Trade News

3 June 2008 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site Chapter 06 was published to modify the requirements for the following HS codes for the Continental United States. 06.02.10.0009.90 Other fruit - Unrooted plant 06.02.10.0010.90 Other nuts species - Unrooted plants 06.02.10.0011.90 Other trees and shrubs…

3 June 2008 New Air Agreement with the Republic of the Philippines The following is extracted from a news release issued on 30 May 2008. The Honourable Helena Guergis, Secretary of State (Foreign Affairs and International Trade) (Sport), today announced the successful conclusion of a new air…

3 June 2008 Border paranoia The following article is excerpted from the 3 June 2008 edition of “globeandmail.com”. Keeping Americans safe has become an insidious economic killer. Delays and heightened security have made flying such a hassle that people are apparently going to great lengths to avoid…

3 June 2008 USTR Advisory Committee to Review Impact of C-TPAT on Small Businesses The following article is excerpted from the 3 June 2008 edition of “World\Trade Interactive”. The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative’s Industry Trade Advisory Committee on Small and Minority Business will hold a…

2 June 2008 CP Circular 7800, International Rules & Regulations Please be advised that the following changes will be implemented in our International Rules & Regulations Circular 7800 effective July 1, 2008. Item 112: Billing Changes at CP Terminals a.. Ancillary charges apply in the same currency…

2 June 2008 Statement of Reasons Concerning the initiation of investigations into the dumping and subsidizing of Certain thermoelectric coolers and warmers originating in or exported from the People's Republic of China Decision Pursuant to subsection 31(1) of the Special Import Measures Act, the…

2 June 2008 SIMA Index for June 2008 The SIMA Index was last updated on 26 May, and is found on the CBSA web site at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/sima-lmsi/monthly-eng.html

2 June 2008 Update to Handbook of Export and Import Commodity Codes - 2008 The Handbook of Export and Import Commodity Codes – 2008 was updated on 30 May, and the revisions are found on the EICS web site, at: http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/trade/eicb/general/Bluebook/Since2008-en.a…

2 June 2008 Interest Rates for Third Calendar Quarter of 2008 The CRA announced the prescribed annual interst rates that will appy to amounts owed to CRA that will be in effect from 1 July to 30 September 2008. These are available on their web site, at: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/newsroom/releases…

2 June 2008 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site A) Chapter 01 was published to change the recommendation from "Refuse entry" to Refer to CFIA - veterinary inspection" for the following HS codes from Czech Republic with the end use: Travellers & Personal use and not for resale or distribution. 01.06.32…

2 June 2008 Forms missing, audit finds The following article is excerpted from the 2 June 2008 edition of “globeandmail.com”. Thousands of blank forms used to issue work permits and other valuable documents for visitors to Canada are going missing because border officers are sloppy about security…

2 June 2008 U.S. mandates export e-filing This article is extracted from the 30 May 2008 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. The long-awaited Census Bureau Foreign Trade Regulations will be published in the Federal Register on Monday [ie today]. The regulations will require the electronic filing…

2 June 2008 USDA seeks changes to fruit, vegetable import reporting rules This article is excerpted from the 30 May 2008 edition of “American Shipper”. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service proposes several changes to its fruit, vegetable and specialty crop import…

2 June 2008 CBP to Issue New Frequent Traveler Cards The following is extracted from a news release issued by US Customs and Border Protection on 30 May 2008. U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced it will issue new cards for current Secure Electronic Network for Travelers Rapid Inspection…

2 June 2008 U.S. wants to expand C-TPAT program to include exports This article is excerpted from the 2 June 2008 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. The United States and the governments of some of its major trading partners are slowly working toward developing mutual recognition of their trade…

2 June 2008 Checklist to avoid export penalties This article is extracted from Susan Kohn Ross’s “Customs Update” column appearing in today’s edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. In a recent speech, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Export Enforcement Darryl Jackson addressed the mitigation of…

30 May 2008 Alain Jolicoeur Announces His Retirement from CBSA M. Jolicoeur has announced his retirement from the Presidency of the CBSA. The CSCB is pleased to recognize M. Jolicoeur’s leadership and integrity during his years with the Agency, and we wish him well in the future. I would like to…

30 May 2008 Interest Rate for Third Quarter, 2008 Message EDI08-041 The annual interest rate for the third quarter of 2008 (July 1 to September 30) will be 2.3905. The monthly interest rate for the same period will be 0.2%.

The following messages were sent on 30 May: 1. Canada Border Services Agency (other) Alain Jolicoeur Announces is Retirement from CBSA Interest Rate for Third Quarter, 2008 2. Canada Border Services Agency (notices and memos) Customs Notice 08-017, Highway Sufferance... 3. Canadian Food Inspection…

30 May 2008 Canada Signs Free Trade, Labour Cooperation and Environment Agreements with Peru The following news release was issued by DFAIT on 29 May 2008. The Honourable Helena Guergis, Secretary of State (Foreign Affairs and International Trade) (Sport), acting on behalf of the Honourable David…