Trade News

22 October 2008 Pacific nations working on trade pact with EU This article is excerpted from the 22 October 2008 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. Trade ministers from Pacific nations this week met in Fiji to negotiate the details of a possible trade agreement with the European Union…

21 October 2008 Mexico Reopens Border to Alberta Cattle The CFIA issued the following news release on 20 October 2008. The Government of Canada has delivered for Canadian cattle producers by reaching an agreement with Mexican officials to remove the temporary restrictions in place on imports of…

21 October 2008 Notices from the EICB Items 94 and 95: Broiler Hatching Eggs and Chicks for Chicken Production – Supplemental Imports This Notice is available on the EICB web site, at: http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/trade/eicb/notices/ser738-en.asp ***************** Items 135 to 139 – Eggs and Egg…

21 October 2008 CN Gate Hours - Changes for October 27th 2008 Last week CN announced changes to its Intermodal service effective Monday 27 October. Effective October 27th, terminal hours will be adjusted to reflect these train service changes: Mon - Fri Sat – Sun Moncton: Gate: 7/24 Gate: 7/24 Crane…

21 October 2008 CP Customer Bulletin: United States Census Bureau Automated Export System (AES) Reporting Requirements The following bulletin is from CP Rail. This bulletin requires the attention of all rail customers exporting traffic from the United States to Canada , or through Canada to a third…

21 October 2008 Driver Notice -- CN Brampton Automatic Gate Process ON THE WAY IN THE GATE - DRIVERS MUST: 1. Drop off Customs documents (A8A & Ocean B/L) for in bond shipments. 2. Pick up Dangerous Goods papers on your way into the yard when picking up danger loads DRIVERS WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE…

21 October 2008 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site A) Chapter 06 was published to modify the requirements for the following HS codes for the Continental United States; 06.02.10.0011.05 Spruce - Unrooted plants (Other Picea spp. than Picea polita and Picea jezoensis) 06.02.10.0011.17 Hemlock - Unrooted…

21 October 2008 Bank of Canada trims its key rate, flags more cuts as economy sinks The following article is excerpted from the 21 October 2008 edition of “globeandmail.com”. The Bank of Canada Tuesday cut its key interest rate by a small quarter of a percentage point, attempting to give the…

21 October 2008 Lawmakers Offer Guidance on Scope, Timing of Lacey Act Amendments This article is excerpted from the 21 October 2008 edition of “World\Trade Interactive”. Senior Democratic lawmakers have expressed support for narrowing the scope and phasing in the enforcement of the new import…

21 October 2008 WCO to officially recognize array of border agencies This article is excerpted from the 20 October 2008 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. The World Customs Organization is adding a new “pillar” to its supply-chain security doctrine to emphasize the role of many government…

21 October 2008 Foreign Trade Regulations - Automated Export System Requirements The following news release was issued by Customs and Border Protection on 20 October 2008. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) published the Trade Act regulations in the Federal Register on December 5, 2003. The…

21 October 2008 US CBP Cargo Examinations The following announcement was made by US Customs and Border Protection on 20 October 2008. Historically, cargo entering the United States from any foreign territory has been subject to physical examination by the U.S. Government to verify that it complies…

21 October 2008 CBP cracks down on late duty payments via ACE This article is extracted from the 21 October 2008 edition of “American Shipper”. U.S. Customs and Border Protection last week announced new penalty guidelines for importers who are late paying estimated duties through the periodic…

21 October 2008 China official: Strengthen currency, diversity markets, raise quality This article is excerpted from the 21 October 2008 edition of “American Shipper”. China's export rate will moderate and go into a period of gradual decline, according to an official with the country's National…

21 October 2008 U.S., Japan, France offer help to banks This article is excerpted from the 21 October 2008 edition of “globeandmail.com”. Japan and France extended more help to banks, the IMF prepared to intervene in trouble spots around the world and the U.S. Federal Reserve devised a new plan to…

21 October 2008 U. S. Customs and Border Protection Announces Change to Port of Entry Hours of Operation The following announcement is from US Customs and Border Protection. U.S. Customs and Border Protection, in conjunction with Canadian Border Services Agency, wish to inform the public that the…

21 October 2008 Notes from National DEC Conference This article appeared in the 21 October 2008 edition of the “Export ABC’s” column in “The Journal of Commerce”. It is written by Frank Reynolds, president of International Projects, Inc., an export management company. Delegates from most of the…

20 October 2008 Undeclared Sulphites in Cedar Phoenicia Brand Greek Golden Peppers The following news release was issued by the CFIA on 17 October 2008. TheCanadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning people with sensitivities to sulphites not to consume Cedar Phoenicia brand Greek Golden…

20 October 2008 Imported Dairy Ingredients and Soybean Meal for Livestock Feed The following news release was issued by the CFIA on 17 October 2008. Effective immediately, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) will require dairy ingredients and soybean meal originating from China intended for…

20 October 2008 November 2008 Softwood Lumber Quotas Now Available Message to Customs Brokers regarding Softwood Quota Allocations Softwood Lumber interim quota allocations for November 2008 are now available in EICS. Please be advised that the volume available currently represents 80% of the actual…