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17 July 2009 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site for 16 July 2009 The following update was sent to members on 16 July; the attached document of HS codes affected by this change is found on the CSCB web site, at: http://www.cscb.ca/listinfo/AIRS-HS_Codes_update_16july.pdf a) Chapter 01 was published to…

17 July 2009 Problems with Pet Food Importations This is to advise you that pet food shipments arriving at the Canadian border for clearance are being rejected because the information contained in the Commercial Customs Invoices cannot be related to the approved products listed on the import permits…

17 July 2009 Canada and the Republic of Korea reach Blue Sky air transport agreement The following news release was issued on 16 July 2009 by Transport Canada. The Honourable Stockwell Day, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia–Pacific Gateway, on behalf of Canada’s Transport…

17 July 2009 Port of Halifax Sees Increase in Traffic This article is excerpted from the 15 July 2009 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. After of months of a downward trend in container traffic through the Port of Halifax, some of the most recent statistics are showing a slight positive shift…

17 July 2009 Canada, U.S. tread different paths The following article is excerpted from the 17 July 2009 edition of the “Toronto Star”. It is a tale of two countries. Two surveys, released yesterday, offer strikingly different assessments of the consumer psyche in Canada and the United States.Amid…

17 July 2009 Premiers haggle over 'Buy USA' The following article is excerpted from the 17 July 2009 edition of the “Toronto Star”. Canadian companies are being shut out of prized contracts in the United States while Ottawa and the provinces dicker over a proposed trade-rules compromise that U.S…

17 July 2009 Obama administration outlines trade pact enforcement This article is extracted from the 17 July 2009 edition of “American Shipper”. The Obama administration has vowed to ensure that U.S. trade agreement commitments are met by other countries to ensure that U.S. workers aren’t undercut.…

16 July 2009 CITT Issues Orders Wood Slats from Mexico and China The following news release was issued by the CITT on 15 July 2009. The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today issued orders following the expiry review of its findings made on June 18, 2004, in Inquiry No. NQ-2003-003, concerning…

16 July 2009 Win a Spa Gift Certificate - 2009 National Conference In only two months time, CSCB conference delegates will be gathering in Halifax for the 2009 national conference. September is a very busy time so we strongly encourage you to book your accommodation immediately. Rooms are available…

16 July 2009 Wheat, Barley, Wheat Products and Barley Products 2009-2010 Tariff Rate Quotas This message applies to imports of wheat, barley, wheat products and barley products covered by items 161 to 191 of the Import Control List (ICL). The purpose of this Message is to inform members that the…

16 July 2009 Tariff Notice TN-4 4 concerning Amendment Package T2009- 6 Tariff Notice TN-4 4 concerning Amendment Package T2009- 6 is available on the CSCB web site, at http://www.cscb.ca/listinfo/tn-44-eng.pdf

16 July 2009 Cadmium Levels Removed from Chile Certification Requirements Please be advised that Cadmium levels have been removed from the Tolerances or Guidelines of the Chile Certification requirements. Information is accessible at the following address: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa…

16 July 2009 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site a) Chapter 01 was published to streamline the requirements for the following HS codes 01.01.10 - Pure-bred breeding animals 01.01.90 - Other 01.02 - Live bovine animals. 01.06.19 - Other mammals 01.06.90 - Other animals b) Chapter 7 was published to remove…

16 July 2009 Think-tank suggests easing of visa rule This article is excerpted from the 16 July 2009 edition of the “Toronto Star”. Canada should implement a secure traveller program with Mexico similar to the one in place with the United States in order to limit the impact of new visa requirements…

16 July 2009 Speed bumps The following article is extracted from the 15 July 2009 edition of the “Cornwall Standard Freeholder”. The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne has hit some speed bumps in the road to negotiating a solution with Canada Border Services Agency that will open the Cornwall Island port…

16 July 2009 Western Europe: Leader or Laggard? The following essay is by Peter G. Hall, Vice-President and Chief Economist, Export Development Canada. A year ago, Europe was being touted as the resilient zone. Inflation was the big worry, not recession. Interest rates were hiked 25 basis points on…

16 July 2009 Recommended amendments to the Harmonized System Nomenclature to enter into force on 1 January 2012 - WCO Council Recommendation of 26 June 2009 This news release was issued by the World Customs Organization on 16 July 2009. Background The Harmonized System Committee has been working for…

16 July 2009 China’s economic growth accelerates amid stimulus The following article is extracted from the 16 July 2009 edition of “globeandmail.com”. China’s economic growth accelerated in the second quarter amid a stimulus-fuelled surge in consumer spending and factory output, putting the…

16 July 2009 [US] Imports Up But Lower Year-Over-Year This article is excerpted from the 15 July 2009 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. Imports at the leading container ports increased 5 percent in May compared with April, but were down 20 percent compared with May 2008, continuing a trend that…

16 July 2009 Report Calls for Policy Decentralization, Other Measures to Improve Northern Border This article is extracted from the 16 July 2009 edition of “WorldTrade\Interactive”. The report referred to in this article was introduced to members on 15 July, at http://www.cscb.ca/050/rs_prev_e.cfm…