Trade News

23 March 2006 Moncton Intermodal Service Changes The following message is from CN’s Customer Support Centre. As of Friday 7 April 2006 the operation at Moncton Intermodal will change as follows: CN will offer crane service seven days per week, between the hours of 02:30 and 09:30 and between 14:30…

23 March 2006 Notice of Power Outage in Toronto The following message is from the CFIA’s National Import Operations Division. Please take note the city of Toronto experienced a power outage from approximatively 11:45am to 1:00pm today March 23, 2006. Import Release Requests (EDI and/or paper)…

23 March 2006 New rules will make us strangers at the Canada-U.S. border The following article is excerpted from John Ibbitson’s column in the 23 March 2006 edition of “globeandmail.com”. Most Canadians don't seem to realize it, but the matter is settled. As of the end of next year, any American…

22 March 2006 Lack of harmony hurts trade, report says The following article is excerpted from the 22 March 2006 edition of “globeandmail.com”. How cheesy should cheese-flavoured popcorn be? Is fortified orange juice a drug or a food? Government regulators in Canada and the United States can't agree…

22 March 2006 EICS Web Connectivity through WebServer2 The following message is from the EICB. If your EICS login has connected through the Web2 server, you will experience a "Server Proxy" error when trying to a permit. The Web1 server is not having any problems. Troubleshooting is underway, and we…

22 March 2006 Meat Hygiene Directive: 2006-15, Guatemala - Section 11.7.3 Updated information concerning import prohibitions and restrictions is available on the CFIA web site, at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/meavia/mmopmmhv/direct/2006/d… http://www.inspection.gc.ca…

22 March 2006 BTT EXPRESS INC. Application Nos. EP-2005-025 and EP-2005-037 to EP-2005-043 IN THE MATTER OF applications made by BTT Express Inc., under section 81.32 of the Excise Tax Act, for orders extending the time to serve notices of objection under section 81.17 of the Excise Tax Act with…

22 March 2006 Information regarding Excise Tax on Certain Vehicles Further to the message sent to members yesterday concerning excise tax on certain imported vehicles, we have received the following link to information regarding “curb weight” from a member: http://www.auto123.com/en/ On this site…

22 March 2006 US trade rep outlines concerns over China in Shanghai speech The following article is excerpted from the 22 March 2006 edition of “American Shipper”. While the U.S.-China trade partnership is the most important such relationship in the world, America remains concerned about trade…

22 March 2006 Ocean carriers to be port security watchdogs for Coast Guard The following article is excerpted from the 22 March 2006 edition of “American Shipper”. Cargo vessel captains and crews will help the U.S. Coast Guard monitor security conditions in ports around the world under a cooperative…

21 March 2006 BSF153 Traveller’s API/PNR Information Request The traveller’s advanced passenger information request form is available on the CBSA web site, at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pbg/cf/bsf153/README.html http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pbg/cf/bsf153/README.html

21 March 2006 Beef and Veal Quota Holders’ List 2006 The beef and veal quota holders’ list for 2006 is available on the DFAIT web site, at: http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/trade/eicb/agric/beef_vealqhlist06-en.asp http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/trade/eicb/agric/beef_vealqhlist06-en.asp

21 March 2006 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site Chapter 01 was published following confirmation of infection with the Asian strain of H5N1 Avian Influenza. Israel and Afganistan have been added to the list of countries from which the importation of pet birds is currently prohibited. In addition…

21 March 2006 Import Declarations The CFIA has provided the following clarification regarding the submission of import declarations: The CFIA requirement for import declarations and other documentation remains the same, whether or not the release request is made via EDI or on paper. In an EDI format…

21 March 2006 EICS Connectivity Problems The following message is from the EICB. Connectivity problems have been reported from different areas, either very slow loading EICS, or not getting in at all. The EICS web servers are running normally, with no technical issues. Internet problems with…

21 March 2006 Excise Tax on Certain Vehicles It has been brought to our attention that some importers may be unaware that excise tax is applicable on certain imported vehicles. The tax in question, according to part 6 of Schedule 1 of the Excise Tax, is reprinted at the end of this message. We have…

21 March 2006 Request for Removal of Customs Duty on Importations of Roll-on Pilfer Proof Aluminum Closures The Department of Finance is currently reviewing a request for the removal of the customs duty on importations of roll-on pilfer proof aluminum closures, 30 mm diameter x 35 mm deep and 35 mm…

21 March 2006 President Bush Signs the Stop Counterfeiting in Manufactured Goods Act The following is extracted from a news release issued by US Customs and Border Protection on 20 March 2006. … President George W. Bush signed the “Stop Counterfeiting in Manufactured Goods Act” H.R. 32 at a White…

20 March 2006 B3B Canada Customs Cargo Control Continuation Sheet The B3B Cargo Control Continuation Sheet is available on the CBSA web site, at http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pbg/cf/b3b/README.html http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pbg/cf/b3b/README.html

20 March 2006 Textiles and Clothing Archive Page Archived information concerning textiles and clothing is now available on the DFAIT web site, at http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/trade/eicb/textile/archives-en.asp http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/trade/eicb/textile/archives-en.asp