Trade News

31 January 2007 A New GST/HST Processing System The following is extracted from a notice on the Canada Revenue Agency web site, at http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tax/business/topics/gst/redesign/menu-e.html. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is replacing its current GST/HST processing system on April 10…

31 January 2007 CBP User Fees Increase The following is a news release issued by US Customs and Border Protection on 29 January 2007. On October 22, 2004 the President signed the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 (Pub. L. 108-357). Section 892 of the Act amended Title 19 United States Code 58c to…

31 January 2007 CBP to seek approval for Secure Freight program office This article is extracted from the 30 January 2007 edition of “American Shipper”. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is poised to create a program office for the Secure Freight Initiative that will be managed by its Customs…

30 January 2007 BSF5023 Guide for Transporters The Guide for Transporters provides information on requirements involving international transportation personnel, including immigration control and processes at port of entry, obligations and liabilities of transporters, and specific requirements for…

30 January 2007 D11-4-27 Canada-Costa Rica Free Trade Agreement (CCRFTA) Costa Rica Free Zone Regimes Memorandum D11-4-17 has been revised to reflect the following change: Changes have been made to Appendix A, dated 6 January 2006, as a result of ongoing consultations with the Minister of…

30 January 2007 D11-6-10 Reassessment Policy This memorandum explains the reassessment period that applies to correct declarations when there is reason to believe that declarations of origin, tariff classification or value for duty are incorrect. It also provides information on the time limits with…

30 January 2007 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site Chapters 07, 09, 11 and 12 were published with new OGD extensions. This resulted in a version changes for a number of requirements. Please check your version numbers before submitting through EDI. 07.09.90.3041 - Globe artichokes 07.11.90.3042 - Capers 09…

30 January 2007 Feds on lookout for dirty bombs at Vancouver ports The following article is excerpted from the “National Post” edition of 30 January 2007. The federal government is planning to install up to 16 radiation portals in the Vancouver area to ensure every container unloaded from a ship is…

30 January 2007 “Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits, 2007 Revision UCP 600” On 23 January, the article entitled “UCP 600”, concerning the latest revision of the Uniform customs and Practice for Documentary Credits, was sent to members; it is found at http://www.cscb.ca/050/rs_prev…

30 January 2007 MARAD, EX-IM Bank Launch Transportation Freight Financing Program This article is extracted from the 30 January 2007 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. The U.S. Maritime Administration has launched an initiative known as the Transportation Freight Financing Program. The new…

29 January 2007 January 26 Update on CN’s Operations in Vancouver The following is a news release issued by CN on 26 January 2007. The severe winter weather events experienced in the Vancouver area over the past several weeks have caused a significant backlog of intermodal traffic at the ocean…

29 January 2007 Handbook of Export and Import Commodity Codes – 2007 The “Handbook of Export and Import Commodity Codes – 2007” is available on the EICB web site, at: http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/trade/eicb/general/bluebook/handbook-en.asp

29 January 2007 Trading with India This article is extracted from the 29 January 2007 edition of “globeandmail.com”. On the cusp of prosperity, blessed with a burgeoning middle class, India should be an ideal trading partner for Canada. As the world's largest democracy, it has somehow preserved…

29 January 2007 Request for Tariff Relief on Certain Polyester Fibres The Department of Finance is requesting members’ views on a request for tariff relief on certain polyester fabrics for use in the manufacture of internal roller shade systems. The Department proposes to create new tariff items to…

26 January 2007 OGD HS Codes The new website address for the OGD (Other Government Departments) HS codes is: http://cbsa.gc.ca/eservices/ogd/hs-eng.html

26 January 2007 List of EICS OnLine Customs Brokers on the Web The following message is from the EICB; please respond to them at [email protected]. The LIST OF EICS ONLINE CUSTOMS BROKERS on the Web will be updated on 01 February 2007. Please visit the web page - http://www.international…

26 January 2007 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site Chapter 01 was published to change the release recommendations. A) for live horses from other countries than USA for the following end uses: 1. Permanent importation after temporary US stay 2. Temporary importation after temporary US stay 01.01 live…

26 January 2007 Update to Directive D-02-10, "Canadian Phytosanitary Certification for Seeds to meet the phytosanitary import requirements of the United States" This list server provides notification that Directive D-02-10, "Canadian Phytosanitary Certification for Seeds to meet the phytosanitary…

26 January 2007 Late Accounting Questions and Extension of Automatic Waiver to 24 January 2007 The following message is from Doug Oakman, Manager of Entry, Accounting and Adjustment Policy; it follows from the message sent to members on 19 January concerning the CBSA’s extension of the automatic…