Trade News

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…

4 May 2007 We told you so This article is extracted from the “Customs Update” column by Susan Kohn Ross in the 4 May 2007 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. A major concern the trade has had since the Department of Homeland Security was stood up in 2002, is what would the reorganization do to…

3 May 2007 Memorandum D2-3-1 Returning Persons Exemption Regulations Revisions made to this Memorandum are the result of the federal budget announcement on 19 March 2007 to increase the amount that a person may claim under Tariff Item No. 9804.10.00 from $200 to $400. The section listing provinces…

3 May 2007 CN07-011 Certain Xanthates Originating in or Export form the PRC This Notice advises that, on 15 March 2007, the CBSA concluded its re-investigation of the normal values and export prices of certain xanthates originating in or exported from the PRC, pursuant to the SIMA. The Notice is…

3 May 2007 BSE Case confirmed in British Columbia The following is excerpted from a news release issued by the CFIA on 2 May 2007, and found in its entirety at http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/corpaffr/newcom/2007/20070502e.shtml. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed the…

3 May 2007 Update to Contact Information at Broker Licensing Many members contact Wendy Keiller (Thorpe) at CBSA’s Broker Licensing office in Ottawa. Wendy’s e-mail address has changed, and she can now be reached at [email protected] Her other co-ordinates (telephone and fax) remain…

3 May 2007 Challenging the Certified Customs Specialist Examination in September, 2007 Late last year the CSCB announced exciting changes to the Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) program. One of the innovations we are introducing is the opportunity to challenge (write) the CCS examination this…

3 May 2007 Certain Carbon Steel Pipe Nipples, Threaded Couplings and Adaptor Fittings, in Nominal Dameters up to and Including 6 inches or the metric equivalents, originating in or exported from the PRC Interim Review No. RD-2006-006 Notice of Commencement of Interim Review The Canadian…

3 May 2007 Carbon Steel Pipe Nipples, Threaded Couplings and Adaptor Fittings, Interim Review No. RD-2006-006 IN THE MATTER OF a request for an interim review, under subsection 76.01(1) of the Special Import Measures Act, of the finding made by the Canadian International Trade Tribunal on July 16…