Trade News

3 February 2009 CBSA Message: February 2009 Monthly K84 Payment The following message is from CBSA (EDI09-010). Although payment for February 2009's monthly K84 statements will be due as usual on February 27, 2009, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) realizes that some months have fewer days…

3 February 2009 What's behind the 'trade war' talk The following is excerpted from the 3 February 2009 edition of “Toronto Star”. It's like the old saying about catching more flies with honey than vinegar. Instead of complaining "in no uncertain terms" to Washington about the proposed multi-billion…

3 February 2009 CN09-001, New Carrier Export Penalty Customs Notice 09-001 describes a new penalty under AMPS, C369. The contravention is "Carrier failed to report the export of cargo at the time, the place and/or in the manner prescribed" and supersedes C343. For the first six months following its…

3 February 2009 List of Cnd Establishments Exporting Fish Products to Russia Members are advised that the "List of Canadian Establishments Eligible to Export Fish Products to the Russian Federation" has been updated and is available on the CFIA web site at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa…

3 February 2009 Canada takes battle over 'Buy American' to U.S. Senate The following is excerpted from the 2 February 2009 edition of “globeandmail.com”. Canada's ambassador to the United States stepped up diplomatic pressure on U.S. senators Monday to restrict Buy American policies, warning they…

3 February 2009 Government of Canada enhances safety in the transportation of dangerous goods The following is excerpted from the 2 February 2009 news release by Transport Canada. To enhance safety and security in the transport of dangerous goods, Canada's Transport Minister, John Baird, today…

3 February 2009 Correction: Tariff elimination on certain polyester fleece fabric for manufacture of yarn Further to our message on 30 January , DoF has sent a correction. The word ‘weight ’was replaced with ‘width’, as highlighted below. The Department of Finance is seeking your views on a request…

3 February 2009 [US] COOL hard facts The following is excerpted from the 2 February 2009 edition of “American Shipper”. The U.S. cattle industry is cool on the U.S. Department of Agriculture's mandatory country-of-origin labeling (COOL) regulation, which takes effect on March 16. One of the biggest…

3 February 2009 CPSC Delays Testing and Certification Requirements for Certain Consumer Products The following was reported on in the 3 February 2009 edition of “WorldTrade Interactive”. Importers and domestic manufacturers of certain consumer products have been granted an additional year to comply…

3 February 2009 APHIS extends phase-in for Lacey Act enforcement The following was reported on in the 3 February 2009 edition of “Journal of Commerce”. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has extended the phased-in enforcement schedule for imported items subject to the revised Lacey Act…

2 February 2009 Flaherty fears growing protectionism The following article is excerpted from the 31 January 2009 edition of “globeandmail.com”. Canadian Finance Minister Jim Flaherty said Saturday any protectionist moves by the United States or other countries would meet resistance around the world…

2 February 2009 T2009-2 Tariff Amendment, Summary of Changes Members are advised that the summary of changes for the T2009-2 tariff amendment package is available on the CBSA website as follows: PDF format: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/trade-commerce/tariff-tarif/2009/t2009-02/su… Text…

2 February 2009 T2009-2 Tariff Amendment, Summary of Changes Members are advised that the summary of changes for the T2009-2 tariff amendment package is available on the CBSA website as follows: PDF format: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/trade-commerce/tariff-tarif/2009/t2009-02/su… Text…

2 February 2009 CFIA Import Requirements and Process Seminar, Toronto Region Members are invited to the Toronto Region education seminar on CFIA Import Requirements and Process presented by Howard Stanley and Latika Mogla, CFIA Toronto District Office. Details are as follows: Date: Wednesday, March…

2 February 2009 Correction Period for Softwood Lumber Permits, January 2009 Brokers are advised that the correction period for January 2009 Softwood Lumber permits ends Monday 9 February 2009, at 18:00 EST. We remind you of the importance of submitting correct information on permits as this is…

Flaherty fears growing protectionism The following article is excerpted from the 31 January 2009 edition of “globeandmail.com”. Canadian Finance Minister Jim Flaherty said Saturday any protectionist moves by the United States or other countries would meet resistance around the world but Canada would…

2 February 2009 Update to CFIA AIRS website a) Chapter 07 was published to streamline the requirements for the following HS code. 07.09.90.3036 - Rhubarb (fresh or chilled) b) Chapter 08 was published to change the release recommendation from "Refuse Entry" to "Refer to CFIA-ISC" for the following…

2 February 2009 Are Trade’s Bellwethers Well? This article is by Peter Hall, Vice-President and Chief Economist, Export Development Canada. All pundits now agree that we’re in a global recession. But views on the depth of the economy’s dive remain divided. The IMF has yet again lowered its global…

2 February 2009 Obama sends diplomat to Davos to quell trade outrage The following article is excerpted from the 2 February 2009 edition of “globeandmail.com”. Facing one of his first big diplomatic tests, U.S. President Barack Obama dispatched an official to the World Economic Forum in Davos…

2 February 2009 [US] Congress Moving Quickly on Economic Stimulus Bill with Trade Provisions This article is extracted from the 2 February 2009 edition of “WorldTrade Interactive”. Economic stimulus legislation working its way quickly through Congress contains a number of trade-related provisions…