Trade News

4 August 2009 CBSA Message: CFIA Connection Problems The following message is from CBSA (EDI09-070). We are currently experiencing communication problems between ACROSS and the CFIA EDI System. There is no ETA as to when this problem will be resolved. For urgent requests, please present paper.

4 August 2009 CSCB Conference Room Block – Almost Full Just a friendly reminder, If you are planning to attend the CSCB annual conference, we strongly encourage you to make your hotel reservations before we hit the cut-off date of August 10. Our room block is almost full. Avoid disappointment by…

The following messages were sent on 4 August: 1. CANADA BORDER SERVICES AGENCY - ELECTRONIC COMMERCE CBSA Message: CFIA Connection Problems 2. CANADA BORDER SERVICES AGENCY - TARIFF, ORIGIN AND VALUATION Tariff Amendment (T2009-6) TN-46 3. CANADA BORDER SERVICES AGENCY - OTHER Closure of Windsor…

4 August 2009 Update to CFIA AIRS website Chapter 01 was published to add the end use "In transit through Canada" for the importation of non human primates for the following HS codes. 01.06.19 - Primates If you have any questions, please contact the local CFIA area animal import specialist for…

4 August 2009 Telus Link Outage Further to the CBSA message sent earlier today, the following is from Import Systems Unit. Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Electronic Data Interface (EDI) is down due to a Telus Link Outage. At the moment, we are unable to predict…

4 August 2009 From economic trough, slow slog out begins The following is excerpted from the 1 August 2009 edition of “globeandmail.com”. The United States is finally nearing an end to the longest and deepest recession since the aftermath of the Second World War. Its economy shrank at an annual rate…

4 August 2009 Toll hike [at Bluewater Bridge] targets upgrades The following is excerpted 2 August 2009 edition of the “London Free Press”. Blue Water Bridge officials say they need to increase car and truck tolls to pay for a massive overhaul of their buildings and plaza facilities. Tolls are going…

4 August 2009 Loonie hits 10-month high against greenback The following is excerpted from today's edition of “The Star”. Canada's dollar reached the highest in more than 10 months against its U.S. counterpart yesterday as greater-than-forecast corporate earnings prompted investors to seek riskier…

4 August 2009 A breather for Canadian dollar? The following is excerpted from today's edition of “globeandmail.com”. The Canadian dollar may be in need of a breather after a stunning July in which it ran up 7 per cent against the U.S. dollar, but the betting is that its climb isn't done yet. Traders…

4 August 2009 NCBFAA Presents CBP with Recommendations for ACE Development and Implementation The following news release was issued by the National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America, Inc. An NCBFAA leadership group consisting of President Mary Jo Muoio, Customs Committee Chairman…

4 August 2009 NCBFAA Scores Important Victory on Food Safety The following news release was issued by the National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America, Inc. On Thursday [30 July 2009], the House approved a modified Food Safety bill that represents a significant accomplishment for…

4 August 2009 ITC to Report on Proposed NAFTA Rule of Origin Changes for Textile Products The following is excerpted from the 4 August 2009 edition of “WorldTrade Interactive”. The International Trade Commission has received a request from the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative asking it to…

4 August 2009 Lamy to Press for Doha Deal at Delhi talks The following is excerpted from today's edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. A swift conclusion to the long-delayed Doha round of negotiations could "act as a stimulus for recovery" from the global recession, World Trade Organization head…

4 August 2009 COAC Appoints ISF Subcommittee The following is excerpted from the 3 August 2009 posting on the National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America, Inc. (NCBFAA) website. The Departmental Advisory Committee on Commercial Operations of Customs and Border Protection and Related…

31 July 2009 Correction Period for July Softwood Lumber Permits Brokers are advised that the correction period for July 2009 Softwood Lumber permits ends Monday, 10 August 2009, at 17:00 ET. We remind you of the importance of submitting correct information on permits as this is imperative to the…

31 July 2009 CN09-018, Proposed Regulatory Amendments and Proposed New Regulations Related to the Implementation of the Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement 1. This notice announces regulatory amendments and a new regulation proposed by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) in support of the…

31 July 2009 CN09-019, Inclusion of Intermediary Locations for Release of Customs Self Assessment (CSA) Shipments 1. Effective immediately, CSA importers can include intermediary locations, as listed on the CSA carriers’ bill of lading, as part of their trade chain partner (TCP) list for delivery of…

31 July 2009 Government of Canada Invests in Trade Opportunities in British Columbia The following is excerpted from the 30 July 2009 news release by Western Economic Diversification Canada. The Honourable Stockwell Day, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia Pacific Gateway, on…

31 July 2009 Update to SIMA Monthly Index The SIMA Monthly Index has been updated, and is available on the CBSA website at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/sima-lmsi/mi-im-eng.html.