Trade News

30 January 2006 Customs preps scrutiny of wood packaging Feb. 1 The following article is excerpted from the 27 January 2006 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. As noted to members on 7 October 2005, in a message from the CFIA concerning D-98-08 (at http://www.cscb.ca/050/rs_prev_e.cfm?ID=11436)…

30 January 2006 Containerized Cargo Sealing Policy The following is excerpted from a news release issued by US Customs and Border Protection on 27 January 2006; it is found in its entirety at http://www.customs.gov/xp/cgov/newsroom/fact_sheets/container_sealing.x…. This policy is applicable to…

30 January 2006 Secure Freight test by year's end The following article is excerpted from the 30 January 2006 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. The Department of Homeland Security intends to test the Secure Freight Initiative by year's end, …. "We hope to pilot the concept of a third-party…

27 January 2006 Press Release Issued by Canadian Pacific Railway and CN to implement further service improvements at the Port of Vancouver The press release sent yesterday to members (found on the CSCB web site at http://www.cscb.ca/050/rs_prev_e.cfm?ID=12071) was recalled, but now has been issued…

27 January 2006 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site Chapter 38 was published to streamline requirements. / Le chapitre 38 a été publié pour simplifier des exigences. 38.08.10.9999 - Other insecticides / Autres insecticides 38.08.20.9999 - Other fungicides / Autres fongicides 38.08.30.9999 - Other…

27 January 2006 Message from CBSA re Fax Number The following message is from the Electronic Commerce Unit at the CBSA. The Electronic Commerce Unit’s fax machine has been out of service since yesterday afternoon. Members should forward any requests to the following fax number (613) 952-6814 until…

27 January 2006 Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy - Latest Information The following is the latest information on BSE, provided by the CFIA at 3:15 pm on 27 January, and available on their web site at http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/heasan/disemala/bseesb/situat…. Investigation…

27 January 2006 EDI Invoice Requirements - Update Further to CBSA's message sent to members on January 26, the CSCB has clarified the information sent earlier and have provided the following: "In order to provide further clarification, an example of the incorrect transactions would be where the CBSA…

27 January 2006 Tariff Amendment (T2006-1) – amended chapters Further to the message sent to members on 24 January concerning the T2006-1 Tariff amendment package, the amended chapters are available on the CSCB web site in pdf format. The updated Tariff will be available on the CBSA web site on 30…

27 January 2006 Monetary Policy Report from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce The following is extracted from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s most recent economic update. … The Bank tweaked its forecasts only slightly - real GDP growth for 2006 has been revised up to 3.1% from its previous call of…

27 January 2006 DHS Engages Private Sector on Border Technology Industry Day: The First Step Toward a Strategic SBI Partnership The following is excerpted from a news release was issued by US Customs and Border Protection on 26 January 2006. The news release in its entirety is found on the CBP web…

27 January 2006 ACE Overview for Brokers, Carriers, Importers, Trucks US Customs and Border Protection has published a series of fact sheets concerning the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) program. The topics include: · e-manifest: Trucks Overview · ACE Overview for Importers · ACE Overview…

26 January 2006 Latest Information on BSE The following news release was issued on 25 January at 4:00 pm EST, and is available on the CFIA web site, at http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/heasan/disemala/bseesb/situat…. The CFIA has tested 25 cattle from the affected animal’s birth…

26 January 2006 EDI Invoice Requirements The CBSA sent the following letter from Virgina Tyrrell, Manager of Carrier, Cargo and Release Policy, confirming release information that must be provided in an EDI release transaction. Members with questions may direct them to the CSCB at [email protected]…

26 January 2006 Update to Facilities Designated for the Inspection of Meat Products from the US The following has been added to the list of designated facilities for the inspection of meat products from the US: Est. 118 Emballages C & C Inc. -- C & C Packing Inc. 6800, Boul. Des Grandes-Prairies…

26 January 2006 Canadian Pacific Railway and CN to implement further service improvements at the Port of Vancouver The following news release was issued by CPR and CN on 26 January 2006. CN and Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) announced today they have reached an agreement that will make rail…

26 January 2006 Recall of Message, Canadian Pacific Railway and CN to implement further service improvements at the Port of Vancouver The CPR has just sent a note asking that the message concerning implementation of service improvements at the Port of Vancouver be recalled. We will advise members of…

26 January 2006 International Customs Day The following news release was issued by the CBSA to honour International Customs Day. It is found on their web site, at http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/general/icd/menu-e.html. International Customs Day is celebrated under the auspices of the World Customs…

26 January 2006 Border guards will get guns, Tory says after shootout The following article is excerpted from the 25 January 2006 edition of the “Toronto Star”. The Conservative justice critic says the party will stand behind its promise to give Canada’s border guards guns, a day after two murder…