Trade News

3 January 2007 DHS to soon issue specs for electronic container security device This article is excerpted from the 3 January 2007 edition of “American Shipper”. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security will publish early this year vendor specifications for a container security device that…

2 January 2007 Minutes of Meeting between CSCB and CBSA in Québec Region Minutes of the meeting held on 21 November 2006 between the CSCB and CBSA Port Standing Committee in Montréal are available on the CSCB web site, at: http://www.cscb.ca/listinfo/november2006quebecregionstandingcommittee.d……

2 January 2007 Ontario marks new year with new HoS rules The following article is excerpted from the 1 January 2007 edition of “Canadian Transportation & Logistics”. While several provinces will hold off adopting the new federal Hours-of-Service rules, Ontario will be implementing the new rules on…

2 January 2007 EC proposes harmonizing dangerous goods transport rules This article is extracted from the 29 December 2006 edition of “American Shipper”. The European Union is considering harmonizing rules for the transport of dangerous goods by making them as user-friendly as possible. The new…

2 January 2007 U.S. Customs closed Tuesday This article is extracted from the 2 January 2007 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. Federal offices, including Customs, are closed Tuesday in observance of a national day of mourning for former President Gerald Ford. Quotas for textile imports scheduled…

2 January 2007 US Customs ponders pardons for nuisance violations This article is extracted from the 2 January 2007 edition of “American Shipper”. Wouldn't it be nice if the government cut you a break for missing the April 15 tax-filing deadline by a day when you have a history of paying your taxes…

1 January 2007 D0-CHECKLIST D Series Table of Contents and Checklist The updated checklist for D memoranda is available on the CBSA web site, at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pub/cm/d0-checklist/README.html

30 December 2006-12-30 SIMA Index for January, 2007 The SIMA index for January, 2007 is now available on the CBSA web site, at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/sima/monthly-e.html

30 December 2006 CBP Commissioner Hails Trade for Role in Modernization Efforts The following is excerpted from the US Customs and Border Protection web site. U.S. Customs and Border Protection is committed to facilitating legitimate trade while strengthening border security. This is a key notion…

29 December 2006 Memorandum D3-2-1 International Air Traffic 1. This Memorandum has been revised to clarify the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) requirements with respect to the authorized use of foreign aircraft involved in international commercial transportation. Provisions dealing with the…

29 December 2006-12-29 R4075 CANPASS – Private Aircraft The Information Guide and application for CANPASS – Private Aircraft is found on the CBSA web site, at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pub/cp/rc4075/README.html

29 December 2006 CN-CHECK DEC 06 The list of Customs Notices issued in December, 2006 is available on the CBSA web site, at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pub/cm/cn-check_dec_06/README.html

29 December 2006 Hearing Schedule for CITT Appeals The most recent hearing schedule for CITT appeals is available on the CITT web site, at: http://www.citt-tcce.gc.ca/appeals/hearings/061228_e.asp

29 December 2006 Decisions Pending for CITT Appeals The most recent list of decisions pending regarding CITT appeals is available on their web site, at: http://www.citt-tcce.gc.ca/appeals/pending/index_e.asp

29 December 2006 National Agriculture Release Program (NARP) In January 2007 CBP will be implementing the National Agriculture Release Program (NARP). NARP is a nationwide expedited agriculture cargo release program. Historically, NARP began prior to the creation of U. S. Customs and Border…

28 December 2006 D1-8-4 Form E29B, Temporary Admission Permit 1. This memorandum has been amended to reflect a modification made to the Temporary Admission Permit, Form E29B. Field 7 has been divided into two sub-fields: 7a for quantity and 7b for weight. Subfield 7b is further divided into net and…

28 December 2006 CN666 Certain Xanthates Originating in or Exported from the PRC This Notice is available on the CBSA web site at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pub/cm/cn666/README.html

27 December 2006 Get cracking on trade The following article is excerpted from the 27 December 2006 edition of “globeandmail.com”. On the cusp of the new year, there are unsettling economic tidings, abroad and at home. Although no one has officially given up on the World Trade Organization talks, it…

22 December 2006 Arrangement regarding the Import of Raw Roe-on Farm Scallop Products from Chile The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and the Fisheries Health Department (SERNAPESCA) of the National Fisheries Service of Chile have signed an Arrangement which allows for the import into Canada…