Trade News

18 January 2008 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site a) Chapter 16 was published. Cooked poultry meat from Israel was recently approved for import for the following HS Codes. 16.01.00.5459.03 - Turkey - Sausages - canned 16.01.00.5459.04 - Turkey - Sausages - pouch 16.01.00.5459.09 - Turkey - Sausages - dry…

18 January 2008 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site Chapter 01 was published to change the recommandation to REFUSE ENTRY forlive birds from Iran due to Avian Influenza outbreak. These changes applyto the end use: Travellers & Personal use and not for resale or distribution 01.06.38.2088 Psittacines over 3…

18 January 2008 Minister Day Announces Funding to Reduce Cross-border Flow of Illegal Drugs The following is excerpted from a news release issued on 17 January 2008 by Public Safety Camada. The Honourable Stockwell Day, Minister of Public Safety, took another step to crackdown on illegal drugs, by…

18 January 2008 Transportation software developers start adding “10 + 2” This article is extracted from the 18 January 2008 edition of “American Shipper”. Companies that provide freight transportation software to the customs broker, forwarding and non-vessel-operating common carrier industries plan…

17 January 2008 CN BIT - Transition to AGS - Begins January 21 BIT Automatic Gate Customer Update The following message is from CN’s intermodal team. Beginning Monday January 21st we will begin the transition to the new Automatic Gate System (AGS) at our Brampton terminal. On a selective basis we…

17 January 2008 Cadex Lines Sunsetting Message EDI08-009 This is to advise that as the CADEX connections are older technology and do not allow the CBSA to provide automated failover or recovery in the event of a disaster, the CBSA is recommending that all external clients using this technology…

17 January 2008 A central bank's waning influence The following article is excerpted from the 17 January 2008 edition of “globeandmail.com”. Central banks have spent the past decade convincing the world's markets that interest rate policy is the magic tool - give it a few well-placed turns and it…

17 January 2008 US concerned with Canada’s Community Development Trust The following article is excerpted from the 17 January 2008 edition of “American Shipper”. The United States expressed concern this week about Canada's Jan. 10 implementation of a $1 billion Community Development Trust, which…

16 January 2008 FIRST Service Option Message EDI08-008 This message is from the Electronic Commerce Unit at CBSA. Information for Customs Brokers - Customs Notice 07-008 and the Frequent Importer Release System (FIRST) Service Option This message is sent on behalf of Release Programs, Commercial…

16 January 2008 Vietam establishment list Members are advised that the "List of Vietnam Establishments Eligible for Certification by Vietnam Authorities" has been re-formatted, to arrange establishments alpha-numerically, at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/fispoi/import/viee.shtml The…

16 January 2008 Revision to Directive D-01-01, "Phytosanitary Requirements to Prevent the Entry of Phytophthora ramorum" Appendix 4, "CFIA Approved Pest Free Certification Programs for Phytophthora ramorum", of Directive D-01-01, "Phytosanitary Requirements to Prevent the Entry of Phytophthora…

16 January 2008 Revision to Directive D-03-05, "Plant Protection Phytosanitary Import Requirements for Oak (Quercus spp.) Nursery Stock From Sources Outside of the Continental United States" Appendix 2, "CFIA Recognized countries of export of Quercus (Oak)", of Directive D-03-05, "Plant Protection…

16 January 2008 Revision to Directive D-03-04, "Plant Protection Phytosanitary Import Requirements for Maple (Acer spp.) Nursery Stock From Sources Outside of the Continental United States" Appendix 2, "CFIA Recognized countries of export of Acer (Maple)", of Directive D-03-04, "Plant Protection…

16 January 2008 Release Requests for December, 2007 The CBSA has provided release statistics for December, 2007 at http://www.cscb.ca/listinfo/dec07.xls

16 January 2008 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site Chapter 44 was published. a) to add a new OGD extension: 44.07.99.0134.08 - Tropical species - sawn, sliced, lumber - untreated - Not end-jointed or finger-jointed b) to simplify the requirements with the following HS codes for the states of Alabama…

16 January 2008 U.S. will be flexible on new border rules The following article is excerpted from the 156 January 2008 edition of “globeandmail.com”. A U.S. official says there will be some leeway in new security rules requiring Canadians driving or sailing to the United States to produce documents…

16 January 2008 Big banks consider defying rate cut The following article is excerpted from the 16 January 2008 edition of “globeandmail.com”. Some of Canada's big banks are contemplating holding their prime rates steady in the face of a rate cut by the Bank of Canada, a move that could destabilize…

16 January 2008 CP: TRIEX implementation in Edmonton, AB Jan 26th and 27th, 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 product for both you…

16 January 2008 Incoterms revision This article, by Frank Reynolds, is extracted from the 15 January 2008 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. … After more than two years of debate, the International Chamber of Commerce has decided to revise Incoterms 2000. Work has begun, but there is no target…

16 January 2008 Decline seen for U.S. imports This article was excerpted from the 15 January 2008 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. A maritime industry economist said the U.S. economy is most likely in a recession now and this will result in declining imports in 2008. Bill Ralph, senior…