Trade News

13 February 2004 Customs Notice CN553 Expansion of Mandatory HS Code The CSCB has asked the CBSA for clarification on the criteria used to select the additional lines of classification that will soon be required when requesting release of goods. They have now confirmed that: "There is no criteria…

13 February 2004 The following minutes are also available on the Toronto Region page of the CSCB web site, at http://www.cscb.ca. After logging in as a member, click on “CSCB Reference System”, then “CSCB Regions”, and finally “Toronto”. GTA-Commercial District CCRA/CSCB Meeting January 22, 2004…

12 February 2004 RC4093 When Customs Seizes Your Goods The publication “When Customs Seizes Your Goods” is available on the CBSA web site, at the following address: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pub/cp/rc4093/README.html http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pub/cp/rc4093/README.html

12 February 2004 Request No. TR-2002-007 On 11 February 2004, the CITT issued a report, with a recommendation, to the Minister of Finance regarding a request for tariff relief filed on 17 December 2002 by Peerless Clothing Inc., regarding certain woven fabrics of viscose rayon/acetate…

12 February 2004 Update to AIRS-CFIA Web Site Chapter 20 published with new extension. 20.08.50.2082.03 - Apricots, pulp/Abricots, pulpe

12 February 2004 U.S. wheat group opposes U.S.-Australia free-trade agreement The following article is excerpted from the “American Shipper” magazine of 11 February 2004. U.S. Wheat Associates (USW), a Washington-based group representing American wheat producers, said it could not support the…

11 February 2004 2004 Turkey Quota Holders Lists Updated lists for 2004 Turkey Quota Holders are available on the DFAIT web site, at the following address: http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/trade/eicb/whatsnew-en.asp http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/trade/eicb/whatsnew-en.asp

11 February 2004 Update to AIRS-CFIA Web Site Chapters 23, 30, 42 and 44 were updated this morning. 23.09.10.1565 - Dog or cat food, commercially cooked, canned/Aliments pour chiens ou chats, cuits et mis en conserve commercialement 23.09.10.1566 - Dog or cat food, bulk and in final packaging other…

11 February 2004 E672 Alternative Customs Presentation Programs – Application Form – CANPASS (Air, Private Aircraft, Corporate Aircraft, Private Boat) Form E672 is available on the CBSA web site, at the following address: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pbg/cf/e672/README.html http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc…

11 February 2004 Official outlines three-pronged security plan at borders The following article is excerpted from the 6 February edition of “Government Executive Magazine”. A top Homeland Security Department official…. outlined for industry representatives the developing strategy for securing U.S…

11 February 2004 Invoice Reports for Tuesday February 3, 2004 The following message is from Gord Chestnut at the EICB. On Wednesday February 4, 2004 an error occurred during the Invoice Creation Program. This resulted in invoices not being uploaded into EICS for permits issued on Tuesday, February 3…

11 February 2004 Further Update to AIRS-CFIA Web Site Chapters 05 and 08 were updated this morning: 05.11.99.1567 - Pet Chews/Os à mâcher 08.08.20.4003 - Pears (fresh)/Poires (fraîches)

11 February 2004 WTO Chairperson for 2004 On 11 February, the World Trade Organization General Council elected Mr. Shotaro Oshima of Japan as its new Chairman. Mr. Supachai Panitchpakdi of Thailand remains the WTO Director General. The complete list of chairpeople for WTO bodies is found on the WTO…

11 February 2004 Notice to Interested Parties-Proposal for the control of the substance ketamine under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) and its Regulations The following message is from the Office of Controlled Substances of Health Canada. Please note that the proposal for the control…

10 February 2004 B226 Request for Re-determination of the Origin of Goods Imported from the Territory of a Trading Partner This form is available on the CBSA web site, at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pbg/cf/b226/README.html http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pbg/cf/b226/README.html

10 February 2004 Phased enforcement of FDA rules has pluses and minuses The following article is excerpted from “American Shipper” edition of 9 February 2004. The U.S. Bureau of Customs and Border Protection and the Food and Drug Administration are tweaking their guidelines for complying with the…

10 February 2004 FTAA talks tabled until March The following article is excerpted from the 10 February edition of “American Shipper”. Negotiators involved in the development of a western hemispheric free-trade agreement have decided to recess until March. After a week of intense talks in Puebla…

10 February 2004 IMO issues list of trusted container inspectors The following article is excerpted from the 10 February 2004 edition of “American Shipper”. The International Maritime Organization has released a roster of organizations entrusted to test, inspect and approve containers. The names…

10 February 2004 Updated Appendix C to AIRS Participants Information Document (PID) The CFIA has provided an updated Appendix C, Registration Type and Registration Number Cross Reference Chart, for the Participants Information Document. This document is available on the CSCB web site at the…