Trade News

17 July 2008 NCBFAA weighs in on aviation cargo security at congressional hearings This news release was issued by the NCBFAA on 16 July 2008. Washington DC: In testimony today before the House Committee on Homeland Security’s Subcommittee on Transportation Security and Infrastructure Protection…

16 July 2008 EDI Release Reports for June 2008 The release requests received report for June, 2008 is available on the CSCB website at: http://www.cscb.ca/listinfo/RRRJune08.xls.

16 July 2008 Three-Layer and Four-Layer Outerwear Fabric, No. TR-2007-005 Notice of Revised Description Notice is hereby given that the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (the Tribunal) has revised the description of the subject fabrics for the above-noted request as published in its Notice of…

16 July 2008 CBSA Message: Crimson Logic Update Message EDI08-056 (update) Problems with Crimson Logic direct connect line have been resolved.

16 July 2008 EICS/EXCOL: Help desk not available The EICS/EXCOL Telephone Help Desk is not available today Wednesday 16 July 2008. The E-Mail Help Desk will continue to be monitored until 16:00 EST. [email protected] [email protected]

16 July 2008 CITT Public Hearings The latest list of CITT public hearings is available on their website at: http://www.citt-tcce.gc.ca/hearing/hearing_e.asp.

16 July 2008 CITT Issues Order Carbon Steel Nipples and Adaptor Fittings from China The following news release was issued by the CITT on 15 July 2008. The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today issued an order following the expiry review of its finding made on July 16, 2003, as amended on June…

16 July 2008 Helly Hansen Leisure Canada Inc. vs. President of the Canada Border Services Agency, Appeal No. Ap-2006-054 IN THE MATTER OF an appeal heard on January 22, 2008, under subsection 67(1) of the Customs Act, R.S.C. 1985 (2d Supp.), c. 1; AND IN THE MATTER OF a decision of the President of…

16 July 2008 Clothes Line Apparel, Division of 2810221 Canada Inc. vs. President of the Canada Border Services Agency, Appeal No. Ap-2007-006 IN THE MATTER OF an appeal heard on December 3, 2007, under subsection 67(1) of the Customs Act, R.S.C. 1985 (2d Supp.), c. 1; AND IN THE MATTER OF a decision…

16 July 2008 Enhanced CSSP Requirements: Wastewater Treatment Plant Impacts The following is an industry notice released on 16 July 2008 by CFIA. This notice provides information on planned enhancements that will strengthen the food safety measures in shellfish harvest areas adjacent to wastewater…

16 July 2008 CBSA Message: Crimson Logic Message EDI08-057 EDI Hotline - July 16, 11:00 am We are currently experiencing problems with the CRIMSON LOGIC direct connect line. There is no outbound traffic. There is no ETA

16 July 2008 Container Testing and Ventilation - Update The CSCB has had a discussion with senior CBSA staff regarding CBSA testing of containers for fumigants and other solvents. This is further to our message of July 12. Although the testing of containers destined for examination is not new, it is…

16 July 2008 Trade Compliance and Integrity The CBSA has provided an outline of its national priorities for trade compliance verifications. In 2007-2008, the four national priorities that were selected with respect to non-compliance related to tariff classification were: furniture parts, sawn lumber…

16 July 2008 Testing and Ventilation of Marine Containers Fact Sheet The following fact sheet was posted on the CBSA website on 16 July 2008. Chemical fumigants are widely used in the shipping industry to kill invasive alien species in cargo loads. Historically, the Canada Border Services Agency…

16 July 2008 Temporary closure of WISC Due to building maintenance, a scheduled power outage on July 19, 2008 will result in the following closure: The Western Import Service Centre (WISC) will be closed on Saturday July 19, 2008 , between the hours of 13:30 - 20:00 pacific standard time . During…

16 July 2008 Update to CFIA AIRS website Chapter 01 was published to change the recommandation from "REFUSE ENTRY" to " Refer to CFIA - veterinary inspection" for live birds from Kazakhstan. These changes apply to the end use: Travellers & Personal use and not for resale or distribution 01.06.38…

16 July 2008 Economic woes grow as markets, oil drop The following article is excerpted from the 15 July 2008 edition of “globeandmail.com”. The outlook for the Canadian economy grew darker Tuesday. Canada's main stock market plunged, the central bank warned of slowing growth and rising inflation…

16 July 2008 Certain fabrics for use in the manufacture of day wear and intimate apparel - Request to eliminate tariff The Department of Finance (DoF) is currently reviewing a request to eliminate the tariff on certain fabrics for use in the manufacture of day wear and intimate apparel. DoF is…

16 July 2008 EDI for ACE Electronic Truck Manifest Those interested in filing Electronic Truck Manifests using EDI with US Customs and Border Protection will find advice on this matter on the US Customs website at: http://www.customs.gov/xp/cgov/trade/automated/modernization/carrier_in……

16 July 2008 WTO Report Reaffirms Benefits of Trade but Notes Usefulness of Adjustment Programs This article is excerpted from the 16 July 2008 edition of “World\Trade Interactive”. The World Trade Organization released July 15 its World Trade Report 2008, which examines the gains from international…