Trade News

20 July 2006 Court upholds Vancouver truck-licensing system The following article is excerpted from the 19 July 2006 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. A federal court has upheld the Vancouver Port Authority's power to license trucking firms and require they sign on to an agreement covering rates…

20 July 2006 Drawback reform proposed The following article is excerpted from the 20 July 2006 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. Two leading senators have proposed an amendment to the Customs and Trade Facilitation Reauthorization Act of 2006 that would simplify drawback procedures. Drawback…

19 July 2006 The World Customs Organization Adopts Criteria for “Authorized Economic Operator” At the meeting of the World Customs Organization (WCO) Council at the end of June, members agreed to the definition of "authorized economic operator" (AEO) status under the SAFE Framework for Security and…

19 July 2006 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site Chapter 16 was published to streamline requirements for research for countries other than the United States. / Le chapitre 16 a été publié pour simplifier les exigences pour la recherche pour les pays autres que les États-Unis. 16.01 - Sausages and similar…

19 July 2006 Update to Meat Hygiene Directive: 2006 – 37, Chapter 11, Vietnam Meat Hygiene Directive 2006 – 37 revised Annex B of chapter 11, Vietnam regarding poultry meat certificate. This revision is found on the CFIA web site, at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/meavia/mmopmmhv/direct…

19 July 2006 Construction Starts on FAST Lane at Pacific Highway The following is excerpted from a news release issued by Transport Canada on 18 July. Work has begun to extend the Highway 15 FAST (Free and Secure Trade Program) truck lane to improve the flow of goods at the Pacific Highway Border…

18 July 2006 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site A) Chapter 16 was published - extensions added to requirements for personal use and research. / Le chapitre 16 a été publié - extensions ajoutées aux exigences pour utilisation personnelle et recherche. 16.02.49.5521 - Wild boar - ready-to-eat/Sanglier -…

18 July 2006 Updated CFIA Regulated HS Codes The updated CFIA Regulated HS Codes List is now available on the CSCB web site, at: http://www.cscb.ca/listinfo/cfiacodesjuly2006.pdf The new modifications are effective in CBSA-ACROSS on Monday July 17, 2006. codes modified 38.08.10.10.00 to 38.08.20.20…

18 July 2006 Falsified Certificates Lead to a $100,000 Fine The following is excerpted from a news release issued by the CFIA on 17 July 2006. The article in its entirety is available on the CFIA web site, at http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/corpaffr/projud/2006/20060717e.shtml. On July 5, 2006…

18 July 2006 SIMA Re-investigation re Certain Carbon Steel Fasteners originating in or exported from the PRC and Chinese Taipei On 17 July 2006 the CBSA announced initiation of a re-investigation of the normal values, export prices, and amounts of subsidy of certain carbon steel fasteners…

18 July 2006 ICC says G8 must push harder for progress in stalled Doha talks The following is extracted from a news release issued by the International Chamber of Commerce on 17 July 2006. As the G8 summit in St Petersburg closes, ICC calls on its participants to go farther in their support for a…

17 July 2006 EICS Communication Problem Resolved The EICS reports this morning that the communication problem reported on Friday, 14 July has now been resolved.

17 July 2006 T2006-3 Amendment Package The updated Customs Tariff, reflecting changes in the T2006-3 amendment package extending MFN Tariff to East Timor, is available on the CBSA web site, at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/general/publications/customs_tariff-e.html In addition, a summary of changes…

17 July 2006 B13A Export Declaration The updated fillable B13A form is available on the CBSA web site, at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/forms-formulaires/b13a.pdf Members can refer to Customs Notice CN632 for information on this form, at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pub/cm/cn632/README…

17 July 2006 Update to Directive D-94-22, "Plant Protection Requirements on Pine Plants and Pine Materials to Prevent the Entry and Spread of Pine Shoot Beetle" Appendix 1,"List of pine shoot beetle infested areas in Canada and the United States ", of Directive D-94-22, "Plant Protection…

17 July 2006 Continuing EICS Communication Problems The following message is from the EICB. The communication problem between DFAIT and CBSA is NOT resolved after all. Since Friday morning, no permits have been processed. CBSA cannot receive transmitted permits, but they are being queued for…

17 July 2006 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site A) Chapter 23 was published - change in release recommendation for the end use of livestock feed. / Le chapitre 23 a été publié - modification à la recommandation de mainlevée pour l'utilisation finale d'aliments de bétail. 23.08.00.6314 - Food waste, dry…

17 July 2006 Communication Problem between DFAIT and CBSA Resolved The following message is from the EICB. This advises that transmission between DFAIT and CBSA has been restored. Please note that it may take several hours to process the queued messages - your patience is appreciated.

17 July 2006 SIMA Re-investigation re Certain Carbon Steel Fasteners originating in or exported from the PRC and Chinese Taipei On 17 July 2006 the CBSA announced initiation of a re-investigation of the normal values, export prices, and amounts of subsidy of certain carbon steel fasteners…