007.

4 June 2007 Latest Version of CFIA Participants Information Document and Updated HS Code List Members can access the latest version of the CFIA PID at: http://www.cscb.ca/listinfo/cfiapidjune2007.pdf (English) http://www.cscb.ca/listinfo/cfiapidjune2007french.pdf (French) Additions to this document…

4 June 2007 Joint Initiatives with European Union Leaders The government announced the following information on economic partnership with the EU in a press release issued this afternoon. Economic relations between the EU and Canada are healthy, with dynamic and increasing trade and investment flows…

4 June 2007 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site Chapter 05 was published to change the recommendation for cervids semen from USA. 05.11.99.1292.08 Animal semen (other than bovine) - fresh - Cervine - deer 05.11.99.1292.09 Animal semen (other than bovine) - fresh - Cervine - elk 05.11.99.1292.10 Animal…

4 June 2007 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site Chapters 11, 21, 23 and 35 were published to change the release recommendation from "Approved" to "Refer to CFIA-ISC" for all countries other than China. Chapter 29 was published to change the release recommendation from "No CFIA Requirements" to "Refer to…

4 June 2007 Record for NAFTA surface trade The following article is excerpted from the 4 June 2007 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. A surge in imports carried by truck in March added $1 billion to total trade using surface transportation between the United States and its North American Free…

1 June 2007 CN-CHECK MAY 07 Customs Notices – Checklist (May 2007) The updated list of Customs Notices issued in May 2007 is available on the CBSA web site, at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pub/cm/cn-check_may_07/README.html

1 June 2007 D0-CHECKLIST D Series Table of Contents and Checklist The D memoranda table of contents has been updated for May, 2007 and is available on the CBSA web site at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pub/cm/d0-checklist/README.html

1 June 2007 June 2007 SIMA Index The SIMA index for June, 2007 is available on the CBSA web site, at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/sima/monthly-e.html

1 June 2007 Canada’s Proposed Alternative to the United States Department of Agriculture’s Rule on Border Inspections and Fees The following notice concerning the USDA’s decision to implement charges on all commercial conveyances and airline passengers arriving on flights from Canada to the US for…

1 June 2007 New bridge to Michigan hits a bump The following article is excerpted from the 1 June 2007 edition of the “Toronto Star”. Michigan says it is close to stopping project funding for a multi-billion-dollar bridge between Detroit and Windsor that is critical to the future of the Canadian and…

1 June 2007 New Import Requirements - US Leafy Greens The following announcement is from the CFIA. The revised import requirements for leafy green vegetables from US and California are available on the CSCB web site at http://www.cscb.ca/listinfo/leafygreens.pdf The updated import requirements for…

1 June 2007 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site a) Please note that a comment was added to the registration type 481 - Importer's declaration, to clarify its purpose. 481 - Importer's declaration (for animal products and by-products only) b) Chapter 07 was published to add two OGD extensions and to add a…

31 May 2007 Second CCS Quiz for 2007 Starts on 1 June! CCS designates will be interested in the dates for the second quiz of 2007: the quiz will be available from Friday, 1 June until Friday, 29 June 2007 at 2:00 pm EDT. Here’s your chance to gain ten professional development points towards…

31 May 2007 CN07-015 Changes to the CBSA’s Procedures for Restricted Feeder Cattle from the United States This Notice cancels and replaces CN-539, dated 1 October 2003. It is based on legislation passed on 22 October 1997, that allows for the clearance of restricted feeder cattle without a CFIA…