Trade News

31 January 2007 Imported Raw Material That Are Further Processed for Export to the European Union (EU) The following notice is available on the CFIA web site, at http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/fispoi/commun/20070119e.shtml CFIA is reminding Canadian establishments of their responsibility…

31 January 2007 Softwood Lumber Quotas Now Available Members are advised that February 2007 softwood lumber quotas are now available.

31 January 2007 Message from CN re Moncton Intermodal - Crane Hour Changes In order to increase the level of service for Moncton customers, effective Friday, February 9th 2007 the crane service hours for the Moncton Intermodal Terminal will be adjusted as follows: (1) Crane service will be available…

31 January 2007 Waterproof Rubber Footwear, Expiry No. LE-2006-001 IN THE MATTER OF a notice of expiry, pursuant to subsection 76.03(2) of the Special Import Measures Act, of the order made by the Canadian International Trade Tribunal on October 18, 2002, in Expiry Review No. RR-2001-005 (as amended…

31 January 2007 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site Chapter 06 was published to streamline requirements for European countries. This resulted in version changes for a number of requirements. Please check your version numbers before submitting through EDI. 06.01 - Bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms…

31 January 2007 A New GST/HST Processing System The following is extracted from a notice on the Canada Revenue Agency web site, at http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tax/business/topics/gst/redesign/menu-e.html. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is replacing its current GST/HST processing system on April 10…

31 January 2007 CBP User Fees Increase The following is a news release issued by US Customs and Border Protection on 29 January 2007. On October 22, 2004 the President signed the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 (Pub. L. 108-357). Section 892 of the Act amended Title 19 United States Code 58c to…

31 January 2007 CBP to seek approval for Secure Freight program office This article is extracted from the 30 January 2007 edition of “American Shipper”. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is poised to create a program office for the Secure Freight Initiative that will be managed by its Customs…

30 January 2007 BSF5023 Guide for Transporters The Guide for Transporters provides information on requirements involving international transportation personnel, including immigration control and processes at port of entry, obligations and liabilities of transporters, and specific requirements for…

30 January 2007 D11-4-27 Canada-Costa Rica Free Trade Agreement (CCRFTA) Costa Rica Free Zone Regimes Memorandum D11-4-17 has been revised to reflect the following change: Changes have been made to Appendix A, dated 6 January 2006, as a result of ongoing consultations with the Minister of…

30 January 2007 D11-6-10 Reassessment Policy This memorandum explains the reassessment period that applies to correct declarations when there is reason to believe that declarations of origin, tariff classification or value for duty are incorrect. It also provides information on the time limits with…

30 January 2007 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site Chapters 07, 09, 11 and 12 were published with new OGD extensions. This resulted in a version changes for a number of requirements. Please check your version numbers before submitting through EDI. 07.09.90.3041 - Globe artichokes 07.11.90.3042 - Capers 09…

30 January 2007 Feds on lookout for dirty bombs at Vancouver ports The following article is excerpted from the “National Post” edition of 30 January 2007. The federal government is planning to install up to 16 radiation portals in the Vancouver area to ensure every container unloaded from a ship is…

30 January 2007 “Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits, 2007 Revision UCP 600” On 23 January, the article entitled “UCP 600”, concerning the latest revision of the Uniform customs and Practice for Documentary Credits, was sent to members; it is found at http://www.cscb.ca/050/rs_prev…

30 January 2007 MARAD, EX-IM Bank Launch Transportation Freight Financing Program This article is extracted from the 30 January 2007 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. The U.S. Maritime Administration has launched an initiative known as the Transportation Freight Financing Program. The new…

29 January 2007 January 26 Update on CN’s Operations in Vancouver The following is a news release issued by CN on 26 January 2007. The severe winter weather events experienced in the Vancouver area over the past several weeks have caused a significant backlog of intermodal traffic at the ocean…

29 January 2007 Handbook of Export and Import Commodity Codes – 2007 The “Handbook of Export and Import Commodity Codes – 2007” is available on the EICB web site, at: http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/trade/eicb/general/bluebook/handbook-en.asp

29 January 2007 Trading with India This article is extracted from the 29 January 2007 edition of “globeandmail.com”. On the cusp of prosperity, blessed with a burgeoning middle class, India should be an ideal trading partner for Canada. As the world's largest democracy, it has somehow preserved…

29 January 2007 Request for Tariff Relief on Certain Polyester Fibres The Department of Finance is requesting members’ views on a request for tariff relief on certain polyester fabrics for use in the manufacture of internal roller shade systems. The Department proposes to create new tariff items to…