Trade News

2 February 2007 BSF5013 The Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) This booklet provides tips to traders regarding AMPS. The information isn’t new; it was available previously on the AMPS section of the CBSA web site, and has now been made into a pamphlet. It will be available in print after…

2 February 2007 Re-investigation of Normal Values regarding Certain Carbon Steel Fasteners originating in or exported from the PRC On 2 February 2007 the CBSA concluded its re-investigation of the normal values, export prices and amounts of subsidy of certain carbon steel fasteners originating in or…

2 February 2007 The International Bridges and Tunnels Act Receives Royal Assent The following is excerpted from the news release issued by Transport Canada on 1 February; it is found in its entirety at http://www.tc.gc.ca/mediaroom/releases/nat/2007/07-h016e.htm. [The] government … announced that…

2 February 2007 Ottawa's plan won't stop border runners This article is extracted from the 2 February 2007 edition of “globeandmail.com”. The Conservative government's $781-million plan to arm border guards will not stop motor vehicles from running the border, senior federal law-enforcement…

2 February 2007 ACE operates at more North Dakota border lanes This article is excerpted from the 2 February 2007 edition of “American Shipper”. U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced the remaining land ports of entry in North Dakota that began testing the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE…

1 February 2007 Proposed CFIA EDI Transmission Change After initial review and discussions with CBSA, the CFIA has announced that it will re-evaluate its options regarding the changes announced on 5 December 2006 regarding new procedures for submitting Requirement ID’s and version numbers for CFIA…

1 February 2007 Products of Natural Milk Constituents Quota Holders List 2007 The updated Quota Holders List for products of natural milk constituents is available on the EICB web site, at: http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/trade/eicb/agric/milkQH07-en.asp

1 February 2007 Softwood Lumber Exports to the United States: Export Allocation Methodologies Notice to Exporters Serial No. 147 This Notice to Exporters advises exporters of softwood lumber to the US of the methodologies that were used in making export allocations effective 1 January 2007. An…

1 February 2007 SIMA Index for February, 2007 The February SIMA index is available on the CBSA web site, at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/sima/monthly-e.html

1 February 2007 Membership of Trade/Customs Advisory Committee Announced The following is excerpted from a news release issued by US Customs and Border Protection on 31 January. Members will be interested to note the inclusion of Leigh Schmid from Limited Brands Inc.; this company recently became a…

1 February 2007 GE releases updated container security device This article is excerpted from the 31 January 2007 edition of “American Shipper”. GE Security said it has released an upgraded version of its CommerceGuard container security device. The device, which is placed inside the door channel of…

1 February 2007 Truck e-manifest system operates smoothly after big hiccup This article is extracted from the 1 February 2007 edition of “American Shipper”. Trucking industry representatives are crediting U.S. Customs and Border Protection for quickly correcting a technical problem that led to…

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…