Trade News

7 December 2006 EU trade chief wants pacts with emerging nations This article is excerpted from the 6 December 2006 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. Peter Mandelson, trade chief of the European Union, announced Wednesday that he will seek the right to negotiate bilateral trade deals with India…

7 December 2006 Port Announces New Container Trucking Policy The following is excerpted from a news release issued by the Port of Vancouver on 1 December 2006. The Vancouver Port Authority (VPA) has announced a new trucking policy, including a new licence agreement, in support of its strategic…

7 December 2006 Biden plans legislation calling for 100% box checks This article is excerpted from the 7 December 2006 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. Sen. Joe Biden of Delaware, senior Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said he will introduce legislation calling for billions…

6 December 2006 D10-14-41 The Tariff Classification and Quantity Measurement of Wood in the Rough This Memorandum explains the CBSA’s administrative policy regarding the tariff classification and quantity measurement of wood in the rough, and is found at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pub/cm/d10-14…

6 December 2006 B238 NAFTA Verification of Origin Questionnaire The updated version of the NAFTA Verification of Origin Questionnaire is available on the CBSA web site at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pbg/cf/b238/README.html

6 December 2006 B2G Customs Informal Adjustment Request This form is to be used when applying for refunds or adjustments on non-commercial importations, and is found at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pbg/cf/b2g/README.html

6 December 2006 ACROSS reject notice against AQ The following message is from the Electronic Commerce Unit at CBSA. We have recently discovered an issue with certain release requests with AQ to follow. Clients attempting to transmit their AQ data via EDI will receive a reject notice - "Transaction…

6 December 2006 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site Chapter 03 was published with new OGD extensions. 03.02.69.8285 - Spinefoot (fresh or chilled) 03.04.10.9500 - Spinefoot - fillets (fresh or chilled) 03.03.79.8565 - Spinefoot (frozen) 03.04.20.8690 - Spinefoot - fillets (frozen)

6 December 2006 Decisions Pending and Appeals Hearing Schedule CITT decisions pending are available on its web site, at: http://www.citt-tcce.gc.ca/appeals/pending/index_e.asp The most recent appeals hearing schedule is found at: http://www.citt-tcce.gc.ca/appeals/hearings/061206_e.asp

6 December 2006 Further Information concerning EDI Transmission Changes The following note is from Kim Rodrigue of CFIA’s National Import Operations Division. I know there has been a lot of confusion over the Notice that was distributed yesterday. We are currently reviewing your comments and…

The following messages were sent on 6 December: 1. Canada Border Services Agency (electronic commerce) ACROSS reject notice against AQ 2. Canada Border Services Agency (forms and publications) B238 NAFTA Verification of Origin Questionnaire B2G Customs Informal Adjustment Request 3. Canada Border…

6 December 2006 Census, CBP “back to the meeting table” on mandatory AES The following article is excerpted from the 6 December 2006 edition of “American Shipper”. The U.S. government’s Census Bureau and Customs and Border Protection are “back to the meeting table” in an effort to finalize long…

5 December 2006 Connectivity Problem Improved The following message was received last evening from the EICB. EICS Bulletin - 4 December 2006 17: 30 Update - To EICS Users (Web & EDI) EICS Connectivity appears to be restored, but the PKI Certificate Authority has not yet confirmed that "all systems…

5 December 2006 BSF658 NEXUS Application The NEXUS application is available on the CBSA web site, at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pbg/cf/bsf658/README.html

5 December 2006 CN660 Summary of Regulations Implementing the United Nations Resolution on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea This Notice informs exporters and importers of the key provisions of the Regulations Implementing the UN Resolution on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea…

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

5 December 2006 EDI Change Effective 2 January 2007 The CFIA will change procedures for submitting Requirement Ids and version numbers for CFIA commodities, effective 2 January 2007. These changes are noted in the following notice: http://www.cscb.ca/listinfo/cfianotice2jan07.doc

5 December 2006 Update - Contaminated Feed Investigation This news release was issued by CFIA on 30 November, and is found at http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/feebet/rumin/20061130investe…. Potentially contaminated feed recently distributed to farms in Ontario and Quebec posed, at most…

5 December 2006 D15-2-48 Certain Laminate Flooring Originating In or Exported from the PRC and France This memorandum refers to the application of anti-dumping duty to importations of certain laminate flooring originating in or exported from the PRC and France and the application of countervailing…

5 December 2006 Clarification regarding EDI Transmission Changes The following note is from Kim Rodrigue of CFIA’s National Import Operations Division. I have received many inquiries regarding the notice sent … earlier today indicating the changes that will take place for EDI transmissions this…