Trade News

13 March 2007 CN07-007 Import Documentation (B3) Coding for Goods imported from Mayotte The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has added Mayotte to its standard country codes; importations from Mayotte should be indicated with the ISO code “YT” in field no. 12 and field no. 13 on…

13 March 2007 D10-14-42 Tariff Classification of Automotive Brackets This Memorandum explains the CBSA’s policy concerning tariff classification on automotive brackets of headings 83.02 and 87.08 of the Customs Tariff, is available at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pub/cm/d10-14-42/README.html

13 March 2007 Canada and India Agree to Finalize Investment Agreement in 2007 The following is extracted from a news release issued by DFAIT on 12 March 2007. The Honourable David Emerson, Minister of International Trade, today announced that Canada and India have made significant progress toward…

13 March 2007 Clarification of Accounting Process for Goods Removed from the Courier/LVS Program The CBSA has clarified the accounting process for goods that have been removed from the Courier/LVS program and transferred into the regular commercial process. An outline of the accounting process can…

13 March 2007 Request for Removal of Customs Duties on Certain Woven Polyethylene Scrims The Department of Finance has received a request for removal of customs duties on certain woven polyethylene scrims for use in the manufacture of lumber wrap, steel wrap, house wrap, industrial fabrics and…

13 March 2007 More delays for Vancouver The following article is extracted from the 13 March 2007 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. Canadian National and Canadian Pacific rail lines have been hit by rockslides, mudslides and flooding in the mountain passes of British Columbia, delaying their…

13 March 2007 Open Skies Agreement with the United States The following news release was issued by Transport Canada on 12 March 2007. The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, and United States (U.S.) Secretary of Transportation Mary E. Peters,…

13 March 2007 Asia/Canada lines establish minimum guideline rates This article is extracted from the 13 March 2007 edition of “American Shipper”. The Canada Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (CTSA) said it has established minimum guideline rates for West Coast port-to-port, intermodal and East…

12 March 2007 Canada Welcomes Preliminary Recommendation of World Organization for Animal Health that Canada be Categorized as a Controlled Risk Country for BSE The following announcement was made on 9 March by the CFIA. The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Minister…

12 March 2007 CPR Quebec Spring Thaw Restrictions The Quebec Ministry of Transport will implement the annual spring thaw weight restrictions on March 15, 2007. Shipment weights must be reduced and evenly distributed in the unit in order to avoid possible charges and fines associated with overweight…

12 March 2007 D10-14-46 Tariff Classification of Hybrid Motor Vehicles This Memorandum explains the CBSA’s policy concerning tariff classification of “hybrid” motor vehicles for heading 87.03 of the Customs Tariff, and is found at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pub/cm/d10-14-46/README.html

12 March 2007 D10-14-43 Tariff Classification of Filters, Parts Thereof and Filter Media This Memorandum explains the CBSA’s policy concerning tariff classification on filters and parts thereof of heading 84.21 and filter media of the Customs Tariff, is available at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pub…

12 March 2007 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site Chapter 07 was published with new OGD extensions. This resulted in version changes for a number of requirements. Please check your version numbers before submitting through EDI. 07.03.20.3003.00 - Garlic (fresh or chilled) 07.03.20.3003.01 - Garlic -…

12 March 2007 Revision to Directive D-99-01, "Barley, Oats, Rye, Triticale and Wheat - Phytosanitary Requirements on Import, Transshipped, In-Transit and Domestic Movement" Directive D-99-01, "Barley, Oats, Rye, Triticale and Wheat - Phytosanitary Requirements on Import, Transshipped, In-Transit and…

12 March 2007 Revision to Directive D-01-01, "Phytosanitary Requirements to Prevent the Entry of Phytophthora ramorum" Appendix 2, "Areas Regulated for the Control of Phytophthora ramorum Associated with Sudden Oak Death", of Directive D-01-01, "Phytosanitary Requirements to Prevent the Entry of…

12 March 2007 Revision to Directive D-06-03, "Pilot Project - Import requirements for wheat, barley, triticale and rye for propagation originating from the state of North Dakota and approved areas within the state of Montana" Directive D-06-03, "Pilot Project - Import requirements for wheat, barley…

12 March 2007 SIMA Re-investigation regarding Certain Copper Pipe Fittings The CBSA has initiated a re-investigation of the normal values and export prices of certain copper pipe fittings originating in or exported from the USA, Republic of Korea and the PRC, and the amounts of subsidy of the same…

12 March 2007 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site - Correction The CFIA has provided the following correction to the message sent earlier this afternoon: Chapter 07 was published with a new OGD extension. This resulted in version changes for a number of requirements. Please check your version numbers…

12 March 2007 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site Chapter 06 was published to streamline requirements. This resulted in version changes for a number of requirements. Please check your version numbers before submitting through EDI. 06.02.10 - Unrooted cuttings and slips 06.02.20 - Trees, shrubs and bushes…