Trade News

5 January 2007 Steel Commodity Codes 2007 The 2007 Steel Commodity Codes have been added to EICS. The on-line Handbook of Export and Import Commodity Codes (Bluebook) will soon be amended for the 2007 Steel Commodity Code changes. In the interim, please visit the Canada Border Service Agency's (CBSA…

5 January 2007 U.S. moves to boost cattle imports from Canada This article is excerpted from the 4 January 2007 edition of the “Toronto Star”. The Bush administration said Thursday it will seek to increase cattle and beef imports from Canada despite questions about Canada's safeguards against mad…

5 January 2007 Bush Trade Agenda at Risk as Democrats Take Over This article is excerpted from the 4 January 2007 edition of “The New York Times”. The Democratic takeover of Congress on Thursday is likely to mean President George W. Bush will lose ``fast track'' trade negotiating authority and could…

5 January 2007 Maritime Cargo Security In The Age Of Global Terrorism This article was published on the US Customs and Border Protection web site on 4 January 2007. We live in a world where the threat of global terrorism is a reality. In the wake of terrorists’ attacks against the United States, U.S…

5 January 2007 CBP Proposal for Advance Trade Data Elements The following notice is from US Customs and Border Protection. To facilitate the development of regulations regarding advance security filings pursuant to section 203 of the SAFE Port Act, CBP invites interested persons to comment on the…

4 January 2007 Rejected AQ This message is from the CBSA Electronic Commerce Unit. As of Jan 1/07, clients are experiencing problems when attempting to transmit Appraisal Quality (AQ) to follow (service option 455) for transactions that were released prior to Jan 1/07. This is due to HS codes from…

4 January 2007 HS Code Changes As a result of changes to the HS Code structure that were implemented by the Canada Border Services on January 1, 2007, it was necessary for the CFIA to make the same changes to its database of HS Codes and OGD extensions. A list of chapters published by CFIA on…

4 January 2007 A New Look for the AIRS Web Site The following message is from CFIA’s National Import Operations Division. CFIA will be re-launching the AIRS website with a "new look" on Friday, January 5, 2007. The exact time of the launch has not been determined but it will be near the end of the…

4 January 2007 Clarification on Reporting of Phone Numbers and Postal Codes This message is from the CBSA’s Electronic Commerce Unit. There have been numerous queries for clarification on the format requirements for phone number and postal code transmissions in ACI Air. Issues experienced relate to…

4 January 2007 Softwood Lumber (SWL) Quota Transfers In order to perform transfers of SWL quota, brokers will need to identify the specific regional control to access the transfer screen. This is done through the Quota Transfer component within EICS and the control can be found by entering the…

4 January 2007 First Group of Ports Named for Mandatory e-Manifest The following message is from the CBP “Modernization Monitor” publication. More than $8 billion in duties and fees have been collected through ACE monthly statements, with more than $850 million collected through the November 2006…

4 January 2007 CBP readies C-TPAT for mutual recognition, 3 rd party validators This article is excerpted from the 4 January 2007 edition of “American Shipper”. The United States plans in 2007 to internationalize its supply chain security program for importers by mutually recognizing for the first…

3 January 2007 Update - Restrictions Removed from Ontario Cattle The following is extracted from a news release issued by the CFIA on 3 January, and found at http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/feebet/rumin/20070103investe…. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is removing movement…

3 January 2007 Export Controls on Belarus On December 14, 2006, the Government of Canada concluded the regulatory process to add Belarus to the Area Control List (ACL). As a result of the addition of Belarus to the ACL, all exporters wishing to export items to Belarus will be required to apply for…

3 January 2007 Border guards to take gun tests The following article is excerpted from the 3 January 2007 edition of “globeandmail.com”. Canadian border guards who want to train their colleagues in the use of weapons will have to pass a test of their own this month -- to see whether they're…

3 January 2006 Proposed Marine Spark-Ignition Engine and Off-Road Recreational Vehicle Emission Regulations The following notice is from the Transportation Division at Environment Canada. Members with an interest in commenting on the proposed Regulations are asked to send comments to the CSCB at…

3 January 2006 US CBP Announces C-TPAT Minimum Security Criteria for US Customs Brokers US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced minimum security requirements applicable to customs brokers wishing to attain C-TPAT status. CBP notes that, while “customs brokers normally do not play a…

3 January 2007 UN partly lifts export ban on Caspian caviar This article is extracted from the 3 January 2007 edition of “globeandmail.com”. A United Nations panel has lifted a ban on international trade in several types of caviar from the Caspian Sea, but still hasn't decided whether to permit…