Trade News

31 March 2004 C-TPAT Is About To Get A Lot of Tougher The following article is excerpted from the April 2004 “International Trade Update” newsletter from Gonzalez Rolon Valdespino & Rodriguez, Attorneys. So you’re on the fence about the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT). Sure, US…

31 March 2004 After so much spent on security -- are we secure yet? The following article is excerpted from the 31 March 2004 edition of “globeandmail.com”. Yesterday, Auditor-General Sheila Fraser told Canadians that the tax dollars spent on making Canada more secure have just created more…

31 March 2004 Update to AIRS-CFIA Web Site Chapter 01 was published yesterday. | Le chapitre 01 a été publié hier. 01.06.39.2098 - Pigeons and doves over 3 days old|Pigeons et colombes de plus de 3 jours 01.06.39.2099 - Pigeons and doves less than 3 days old|Pigeons et colombes de moins de 3 jours

31 March 2004 EICS Update for New Brokers The following message is from the Export and Import Controls System. EICS Instructional Environment Further to the Export and Import Controls System Update of 23 February 2004 ( ), the EICS Instructional Environment will be made available to new EICS Users…

31 March 2004 CSCB Export and Import Permit Management Certificate Program Further to the message from EICS earlier today about the availability of the EICS Instructional Environment for new users, we would like to remind members about the CSCB Export and Import Permit Management Certificate Program…

31 March 2004 The Certified Customs Specialist Designation Annual Fee is Due CCS designates’ fees are due. We are asking for your support reinforcing the message that will be sent later today to all CCS designates concerning the due date for payment of the 2004 fee for CCS dues. Payment must be…

30 March 2004 Regulations Amending the Agriculture and Agri-Food Administrative Penalties Regulations Pursuant to the Administrative Monetary Penalties Act (AMPs), the Agriculture and Agri-Food Administrative Monetary Penalties Regulations (AMPs Regulations) have been implemented to respond to…

30 March 2004 ITDU to sponsor trade data conference The following article is excerpted from the 29 March 2004 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. The International Trade Data Users will hold a conference, "International Trade Information in a Changing Environment" on May 4 in Washington…. The…

30 March 2004 CSCB Atlantic Region Annual Meeting Members are invited to attend the CSCB Atlantic Region meeting, which will take place in Fredericton, NB on 11 and 12 June 2004. Make your reservations at the Delta Fredericton Hotel as soon as possible, as the reservation block for the nights of 10…

29 March 2004 Report of the Minister of International Trade respecting Operations under the Export and Import Permits Act for the year 2002 The above-mentioned report is available on the DFAIT web site, at http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/trade/eicb/annual-report-en.asp http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca…

29 March 2004 EICS Bulletin, 29 March 2004 The EICS telephone help desk will not be available 29-30 March 2004. The EICS e-mail help desk will continue to be monitored during this period, between 8:30 and 16:30 est ([email protected]). Full service should resume on Wednesday, 31 March 2004.

29 March 2004 D3-1-1 Regulations Respecting the Importation, Transportation and Exportation of Goods This D memorandum has been corrected to indicate what form is missing, and that the example forms are unavailable. The D memorandum was initially updated on 26 February 2004. The corrected version is…

29 March 2004 CN Check0204 - Customs Notice – Checklist (February 2004) The checklist of Customs Notices issued in February 2004 is available on the CBSA web site at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pub/cm/cn-check0204/README.html http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pub/cm/cn-check0204/README.html

29 March 2004 D0-Checklist – D Series of Contents and Checklist The list of D memoranda contents and checklist is available on the CBSA web site at the following address: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pub/cm/d0-checklist/README.html http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pub/cm/d0-checklist/README.html

29 March 2004 Update to AIRS-CFIA Web Site Chapter 38 was published with new extensions. 38.08.10 - Insecticides/Insecticides : 38.08.10.6001 - Combination fertilizer/pesticide products/Produits combinant engrais et pesticides 38.08.10.6002 - Combination supplement/pesticide products/Produits…

29 March 2004 Deepen US ties, Manley suggests The following article is excerpted from “globeandmail.com” on 27 March 2004. Former deputy prime minister John Manley has laid out an aggressive blueprint for deepened ties with Washington, arguing that Ottawa should seek closer economic and security…

29 March 2004 End to paper export filings The following article is excerpted from the 24 March 2004 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. As the government rapidly puts an end to paper trade filings, exporters should get ready for a new serving of federal alphabet soup as the U.S. Census Bureau…

29 March 2004 Customs broker exam will be more even-handed The following article is excerpted from the 26 March 2004 issue of “The Journal of Commerce”. Would-be brokers who take the Customs licensing examination on April 5 will find that the test is no easier than in previous years, but they may…