Trade News

8 May 2007 Canada and Ontario Invest in New Technology to Keep Border Traffic Moving The following is excerpted from a news release issued by Transport Canada on 7 May, and found in its entirety at http://www.tc.gc.ca/mediaroom/releases/nat/2007/07-h080e.htm [The federal and Ontario provincial…

8 May 2007 [US] Customs extends mandatory truck e-manifest filing This article is extracted from the 8 May 2007 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. Customs and Border Protection announced that mandatory use of the electronic truck manifest system will begin August 6 at all ports in Idaho and…

7 May 2007 Update to Handbook of Export and Import Commodity Codes – 2007 Section F of the Blue Book has been updated, and details are available on the FAITC web site, at: http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/trade/eicb/general/bluebook/since2007-en.a…

7 May 2007 New Import Requirements – US Leafy Greens The CFIA has new import requirements for US leafy greens; this is found on the CSCB web site, at: http://www.cscb.ca/listinfo/cfialeafygreens.pdf CFIA are asking that US shippers start implementing these requirements by May 21, 2007 so that full…

7 May 2007 Meat Hygiene Directives The following meat hygiene directives are now available on the CFIA web site: MHD 2007-14, Chapter 11 – the authorities of French Polynesia informed CFIA of an amendment regarding the prescribed conservation time for different food products MHD 2007-13, Chapter 4…

7 May 2007 Canada needs its A game in dealing with India The following article by Donald Stewart is extracted from the 7 May 2007 edition of “globeandmail.com”. If I had to summarize the business relationship between Canada and India today, it would be: great potential, modest progress…. After all…

7 May 2007 A maturing Asia, more outsourcing and way more patents - the future is here This article is extracted from the 7 May 2007 edition of “globeandmail.com”. More than ever, Canadian businesses are being directly influenced by the powerful economic, business and social trends shaping the…

7 May 2007 Request for Removal of Customs Duties on Imports of Polythylene Terephthalate The Department of Finance is currently reviewing a request for the removal of the customs duties on imports of polyethylene terephthalate. This resin is classified under tariff item No. 3907.60.90 of the Customs…

7 May 2007 Enhanced Security at Port of Montréal The following is excerpted from a news release issued by Public Safety Canada on 7 May 2007. The Honourable Stockwell Day, Minister of Public Safety, and the Honourable Michael M Fortier, Minister of Public Works and Government Services and the…

7 May 2007 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site a) Chapter 01 was published to change the recommendation to REFUSE ENTRY for live birds from Ghana due to Avian Influenza outbreak. These changes apply to the end use: Travellers & Personal use and not for resale or distribution 01.06.38.2088 - Psittacines…

7 May 2007 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site A) Chapter 01 was published to change the import conditions for the following HS code: 01.06.90.2109.06 Honeybee (Packaged) - from the United States except Hawaii If you have any questions, please contact the local CFIA area animal import specialist for…

7 May 2007 Executive Viewpoints This article, by Robert J. Pisani of Pisani & Roll, is excerpted from the 4 May 2007 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. In my opinion, the biggest change facing our practice area in 2007 involves the continuing transformation of our cross-border environment. We…

4 May 2007 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site Chapter 01 was published to change the recommendation from "Refer to CFIA-ISC" to "REFER TO CFIA - VETERINARY INSPECTION" for various end uses from various countries. 01.01. Live horses, asses, mules and hinnies - from countries other than USA 01.02.10 Live…

4 May 2007 D3-1-8 Cargo-Export Movements This memorandum reflects policy and procedural changes introduced through the revised Reporting of Exported Goods Regulations. Amendments to the Regulations demonstrated the CBSA’s commitment to strengthen trade and promote the safety and security of Canadian…

4 May 2007 CN-CHECK APRIL 07 Customs Notices – Checklist (April 2007) The checklist of Customs Notices issued in April, 2007 is available on the CBSA web site, at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pub/cm/cn-check_april_07/README.html

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

4 May 2007 Pet food scandal may hit food exporters The following article is extracted from the 4 May 2007 edition of “globeandmail.com”. Canadian food producers could wind up in the crosshairs of a U.S. inspection crackdown as fears grow about tainted imports entering the food chain…. But if…

4 May 2007 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site a) Chapter 07 was published with a new OGD extension. This resulted in a requirement version change for the HS Code listed below. 07.03.10.3007 - Onions, peeled (fresh or chilled) 07.06.10.3027 - Carrots, peeled (fresh or chilled) ----- NEW

4 May 2007 “Largest Infrastructure Investment in Half a Century” The following is excerpted from a news release issued by the Prime Minister’s office on 4 May 2007. Prime Minister Stephen Harper today outlined that the new investments in infrastructure in Budget 2007 are a significant element of…