Trade News

26 October 2006 Item 125 – Products of Natural Milk Constituents, Serial No. 705 This Notice informs importers of the Minister’s policies and practices respecting the administration of the 4,345,000 kilogram TRQ for products of natural milk constituents. It should be read with the Import Allocation…

26 October 2006 Item 158 – Yogurt, Serial No. 707 This Notice informs importers of the Minister’s policies and practices respecting the administration of the 332,000 kg TRQ for yogurt. It should be read with the Import Allocation Regulations and the Import Permit Regulations. Where elements of the…

26 October 2006 Item 134 – Ice Cream and Ice Cream Novelties This Notice informs importers of the Minister’s policies and practices respecting the administration of the 484,000 kg TRQ for ice cream and ice cream novelties for 2007. It should be read with the Import Allocation Regulations and the…

26 October 2006 Reminder regarding Final CCS Quiz for 2006 The final CCS quiz for 2006 has been available for CCS designates since 2 October. Worth ten points towards maintenance of the Certified Customs Specialist designation, the quiz will remain on the web site until 2:00 pm EST on Tuesday, 31…

26 October 2006 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site Chapter 03 was published with new OGD extensions. / Le chapitre 03 a été publié avec des nouvelles extensions AGM. 03.02.69.8284 - Patagonian toothfish (fresh or chilled) / Légine australe (frais ou réfrigéré) 03.03.77.8446 - Patagonian toothfish (frozen)…

26 October 2006 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site a) Chapter 08 was published. Change in release recommendation for Italy. / Le chapitre 08 a été publié. Modification à la recommandation de mainlevée pour l'Italie. 08.06.10 - Grapes (raisins) (fresh) / Raisins (frais) b) Chapter 23 was published with a…

26 October 2006 New International Air Policy The following is extracted from a news release issued by Transport Canada on 25 October 2006. The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, … released a consultation document in support of a new international air…

26 October 2006 SAFE Act details The article is excerpted from the “Customs Update” column by Susan Kohn Ross in the 25 October 2006 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. While Republicans and Democrats made the recently passed SAFE Port Act a political plank in their election-year battle for…

25 October 2006 SIMA Preliminary Determination concerning Certain Solder Joint Pressure Pipe Fittings On 20 October the CBSA made a preliminary determination of dumping concerning certain solder joint pressure pipe fittings and solder joint drainage, waste and vent pipe fittings, made of cast copper…

25 October 2006 CN657 Advance Rulings for Tariff Classification and National Customs Rulings Affected by Amendments to the 2007 Customs Tariff The recently published 2007 version of the Departmental Consolidation of the Customs Tariff contains a number of amendments designed to being into effect…

25 October 2006 Directive D-01-01, "Phytosanitary Requirements to Prevent the Entry of Phytophthora ramorum” Directive D-01-01, "Phytosanitary Requirements to Prevent the Entry of Phytophthora ramorum", has been revised and is available on the web at http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/plaveg…

25 October 2006 Appeals Hearing Schedule and Decisions Pending The most recent CITT hearings schedule is found at: http://www.citt-tcce.gc.ca/appeals/hearings/061024_e.asp The list of decisions pending is found at: http://www.citt-tcce.gc.ca/appeals/pending/index_e.asp http://www.citt-tcce.gc.ca…

25 October 2006 Copper Pipe Fittings, Inquiry No. NQ-2006-002 Notice of commencement of inquiry in this matter is available on the CITT web site, at: http://www.citt-tcce.gc.ca/dumping/inquirie/notices/nq2g002_e.asp http://www.citt-tcce.gc.ca/dumping/inquirie/notices/nq2g002_e.asp

25 October 2006 Peerless Clothing Inc. (Woven Polyester/Elastomeric Stretch Lining Fabrics), Request No. TR-2006-001 Recommendation …. [T]he Tribunal hereby recommends to the Minister that tariff relief be granted, for an indeterminate period of time, on importations from all countries of woven…

25 October 2006 Items 94 and 95, Broiler Hatching Eggs and Chicks for Chicken Production, Serial No. 703 This Notice informs importers of the Minister’s policies and practices respecting the administration of the TRQ for Broiler Hatching Eggs and Chicks for chicken production. It should be read with…

25 October 2006 Items 105 to 113 – Turkey and Turkey Products, Serial No. 704 This Notice outlines the Minister’s policies and practices respecting the administration of the TRQ for turkey and turkey products. It should be read with the Import Allocation Regulations and the Allocation Method Order –…

25 October 2006 Message from CN re Modified Train Arrival Times CN understands the importance of consistent train arrivals and departures to deliver a reliable service. Based on the monitoring of train performance between Vancouver, Calgary, and Toronto, CN is adjusting the schedules of the…

25 October 2006 Deadline for Submission of CCS Course Applications, 31 October 2006 Members are reminded that Tuesday, 31 October 2006 is the deadline for receipt of applications for the 2006-2007 Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) course. The application, course policy and course description are…