Trade News

7 September 2006 D20-1-1-INTERIM Export Reporting The information contained in this interim memorandum will be incorporated into the next version of Memorandum D20-1-1, Export Reporting. This interim memorandum supersedes the section on movement of in-transit goods through Canada under “Proof of…

7 September 2006 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site Chapter 06 was published. Conditions for Japanese Beetle (Popillia japonica) were either modified or deleted in various requirements with the following HS Codes - United States only. / Le chapitre 06 a été publié. Les conditions pour le scarabée japonais…

7 September 2006 PC 2006-799, Set Top Boxes Remission Order PC 2006-799 grants remission of the customs duties paid or payable on the importation of set top boxes that enable televisions to access the internet by means of a microprocessor-based device incorporating a modem and having a function of…

7 September 2006 PC 2006-803, Order Amending the Export Controls List The amendment to the Export Control List (ECL) consists of two changes: First, the definition of “Guide” in section 1 of the ECL is replaced and now refers to the latest version of “A Guide to Canada’s Export Controls”, dated…

7 September 2006 PC 2006-798, Order Amending the Schedule to the Customs Tariff, 2006-1 PC 2006-798 introduces a duty-free tariff item for set top boxes that enable televisions to access the internet by means of a microprocessor-based device incorporating a modem and having a function of interactive…

7 September 2006 Canada and Ontario Being Foundations Investigation Study for New Windsor-Detroit International Crossing The following is extracted from a news release issued by Transport Canada on 6 September, and found on their web site at: http://www.tc.gc.ca/mediaroom/releases/nat/2006/06-h101e…

7 September 2006 Forms regarding Softwood Lumber Products Export Charges The following forms from CRA regarding the Softwood Lumber Products Export Charge may be of interest to members’ clients; these are available on the CSCB web site, as follow: B253 E -- Softwood Lumber Products Export Charge –…

7 September 2006 U.S. Customs and Border Protection Intercepts Over 14 Million in Illegal Textile Products The following notice is extracted from a news release issued by US Customs and Border Protection on 5 September 2006. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at the Savannah Port of Entry has…

7 September 2006 AAEI opposing 100% physical, radiological screening The following article is excerpted from the 7 September 2006 edition of “American Shipper”. American Association of Exporters and Importers is calling on its members to … oppose proposals requiring all cargo to be physically…

6 September 2006 EICS Bulletin – Disruptions to Connectivity We are experiencing disruptions with connectivity to the EICS. The issue rests with the PKI Directory Service. We are unable to advise further at the moment, but investigations are underway. We will advise as soon as the technical issues…

6 September 2006 Tariff Notice - TN-17 The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) would like to inform you of the following changes to the 2006 Departmental Consolidation of the Customs Tariff, as contained in the T2006-4 Amendment Package. · Her Excellency the Governor General in Council, on the…

6 September 2006 EICS Connectivity Restored EICS reports that their connectivity problem has been resolved, and access to EICS is available.

6 September 2006 Trade Actions Database The CITT has created a trade actions database of anti-dumping and countervailing actions reported by WTO members. This document is available on the CSCB web site, at: http://www.cscb.ca/listinfo/tradeactionsdatabase.xls http://www.cscb.ca/listinfo…

6 September 2006 Make Your Conference Hotel Reservations! Just a friendly reminder for those who are planning to attend the CSCB national annual conference from October 21 - 23, 2006. We strongly encourage you to make your hotel reservations before we hit the cut-off date of September 19, 2006…

6 September 2006 Canada and Ontario Announce Funding to widen Manning Road, Essex County Road 19 The following is extracted from a news release issued by Transport Canada on 5 September 2006, and found on their web site at http://www.tc.gc.ca/mediaroom/releases/nat/2006/06-h100e.htm. The governments…

6 September 2006 Ottawa wants to ease port investment rules The following article is extracted from the 5 September 2006 issue of “The Journal of Commerce”. Canada's … government wants to ease restrictions on public investment in its largest ports, to help keep pace with soaring trade and rival…

6 September 2006 New C-TPAT rules in effect This article is excerpted from the 5 September 2006 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. Information concerning these rules was sent to members on 15 March 2006, at the following link: http://www.cscb.ca/050/rs_prev_e.cfm?ID=12362. News releases from US…

5 September 2006 CN changes container storage policy The following message is from CN’s international marketing team. Effective October 1, 2006, the following will be included in all tariff 7589 and 8770 items dealing with loaded storage of Import/Export containers. The intent of this policy change…

5 September 2006 The unwelcome landing of another U.S. penalty The following article is extracted from the 2 September 2006 edition of “globeandmail.com”. Not again. Not another trade dispute in which the United States financially penalizes Canada's exporters (along with Canadian travellers). This…

5 September 2006 2006 Fourth Quarter Interest Rates The following message is from the Electronic Commerce Unit. The annual interest rate for the fourth quarter of 2006 (Oct. 1 to December 31) will be 4.1828. The monthly interest rate for the same period will be 0.3 %.