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Traffic down at Port of Montreal

21 August 2009 Traffic down at Port of Montreal The following appeared in today's edition of "American Shipper". The Port of Montreal said in the first six months of the year it handled 619,721 TEUs of both full and empty containers, 14.6 percent fewer than during the same 2008 period. Total volume…

Update to 21 August 2009

The following messages were sent on 21 August: 1. CANADA BORDER SERVICES AGENCY - OTHER Public Safety Minister Peter Van Loan opens Douglas border-crossing facility 2. CANADIAN CUSTOMS ARTICLES Employment paths in U.S., Canada diverge Traffic down at Port of Montreal 3. CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION…

[US] CPSC Issues Lead Testing Exemptions

21 August 2009 [US] CPSC Issues Lead Testing Exemptions The following appeared in today's ST&R's "WorldTrade Interactive". The Consumer Product Safety Commission has voted to approve a list of products that are now exempt from lead testing for children’s products under the Consumer Product Safety…

[US] Manufacturers Call for End to "Zeroing"

21 August 2009 [US] Manufacturers Call for End to "Zeroing" The following appeared in today's edition "Journal of Commerce". The Consuming Industries Trade Action Coalition (CITAC) called on the Obama Administration and Congress Thursday to comply immediately with World Trade Organization decisions…

Plant Protection Policy Directives Update

20 August 2009 Plant Protection Policy Directives Update Members are advised the following directives have been updated and are available on the CFIA website. D-06-03 "Pilot Project - Import requirements for wheat, barley, triticale and rye for propagation originating from the state of North Dakota…

D10-17-38, Administrative Policy - Tariff...

20 August 2009 D10-17-38, Administrative Policy - Tariff Classification of Marble Slabs and Granite Slabs This memorandum outlines and explains the tariff classification of marble and granite blocks or slabs of tariff items 2515.12.00, 2516.12.10, 2516.12.90, 6802.21.00, 6802.23.00, 6802.91.00 and…

Update on Windsor Commercial Operations...

20 August 2009 Update on Windsor Commercial Operations Temporary Location Further to our message of August 18, the CBSA has provided additional phone numbers for the next few weeks. Temporary Contact Numbers for Clerical Staff: Bernadette Moore, Michelle Bartlett, or Sheryl Watts @ 519-967-4308…
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New BCCC Subcommittee - Examination

20 August 2009 New BCCC Subcommittee - Examination The CBSA recently created a new BCCC subcommittee mandated with the discussion of issues related to Examination. The CSCB is represented on this committee by Richard Payn of LEI Customs Brokers in Vancouver. Although the committee is currently focusing on marine examination, with intentions to discuss the other modes at a later date, we invite comments and questions from members on any aspect of the examination process.

CP Notice: Carload facilities closed Labour Day...

20 August 2009 CP Notice: Carload facilities closed Labour Day, 7 September On Monday, September 7, 2009, Canadian Pacific will not be offering local service to carload facilities. Over-the-road trains will maintain normal operations on these dates. Please note: Regular service applies to automotive…

Cross-border travel hits record low

20 August 2009 Cross-border travel hits record low The following is excerpted from today's edition of "globeandmail.com". New passport rules are keeping Americans at home, with June numbers showing that travel to Canada from the United States fell to its lowest level since Statistics Canada started…

Prince Rupert Container Volume Surges 124 Percent

20 August 2009 Prince Rupert Container Volume Surges 124 Percent The following is excerpted from the 19 August 2009 edition of "Journal of Commerce". The Asia to Chicago and Memphis container traffic of the Port of Prince Rupert, British Columbia, and its sea and rail partners, is on an upswing…

Canada's Wholesale Trade Rises by 0.6%

20 August 2009 Canada's Wholesale Trade Rises by 0.6% The following is excerpted from today's edition of "cbc.ca". Canada's wholesale trade rose for the first time in nine months in June, climbing to $40.4 billion. Statistics Canada released figures Thursday indicating companies sold 0.6% more to…

[US] Exporters Praise Review of Controls

20 August 2009 [US] Exporters Praise Review of Controls The following is excerpted from the 17 August 2009 edition of "American Shipper". White House review aimed at bringing controls up to date on technology, U.S. exporters are praising the White House decision to launch a broad review of export…

What’s Up Down Under?

20 August 2009 What’s Up Down Under? The following was written by Peter G. Hall, Vice-President and Chief Economist, Export Development Canada. Up is in vogue these days. It almost seems that there is pressure to unearth upbeat economic stories, and make a lot out of them. Many key economic…

What’s Up Down Under?

20 August 2009 What’s Up Down Under? The following was written by Peter G. Hall, Vice-President and Chief Economist, Export Development Canada. Up is in vogue these days. It almost seems that there is pressure to unearth upbeat economic stories, and make a lot out of them. Many key economic…

New Mexican Customs force doesn’t impede trade

20 August 2009 New Mexican Customs force doesn’t impede trade The following is excertped from today's edition of "American Shipper". U.S. customs brokers and logistics companies that manage international shipments across the Southwest border say Mexico’s surprise move to swap out its entire border…

One-off deals aren't enough

19 August 2009 One-off deals aren't enough The following was written by Alexander Muggah, a research associate at the Harvard Business School Institute for Strategy and Competitiveness, for today's edition of "Ottawa Citizen". Muggah was a member of the Canada-Korea FTA negotiating team with the…

D3-1-7, Customs Self Assessment Program for Carrie

19 August 2009 D3-1-7, Customs Self Assessment Program for Carriers This memorandum outlines and explains the authorization, reporting and transportation procedures of the Customs Self Assessment (CSA) program. Under the CSA program, an authorized carrier may report eligible goods to the Canada…

D17-1-7, Customs Self Assessment Program, Importer

19 August 2009 D17-1-7, Customs Self Assessment Program for Importers This memorandum explains the policies and procedures relating to the accounting, revenue reporting, payment of duties and adjustment of goods imported into Canada by an importer authorized under the Customs Self Assessment (CSA)…