Trade News

28 March 2008 Revision to Directive D-04-01,"Canadian Nursery Certification Program (CNCP)" Directive D-04-01, "Canadian Nursery Certification Program (CNCP)" has been revised and is available on the web at http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/plaveg/protect/dir/d-04-01e.shtml . This directive has…

28 March 2008 CITT Decisions Pending and Hearing Schedule Updated The following updates are available on the CITT web site: Decisions pending http://www.citt-tcce.gc.ca/appeals/pending/index_e.asp Hearing schedule http://www.citt-tcce.gc.ca/appeals/hearings/index_e.asp

28 March 2008 B2 Pilot Project CBSA has advised of a 6 month pilot project, commencing April 1, 2008, between the Prairie Region and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) Region concerning the processing of form B2 (Canada Customs - Adjustment Request). During this time, the GTA will process B2 requests on…

The following messages were sent on 28 March: 1. Canada Border Services Agency (noitces and memos) D10-14-53 -- Tariff Classification Policy on Belts D14-1-9, Information Pertaining to the ... D2-1-5, Casual Donations Tariff Item No. 9816.00.00 NAFTA Rules of Origin - Disassembly as a Mode... 2…

28 March 2008 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site A) Chapter 35 was published to add new OGD extensions for all countries: 35.07.90.1850 Enzymes other than animal origin 35.07.90.1858 Enzymes manufactured from ingredients of animal origin 35.07.90.6025 Products and supplements - microbial - bacterial…

28 March 2008 Homeland Security and State Departments Announce WHTI Land and Sea Final Rule This news release was issued by US Customs and Border Protection on 27 March 2008. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Department of State (DOS) announced today the final rule for the…

28 March 2008 U.S. Customs and Border Protection and European Commission Adopt the Joint Roadmap Towards Mutual Recognition Trade Partnership Programs This news release was issued by US Customs and Border Protection on 27 March 2008. U.S. Customs and Border Protection Deputy Commissioner Jayson…

28 March 2008 ICC steps up support to Doha trade deal in meeting with WTO head This news release was issued by the International Chamber of Commerce on 27 March 2008. In a meeting yesterday with Pascal Lamy, Director General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), ICC Secretary General Guy Sebban…

28 March 2008 ATA Truck Tonnage index stays flat in February The following article is excerpted from the 27 March 2008 edition of “Canadian Transportation & Logistics”. The American Trucking Associations' advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index remained flat in February, after…

27 March 2008 SPECTRA/PREMIUM INDUSTRIES INC. v. PRESIDENT OF THE CANADA BORDER SERVICES AGENCY, Appeal No. AP-2006-053 Decision and reasons issued Wednesday, March 26, 2008 IN THE MATTER OF an appeal heard on October 10, 2007, under section 67 of the Customs Act, R.S.C. 1985 (2d Supp.), c. 1; AND…

27 March 2008 Proactive DisclosureProactive DisclosureDecision Document DD2008-70 Determination of the Safety of Syngenta Seeds Inc.’s Corn (Zea mays L) Event 3272 This Decision Document has been prepared to explain the regulatory decision reached under Directive 94-08 (Dir94-08), entitled…

27 March 2008 Aqua: 20080326 - Info Update The information on the National Aquatic Animal Health Program (NAAHP) has been updated. http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/aqua/aquae.shtml The following items have been updated: Importation of Live Fish http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima…

27 March 2008 Import Requirements for Cantaloupes From Honduras Introduction The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has warned the public not to consume cantaloupes from Agropecuaria Montelibano, a Honduran grower/ packer, as these cantaloupes appear to be associated with a Salmonella Lichfield…

27 March 2008 Requests Not Yet Initiated An updated list of CITT requests not yet initiated is available on their web site at: http://www.citt-tcce.gc.ca/textiles/requests/index_e.asp

27 March 2008 Bulletin from CPR: TRIEX implementation in Vancouver, BC April 12th and 13th, 2008 CP is in the process of implementing TRIEX (Truck, Rail, Intermodal EXcellence), an end-to-end shipment management solution that will utilize new processes and technology to enhance our Intermodal…

27 March 2008 Changes to the Administration of the Release Prior to Payment Program - update Further to the message sent on March 8, 2008, the CSCB has learned that: 1. Changes noted in this draft notice will not be implemented in full. 2. Changes to the GST letter option are expected shortly. We…

27 March 2008 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site Chapter 08 was published to change the release recommendation from "Approved" to "Refer to CFIA-ISC" for Honduras for the following HS code. 08.07.19.0001.02 - Cantaloupe (fresh) This generated a requirement version change for all countries except Mexico.

27 March 2008 Note to Deltaport Customers from TSI CARGO HOLDS AND RELEASES As you may be aware, TSI Terminal Systems Inc. will be implementing the new Terminal Operating System (TOS) called “Navis” (www.navis.com) to replace our current legacy systems at Deltaport. This new TSO will “Go Live” on…