Trade News

22 March 2004 Crew-list visas to be ended The following article is excerpted from “The Journal of Commerce” on 19 March 2004. The [US] State Department said that effective June 16, foreign crewmen on ships in U.S. ports must apply for non-immigrant visa status, submit a valid passport and undergo an…

22 March 2004 US Customs disburses $190 million in Byrd Amendment claims The following article is excerpted from the 22 March 2004 edition of “American Shipper”. US Customs and Border Protection has paid out about $190 million to companies that were injured by imports either dumped on the US market…

22 March 2004 WTO Rules in Canada’s Favour on Softwood Lumber The following is excerpted from DFAIT’s news release concerning today’s WTO ruling on softwood lumber. International Trade Minister Jim Peterson welcomed a World Trade Organization (WTO) panel report released today that found the U.S…

19 March 2004 CN560 Special Excise Duty Section 133 of the Excise Act, 2001 imposed a special excise duty of 12 cents per litre of absolute alcohol (LPA) on imported spirits, amount to be paid when spirits are delivered or to be imported by a user licensee (UL). This amount is to be paid and…

19 March 2004 CN pleased that CAW members ratify new collective agreements The following press release is from CN on 19 March 2004. CN today welcomed news that members of the Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) union have ratified new collective agreements with the company and will end their strike. The…

19 March 2004 Customs body calls for international cooperation The following article is excerpted from the 18 March 2004 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. The IFCBA has been actively involved in the WCO's Task Force on Security and Facilitation for the past two years; CSCB President Carol West…

19 March 2004 Canadian National rail strike over The following article is excerpted from “The Journal of Commerce” edition of 19 March. The 5,000 striking workers at Canadian National Railway Co. have ratified the company's latest contract offer and agreed to end a four-week strike, their union said…

19 March 2004 Sudden Oak Death in California The following message is from Paul Littlewood, Western Area Import Co-ordinator at the CFIA. Members can reach Mr. Littlewood at 604-666-8813. The USDA APHIS has reported a finding of Phytophthora ramorum (Sudden Oak Death) in Camellia at one of…

19 March 2004 Updated Versions of ACI EDIFACT PRD The CBSA has provided an updated version of the ACI EDIFACT PRD, and a list of revisions made to the document. Sections of the PRD have been highlighted to reflect the most recent changes. Members wishing to receive this document electronically are…

18 March 2004 CN559 Bicycles and Bicycle Frames from Chinese Taipei and the PRC This Customs Notice advises that a review of normal values and export prices has been initiated on 8 March 2004, pursuant to the SIMA. The Notice is available at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pub/cm/cn559/README.html…

18 March 2004 Update to AIRS-CFIA Web Site Chapter 38 was published this morning. 38.08.10 - Insecticides/Insecticides 38.08.20 - Fungicides/Fongicides 38.08.30 - Herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators/Herbicides, inhibiteurs de germination et régulateurs de croissance pour…

18 March 2004 Facilities Designated for the Inspection of Meat Products from the USA Members should note the removal of the following facility from CFIA’s list of designated facilities for the inspection of meat products from the US: Est. 13 Grober Inc. Cambridge, ON

18 March 2004 Further Update to AIRS-CFIA Web Site Chapter 07 was published this morning. 070110 seed potatoes /pomme de terre de semence

18 March 2004 Preliminary Injury Inquiry No. PI-2003-006 IN THE MATTER OF a preliminary injury inquiry, under subsection 34(2) of the Special Import Measures Act, respecting: THE DUMPING OF FROZEN SELF-RISING PIZZA ORIGINATING IN OR EXPORTED FROM THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA PRELIMINARY…

18 March 2004 Stay Informed, Stay Compliant, Stay Competitive There is less than one week remaining until the Wednesday, March 24 Government Relations Seminar in Ottawa. If you haven’t already registered for the session, do it now! Confirmed speakers from the Canada Border Services Agency include…

17 March 2004 CN558 Export – Application of General Export Permit 12 and Document Requirements This Customs Notice clarifies the application of General Export Permit 12 and documentary requirements for good falling under category 5400 (Goods of US origin) on the DFAIT Export Control List. The Notice…

17 March 2004 CN557 Customs Valuation – Treatment of Date of Direct Shipment Policy This Notice is available on the CBSA web site, at http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pub/cm/cn557/README.html The CSCB is awaiting clarification on several questions raised by members who commented on the draft of this…