Trade News

22 November 2006 B234 North American Free Trade Agreement – Motor Vehicle Averaging Election The purpose of the Motor Vehicle Averaging Election is to provide the form to be used by a producer of light-duty or heavy-duty vehicles I filing an election to average in accordance with section 11 of the…

22 November 2006 CN659 Air Charter Permits issued by Canadian Transport Agency The Canadian Transport Agency (CTA) has announced it no longer requires air charter carriers to carry their issued charter licenses on board the aircraft. It has been determined that border services officers are no longer…

22 November 2006 D13-2-5 Customs Valuation: Effects of the Goods and Services Tax This Memorandum has been updated to reflect the changes in the rate of goods and services tax. It does not contain any policy or procedural changes. This Memorandum also includes new references to sources of CBSA…

22 November 2006 D10-14-7 Tariff Classification of East India Tanned Kip Leather (Tariff Item No. 4104.11.21) This memorandum is an updated version of Memorandum D10-14-7 and reflects the revised numbering of the Customs Tariff. Thre is no change in policy regarding this product. http://www.cbsa…

22 November 2006 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site Chapter 44 was published. i) Change in release recommendation for treated wood cases and pallets and, ii) China and Hong Kong were inserted into the requirements for treated and untreated wood cases and pallets for countries other than the continental…

22 November 2006 Softwood Lumber Exports to the United States: Applications for an Export Allocation Serial No. 146 1.0 Background 1.1 On October 12, 2006, the Canada-United States Softwood Lumber Agreement (SLA) entered into force. Under the Agreement, shipments of softwood lumber from Canada to…

22 November 2006 SIMA Instigation of Investigation into Certain Adult Incontinence Briefs originating in or exported from France The CBSA has initiated an investigation under the SIMA into the alleged injurious dumping of certain adult incontinence briefs originating in or exported from France. The…

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21 November 2006 Hearing Schedule and Decisions Pending The most recent appeals hearing schedule and list of pending decisions are available on the CITT web site, at: http://www.citt-tcce.gc.ca/appeals/hearings/061120_e.asp http://www.citt-tcce.gc.ca/appeals/pending/index_e.asp

21 November 2006 US Thanksgiving Hours – Update from CN Please note: Chicago and Detroit hours have been updated. Thanksgiving - Thursday, November 23rd Friday, November 24th All Canadian Terminals – Normal Operations US Terminal Gates: DETROIT Thursday - Closed - Friday - Closed - CHICAGO Thursday…

21 November 2006 Certain Waterproof Footwear and Bottoms made of Plastic or Rubber originating in or exported from the PRC The CBSA has concluded a re-investigation of the normal values and export prices of certain waterproof rubber footwear and certain waterproof footwear and bottoms made of…

21 November 2006 Directive D-03-08, "Phytosanitary Requirements to prevent the introduction into and spread within Canada of the Emerald Ash Borer” Appendix 1, "Areas Regulated for the Emerald Ash Borer" of Directive D-03-08, "Phytosanitary Requirements to prevent the introduction into and spread…

21 November 2006 Certified Customs Specialist Course Enrolment Deadline is 22 November Applications for the 2006 CCS course will be accepted until end of day tomorrow, 22 November 2006. Applications must be accompanied by full payment. You will find the course application on our web site, at: http:/…

21 November 2006 Ottawa to explore private help at border The following article is extracted from the 21 November 2006 edition of “globeandmail.com”. Ottawa wants to listen to pitches from the private sector to help construct a new Windsor-Detroit crossing, but the name of Manuel (Matty) Moroun…

21 November 2006 Advance trade data rule on tap for early 2007 The following article is excerpted from the 21 November 2006 edition of “American Shipper”. CSCB President Carol West will attend the Trade Support Network and Customs Trade Symposium meetings discussed in this article. U.S. Customs and…

20 November 2006 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site Chapter 08 was published. Change in release recommendation for Italy (for human consumption and other end uses). 08.06.10 - Grapes (raisins) (fresh)

20 November 2006 Health Hazard Alert -- Llano and Nature’s Partner Brand Cantaloupes may contain Salmonella Bacteria The following alert was sent by the CFIA on 18 November 2006. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Canada Safeway Ltd. are warning the public not to consume the Llano and…

20 November 2006 Innovak DIY Products Inc. v CBSA, Appeal No. AP-2006-009 IN THE MATTER OF an appeal heard on November 8, 2006, 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 the Canada Border Services Agency, dated April…

20 November 2006 Items 183 to 191 – Barley Products, Serial No. 708 1.0 Purpose 1.1 The purpose of this Notice is to advise importers that the barley products tariff rate quota (TRQ) will be filled on December 8, 2006. Consequently, December 8, 2006 (at midnight) will be the cut-off date for…