Trade News

21 May 2008 World Trade Organization Releases Trade Policy Review for China The WTO’s latest trade policy review for China is found on their web site, at: http://www.wto.org/english/tratop_e/tpr_e/tp299_e.htm Of particular interest is the document outlining “Trade Policies and Practices by Measure”…

21 May 2008 All B.C. Lower Mainland border crossings expecting increased congestion The following article is extracted from the 20 May 2008 edition of “Canadian Transportation & Logistics”. British Columbians travelling to the US via the Peace Arch border crossing at Blaine, Wash., are expected to…

21 May 2008 Factories in Ontario's future The following article is extracted from the 21 May 2008 edition of the “Toronto Star”. Is manufacturing finished in Ontario? With plants closing across the province, the unspoken assumption within government appears to be that it is. … But the unspoken…

21 May 2008 Wilson steps into softwood lumber fray The following article is excerpted from the 21 May 2008 edition of “globeandmail.com”. Michael Wilson, Canada's ambassador to Washington, has complained that the U.S. Congress is trying to do an end-run around a deal that was supposed to resolve the…

21 May 2008 Prince Rupert casts a wary eye on Chicago The following article is extracted from the 21 May 2008 edition of “globeandmail.com”. As Canadian National Railway Co.'s Chicago expansion plans draw new high-profile opposition from the likes of U.S. Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama…

21 May 2008 Prime Minister Harper Unveils Labelling Plan to Clearly Identify Canadian Foods The following news release was sent today by the Prime Minster’s Office. Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced a plan to modernize the federal guidelines governing use of “Product of Canada” and “Made…

21 May 2008 AMPS Review At a recent special BCCC meeting regarding AMPS, revisions to the Voluntary Disclosure Program and the Penalty Reduction Agreement were discussed. A paper regarding waivers of penalties was also circulated. Documents related to these, in both French and English, are available…

21 May 2008 Wholesale inflation slips but core inflation jumps This article is excerpted from the 21 May 2008 edition of “globeandmail.com”. U.S. wholesale inflation slowed in April following a big jump in March but the improvement is likely to be temporary as consumers are battered in coming months…

21 May 2008 PCC takes trade agenda to Washington This article is excerpted from the 20 May 2008 edition of “American Shipper”. A 40-member delegation from the activist Pacific Coast Council of Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders Associations is in Washington this week pressing its case on a…

20 May 2008 Certain Thermoelectric Coolers and Warmers - Notice of Initiation of Investigations The Canada Border Services Agency initiated investigations on May 15, 2008, under the Special Import Measures Act, respecting the alleged injurious dumping and subsidizing of certain thermoelectric…

20 May 2008 Certain Stainless Steel Wire The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has initiated on May 15, 2008, a re-investigation of the normal values and export prices of certain stainless steel wire originating in or exported from the Republic of Korea, Switzerland and the United States of…

20 May 2008 Memorandum D19-14-1, Cross-Border Currency and Monetary Instruments Reporting Summary This memorandum explains the legislative and regulatory provisions, guidelines, and procedures associated with the requirement to report to the CBSA the physical cross border movement of currency or…

20 May 2008 Frozen Pork from the European Union as Specified in the Surtax Order This message applies to imports of frozen pork from the European Union falling under tariff item No. 0203.29.000 of the Custom Tariff. The purpose of this message is to inform you that the 2008-2009 tariff rate quota…

20 May 2008 Item 194 - Frozen Pork from the European Union as specified in the Surtax Order Serial No.: 727 Date: May 7, 2008 1.0 Purpose 1.1The purpose of this Notice is to inform importers of the rules and procedures governing the issuance of import permits for frozen pork from specific countries…

20 May 2008 Softwood Lumber Exports to the United States Policy Respecting the Transfer of Export Allocations Serial No. 158 Date: May 20, 2008 1.0 Purpose The purpose of this Notice is to provide information to allocation holders and exporters with respect to transfers of export allocations for…

20 May 2008 Register now for the 2008 Atlantic Region Annual Conference There are only a few days to go until the CSCB Atlantic Region 2008 conference and annual general meeting. If you want to talk about the major issues facing customs brokers today with others who share your concerns, don’t miss…

20 May 2008 CBSA Proposal Regarding Use of Business Numbers for Casual Importations The CSCB has responded to CBSA's proposal regarding use of business numbers for casual importations. Our response can be viewed here: http://www.cscb.ca/listinfo/cscbsubmission.pdf CBSA's proposal was made available…

20 May 2008 June 2008 Softwood Lumber Quotas Now Available Softwood Lumber interim quota allocations for June 2008 are now available in EICS. Please be advised that the volume available currently represents 80% of the actual June allocation.

20 May 2008 Changes to Release Data CBSA has provided a chart that clarifies how changes to data provided at time of release are requested by the importer or customs broker. We are aware that the A48 RMD Corrector is not accepted at all ports and continue to follow up on this issue. Comments or…

20 May 2008 Corrector from CN - Memorial Day Intermodal Gate Hours Please note that the closing time for Chicago has been changed to 1500. Gates: Open Close CHICAGO Monday: 07:00 - 15:00 DETROIT Monday: Closed MEMPHIS Monday: Closed JACKSON Monday: Closed NEW ORLEANS Monday: Closed AUBURN Monday: 00…