Trade News

26 May 2003 Frequently Asked Questions re EICS The Export and Import Controls System (EICS) has produced a document containing Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) regarding their new system. This document is found at the following address: http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/trade/eicb/EICS/faq-en.asp http…

26 May 2003 Broiler Hatching Eggs and Chicks Quota Holders List, 2003 The Broiler Hatching Eggs and Chicks Quota Holders List, 2003 is available on the DFAIT web site, at the following address: http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/trade/eicb/agric/broileggqhlist2003-en.asp http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/trade…

26 May 2003 Update to CFIA-AIRS Tool, 26 May 2003 The AIRS web site has been updated on 26 May as follows: Chapter 02: 02.07 – poultry requirements for personal exemptions – US (re Newcastle Disease) Chapter 08: 08.09.40 – several US states

26 May 2003 PARS Permit Requirements The CCRA has released a copy of a memorandum to Regional Directors reiterating the requirement for any permits, licenses, or certificates to be provided before requesting a Pre-Arrival Review System (PARS) service option. This holds true for both hard-copy and…

23 May 2003 Appeal No. AP-2001-095 This is an appeal pursuant to subsection 67(1) of the Customs Act from decisions of the Commissioner of the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency (the Commissioner). The goods in issue are battery-operated push-on lights, composed of an opaque white plastic dome. The…

23 May 2003 The following D memoranda deal with aspects of the Outerwear apparel remission order, 1998. D8-11-4 Outerwear apparel remission order, 1998 P.C. 1997-2056, as amended by P.C. 2001-159-DRAFT This Memorandum outlines and explains the provisions of the Outerwear Apparel Remission Order…

22 May 2003 DFAIT Outage The following message is from the Electronic Commerce Unit at the CCRA. Please be advised that the connection between DFAIT and ACROSS, which processes new import permit requests will be closed at 20:00 (EST) Thursday May 29, 2003 and will be re-opened at 08:00 (EST) Tuesday…

22 May 2003 SIMA Investigation Initiated re Carbon and Alloy Steel Structural Tubing On 21 May the CCRA initiated an investigation under the SIMA into the alleged dumping of carbon and alloy steel structural tubing, known as hollow structural sections (HSS), originating in or exported from the…

22 May 2003 Canada missing a chance at 'virtuous promiscuity' in trade The following article is excerpted from the “National Post” edition of 22 May 2003. The United States and Singapore signed a path-breaking Free Trade Agreement (FTA) this month, adding to the proliferation of bilateral and…

22 May 2003 Canada – Ontario Announced $325 Million for Border Improvements The following article is from the Transport Canada web site, at http://www.tc.gc.ca/mediaroom/releases/nat/2003/03-gc007.htm. Industry Minister and Minister responsible for Infrastructure Allan Rock, Transport Minister David…

22 May 2003 Update to AIRS for 22 May 2003 The CFIA AIRS web site was updated today regarding the following chapter: Chapter 16: 16.05.90.9327.11 -- scallop medallions – breaded/battered, chilled Chapter 16: 16.05.90.9327.21 -- scallop medallions – breaded/battered, frozen

22 May 2003 Ontario Region Annual Meeting, 5 June 2003 Members are reminded that the Ontario Region annual meeting is fast approaching! Keep in mind that CCS designates can obtain 10 points for attending this year’s meeting. There is still availability on 5 June in Windsor at the Holiday Inn Select…

22 May 2003 Notice to Exporters, EICS Go-Live Announcement Notice to Importers, EICS Go-Live Announcement Serial No. 140 The Export Controls Bureau of DFAIT is replacing its existing permit processing system (IPPS) with a new Export Import Controls System (EICS). The existing system has been in…

22 May 2003 RNS Problems with AT&T The following message is from the Electronic Commerce Unit at the CCRA. Members are advised that CCRA is having RNS systems problems with AT&T. CCRA outbound messages have not been sent since May 21, 2003, 10:00 A.M. There is no ETA when CCRA outbound messages will…

22 May 2003 PC 2003-682 PC 2003-682 is the Order Respecting the Remission of Customs Duties Paid in Respect of Certain Inflatable Rafts imported into Canada by I.M.P. Group Limited between January 22, 1998 and May 12, 2000. 1. This Order may be cited as the I.M.P. Group Limited Remission Order. 2…

21 May 2003 AIRS Web Site Restored The CFIA has advised that the AIRS web site has been repaired and is back to normal operations.

21 May 2003 BSE Disease Investigation in Alberta The following press release is from the CFIA. Members can find this document at the following address on the CFIA web site: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/corpaffr/newcom/2003/20030520e.shtml The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has…

21 May 2003 Beef and Veal Quota Holders’ List 2003 Updated The above-mentioned list is available on the DFAIT web site, at the following address: http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/trade/eicb/agric/Beef_VealQHList2003-en.asp http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/trade/eicb/agric/Beef_VealQHList2003-en.asp