Trade News

9 March 2007 Canada Revenue Agency makes progress in restoring online services Commissioner of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Michel Dorais reported today that the CRA is making further progress in its efforts to resolve the computer database problem that prompted the Agency to suspend most online…

9 March 2007 Transport officials give green light to Mexican trucks This article is excerpted from the 8 March 2007 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. Transportation officials told a Senate subcommittee … they have met congressional requirements to go forward with a pilot program that would allow…

9 March 2007 CBP to Assess Fines for Violation of the Wood Packaging Import Regulations This notice was issued by US Customs and Border Protection on 8 March 2007. Effective Friday March 9, U.S. Customs and Border Protection may issue claims for liquidated damages and/or penalties against importers…

9 March 2007 EU Customs Commissioner Discusses Supply Chain Security This article is excerpted from the 9 March 2007 edition of “WorldTrade Interactive”. European Union Commissioner for Taxation and Customs Laszlo Kovacs was in Washington, D.C., this week to meet with Secretary of Homeland Security…

8 March 2007 Tariff Notice TN-20 The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has corrected the 2007 Departmental Consolidation of the Customs Tariff, as contained in the T2007-1 Amendment Package. • A Correction has been made to Tariff Item 5112.19.94.00 where the MFN Rate should have read 14% but not…

8 March 2007 Copper Pipe Fittings, Inquiry No. NQ-2006-002 IN THE MATTER OF an inquiry, under section 42 of the Special Import Measures Act, respecting: THE DUMPING OF COPPER PIPE FITTINGS ORIGINATING IN OR EXPORTED FROM THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA AND THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC…

8 March 2007 Steel Commodity Codes 2007 The 2007 Steel Commodity Codes have been completely updated [on 7 march] on the on-line Handbook of Export and Import Commodity Codes: http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/eicb/general/Bluebook/C_Section/documents/…

8 March 2007 Scheduled Maintenance Outage (Daylight Savings Time) The following is a message to all Electronic Commerce clients from the Canada Border Services Agency. General EDI Outage: For maintenance purposes, the Customs EDI system will be unavailable from 5:00 am until 9:00 am (ET) on Sunday…

8 March 2007 Message regarding Softwood Lumber Members are advised that the correction period for February Softwood Lumber permits ends at midnight tonight, on Thursday March 8, 2007.

8 March 2007 Further Message concerning Scheduled Maintenance Outage on 10 and 11 March 2007 This message is from the CBSA electronic commerce unit. EDI Mailbox outage: Please be advised that due to scheduled maintenance, the mailboxes between ACROSS and CCS/CADEX will be down on Saturday, March…

8 March 2007 Notice re TN-20 Revoked Please note that Tariff Notice TN-20 sent earlier this morning has been revoked by CBSA. An amended notice will be forthcoming.

8 March 2007 CONSUMER ADVISORY - Elevated Levels of arsenic in bottled water imported to the United States The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is closely following an investigation by U.S. authorities into elevated levels of arsenic in Jermuk brand mineral water. The product is imported from…

8 March 2007 Canada Revenue Agency Service Interruption The following notice was posted by the CRA on 7 March 2007. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is experiencing electronic system difficulties that prevent the public from accessing some electronic services such as NETFILE, TELEFILE and EFILE. We…

8 March 2007 U.S., Canada Create New Herbicide Label The following article is extracted from the 8 March 2007 edition of “The New York Times”. Environmental regulators in the United States and Canada have developed a joint label for farm chemicals that officials say could save American farmers…

8 March 2007 NCBFAA objects to scan-all This article is excerpted from the 8 March 2007 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. The National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America said it opposes a new Senate amendment requiring scanning of all U.S.-bound containers. In a letter to Max…

7 March 2007 Information Update – Testing for Mercury in Canned Tuna Update - Health Canada advises specific groups to limit their consumption of canned albacore tuna Canada is a world leader when it comes to monitoring and limiting exposure to mercury. As part of its mandate of ensuring a safe food…

7 March 2007 BSE in North America - Latest Information The Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) comprehensive investigation of Canada's latest case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) is nearing completion. CFIA investigators have confirmed the animal was born in 2000 and was at least six…

7 March 2007 Cheese Quota Holders’ List 2007 The Cheese Quota Holders’ List for 2007 is now available on the EICB web site, at: http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/trade/eicb/agric/cheeseqhlist07-en.asp

7 March 2007 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site Chapter 06 was published with new OGD extensions – this list is available on the CSCB web site, at http://www.cscb.ca/listinfo/cfiaogdextensionsmarch72007.pdf Please check your version numbers before submitting through EDI. Members with questions should…

7 March 2007 Seminar on HS Classification in GTA The CSCB Toronto Region will present a seminar on HS Classification on 20 March 2007, at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel, 6257 Airport Road, Mississauga. The event will take place between 3:00 and 6:00 pm. The presenter will be Joe Rose of W.G. McKay…