Trade News

8 February 2006 World Trade Organization Chairpersons for 2006 On 8 February the World Trade Organization (WTO) announced the chairpersons for WTO bodies for 2006. This list is available on their web site, at: http://www.wto.org/english/news_e/pres06_e/pr433_e.htm. http://www.wto.org/english/news_e…

The following messages were sent on 8 February: 1. Canadian Food Inspection Agency (other) Import Requirements for Mexican Cantaloupes 2. Canadian International Trade Tribunal Grain Corn -- Inquiry No. NQ-2005-001 3. International Customs Articles EU loses trade ruling on GM foods 4. International…

8 February 2006 EU loses trade ruling on GM foods The following article is excerpted from the 7 February 2006 edition of the “Toronto Star”. The WTO has ruled that the EU broke international trade rules by stopping imports of genetically modified foods, officials said Tuesday. The preliminary…

7 February 2006 D19-11-1 United Nations Act -- Trade Sanctions The CBSA assists Foreign Affairs Canada with the administration of the United Nations Act and its associated regulations. These regulations contain information on trade sanctions that are currently in place and administered by CBSA. This…

7 February 2006 Administrative Notice: Elimination of Fax No. 613- 995-8362 Effective immediately, fax number 613-995-5137 should be used for all correspondence formerly directed to 613-995-8362. The latter number, which has been mostly used for steel permit amendments and cancellations, will be…

7 February 2006 Request for Release Approval Form 5272 The Request for Release Approval forms (CFIA-5272), including the appendix, have been updated. Several changes have been made. From now on, the oldest copies will not be accepted. Please use the appendix to complete the form suitably. The forms…

7 February 2006 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site Chapter 07 was published - one of the release recommendations was removed for all countries except the continental USA. / Le chapitre 07 a été publié - une des recommandations de mainlevée a été supprimé pour tous les pays sauf la partie continentale des…

7 February 2006 CFIA Wood Packaging Requirements On 13 February, the CSCB will participate in a conference call with the CFIA and other stakeholders concerning implementation of the CFIA wood packaging import requirements in Canada. Members’ issues and comments on these requirements are welcomed…

7 February 2006 Survey on C-TPAT views The following article is excerpted from the 6 February 2006 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. The National Industrial Transportation League is assisting with a survey to gauge the industry's views of the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism. Peter…

6 February 2006 MN-2005-001 Textile Inputs Produced in Canada (Part 1 and Part 2) MN-2005-001, Textile Inputs Produced in Canada (Parts 1 and 2) are available on the CITT web site, at: http://www.citt-tcce.gc.ca/new/index_e.asp. http://www.citt-tcce.gc.ca/new/index_e.asp

6 February 2006 B2 Adjustment Program -- Refund and Amending Entry Completion, and Understanding Legislative Authorities The CSCB Toronto Region invites you to attend a GTA educational seminar entitled “B2 Adjustment Program -- Refund and Amending Entry Completion, and Understanding Legislative…

6 February 2006 Minister of Public Safety Appointed Just minutes ago, the announcement was made that Mr. Stockwell Day, PC, MP will become the Minister of Public Safety. Mr. Day’s portfolio includes the Canada Border Services Agency. Mr. Day was elected to the House of Commons in 2000, and was re…

6 February 2006 Message from CBSA re K84 Monthly Payment The following message is from the CBSA. Members will recall the previous messages from the CSCB on 1 and 2 February concerning this extension. The CBSA is extending the monthly K84 payment due date for the billing period of January 25, 2006 to…

6 February 2006 The IFCBA World Conference is the premier gathering of global customs professionals. Held only every two years, the IFCBA Conference is a “must-attend” event for those who deal with Customs and border issues on a daily basis and who must develop business plans with up to date…

3 February 2006 D2-5-5 Progressive Clearance at Airports Revisions made to this memorandum are the result of a French language review. The procedures as published on 15 September 2000 are the most recent and will be revised for organizational changes and/or technical reviews in future publishing of…

3 February 2006 SIMA Re-investigation respecting certain hot-rolled carbon steel plate and high-strength low-alloy plate. The CBSA has concluded a re-investigation of the normal values and export prices of certain hot-rolled carbon steel plate and high-strength low-alloy plate originating in or…

3 February 2006 D2-2-1 Settlers’ Effects Tariff Item 9807.00.00 Revisions made to this memorandum are the result of a French language review. The procedures as published on 2 October 2001 are the most recent and will be revised for organizational changes and/or technical reviews in future publishing…

3 February 2006 Cruise ship pre-arrival notice BSF136 Form BSF136, Cruise Ship Pre-Arrival Notice, is available on the CBSA web site at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pbg/cf/bsf136/README.html http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pbg/cf/bsf136/README.html

3 February 2006 D2-6-4 Travellers’ Baggage Procedures Revisions made to this memorandum are the result of a French language review. The procedures as published on 27 February 2002 are the most recent and will be revised for organizational changes and/or technical reviews in future publishing of this…