Trade News

15 May 2008 OECD: G7 slowdown coming This article is excerpted from the 14 May 2008 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development announced that its composite leading indicator for March points toward an upcoming economic slowdown in the OECD area as…

15 May 2008 Farm bill could delay "first sale" change by Customs This article is excerpted from the 14 May 2008 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. Congress is poised to approve a comprehensive farm bill which includes a provision that would require Customs and Border Protection to consult with…

14 May 2008 U.S. bill a new headache for Canadian exporters The following article is extracted from the 14 May 2008 edition of “globeandmail.com”. Home Depot and other U.S. lumber importers will have to prove their Canadian suppliers have fully paid their export taxes before getting the product into…

14 May 2008 E60, Tobacco Products Export Form The most recent version of this form is available on the CRA web site, at: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/E/pbg/ef/e60/README.html

14 May 2008 EU exporters list Please be advised that the description for the "List of Canadian Exporters Approved for the European Union" has been updated at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/fispoi/export/pageeuuee.shtml Text added regarding letter "F" used as a suffix for registration…

14 May 2008 New BIT AGS Driver Input Screens The following message is from CN. I am now able to provide you with a copy of the Automatic Gate screens your drivers will see when they use the new system at BIT. You should be aware that the sequence of questions may change depending on what the driver…

14 May 2008 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site Chapter 30 was published to add a new end use of "For use as a pest control product" for the following HS codes. 30.02.90.0182.99 - Plant microorganism - bacteria - other 30.02.90.0183 - Microorganism - plant pathogen - protozoan 30.02.90.0184 - Microorganism…

14 May 2008 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site Chapter 01 was published to change the recommendation from "Refuse entry" to "Refer to CFIA - veterinary inspection" for the following HS codes and US states: District of Columbia - Florida - Iowa - Illinois - Indiana - Louisiana - Massachusetts - New Jersey…

14 May 2008 Latest Edition of US Customs and Border Protection Bulletin The current edition of US CBP’s Bulletin is available on their web site, at: http://www.customs.gov/xp/cgov/trade/legal/bulletins_decisions/bulletin…

14 May 2008 Crew, officer shortages threaten global trade: Drewry This article is excerpted from the 13 May 2008 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. The shortage of global deck officers could number as high as 34,000 this year and could rise to 90,000 by 2012, according to a new report by Drewry…

14 May 2008 Updated Importation Requirements under the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme The following news release was issued by US Customs and Border Protection on 12 May 2008. On September 23, 2004, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), Treasury, published in the Federal Register…

13 May 2008 CANPASS – Corporate and Private Aircraft The following publications are available on the CBSA web site: CANPASS – Corporate Aircraft Particpant’s Guide http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/pub/bsf5065-eng.html CANPASS -- Private Aircraft Participant’s Guide http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca…

13 May 2008 Importing a Vehicle into Canada The CBSA “Importing a Vehicle into Canada” is available on the CBSA web site, at http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/pub/bsf5048-eng.html

13 May 2008 2008 Quebec Region Annual Conference – Register Now Members who wish to attend the CSCB Quebec Region 2008 conference and annual general meeting are encouraged to register immediately. Come and learn about Managing Change In The Workplace: How To Grow Your Human Capital Across…

13 May 2008 2008 Ontario Region Annual Conference – Register Now Members who wish to attend the CSCB Ontario Region 2008 conference and annual general meeting are encouraged to register immediately. Come and learn about Managing Change In The Workplace: How To Grow Your Human Capital Across…

13 May 2008 2008 BC Region Annual Conference – Register Now! Members who wish to attend the CSCB BC Region 2008 conference and annual general meeting are encouraged to register immediately. Come and learn about Managing Change In The Workplace: How To Grow Your Human Capital Across Generations. Have…

13 May 2008 2008 Toronto Region Annual Conference – Register Now Members who wish to attend the CSCB Toronto Region 2008 conference and annual general meeting are encouraged to register immediately. If you wish to book accommodation at the Sheraton Centre, please call 1- 416.947.4955. Please note…

The following messages were sent on 13 May: 1. Canada Border Services Agency (forms and publications) CANPASS -- Corporate and Private Aircraft Importing a Vehicle into Canada 2. Canada Customs Articles Universities broaden training for transportation... 3. Canadian Food Inspection Agency (AIRS)…