Trade News

The following is excerpted from the 22 October 2012 edition of CBC News. The European Union's ambassador to Canada says even though it's "crunch time" for free trade talks with Europe, the most contentious issues have yet to be resolved after three years of negotiations. Matthias Brinkmann, head of…

Chapter 20 was published to; i) add the end uses "Samples for testing" to the following HS code. 20.05.70.2082.03 - Olives with < 15% oil, prepared or preserved (air tight containers) ii) add the end uses "Livestock feed" to the following HS code. 20.09.19.2105 - Orange Juice Concentrate (for use as…

The following message is from CBSA (EDI12-085). The exchange rates, effective April 2, 2012 to August 24, 2012, for Myanmar (Burma) Kyat (MMK), have been revised. The correct rates should have read as follows: April 3 to April 10: .001210 April 11 to April 12: .001220 April 13 to April 16: .001210…

The following is excerpted from a 19 October 2012 news release by Transport Canada. Construction of the Combo Project, an important investment along the Roberts Bank Rail Corridor (RBRC), was celebrated today by the Honourable Ed Fast, Canada's Minister of International Trade and Minister for the…

The new Turkey and Turkey Products Notice to Importers No. 824 inviting applicant to submit an application for a share of the turkey tariff rate quota for the period January 1 to December 31, 2013, is now available on the Foreign Affairs and International Trade website at: http://www.international…

The following is from the 19 October 2012 edition of the Journal of Commerce. When the 1,200-foot Cosco Guangzhou arrived to load and unload cargo at the Port of Prince Rupert’s Fairview Terminal in mid-September, officials rejoiced at the sight of the largest vessel in the Chinese carrier’s Pacific…

The new Eggs and Egg Products Notice to Importers No. 828 inviting applicants to submit an application for a share of the egg tariff rate quota for the period of January 1 to December 31, 2013, is now available on the Foreign Affairs and International Trade website at: http://www.international.gc.ca…

The following is excerpted from a 21 October 2012 news release by Canada Border Services Agency. Canada and the United States today announced the official launch of the Prince Rupert pilot project that will facilitate greater trade and strengthen cargo security at the Canada-U.S. border as part of…

a) Chapter 06 was published to change the release recommendation from "Refer to CFIA-ISC" to "Refuse entry" for the state of Massachusetts for the following HS codes: 06.02.10.0011.65 - Ash - Unrooted plants (Other Fraxinus spp.) 06.02.10.0021.68 - European ash - Unrooted plants (Fraxinus excelsior)…

The following is excerpted from the 19 October 2012 Niagara Falls Review. Will armed U.S. border guards be on Canadian soil in Fort Erie pre-inspecting commercial vehicles before they go across the Peace Bridge into the United States? While some of those details have not yet been determined, that’s…

The CSCB Toronto Region is offering an education seminar on the basics of NAFTA. The seminar will take place at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, Toronto Airport, 6257 Airport Road in Mississauga on November 21, 2012 between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. The speakers are John Moccia, Livingston International…

The following meat hygiene directives are now available in HTML and PDF versions at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/eng/1331330793114/1331330868647 MHD 2012-47 Chapter 11 - Section 11.7.3 – United States of America (2012-10-17) MHD 2012-37 Chapter 11 - Chapter 11 - Section 11.7.3 - United States (2012…

CBP have released the Import Trade Trends Report - Fiscal Year 2012, Mid-Year. This report is produced semiannually and features graphical analysis and trade highlights. While U.S. Census Bureau has been producing monthly trade statistics at the aggregate level, this report is designed to trace…

The following form has been updated and is available on the CBSA website: BSF5018, Commercial Driver Registration Program Participant's Guide http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/pub/bsf5018-eng.html

The following is excerpted from a 19 October 2012 article by Canada Revenue Agency. Did you know? While Small Business Week comes only once a year, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) recognizes the unique needs of small businesses and continues to find ways to help them do business all year long. This…

The following is excerpted from an 18 October 2012 news release by Transport Canada. The Harper government has introduced legislation to expedite the Detroit River International Crossing (DRIC) project. The legislation, known as the Bridge to Strengthen Trade Act, will ensure the successful and…

The following is excerpted from an 18 October 2012 news release by the Department of Finance Canada. The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, today introduced in Parliament Bill C-45, the Jobs and Growth Act, 2012. The Act implements key initiatives from Economic Action Plan 2012 to help…

Chapter 15 was published to add the following OGD extensions for all countries. 15.01.90.5397 - Rendered poultry fat 15.01.90.5398 - Rendered porcine fat Please check your version numbers before submitting through EDI. If you have any questions, please contact your Import Service Centre.

The following is excerpted from a 17 October 2012 release by The Conference Board of Canada. The euro will likely survive, but Canada should not offer any special financial support to the eurozone and it should stay out of the detailed discussions on how to resolve the European financial crisis. The…

The following is excerpted from an 18 October 2012 release by Statistics Canada. Wholesale sales rose by 0.5% to $49.7 billion in August, following two consecutive monthly declines. Higher sales in the food, beverage and tobacco subsector, and the machinery, equipment and supplies subsector, were…