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Application of discounts to the value for duty. Memorandum explains the treatment of discounts in determining the transaction value. More...

Encouraging year-end improvements in international air traffic. December 2009 air freight demand showed a 24.4% improvement on December 2008. More...

Infrastructure enhancements at the port of Halifax. Project will allow South End terminal to simultaneously berth two full-sized post-Panamax vessels. More...

Large increase foreseen in Canadian grain exports in 2010. The Canadian Wheat Board is projecting the highest total exports in 10 years. More...

Technical documents: Government memorandums, notices and decisions

• Message from CBSA re: New Port Code - St. Stephen, NB.
• CBSA - SIMA - Polyisocyanurate Thermal Insulation Board - Statement of reasons.
• CBSA Advance Rulings for Tariff Classification - new/updated rulings:
  - O-ring, synthetic rubber; Sodium triphosphate;
  - Name plate, digital camera; Fabric, woven, polyester;
  - Adamantane-acetyl-(6-aminohexanoyl)3-(leucinyl)3-vinyl-(methyl)-sulfone.
• Notice to Importers Serial No, 761 Items 183 to 191 - Barley Products. TRQ will be filled on February 12, 2010.
• DFAIT / EICB Imports: Textiles and clothing - NAFTA Tariff Preference Level Utilization.
• CFIA Procedure AHPD-DSAE-IE-2007-11-5 Requirements for Small Ruminants Imported from the United States for Feeding and Subsequent Slaughter.
• CFIA Procedure AHPD-DSAE-IE-2008-6-2 Requirements for Farmed Cervids Imported from the United States to Canada.
• CFIA-AIRS Updates notifications. Interested parties can be advised by email every time an update is issued.
• CFIA Directive D-02-04 Phytosanitary Requirements for the Importation From the Continental United States and for Domestic Movement of Commodities Regulated for Blueberry Maggot.
• Proposed Extended Producer Responsibility Regulations - end-of-life ozone-depleting substances (ODSs) and their halocarbon alternatives.
• Competition Bureau - Textile articles labelled and advertised as bamboo.
• CITT Appeal No. AP-2008-031 Classification of "3 in 1 Creeper Seat with Tray".
• CITT Expiry Review No. RR-2009-001 Certain steel fasteners from China and Chinese Taipei. Statement of reasons.
• U.S. DHS Enhanced screening measures for cargo arriving at U.S. sea ports.
• U.S. CBP Trade Compliance Measurement (TCM) Program Overview.
• USDA - Phytosanitary Treatments; Location of and Process for Updating Treatment Schedules.
• USDA Recently Revised Export Requirements & Plant Lists. Export Requirements for Canada.

Second round of Canada-EU trade negotiations held in Belgium. Canada and the European Union had a successful first round of negotiations last October. More...

CFIA systems will start validating destination addresses for certain imports. Destination to be checked under the Fresh Fruit & Vegetable, Processed Products and Dairy & Honey Programs. More...

Vancouver's Deltaport new third berth officially opens. The project, which took two years to build, increases Deltaport's capacity by up to 50 per cent. More...

Global trade logistics improving according to World Bank report. Report notes positive trends in some areas essential to logistics performance and trade. More...

Technical documents: Government memorandums, notices and decisions

• Memorandum D19-10-3 Administration of the Export and Import Permits Act (Exportations).
• Memorandum D19-11-1 Canadian Economic Sanctions.
• Memorandum D1-16-3 Administrative Guidelines for the Provision to Others, Allowing Access to Others and Use of Advance Passenger Information (API) and Passenger Name Record (PNR) Data.
• CBSA - SIMA - Certain carbon steel plate from Ukraine - Notice of Final Determination. Statement of Reasons.
• CBSA Electronic Commerce Client Requirements Document (ECCRD) for Highway. eManifest.
• Softwood Lumber Products Export Charge Notice SWLN20 Surge Charge - Alberta Region (December 2009).
• EICS Message 21/12/2009 - February 2010 Softwood Lumber Quotas Now Available.
• Notice to exporters Serial No. 168 Softwood Lumber Exports to the United States: List of Allocation Holders for 2010.
• DFAIT / EICB Imports: Textiles and clothing - NAFTA Tariff Preference Level Utilization.
• CFIA Validation of Destination Address for Imports. Fresh Fruit & Vegetable, Processed Products and Dairy & Honey Programs.
• CFIA Forestry Phytosanitary Issues - Update Number 18: Revised import requirements for wood packaging material to Australia.
• CFIA Directive D-98-09 Comprehensive policy to control the spread of North American gypsy moth, Lymantria dispar in Canada and the United States.
• CFIA Procedure AHPD-DSAE-IE-2007-4-4 Requirements for Breeding Cattle Imported from the United States to Canada.
• WCO: Accepted amendments to the Harmonized System Nomenclature to enter into force on 1 January 2012.
• U.S. CBP informed compliance: Tractors (HTSUS 8701) vs. Heavy Industrial Machinery (HTSUS 8429 & 8430)

Canada returns to trade deficit in November as imports rise. Trade balance went from a surplus of $503 million in October to a deficit of $344 million in November. More...

CBSA's Marine Container Examination Program. What justifies the examination of a container and what are the responsibilities of each party? More...

CFIA issues a reminder about fish and seafood import licenses. Electronic Data Interchange systems will become stricter in matching fish import licences. More...

Inauguration of new St. Stephen border facility. New Brunswick facility will ease congestion and allow commercial and passenger vehicles to be processed more quickly. More...

Seaway concludes 50th Anniversary Season. Disappointing decrease in cargo volume is attributed to the depth of the recession. More...

Technical documents: Government memorandums, notices and decisions

• CBSA - Goods subject to anti-dumping or countervailing duties. Measures in Force.
• CBSA Brochure BSF5111 Marine Container Examination Program.
• GST/HST Memorandum 27-3 Foreign Convention and Tour Incentive Program - Rebate for Eligible Tour Packages and Accommodation.
• DFAIT Steel Import Controls - Industry steel classification - 2010. Harmonized System 10-digit Classification 2010.
• CFIA Directive D-97-04 Application, procedures, issuance and use of a Permit to Import under the Plant Protection Act.
• CFIA Industry Notice: The Validation of Fish Import Licenses Prior to the Import of a Fish Product.
• CFIA - Registration Guide: Specialty Fertilizers and Pre-Packaged Farm Fertilizers Containing a Pesticide.
• CITT Inquiry No. NQ-2009-005 Polyiso insulation board from the United States. Notice of commencement.
• WCO - Harmonized System Committee Decisions. Classification Rulings - Compendium - Explanatory Notes.
• USITC investigates possible modifications to the U.S. Generalized System of Preferences (GSP).
• U.S. DOT issues additional proposed rule on transportation of lithium batteries.
• USDA Correction - Vegetable Import Regulations; Modification of Potato Import Regulations.
• USDA FSIS Notice 01-10 Pasteurized Egg Products Imported in Bulk Containers from Canada.

Canada joins WTO panel on Chinese export restrictions. The panel was established at the request of the United States, the European Union and Mexico. More...

Tribunal continues anti-dumping and countervailing duties on certain fasteners. Expiry review cuts anti-dumping duty on stainless steel fasteners from Chinese Taipei. More...

Provisional duties now apply to polyisocyanurate thermal insulation board from the U.S. The Canada Border Services Agency issues a preliminary determination of dumping. More...

IATA November numbers show continued air transport improvement. Passenger demand was up by 2.1% while freight demand recorded a 9.5% improvement. More...

OOCL Belgium's captain wins Port of Montreal's Gold-headed cane. Port President observes that 2009 was a year marked by a global crisis for containers, but excellent for grain. More...

Technical documents: Government memorandums, notices and decisions

• CBSA - SIMA - Certain Oil Country Tubular Goods from China - Notice of Undertaking Proposal.
• CBSA - SIMA - Polyisocyanurate Thermal Insulation Board - Preliminary Determination. Provisional duty is payable.
• CBSA - SIMA - Certain carbon steel plate from Ukraine - Notice of Final Determination.
• CBSA - SIMA - Whole Potatoes from the U.S. for use or consumption in the province of British Columbia - Expiry Review.
• EICB Bulletin: Correction Period for December Softwood Lumber Permits ends Monday 11 January 2010.
• EICS Bulletin - 05 JAN 2010 - Tariff Preference Level (TPL) Textiles and Clothing 2010 Allocations.
• CFIA - New AIRS Verification Service (AVS). Process of updating/maintaining coding from the Automated Import Reference System.
• CFIA Notice to all Registered Meat Inspection Establishments.
• CFIA Meat Hygiene Directive MHD 2009-50 Chapter 7 - section 7.12 (1) (Labelling of shipping containers)
• CITT Expiry Review No. RR-2009-001 Certain steel fasteners from China and Chinese Taipei.
• CITT Expiry Review No. RR-2009-002 Certain whole potatoes imported from the United States for use or consumption in British Columbia.
• U.S. Census Bureau 2010 Schedule B codes (for exports).
• USITC releases reports on possible modifications to NAFTA rules of origin. Certain textile articles.
• U.S. CBP Bond Program - Centralization of the continuous bond program.

New rules on "Product of Canada" and "Made in Canada" claims. New distinction between "Product of Canada" and "Made in Canada" claims for non-food products. More...

Anti-dumping duties on refined sugar are scheduled to expire on November 1, 2010. The Canadian International Trade Tribunal seeks submissions from interested parties. More...

European Union to launch FTA negotiations with individual ASEAN countries. Progress in region-to-region FTA negotiations with ASEAN was slow and both sides agreed in March 2009 to make a pause. More...

Technical documents: Government memorandums, notices and decisions

• Tariff Notice - TN-48 Amendments to the Customs Tariff made pursuant to the passage of Bill C-51 (Containers, trailers, etc).
• Softwood Lumber Products Export Charge Notice SWLN19 Notice to Independent Remanufacturers - Calculation of Export Price.
• GST/HST Notice 248 Application of the GST/HST to Supplies of In Vitro Diagnostic Test Kits.
• EICS Bulletin - 30 DEC 2009 - Seasonal Holiday 01 Jan 2010.
• DFAIT / EICB Imports: Textiles and clothing - NAFTA Tariff Preference Level Utilization.
• CFIA Reminder - Production Database Backup. Scheduled for Saturday January 2nd, 2010.
• CFIA Notice to all Registered Meat Inspection Establishments. CFIA will modify its procedures related to Import Inspection Report for meat shipments from the USA.
• CFIA - Fish & Seafood - Industry Notice - Changes to the Certification Requirements for Exportation of certain seafood to the European Union.
• CITT Expiry No. LE-2009-003 Refined sugar from the United States, Germany, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom (dumping), and the European Union (subsidizing).
• CITT Preliminary Injury Inquiry No. PI-2009-004 Polyiso insulation board from the United States.
• U.S. ITC posts U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule taking effect January 1, 2010.
• U.S. ITC Report -- Use of the "First Sale Rule" for Customs Valuation of U.S. Imports.
• U.S. CPSC approves final rule on registration requirements for durable infant or toddler products.
• USDA Recently Revised Export Requirements & Plant Lists. Export Requirements for Canada.

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Canada and the European Union finalize air transport agreement. Air carriers from Canada and the EU will be free to operate direct scheduled passenger and all-cargo air services to any cities. More...

CBSA's holidays and scheduled maintenance outages for 2010. The list of holidays recognized by the Canada Border Service Agency and a list of anticipated maintenance outages. More...

WTO's compilation of international trade statistics for 2008. China surpassed Germany to become the world's largest exporter of manufactured goods. More...

Technical documents: Government memorandums, notices and decisions

• Message from CBSA re: Holiday Schedule.
• CBSA Information Web page on the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
• Softwood Lumber Products Export Charge Notice SWLN18 Surge Charge - Alberta Region (November 2009)
• EICS Message 21/12/2009 - January 2010 Softwood Lumber Quotas Now Available.
• DFAIT / EICB Imports: Textiles and clothing - NAFTA Tariff Preference Level Utilization.
• Canada takes measures against Guinean Regime. Ban on the export of all military and strategic items to Guinea.
• CFIA is seeking comments on proposed National Aquatic Animal Health Program.
• Health Canada Notice - Security of eye and nose attachments on dolls, plush toys and soft toys.
• CITT Appeal No. AP-2008-023 Various electrical components and Code 2101.
• European Council extends anti-dumping duty on footwear imports from China and Vietnam.
• U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission extends the stay of enforcement on testing and certification requirements for many children's products.
• USDA Recently Revised Export Requirements for Canada.
• U.S. GAO Report - Softwood Lumber Act of 2008: Agencies report little benefit from new requirements.

Few changes to the Customs Tariff in 2010. Changes mostly consist of duty reductions under the Peru and the Costa Rica Tariffs, as well as on certain wines. More...

Arbitrator to settle contract between CN and locomotive engineers. No further strike action or lockout are permitted by a memorandum of settlement binding both sides. More...

Exporting to the United States: A guide for Canadian business. Guide will help entrepreneurs answer questions about most aspects of the export process to the U.S. More...

Ottawa will fine tune Export Development Canada's mandate. Proposals to ensure that EDC meets the current and future needs of Canadian companies. More...

Technical documents: Government memorandums, notices and decisions

• Customs Tariff as of January 1, 2010 now available on CBSA's website.
• CBSA Tariff Notice - TN-47. Customs Tariff 2010.
• Message from CBSA about November 12 memo on discontinuation of advance notification of inspection of US meat imports.
• CBSA Notice to Fastener Importers. Re-investigation, certain carbon and stainless steel fasteners.
• Message from CBSA re: Exchange rates for December 11 , 2009.
• DFAIT / EICB Imports: Textiles and clothing - NAFTA Tariff Preference Level Utilization.
• EU announces the renewal of the Steel Prior Surveillance System.
• EU Council Regulation setting up a Community system of reliefs from customs duty.
• U.S. CBP CSMS# 09-000371 - Importer Security Filing (ISF) reminders pertaining to recent or upcoming changes.
• U.S. CBP CSMS# 09-000364 - HSU 0904: Changes to the 2009/2010 Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
• U.S. CBP new/updated informed compliance publication: U.S. Customs and Border Protection Rulings Program.
• U.S. CBP Agriculture Specialists Enforce Christmas Tree Importation Rules.
• U.S. CBP - Convict, Forced, or Indentured Labor Product Importations.
• U.S. CBP 2010 C-TPAT Supply Chain Security Training Seminar. In Anaheim, California, March 16-18.
• U.S. CBP CDSOA 2009 Annual Reports. Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act of 2000 (The Byrd Amendment)
• USDA Recently Revised Export Requirements & Plant Lists. Export Requirements for Canada.
• USDA amends regulations pertaining to importation swine hides and skins, bird trophies and ruminant hides and skins.

A rise in exports brings Canada back to trade surplus in October. Canadian exports rose 3.4% in October, led by a strong gain in exports to the United States. More...

IATA sees slow improvement trend in air transport. October 2009 demand for international cargo rose to just 0.5% below previous year levels. More...

CBSA develops highway mode system outage contingency plan. Procedures for the reporting and release of commercial goods during CBSA computer outages. More...

Work begins to replace Sault Ste. Marie bridge customs facilities. The existing facilities need to be replaced as the buildings are overcrowded, functionally obsolete and operationally deficient. More...

Developing countries to reduce tariffs on each other's goods. Twenty-two countries to conclude an agreement by the end of September 2010. More...

Technical documents: Government memorandums, notices and decisions

• CBSA - SIMA - Certain oil country tubular goods from China - Statement of reasons.
• Customs Notice CN09-023 Release of Canadian Automated Export Declaration 2010.
• Public Safety: Firearms Marking Regulations - Regulations Amending. Implementation delay.
• Notice to Exporters Serial No. 167, Softwood Lumber Exports to the United States: 2010 Export Allocation Methodologies.
• DFAIT - Allocation Method Order (2010) - Softwood Lumber Products. Export and Import Permits Act
• CFIA - Information for brokerages involved in the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
• Fish Inspection Regulations - Regulations Amending. Changes to European Union (EU) health regulations.
• CFIA - National Import Control Division Closure (Christmas)
• CFIA Meat Hygiene Directive: MHD 2009-24 October 30, 2009 Chapter 1 of the Meat Hygiene Manual of Procedure (MOP) "Introduction, Meat Programs Framework, Delivery, Monitoring and Evaluation".
• CFIA Meat Hygiene Directive: MHD 2009-45 November 26, 2009 Chapter 9 - Emergency Situations.
• CFIA Meat Hygiene Directive: MHD 2009-48 November 23, 2009 Chapter 19 - Section 19.5.6.4.1. Approved Microbial Control Agents and Specific Conditions for their Use.
• Renewed access for Canadian beef to Hong Kong market.
• CFIA - Fish & Seafood - The List of Vietnam Establishments Eligible for Certification by Vietnam Authorities has been updated.
• CFIA - Fish & Seafood - The Fish Products Inspection Manual, Chapter 10, Certification of Fish and Fish Products, Appendix A - Live Lobster Certification Protocol (LLCP), has been updated.
• Health Canada Industry Guide to Canadian Requirements for Lighters.
• Health Canada Industry Guide to Canadian Requirements for Tents.
• Lighters Regulations (Miscellaneous Program) - Regulations Amending. Hazardous Products Act
• CITT Preliminary Injury Inquiry No. PI-2009-004 Polyiso insulation board from the Unite States. Injury determination.
• CITT Inquiry No. NQ-2009-002 Mattress innerspring units from China. Injury decision - Reasons.
• U.S. CBP CSMS# 09-000362 - ACE Portal Account Applications - Apply Now!.
• U.S. CBP Requirement for persons making payment by check to CBP to provide Taxpayer Identifying Number.
• U.S. DHS Secretary announces the creation of new center to ensure the safety of imported goods.
• USDA announces an increase in assessment rate for potatoes.
• USDA Vegetable Import Regulations; Modification of Potato Import Regulations.
• USDA - Lacey Act: Phase-in schedule of enforcement of the declaration requirement for goods of, or containing, plants or plant products.
• U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Wildlife Import/Export Inspection Fees for 2010.

FAST members must use new cards in January. Members of the FAST program will be required to use only their new FAST membership cards beginning January 5. More...

CN strike ends following an agreement to resume negotiations. The parties will finalize a new collective agreement with the assistance of federal mediators and an arbitrator. More...

New certification office for exports of fish and seafood products to the EU. Will certify Canadian exports affected by new EU requirements taking effect on January 1, 2010. More...

Ministerial WTO meeting in Geneva ends with commitment to resume talks. Members had previously vowed to conclude the talks by the end of 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008. More...

New cargo terminal for London International Airport. Ottawa will invest up to $8 million to establish an international air freight transshipment centre. More...

Technical documents: Government memorandums, notices and decisions

• CBSA Guide BSF5115 CBSA System Outage Contingency Plan - Highway Mode.
• Memorandum D11-11-3 Advance Rulings for Tariff Classification.
• Message from CBSA re: Exchange rate for Myanmar (Burma) Kyat (MMK).
• Message from CBSA re: CFIA HS Codes.
• EICB Message to Brokers - 02DEC09 - Quantities of Milk Protein Substances TRQ Available.
• EICB Bulletin: Correction Period for November Softwood Lumber Permits.
• DFAIT / EICB Imports: Textiles and clothing - NAFTA Tariff Preference Level Utilization.
• DFAIT - Proposed Declaration Regulations (Chemical Weapons Convention).
• CFIA - Export of live lobsters and lobster products containing tomalley.
• CFIA Reminder: Import requirements for fresh temperate fruits transiting under bond through Canada.
• CFIA - Revised table of HS Filter List from the Imported and Manufactured Food Division.
• European Commission to extend anti-dumping measures on leather shoes from China and Vietnam.
• USDA Notice FSIS Notice 80-09 Importation of canadian cattle, bison, sheep, and goats into the United States.
• U.S. CBP announces further consolidation of CBP Drawback Centers. Closing drawback center at Los Angeles.
• U.S. OTEXA's New Tariff Database providing tariffs for textile products in more than 150 foreign markets.

Reminder: Blanket certificates of origin need to be renewed for 2010. Most blanket certificates are filled-out to expire on December 31 and have to be renewed. More...

CN's Canadian locomotive engineers give strike notice. Teamsters notify the company they plan to initiate strike action at 0001 hours November 28, 2009. More...

CBSA applies provisional duties on certain oil country tubular goods from China. Provisional duties are payable on the subject goods released from customs on or after November 23, 2009. More...

Canada and the U.S. will align C-TPAT and PIP programs, expand NEXUS and FAST. Secretary Napolitano and Minister Van Loan met for the second of their formal biannual meetings. More...

WTO sets up panel to hear Canada's challenge to U.S. labelling law. Dispute settlement panel to hear Canada's challenge to U.S. mandatory country-of-origin labelling (COOL). More...

Technical documents: Government memorandums, notices and decisions

• CBSA - SIMA - Certain oil country tubular goods from China - Notice of preliminary determination.
• NEXUS and FAST membership cards now accepted as proof of identity by CBSA.
• Softwood Lumber Products Export Charge Notice SWLN17 Surge Charge - Alberta Region (October 2009).
• DFAIT - Allocation Method Order (Beef and Veal) - Order Amending. Export and Import Permits Act.
• DFAIT - Chicken - Traditional Importers Quota Holders List 2009.
• DFAIT / EICB Imports: Textiles and clothing NAFTA tariff preference level - Quotas.
• EICS Message 20/11/2009 - December 2009 Softwood Lumber Quotas Now Available.
• CFIA Directive D-95-08 General Import Requirements for Fresh Temperate Fruits from the World.
• CITT Inquiry No. NQ-2009-002 Mattress innerspring units from China. Tribunal finds injury to the domestic industry.
• CITT Inquiry No. NQ-2009-004 Oil country tubular goods from China. Notice of commencement.
• Members of European Parliament want clear rules on origin marking. EU regulation would introduce compulsory country of origin labelling for certain products.
• U.S. CBP ACE overview for all trade account types. CBP's Automated Commercial Environment (ACE).
• U.S. CBP announces relocation of NEXUS Enrollment Center to Fort Frances, Ontario (from International Falls, MN).
• U.S. CBP updated FAQ about CBP Form 7501 - Entry Summary with Continuation Sheets.
• U.S. CBP CSMS# 09-000356 - Members of FAST program will not be able to use their old FAST cards in passenger lanes.
• USDA proposes revision of U.S. Standards for Condition of Food Containers.

Rising exports reduce Canada's trade deficit. Deficit cut in half as exports rose 3.5% in September while there was little change in imports. More...

Canada and India take another step toward a free trade agreement. The two countries will now examine key sectors of interest and the possible parameters of free trade agreement. More...

Ottawa introduces legislation to implement Free Trade Agreement with Jordan. It is anticipated that the FTA and related Agreements could be brought into force in early 2010. More...

CFIA changing inspection notification procedure for meat shipments from the U.S. Agency will discontinue the practice of providing advance notification of inspection of U.S. meat imports. More...

Technical documents: Government memorandums, notices and decisions

• Memorandum D17-1-11 Private Printing Policy and Procedures.
• Memorandum D17-1-1 Documentation Requirements for Commercial Shipments.
• Notice to Importers Serial No: 760, November 6, 2009 Items 114 to 116: Beef and Veal Supplementary Imports.
• Notice to Importers Serial No: 759, November 6, 2009 Items 114 to 116: Beef and Veal.
• Notice to Importers Serial No. 758, November 6, 2009 Chicken and Chicken Products and Turkey and Turkey Products - Supplementary Imports.
• Notice to Importers Serial No. 756, November 6, 2009 Items 105 to 113 - Turkey and Turkey Products.
• DFAIT / EICB Imports: Textiles and clothing NAFTA tariff preference level - Quotas.
• CFIA - Consultations on the Weed Seeds Order. Prevention of introductions of new weeds into Canada.
• CFIA Risk Management Document RMD-08-02 Pest Risk Management Document for Eriochloa villosa (Woolly Cup Grass).
• CFIA Meat Hygiene Directive: MHD 2009-40 September 2, 2009 Chapter 11 - Section 11.7.3 - Panama.
• CFIA Meat Hygiene Directive: MHD 2009-41 September 8, 2009 Chapter 11 - Section 11.7.3 - Argentina, Ghana, Guatemala, Indonesia, Israel, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates
• CFIA Meat Hygiene Directive: MHD 2009-43 September 16, 2009 Chapter 5 - Update of Appendix 4 of the Listeria section.
• U.S. CBP FAST Driver Program updates - How To Renew Your FAST Membership.
• U.S. CBP Change to Notification Policy for all approved bond submissions.
• U.S. CBP 2010 C-TPAT Supply Chain Security Training Seminar.

What to expect from a NAFTA verification of origin. The objective a verification is to confirm that products qualify as originating in accordance with NAFTA. More...

Review of anti-dumping duty rates on certain copper pipe fittings. Re-investigation of the normal values and export prices of certain fittings from the U.S., Korea and China. More...

Four hundred disputes brought to the WTO since 1995. Approximately half of cases were settled directly between the parties, under mandatory consultation. More...

Record import fraud scheme uncovered in Europe. Group of fraudsters evaded more than 200 million Euros in customs duties on textiles and footwear. More...

Technical documents: Government memorandums, notices and decisions

• CBSA - SIMA - Certain copper pipe fittings from the United States, Korea and China - Re-investigation.
• CBSA - SIMA - Certain mattress innerspring units from China - Statement of Reason.
• Message from CBSA re: Interest Rate.
• CBSA Advance Rulings for Tariff Classification - new/updated rulings:
  - Arbours, steel; Boxing "gloves", video game accessories.
  - Box, wood, wine; Case, portable media player; Chlorhexidine acetate.
  - Dress, communion, girls; Elliptical trainers; Film, polypropylene.
  - Grease cap, part for trailer brakes; Light, solar; Mill, salt and pepper.
  - Plastic sheets, printed; Pool covers, vinyl.
  - Printed circuit assembly, digital camera; Prism box unit.
  - Rack, clothes, metal with hooks; Skirt, "Fairy" costume.
  - Speaker system; Splicer, butt, automatic; Spurs.
  - Statuette, polyresin angel; Surveillance system.
  - Wash stall, emergency; Wind chime, ceramic.
• Notice to Importers Serial No. 757, November 6, 2009 Items 96 to 104 - Chicken and Chicken Products.
• CITT Expiry No. LE-2009-002 Whole potatoes from the United States of America, for use or consumption in British Columbia.
• CITT Preliminary Injury Inquiry No. PI-2009-003 Oil country tubular goods from China. Statement of reasons.
• U.S. BIS "Complying with U.S. Export Controls" seminar.
• U.S. CBP Trade Symposium 2009. Webcasting registration for participation via the Internet.
• U.S. CBP 2010 Federal Holidays.
• U.S. FDA issues 2009 FDA Food Code.
• USTR: U.S.-Mexico NAFTA dispute - Moving tuna-dolphin dispute from the WTO to the NAFTA.

Consultations on possible free trade agreement negotiations with Ukraine. Interested parties are invited to submit their views by November 23, 2009. More...

Canada requests WTO consultations on EU seal products ban. Consultations are the first stage in the WTO dispute settlement process. More...

List of goods subject to anti-dumping or countervailing duties. Depending on their country of origin, some goods are subject to substantial duty rates. More...

IATA reports air traffic is still fragile, but improving. September demand for international cargo was below last year, but passenger demand was stable. More...

Technical documents: Government memorandums, notices and decisions

• CBSA - Goods subject to anti-dumping or countervailing duties.
• DFAIT / EICB Imports: Textiles and clothing NAFTA tariff preference level - Quotas.
• EICB Bulletin: Correction Period for October Softwood Lumber Permits.
• CFIA Directive D-02-12 Import requirements for non-processed wood and other non-propagative wood products, except solid wood packaging material, from all areas other than the continental United States.
• CFIA Directive D-95-08 General Import Requirements for Fresh Temperate Fruits from the World.
• CFIA Directive D-98-09 Comprehensive policy to control the spread of North American gypsy moth, Lymantria dispar in Canada and the United States.
• CFIA Meat Hygiene Directives - Export. Russia, French Polynesia, Korea.
• Agenda for the 39th Session of the Harmonized System Review Sub-Committee.
• European Commission - eLearning course on drug precursor control for businesses.
• European Commission publishes the 2010 version of the Combined Nomenclature.
• USDA withdraws interim rule for increasing user fees for certain commercial vehicles and international air passengers.
• U.S. CBP Customs Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights.
• U.S. CBP's ACE Portal Application and Program Participation; a growing reality for truck carriers, importers, and brokers.
• U.S. Dept of Commerce inquiry into subsidy programs provided by countries exporting softwood lumber to the United States.
• U.S. EPA - Mandatory Reporting of Greenhouse Gases (Includes imports and exports).

OECD reports that world trade flows stabilized in the second quarter of 2009. Year-to-year trade volume growth stayed at two-digit levels less than in the second quarter 2008. More...

Canada and EU hold first round of free trade talks. Good progress was made in most areas towards reaching a consolidated common text. More...

Ottawa proposes duty remission on certain ships. The types of ships include ferries, tankers, bulkers, unloaders and cargo vessels. More...

CBSA issues dumping determination on mattress innerspring units from China. Provisional duties will continue to apply until injury ruling by the Canadian International Trade Tribunal. More...

Technical documents: Government memorandums, notices and decisions

• Memorandum D7-2-3 Obsolete or Surplus Goods. Revised as a result of the Paper Burden Reduction Initiative.
• Memorandum D7-3-2 Exported Motor Vehicles Drawback. Revised as a result of the Paper Burden Reduction Initiative.
• CBSA Advance Rulings for Tariff Classification - new/updated rulings:
  - Bag, insulated; Bag, plastic, Halloween; Blinds, bamboo.
  - Carpet, furskin; Chondroitin sulfate sodium anhydrous powder.
  - Cleaning preparation, sugar residue; Connectors, submarine cable.
  - Container, aluminum and plastic, eye shadow.
  - Couplings, steel, hydraulic hose; Eyeglass frames.
  - Gaskets, plastic; Gloves, latex rubber; Hair band (headband).
  - Hoses, rubber hydraulic; Netting, erosion control.
  - Scooter, electric, three-wheeled; Seal, rubber; Sensor, parking.
  - Sheet, vulcanized fibre; Slumber bags with stuffed animals attached.
  - Tube, water supply.
• CBSA - SIMA - Certain mattress innerspring units from China - Notice of Final Determination.
• CBSA - SIMA Polyisocyanurate thermal insulation board from the U.S. - Statement of reasons - Initiation of investigation.
• Softwood Lumber Products Export Charge Notice SWLN16 Surge Charge - Alberta Region (September 2009).
• GHT/HST Notice 247 Harmonized Sales Tax for Ontario and British Columbia - Q&A on General Transitional Rules.
• Proposed remission of customs duties on future importations of certain types of ships.
• Notice to Importers Serial No. 755 October 16, 2009 Items 135 TO 139 - Eggs and Egg Products.
• Notice to Importers Serial No. 752 October 16, 2008 Item 158 - Yogurt.
• CFIA Directive D-09-01 Phytosanitary requirements to prevent the introduction and spread of the European brown garden snail (Cornu aspersum [Müller], syn. Helix aspersa [Müller]) from the continental United States.
• CFIA Directive 2009-09: Plants with novel traits regulated under Part V of the Seeds Regulations
• CFIA Notice: Import of fresh Peppers (Capsicum spp.) from the Netherlands.
• CFIA Industry Bulletin - Updated U.S. import requirements for fresh peppers shipped from Canada.
• CFIA - Fish & Seafood - Compliance and Enforcement Procedures - Importing without a Licence - updated.
• CITT Preliminary Injury Inquiry No. PI-2009-003 Oil country tubular goods from China.
• U.S. Federal Trade Commission proposes new light bulb labels, seeks public comments.
• U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service to review forms for exportation, transportation, and importation of meat and poultry products.

Blanket certificates of origin need to be renewed for 2010. Most blanket certificates are filled-out to expire on December 31 and have to be renewed. More...

Important notice from CBSA about old FAST membership cards. Agency advises of restrictions applying to old generation FAST membership cards. More...

Piracy attacks on ocean shipping keep rising. The increase in attacks is directly attributed to heightened piracy activity off the Somali Coast. More...

Technical documents: Government memorandums, notices and decisions

• CBSA - SIMA - Waterproof Footwear and Bottoms of Rubber and Plastic from China - Re-investigation.
• CBSA - SIMA - Certain carbon steel plate from Ukraine. Statement of reasons.
• CBSA - Harmonized System (HS) Compliance - Fact Sheet.
• DFAIT 2009/10 Domestic and export controls seminars in Ottawa, Montreal, Halifax, Calgary and Vancouver.
• Notice to Importers Serial No. 750 October 16, 2009 Item 125 - Products of natural milk constituents.
• Notice to Importers Serial No. 751 October 16, 2009 Item 134 - Ice cream and ice cream novelties.
• Notice to Importers Serial No. 753 October 21, 2009 Items 94 and 95 - Broiler Hatching Eggs and Chicks for Chicken Production.
• Notice to Importers Serial No. 754 October 21, 2009 Items 94 and 95 - Broiler Hatching Eggs and Chicks for Chicken Production - Supplemental imports.
• EICS Message 20/10/2009 - November 2009 Softwood Lumber Quotas Now Available.
• CFIA Consultation: Guide to the Canadian Federal Regulatory Requirements for Fertilizers and Supplements.
• CFIA Registration Triggers for Nitrogen Phosphorus and Potassium (NPK) Fertilizers.
• CFIA Directive D-07-03 Plant Protection (Phytosanitary) Import Requirements to Prevent the Entry of Epiphyas postvittana (Walker) (light brown apple moth).
• CFIA Directive D-98-04 Seed Potato Program - Certification of Garden Potato Varieties in Canada.
• CFIA Directive D-03-08 Phytosanitary Requirements to Prevent the Introduction into and Spread Within Canada of the Emerald Ash Borer, Agrilus planipennis (Fairmaire).
• CFIA Directive D-94-22 Plant Protection Requirements on Pine Plants and Pine Materials to Prevent the Entry and Spread of Pine Shoot Beetle.
• Repeal of CFIA Directive D-02-08 Sampling requirements for PVY and PVYN testing in accordance with the Canada / U.S. Management Plan for Potato Viruses That Cause Tuber Necrosis.
• CFIA Instructions to Complete the Fish Import Notification Form.
• EU to set new safety standards for baby sleep products.
• U.S. CPSC Statement of Policy - Testing and Certification of Lead Content in Children's Products.
• U.S. CPSC pledges new actions to strengthen oversight of imported products.
• U.S. CBP CSMS# 09-000332 - APHIS October 27 Public Meeting on User Fees-amendment. Conference call number.
• U.S. CBP Notice: GSP, ATPA and ATPDEA to Expire December 31, 2009.
• U.S. CBP QBT-09-563 - 10/15/2009 2010 Specialty Sugar Opening Period 1
• U.S. CBP Final Rule: Foreign Repairs to American Vessels.
• U.S. CBP announces continuous bond option for IPR sample bonds. Samples of of certain merchandise suspected of bearing infringing trademarks, etc.

Canada's trade deficit widened to $2.0 billion in August. Exports declined in all sectors, led by machinery, equipment, agricultural and fishing products. More...

EU and South Korea initial a free trade agreement. The most important free trade agreement ever negotiated between the European Union and a third country. More...

Ottawa funds traffic flow improvements in Vancouver port area. Funding will improve rail, port and trucking operations, and help increase mobility throughout the city. More...

Consultations on possible free trade agreement negotiations with Morocco. Canada and Morocco have recently engaged in an exchange on the possibility of FTA negotiations. More...

Russia and Canada settle some issues affecting meat exports. New certificate will open market access for certain Canadian bone-in beef cuts. More...

Technical documents: Government memorandums, notices and decisions

• Memorandum D10-14-29 Tariff Classification of Gloves.
• CBSA Anti-dumping and Countervailing new page: Measures in Force.
• CBSA Advance Rulings for Tariff Classification - new/updated rulings:
  - Calcium silicon; Fastener, bag closure; Heater, oil-filled, electric.
  - Personal flotation device (PFD); Rods, cobalt alloy.
  - Rubber, acrylonitrile-butadiene (NBR); Tool chest, steel.
  - Tool kit, junior; Vacuum packaging appliance.
  - Wire, cobalt alloy flux cored.
• CRA Form N10 Refund - Credit Claim (Excise tax).
• DFAIT / EICB Imports: Textiles and clothing NAFTA tariff preference level - Quotas.
• CFIA Industry Bulletin - New U.S. import requirements for fresh peppers shipped from Canada.
• CFIA Procedure AHPD-DSAE-IE-2001-8-4 Highly Processed Products. Amendments.
• CITT Preliminary Injury Inquiry No. PI-2009-004 Polyiso insulation board from the Unite States.
• CITT Inquiry No. NQ-2009-001 Certain waterproof footwear from China and Vietnam.
• U.S. CBP Drawback of Internal Revenue Excise Tax. Proposed amendments preclude filing of substitution drawback claim.
• U.S. CBP Supply Chain Security Overview and Supply Chain Security Questionnaire.

Canada requests WTO panel on U.S. mandatory country-of-origin labelling. Law requires tracking country of origin of meat and agricultural products throughout production, all the way to retail. More...

Investigation into the dumping of polyisocyanurate thermal insulation board. A manufacturer alleges that the dumping of these goods from the United States is harming Canadian production. More...

Anti-dumping duties on laminate flooring to end in June 2010. The Trade Tribunal received no submissions in favour of continuing its injury finding. More...

Provisional anti-dumping duty now payable on certain steel plate from Ukraine. The Canada Border Services Agency made a preliminary determination of dumping. More...

Health Canada notice regarding heavy metal content in children's toys. During 2008, there were several recalls of children's toys due to excessive lead and/or barium content. More...

Technical documents: Government memorandums, notices and decisions

• CBSA Notice for FAST applicants with expired Ontario commercial driver's licences.
• CBSA - SIMA - Certain steel plate from Ukraine. Preliminary determination of dumping.
• Message from CBSA re: Wheat Products Tariff Rate Quota.
• Memorandum D3-3-1 Forwarded and Consolidated Cargo - Import Movements.
• Memorandum D8-3-6 Tariff Item 9905.00.00 and the Passover Products Remission Order.
• Memorandum D8-1-1. Amendments to Temporary Importation (Tariff Item no. 9993.00.00) Regulations.
• Memorandum D10-13-1 Classification of Goods.
• CBSA Advance Rulings for Tariff Classification - new/updated rulings.
• CRA Form B261 Excise Duty Return - Duty Free Shop.
• CRA Form B262 Excise Duty Return - Excise Warehouse Licensee.
• DFAIT - Sugar-Containing Products Quota Holders List 2009/2010.
• DFAIT / EICB Imports: Textiles and clothing NAFTA tariff preference level - Quotas.
• CFIA Letter to Industry - The Labelling and Composition of Food Containing Probiotic Microorganisms.
• CFIA Directive D-01-05 The Canadian Wood Packaging Certification Program (CWPCP).
• Health Canada - Safety requirements related to heavy metal content in surface coating materials applied to children's toys.
• CITT Inquiry No. NQ-2009-003 Hot-rolled carbon steel plate and high-strength low-alloy steel plate from Ukraine.
• CITT Expiry No. LE-2009-001 Laminate flooring originating in or exported from China and France.
• European Union signals end of transitional quotas for sugar and rice.
• U.S. CBP User Fee Decals and Transponders. Private Vessel, Aircraft, or Commercial Vehicle (Truck).
• U.S. CBP Commercial Vehicle 2010 Fee Increase.
• USTR 2010 Tariff-rate Quota Allocations for raw cane sugar, refined and specialty sugar, and sugar-containing products.

The CBSA is reviewing the values of steel fasteners from China and Taiwan. Re-investigation stems from representations that market conditions have substantially changed. More...

Tribunal finds no injury from dumping of waterproof footwear from China, Vietnam. Anti-dumping duties will not be collected as dumping is not causing injury to the domestic industry. More...

Arbitration court rules against Canada in lumber dispute with U.S. United States will continue collecting a 10% tax on lumber imports from Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. More...

Implementing Canada-Colombia FTA becoming critical for grain exporters. Legislation to implement the agreement, introduced in March, has been stalled at second reading in the House of Commons. More...

Canada opens a new trade office in India. New office in Ahmedabad will provide market intelligence and expert advice to Canadian companies. More...

Technical documents: Government memorandums, notices and decisions

• CBSA message re: Maintenance Outage on Sunday, October 4, 2009.
• Memorandum D15-2-54 Certain Aluminum Extrusions Originating in or Exported from the People's Republic of China.
• Interim Memorandum D10-14-19 Administrative procedures for the importation of non-beverage ethyl alcohol.
• CBSA - SIMA - Certain Carbon Steel and Stainless Steel Fasteners from China and Chinese Taipei.
• CBSA - SIMA - Whole Potatoes - Notice of Conclusion of re-investigation of the normal values.
• Softwood Lumber Products Export Charge Notice SWLN15 Surge Charge - Alberta Region.
• CRA Form GST106 Schedule 2 - Information on Claims Paid or Credited for Foreign Conventions and Tour Packages.
• EICB Bulletin: Correction Period for September Softwood Lumber Permits.
• CFIA Industry Bulletin - Status of the CFIA Potato Cyst Nematode 2009 Survey.
• CFIA - Fish & Seafood - Process Control Document Requirements.
• CFIA - Fertilizers Act and Regulations - Regulation of Liming Materials offered for sale in, and/or imported into, Canada.
• Export Certificates Remission Order - Certain Fees Relating. Export certificate for live animals or embryos.
• CITT Inquiry No. NQ-2009-001 Certain waterproof footwear from China and Vietnam.
• USDA / APHIS announces delay in user fee increases for certain commercial vehicles and international air passengers.
• USDA / APHIS User Fee Information for Animals and Animal Products.
• USDA Fiscal Year 2010 Veterinary Import/Export User Fees and Veterinary Diagnostic Services User Fees.
• U.S. FDA Enforcement of General Tobacco Standard Special Rule for Cigarettes.
• U.S. CBP CSMS# 09-000321 - NAFTA Track III Liberalization and Post-2006 ROO Updates. Specific rule of origin changes.
• U.S. CBP CSMS# 09-000319 - Implementation of the European Community (EC)-Beef Hormones, Memorandum of Understanding - Phase I.
• U.S. CBP Increase in Certain Personal Duty Exemptions Extended to Returning U.S. Residents.
• U.S. CBP Guidance: Effective September 26, 35% Ad Valorem Duty on Chinese Tires for Passenger Cars, Light Trucks.
• USTR announces FY 2010 Tariff-Rate Quota Allocations for raw cane sugar, refined and specialty sugar and sugar-containing products.
• USTR initiates next steps on new trade enforcement efforts.

Government proposes elimination of duty on machinery and production inputs. Stakeholders' views are sought on the timeframe over which the current rates of duty should be eliminated. More...

Canada and Ukraine to launch free trade negotiations. An FTA with Ukraine could further open markets for Canadian exports and help to address non-tariff barriers. More...

Ottawa and Port Metro Vancouver invest in harbour infrastructure. Various projects range from upgrading seismic capacity of buildings, to upgrading water and storm sewers systems. More...

Health Canada proposes revised food labelling rules. Changes follow consultations on the labelling of food allergens, gluten sources and added sulphites. More...

Foreign Affairs launches eDiscussion on Canada-EU Relations. Topics will include the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement which is currently under negotiation. More...

Technical documents: Government memorandums, notices and decisions

• Customs Notice CN09-022 Highway Sufferance Warehouse Closure (Wallaceburg, ON)
• CBSA Schedule of Inspection Fees. Food, Plant and Animal Inspections
• CBSA Guide BSF5042 The Duty Deferral Program - Access the World.
• Memorandum D2-3-1 Personal Exemptions for Residents Returning to Canada.
• CBSA Advance Rulings for Tariff Classification - new/updated rulings:
  - Bag, shopping, polypropylene, nonwoven; Beverage, coffee;
  - Crisps, soy; Essential oil, Spanish oregano; Perfume burner, ceramic.
• EICS Message - October 2009 Softwood Lumber Quotas Now Available.
• CFIA Consolidation of Service Centers in Toronto effective October 2009.
• CFIA Directive D-05-02 Pilot Project - Import requirements for wheat, triticale, rye and barley for non-propagative uses originating from the state of North Dakota and approved areas within the state of Montana.
• CFIA Directive D-96-08 Import and Domestic Movement Requirements, Sorghum spp.
• CFIA Directive D-96-07 Import Requirements for Screenings and Grain and Seed for Cleaning.
• CFIA Directive D-96-03 Plant Protection Import Requirements for Hemp (Cannabis Sativa).
• CFIA Directive D-95-28 Plant Protection Import and Domestic Movement Requirements for Corn (Zea mays).
• CFIA Directive D-01-04 Plant protection import and domestic movement requirements for barberry (Berberis, Mahoberberis and Mahonia spp.) under the Canadian Barberry Certification Program.
• CFIA Directive D-02-04 Phytosanitary Requirements for the Importation From the Continental United States and for Domestic Movement of Commodities Regulated for Blueberry Maggot.
• CITT Preliminary Injury Inquiry No. PI-2009-002 Certain steel plate from Ukraine. Reasons.
• CITT Appeal No. AP-2008-012 Classification of aluminum reflectors for lighting in Chapter 99.
• U.S. CBP - FDA's PREDICT (Predictive Risk-based Evaluation for Dynamic Import Compliance Targeting).
• U.S. CBP - Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act. Admissibility of regulated tobacco products.
• U.S. CBP advises importers of additional 35 percent ad valorem duties on Chinese tires.
• U.S. CBP Trade Symposium 2009 to be held December 8-10, 2009 in Washington, DC.
• USTR - Implementation of the U.S.–EC Beef Hormones Memorandum of Understanding.
• USITC - Official Harmonized Tariff Schedule - Updated to reflect changes effective September 26, 2009.

Canada and the Caribbean Community to start free trade negotiations. Substantive negotiations with CARICOM to begin in November, with a second round planned for early 2010. More...

Canada-Jordan Free Trade Agreement tabled in House of Commons. It is anticipated that the FTA and related Agreements could be brought into force in early 2010. More...

U.S. imposes safeguard duties on tires from China. Three-year remedies consist of a tariff of 35 percent in the first year, 30 percent in the second, and 25 percent the third year. More...

Three world organizations warn G20 against protectionism. Report prepared for G20 leaders at the Pittsburgh Summit calls for a stronger commitment to open trade. More...

Technical documents: Government memorandums, notices and decisions

• Customs Notice CN09-021 Highway Sufferance Warehouse Closure (Cranbrook, BC).
• CBSA - SIMA - Certain waterproof footwear from China and Vietnam - Statement of reasons.
• CRA Enhanced stamping regime for tobacco products.
• Notice to Importers 749 - Items 162 to 181 - Wheat Products. The TRQ will be filled on October 5, 2009.
• Reopening of Colombian Market to Canadian Beef.
• DFAIT / EICB Imports: Textiles and clothing NAFTA tariff preference level - Quotas.
• CFIA Imported and Manufactured Food Division - changes to the import process.
• CFIA Directive D-03-02 Canadian Heat Treated Wood Products Certification Program (CHTWPCP).
• Canadian Requirements for Lighters - Industry Checklist. Health Canada.
• WCO - DRAFT Agenda for the 44th Session of the Harmonized System Committee.
• U.S. FDA Reportable Food Registry.
• U.S. Air Cargo Screening - Interim final rule.
• U.S. Finds subsidization of Ni-resist piston inserts from Argentina; finds de minimis subsidization from Korea.
• U.S. ITC finds U.S. industry is materially injured or threatened by imports of magnesia carbon bricks from China and Mexico.

Imports and exports return to growth in July. Canada registered a trade deficit of $1.4 billion in July compared with a trade surplus of $37 million in June. More...

WTO's Doha Round talks revived after meeting in New Delhi. Officials did not discuss technicalities, where the real work remains to be done. More...

Worldwide counterfeit seizures up considerably in 2008. Significant increase in seizures from postal and express mail items directly linked to Internet shopping. More...

Port of Montreal to build new truck access portal. The Port Authority seeks to improve the flow of truck traffic in and around the port. More...

Technical documents: Government memorandums, notices and decisions

• CBSA - SIMA - Certain oil country tubular goods from China - Reasons.
• CBSA - SIMA - Certain carbon and stainless steel fasteners from China and Chinese Taipei - Reasons.
• CRA Form B256 General Application for Refund of Excise Duty Under the Excise Act 2001.
• DFAIT / EICB Imports: Textiles and clothing NAFTA tariff preference level - Quotas.
• CITT Preliminary Injury Inquiry No. PI-2009-002 Certain steel plate from Ukraine.
• EU: Growing number of GM crops worldwide could disrupt trade - European Commission.
• U.S. CBP Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) Enforcement and Appeal Process.
• U.S. CBP CSMS# 09-000299 - Use of Old CBP Form 7501 (Entry Summary) Versions. Deadline changed.
• USDA revises Lacey Act implementation plan.

WTO sets up panel to hear Canada's challenge of South Korean ban on beef. The WTO panel will determine if South Korea's measures are consistent with its international trade obligations. More...

China eliminates discriminatory duty on auto parts. A ruling in by the WTO had determined that China's additional duty on auto parts was illegal. More...

Expansion of border crossing facilities at Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge. The project will include the construction of new commercial and travelers' examination facilities. More...

International air freight still in the red, despite demand improvements. The 11.3% decline in cargo demand for July was a relative improvement over the -19.3% average for the first seven months of the year. More...

Technical documents: Government memorandums, notices and decisions

• Message from CBSA re Labour Day Holiday.
• Message from CBSA re: Exchange rate for Myanmar (Burma) Kyat (MMK).
• CBSA Form E655 Customs Self-Assessment Program Importer Part II Application. Revised.
• GST/HST Memorandum 27-2 Conventions. Information with respect to foreign and domestic conventions.
• DFAIT: Cancellation of obsolete General Export Permits and a General Import Permit.
• Notice to Exporters Serial No. 166 August 20 , 2009 Item 5203: Sugar-Containing Products.
• DFAIT / EICB Imports: Textiles and clothing NAFTA tariff preference level - Quotas.
• CFIA Prohibition against the sale of unenriched white flour and products containing unenriched flour. Update.
• CFIA Notice (Request For Release) Form 5272 changed to (Request for documentation review).
• CFIA - Fish & Seafood - Approved List of Fish Processing Establishments - Thailand.
• Updated CFIA Participants Information Document (PID).
• CFIA Reminder - Production Database Backup Saturday September 5th, 2009.
• CITT Review RR-2009-001 Certain fasteners. Filing of product exclusion requests.
• WCO Corrigendum to the 2012 amendments to the Harmonized System Nomenclature.
• USDA Notice - Implementation of Revised Lacey Act Provisions. Revised phase-in schedule of enforcement.
• U.S. CBP CSMS# 09-000296 - End of Declaration of First Sale.
• U.S. CBP Form 339C Commercial Vehicle Annual User Fee Application.
• U.S. CBP Policy Regarding Border Search of Electronic Devices Containing Information.

Canada investigates dumping of oil country tubular goods from China. Three manufacturers file complaints about alleged dumping and subsidizing of supplies from China. More...

Proposed amendments to the NAFTA rules of origin for certain textiles. The Department of Finance is seeking views from interested parties regarding proposed amendments. More...

Three of the world's largest container cranes delivered to a Port of Vancouver terminal. The new cranes will be able to hoist two 40-foot containers or four 20-foot containers per single lift. More...

Ottawa opens a new trade office in Recife, Brazil. Another office will be operational in Porto Alegre in September, bringing the total to 6 in Brazil. More...

Technical documents: Government memorandums, notices and decisions

• CBSA - SIMA - Certain waterproof footwear from China and Vietnam.
• CBSA - SIMA - Certain carbon and stainless steel fasteners from China and Chinese Taipei.
• Memorandum D3-1-3 Commercial Importation of Intoxicating Liquors.
• CBSA Advance Rulings for Tariff Classification - new/updated rulings (20):
  - Aluminum zinc alloy coated steel sheet, painted; Audio-video cable;
  - Boot upper, nylon; Business card case; Coated warp knit fabric; Educational toy;
  - Fire pit, copper; Jumping stilts; Medical examination lamp; Modified ubiquitin;
  - Mycophenolate mofetil; Parka; Single weft knit fabric; Spurs;
  - Tea light candle holder; Tellurium diethyldithiocarbamate;
  - Tent, aluminum and nylon; Tryptone; Warp knit fabric; Washing machine.
• DFAIT / EICB Imports: Textiles and clothing NAFTA tariff preference level - Quotas.
• CFIA - Fish Seafood - Exports to Japan: Entities Approved to Export Raw Oysters Products to Japan.
• U.S. CBP Memorandum: Revised Guidance on the Classification of Festive Articles.
• U.S. CBP informed compliance publications: Cutlery of Headings 8211 through 8215 of the HTS.
• U.S. CPSC: Children's Products Containing Lead; Determinations on Certain Materials or Products.
• USDA: Wood Packaging Material Used in Domestic Commerce.
• U.S. FDA: Labeling of Certain Beers Subject to the Labeling Jurisdiction of the Food and Drug Administration.
• U.S. Census Bureau New Export Training Videos Available Online. Foreign Trade Regulations, AESDirect, NAFTA, Taxes/Tariffs, Commodities, etc.

Mexico replaces all its customs inspectors. Changes do not involve import specialists that handle customs clearance of commercial shipments. More...

ICC's global economic index rises for second straight quarter. World's economy is expected to improve during the next six months according to an International Chamber of Commerce survey. More...

Port of Montreal reports a drop in container traffic. Increased grain traffic and market diversification lessen the effects of the economic crisis. More...

Technical documents: Government memorandums, notices and decisions

• Customs Notice CN09-020 Highway Sufferance Warehouse Closure (Sommerville (Hartland), NB).
• Memorandum D17-1-7 Customs Self Assessment Program for Importers.
• Memorandum D10-18-4 Importation of Certain Agricultural Products and the Import Control List (ICL).
• Memorandum D10-17-38 Administrative Policy - Tariff Classification of Marble Slabs and Granite Slabs.
• Memorandum D3-1-7 Customs Self Assessment Program for Carriers.
• Memorqandum D2-3-2 Former Residents of Canada Tariff Item No.9805.00.00.
• CBSA Advance Rulings for Tariff Classification - new/updated rulings:
  - Anemonia sulcata toxin - Beta-1,3-glucan - Cdk-2 inhibitor - Draft beer dispenser
  - Faceplate, network/telephone jack - Golf game - Grissini - Melittin - Pineapple purée
  - Wireless communication (cell phone) car kit.
• Softwood Lumber Products Export Charge Notice SWLN14 Surge Charge - Alberta Region (July 2009)
• Excise Duty Notice EDN23 - Issuance of Age and Origin Certificates. (distilled spirits).
• Request to eliminate the duty on certain textured polypropylene yarn for use in the manufacture of woven fabrics.
• DFAIT / EICB Imports: Textiles and clothing NAFTA tariff preference level - Quotas.
• DFAIT - Powdered Whey Quota Holders List 2009/2010.
• CFIA Directive D-06-03 Pilot Project - Import requirements for wheat, barley, triticale and rye for propagation originating from the state of North Dakota and approved areas within the state of Montana.
• CFIA Directive D-96-15 Phytosanitary requirements to prevent the spread of Japanese beetle, Popillia japonica, in Canada and the United States.
• CFIA Directive D-95-09 Importation of Dried Plant Material.
• CFIA Directive D-07-03 Plant Protection (Phytosanitary) Import Requirements to Prevent the Entry of Epiphyas postvittana (Walker) (light brown apple moth).
• CFIA Directive D-95-08 General Import Requirements for Fresh Temperate Fruits from the World.
• CITT Expiry Review No. RR-2008-004 Stainless steel wire from Korea, Switzerland, the United States and India.
• USITC Possible modifications to the NAFTA rules of origin: Certain Textile Articles Containing Rayon and Other Manmade Fibers; Containing Acrylic and Modacrylic Fibers.
• U.S. DOC Request for public comment on Short Supply Petition under NAFTA. Textile.
• USDA: Wood Packaging Material Used in Domestic Commerce.
• USDA FSIS Directive 9500.5 Laboratory Sampling Program for Imported Meat and Poultry Products.
• U.S. CPSC to enforce new CPSIA requirements for children's products effective August 14.

Canada concludes negotiations of a Free Trade Agreement with Panama. Both countries will now carry out a detailed legal review of the text after which the FTA can be signed and made public. More...

Rising energy exports nearly eliminated Canada's trade deficit in June. Imports, which have been on a downward trend since October 2008, fell for the fourth consecutive month. More...

Open sky air transport agreement between Canada and South Africa. The agreement provides rights for airlines to operate passenger and all-cargo flights. More...

Customs compliance: beyond duties and taxes. The quality of trade data is directly linked to the reliability of the information provided to CBSA. More...

Technical documents: Government memorandums, notices and decisions

• CBSA - SIMA - Certain mattress innerspring units from China.
• SIMA Monthly Index. Anti-dumping and Countervailing Measures in Force.
• Message from CBSA re: Exchange rate for Neth. Antilles Guilder (ANG).
• CRA Form B256 General Application for Refund of Excise Duty Under the Excise Act 2001.
• DFAIT - Specialty Cream Quota Holders List 2009/2010.
• DFAIT / EICB Imports: Textiles and clothing NAFTA tariff preference level - Quotas.
• Resumed market access for Canadian beef and pork in Panama.
• CFIA Procedure AHPD-DSAE-IE-2001-9-7 Pet Food.
• CFIA Letter to Industry - Prohibition against the sale of unenriched white flour and products containing unenriched flour.
• CFIA Fertilizer Program modernization. CFIA has to increase controls over imports to help create an even playing field.
• CFIA - Fish & Seafood - List of Vietnam Establishments.
• Interim Order Respecting Dangerous Goods that are Lost or Stolen or Otherwise Unlawfully Interfered with.
• CITT Request No. TR-2008-002 Request or removal of the customs duty on wide-width cotton, flax and rayon fabrics. Recommendation issued.
• CITT Expiry No. LE-2009-001 Laminate flooring from China and France.
• U.S. CBP Leaflet - Importer Security Filing and Additional Carrier Requirements.
• U.S. CBP CSMS# 09-000286 - Reminder of Fatal ISF Edit Modifications.
• U.S. CBP CSMS# 09-000284 Import Alert Listings on FDA Internet Site.
• USDA: Mushroom producers and importers vote to implement amendments

Grain exports remain strong despite global economic downturn. The 2008-2009 crop year, which ended on July 31, saw the largest Canadian wheat exports in nine years. More...

U.S. intends to take a tougher stance in the global trading system. Measures include closer monitoring to identify and respond to trade barriers that block trade in U.S. products abroad. More...

Contingency trade measures give countries flexibility to avoid outright protectionism. Report by WTO examines the range of measures that governments may call upon when facing economic difficulties, such as safeguards, anti-dumping, etc. More...

Port Metro Vancouver statistics show bright spots in difficult first half of 2009. While overall tonnage was down there were significant increases in commodities such as grain and petroleum. More...

The Port of Montreal has a new President and Chief Executive Officer. The Montreal Port Authority appoints Ms Sylvie Vachon to the position of President and CEO. More...

Technical documents: Government memorandums, notices and decisions

• Customs Notice CN09-019 Inclusion of Intermediary Locations for Release of Customs Self Assessment (CSA) Shipments.
• CBSA Form BSF267-S Certificado de Origen Tratado de Libre Comercio Canada - Peru. (Canada-Peru certificate of origin in Spanish).
• CBSA Guide BSF5095 Nexus Member's Guide.
• Tariff Notice - TN-46 Certain errors in versions of the Customs Tariff.
• CBSA Transit Without Visa program.
• Request for removal of duties on cyclopentadienyltitanium - (tri-tert-butylphosphinimino)-dichloride for use in the manufacture of polyethylene resins.
• DFAIT / EICB Imports: Textiles and clothing NAFTA tariff preference level - Quotas.
• EICB Bulletin: Correction Period for July Softwood Lumber Permits.
• CFIA Directive D-02-04 Phytosanitary Requirements for the Importation From the Continental United States and for Domestic Movement of Commodities Regulated for Blueberry Maggot.
• U.S. CBP Merchandise Processing Fee.
• U.S. Census Bureau to eliminate Social Security Number (SSN) as identification in the Automated Export System (AES).
• U.S. FDA issues draft guidances for tomatoes, leafy greens and melons. Domestic and foreign firms.

Canada to launch FTA negotiations with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Canada and the ASEAN have taken initial steps toward the development of a trade and investment framework arrangement. More...

Major changes to customs tariffs in 2012. Multiple amendments touch environmental and social issues, food security, changes in international trade patterns. More...

End of antidumping duties on stainless steel wire. Tribunal removes antidumping and countervailing duties on Korean, Swiss, U.S. and Indian stainless steel wire. More...

Provisional antidumping duties applied to mattress innerspring units from China. CBSA issues preliminary determination on innerspring units from China used in the manufacture of mattresses. More...

Canada will take EU to WTO over seal products ban. The European Council of Ministers adopted a regulation effectively banning the sale of seal products to the European Union. More...

Technical documents: Government memorandums, notices and decisions

• Customs Notice 09-018 Proposed Regulatory Amendments and Proposed New Regulations Related to the Implementation of the Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement.
• CBSA form BSF267 Certificate of Origin Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement
• CBSA - SIMA - Certain mattress innerspring units from China.
• CBSA - SIMA - Refined Sugar from the European Union.
• T2009-6 Amendments to Customs Tariff.
• Tariff Notice - TN-45 related to the T2009-6 (August 1, 2009) Amendment Package.
• Department of Finance - Request for removal of duty on glasscloth masking tape for use in thermal spray applications.
• DFAIT/EICB Handbook of Export and Import Commodity Codes - 2009.
• DFAIT / EICB Imports: Textiles and clothing NAFTA tariff preference level - Quotas.
• CFIA Procedure AHPD-DSAE-IE-2009-5-1. Requirements for Wild Ruminants Imported from the United States to Canada.
• CFIA Directive D-97-04 Application, procedures, issuance and use of a Permit to Import under the Plant Protection Act.
• CFIA Directive D-99-01 Barley, Oats, Rye, Triticale and Wheat - Phytosanitary Requirements on Import, Transshipped, In-Transit and Domestic Movement.
• CITT Expiry Review No. RR-2008-004 Stainless steel wire from Korea, Switzerland, the United States and India.
• CITT Inquiry No. NQ-2009-002 Mattress innerspring units from China.
• U.S. CBP CSMS# 09-000275 CBP Publishes "10+2" Mitigation Guidelines.
• U.S. CBP CSMS# 09-000271 Modifications to the ISF Transaction Set. Importer Security Filing.
• U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule: The online 2009 Supplement has been updated.
• USDA seeks comments on assessment rate increase for highbush blueberries.
• USDA seeks comments on assessment rate increase for potatoes.
• USDA proposes new approach to keep plant pests out of the United States. Proposing revisions to its plants for planting regulations.

The Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement comes into force on August 1st. The required proof of origin will be the Canada-Peru Certificate of Origin, in English, French or Spanish. More...

Canada reaches open sky agreement with New Zealand. The agreement provides for enhanced all-cargo rights, allowing stand-alone cargo services between each other's territory and third countries. More...

CBSA to help Haiti Customs to modernize and reinforce its capacity. The signing of a memorandum of cooperation signals a new departure for the customs system in Haiti. More...

OECD statistics suggest world trade decline is easing. Since July 2008, G7 total merchandise trade values continued to decline, but at a slower pace since February 2009. More...

EU reports an increase in seizures of counterfeit merchandise. China was the main source country for IPR infringing articles with 54% of the total amount. More...

Technical documents: Government memorandums, notices and decisions

• Customs Notice 09-017 Amendments to the Valuation Provisions of the Customs Act.
• Customs Notice 09-016 Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA).
• CBSA - SIMA - Certain steel plate from Ukraine - Reasons.
• Message from CBSA re: Tariff Notice TN-44.
• Excise Taxes and Special Levies Notice ETSL71 Regulations Amending the Ships' Stores Regulations (2009)
• Excise Duty Memorandum EDM1-1-1 The Excise Duty Program. July 2009
• Softwood Lumber Products Export Charge Notice SWLN13 Surge Charge - Alberta Region (June 2009)
• EICS Message 19/06/2009 - August 2009 Softwood Lumber Quotas Now Available.
• DFAIT - Specialty Cream Quota Holders List 2008/2009.
• Notice to Importers Serial No. 746, July 13, 2009 Butter, Dairy Spreads, Fats and Oils Derived from Milk, Other than Butter or Dairy Spreads.
• EICS - Wheat, Barley, Wheat Products and Barley Products 2009 -2010 Tariff Rate Quotas will be accessible August 1, 2009.
• CFIA Directive D-01-06 Canadian Phytosanitary Policy for the Notification of Non-Compliance and Emergency Action.
• CFIA Directive D-94-22 Plant Protection Requirements on Pine Plants and Pine Materials to Prevent the Entry and Spread of Pine Shoot Beetle.
• Changes to form CFIA 5272 "Request for release approval" - "Request for documentation review".
• USDA launches electronic requests for dairy export certification - - European Union (EU) Health Certificates.
• USDA - Importation of Plants for Planting; Establishing a category of plants for planting not authorized for importation pending pest risk analysis.
• U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission FAQs. Tracking Labels for Children's Products
• U.S. Department of Commerce finds dumping and subsidization of certain kitchen appliance shelving and racks from China.
• U.S. Department of Commerce initiates antidumping duty investigation (pdf) of certain woven electric blankets from China.
• U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk unveils enforcement initiatives in visit with Pennsylvania steelworkers.
• USTR Enforcement Initiative Measures: Fact Sheets.

Canada and EU settle WTO case on genetically modified organisms. New regular exchange of information will contribute to avoiding unnecessary obstacles to trade. More...

Canada and Korea conclude open skies agreement. New agreement allows air carriers from either country to operate scheduled passenger and all-cargo air services as frequently as desired. More...

Competition Bureau consults on draft "Made in Canada" guidelines. Assessing "Product of Canada" and "Made in Canada" claims for non-food products under various Acts. More...

The Canada Border Services Agency opens a temporary border post in Cornwall. Facility is stationed at the base of the north span of the bridge in the City of Cornwall. More...

Canadian exports and imports fell in May. Declines observed in March, April and May 2009 were less pronounced than those at the end of 2008 and January 2009. More...

New WTO database offers international tariff information. Comprehensive information on customs duties through a new database, the WTO Tariff Download Facility. More...

Technical documents: Government memorandums, notices and decisions

• Customs Notice 09-015 Adopting Electronic Export Reporting.
• Tariff Notice - TN-44 Upcoming changes to the Customs Tariff - T2009-6 Amending package.
• Interim Memorandum D11-3-1 Marking of Imported Goods.
• Memorandum D2-2-1 Settlers' Effects - Tariff Item No. 9807.00.00.
• CFIA - Canada Organic Office - Operating Manual 2008.
• CFIA - Fish & Seafood - Requirements for Serbia.
• CFIA Meat Hygiene Directive: 2009-13 Chapter 11 - Section 11.7.3 - Jordan.
• CFIA Directive D-01-02 Import Requirements for Packages of Flower Bulbs Purchased in The Netherlands by Travellers Returning to or Visiting Canada.
• CFIA Directive D-03-08 Phytosanitary Requirements to Prevent the Introduction into and Spread Within Canada of the Emerald Ash Borer, Agrilus planipennis (Fairmaire).
• CFIA Directive D-02-12 Import requirements of non-manufactured wood and other non-propagative wood products, except solid wood packaging material, from all areas other than the continental United States.
• CFIA Directive D-95-08 "General Import Requirements for Fresh Temperate Fruits from the World.
• Information sessions on the EU regulation to prevent, deter and eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing.
• CITT Expiry Review No. RR-2008-003 Wood slats from China and Mexico. Tribunal rescinds findings.
• CITT Preliminary Injury Inquiry No. PI-2009-001 Mattress innerspring units from China. Reasons.
• U.S. CBP CSMS# 09-000266 - HSU 0903 - Changes to the 2009 Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
• U.S. CBP Importer Security Filing and Additional Carrier Requirements; Correcting amendments.

NAFTA rules of origin eased for certain goods. Amendments will result in duty savings for Canadian industry and will increase access to duty-free exports to the U.S. and Mexican markets. More...

Canada files WTO appeal on Korea's continuing ban on Canadian beef. Korea banned imports in May 2003 after bovine spongiform encephalopathy was discovered in a Canadian cow. More...

The CBSA starts an investigation on the dumping of certain steel plate from Ukraine. The Canadian International Trade Tribunal will inquire to determine whether the imports are harmful to Canadian producers. More...

Russia to lift import bans on Canadian meat products. Bans on pork and pork products originating from Quebec and on other meat products from Ontario are essentially lifted. More...

European databases provide customs and tariff information. The databases are part of the information systems of the Taxation and Customs Union Directorate. More...

Technical documents: Government memorandums, notices and decisions

• CBSA - SIMA - Certain steel plate from Ukraine - Notice of initiation of an investigation.
• Memorandum D19-14-1 Cross-Border Currency And Monetary Instruments Reporting.
• Memorancum D13-1-3 Customs Valuation: Purchaser in Canada Regulations (Customs Act, Section 48).
• Memorandum D13-4-13 Post-Importation Payments or Fees "Subsequent Proceeds".
• Memorandum D3-1-1 Policy Respecting the Importation and Transportation of Goods.
• Memorandum D3-1-5 International Commercial Transportation.
• Memorandum D3-1-6 Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Post Audit System.
• Memorandum D3-3-1 Forwarded and Consolidated Cargo - Import Movements.
• Memorandum D3-4-2 Highway Cargo - Import Movements.
• Request to eliminate the duty on certain woven polyester canvas fabric for use in the manufacture of apparel.
• CEFTA Rules of Origin, Tariff Preference Regulations. Canada-European Free Trade Association Free Trade Agreement (CEFTA).
• Ships' Stores Regulations (2009) - Renewable fuels.
• EICS Bulletin - Frozen pork from the European Union.
• DFAIT - NAFTA Rules of Origin: Amendments to Appendix 6, Annex 300-B. Certain textile goods - the so-called "short-supply" goods.
• CFIA Directive D-94-31 Exhibitions - Plant Protection Import Policy and Procedures.
• CFIA Meat Hygiene Directive: 2009-30 - Chapter 11 - Section 11.7.3 - France.
• CFIA - Fish & Seafood - Certification requirements - Belarus.
• CFIA-AIRS Updates notifications. Interested parties can be advised by email every time an update is issued.
• USDA adjusts export certification user fees for plants and plant products.
• USDA: Country of Origin Labeling of Packed Honey.

Free Trade with Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland now in effect. Canada's free trade agreement with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) came into effect on July 1, 2009. More...

Signature of Canada-Jordan free trade agreement. Countries also ratify related agreements on labour cooperation, the environment, and investment. More...

Foreign market reports can be a great tool for Canadian exporters. Canadian Trade Commissioner Service has market reports targeted to a specific industries and countries. More...

Report analyses connections between international trade and climate change. Sees need for successful conclusion to current negotiations on both climate change and trade opening. More...

Technical documents: Government memorandums, notices and decisions

• Tariff Notice TN-43 Further to Tariff Notices TN-41 and TN-42, related to the upcoming T2009-5.
• Tariff Notice TN-42 Additional details regarding the changes to the Customs Tariff.
• Customs Notice 09-014 Proposed Regulatory Amendments and Proposed New Regulations Related to the Implementation of the Canada-European Free Trade Association Free Trade Agreement.
• Memorandum D8-2-1 Canadian Goods Abroad Program.
• Memorandum D8-2-4 Canadian Goods Abroad Program Emergency Repairs.
• Memorandum D8-3-1 Tariff Item Nos. 4911.10.10 and 9929.00.00 and the Advertising Material Remission Order.
• Memorandum D19-13-2 Importing and Exporting Firearms, Weapons and Devices.
• EICS / EXCOL Bulletin SCEI/CEED - 30 JUN 2009 - Signature on Permits and Certificates
• EICS Bulletin SCEI - 23 JUN 2009 - Frozen pork from the European Union reminder.
• CFIA Directive D-94-34 Import Requirements for Grapevine Propagative Material.
• CFIA Directive D-07-02 Canadian Debarking and Grub Hole Control Program (CDGHCP) for the export of Cedar Forest Products to the European Union.
• CFIA Directive D-07-03 Plant Protection (Phytosanitary) Import Requirements to Prevent the Entry of Epiphyas postvittana (Walker) (light brown apple moth).
• CFIA Meat Hygiene Directive: 2009-29 - Mongolia. Authorities confirmed that Canadian meat products can be imported in Mongolia using the form CFIA/ACIA 1454.
• CFIA Procedure AHPD-DSAE-IE-2007-5-3 Requirements for Small Ruminants Imported from the United States for Breeding, Domestic or Captive Purposes.
• CFIA - Fish & Seafood - Temporary restrictions Russia.
• Bisphenol A - Health Canada proposes to prohibit the advertisement, sale and importation of polycarbonate plastic baby bottles that contain bisphenol A.
• CITT Public Interest Inquiry No. PB-2008-003 Aluminum extrusions from China.
• CITT Preliminary Injury Inquiry No. PI-2009-001 Dumping of mattress innerspring units, with or without edge guards, used in the manufacture of innerspring mattresses from China.
• CITT Appeal No. AP-2008-010 Calculating normal values under SIMA.
• U.S. ITA Softwood Lumber Subsidies Report - Under the Softwood Lumber Act of 2008
• U.S. ITC: Changes in the 2009 Supplement to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule are in effect as of July 1, 2009.
• U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Requirements for consumer registration of durable infant or toddler products.
• U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission stay of enforcement of lead content limits for bicycles and related products.
• U.S. Trade Representative notice: Effective date for goods of Canada for certain modifications of the NAFTA Rules of Origin.

eManifest will extend pre-arrival filing requirement to all transport modes. The first implementation phase of eManifest is scheduled to start in Spring 2010 with highway carriers. More...

WCO and IATA work together to take the paper out of air cargo. The World Customs Organisation endorses the International Air Transport Association's e-freight project. More...

Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement legislation received Royal Assent. The Government of Canada is working to implement the agreement as early as July 1, 2009. More...

Canadian exporters' pessimism is fading according to survey. Exporter confidence rebounded in the spring, from an unusually depressed level six months ago. More...

Technical documents: Government memorandums, notices and decisions

• CBSA: Amendments to the Customs Act. Foundation for eManifest and correction to wording relating to valuation.
• Tariff Notice TN-41. Changes to the Customs Tariff, to be released as the upcoming T2009-5 Amendment Package.
• Memorandum D11-4-27 Canada-Costa Rica Free Trade Agreement (CCRFTA) Costa Rica Free Zone Regimes.
• Memorandum D10-14-57 Tariff Classification of Certain Articles Using Bluetooth® Technology.
• Customs Notice 09-013 Export Summary Reporting Program Review.
• EICS Bulletin - 23 JUN 2009 - Frozen pork from the European Union.
• DFAIT / EICB Imports: Textiles and clothing NAFTA tariff preference level - Quotas.
• CFIA Forestry Phytosanitary Issues - Update Number 18: Revised import requirements for wood packaging material to Australia.
• CFIA Directive D-95-13 Seed Potato Certification Program - Submission/Refund of Fees for Field Inspection.
• CFIA Directive D-98-01 Import Requirements for Seed Potatoes and Other Potato Propagative Material.
• Shipping of fish and seafood products from Canada to the Russian Federation.
• Canada proposes to prevent the use of six phthalates in soft vinyl children's toys and child-care articles.
• P.C. 2009-948 Regulations Made under the Hazardous Products Act. Glazed Ceramics and Glassware Regulations, Expansion Gates and Expandable Enclosures.
• P.C. 2009-866 Consumers Chemicals and Containers Regulations. Classification criteria, labelling, and packaging requirements for chemical products used by consumers.
• U.S. CBP Textiles and Apparel Enforcement Statistics.
• U.S. FSIS Directive 9500.4 Pre-Stamping Imported Product. Meat and poultry products, associated procedures.
• U.S. GAO Report - U.S. and Canadian Governments to Monitor Compliance with the 2006 Softwood Lumber Agreement.

Canada and U.S. to accept each other's standards for organic food. Both the Canada Organic Biologique logo and the USDA Organic seal may be used on certified organic products from both countries. More...

Ottawa fights U.S. fuel subsidy for paper pulp producers with own assistance program. One billion dollar for Canadian mills that burn black liquor byproduct, to counter similar U.S. tax credit. More...

Agriculture more resilient to global crisis than other sectors. Because food is a basic necessity, the agriculture sector is showing more resilience to the global economic crisis than other industries. More...

Flu pandemic is no reason to restrict trade in pork say Canadian Ministers. The WHO has recommended that international borders remain open and that trade and commerce continue to move freely. More...

Technical documents: Government memorandums, notices and decisions

• Memorandum D11-4-22 Tariff Preference Levels.
• SIMA List - June 2009 Anti-dumping and countervailing measures in force.
• CBSA - SIMA - Certain waterproof footwear from China and Vietnam - Statement of reasons.
• Request for removal of duties on imports of eugenol for use in the manufacture of eugenol siloxane.
• Request for removal of duties on imports of coconut oil for use in the manufacture of milk replacers.
• DFAIT Quota Holders List for milk protein substances.
• DFAIT / EICB Imports: Textiles and clothing NAFTA tariff preference level - Quotas.
• DFAIT - 2009 Chicken Quota Holders Lists.
• CFIA Directive D-96-20 Canadian Growing Media Program, Prior Approval Process and Import Requirements for Plants Rooted in Approved Media.
• Canada and Argentina sign arrangement on import and export of radioactive sources.
• CITT Request No. TR-2008-002 Wide-width cotton, flax and rayon fabrics for use in the manufacture of bed linen, duvet covers, pillow shams, cushions and cushion covers.
• WCO - HS Committee Classification Decisions 43nd Session - Amendments to the Explanatory Notes.
• EU Course on Economic Operators Registration and Identification number.
• U.S. CBP issuing new trusted traveler cards for commercial drivers.
• U.S. CBP penalizes driver, revokes trusted traveler card for failing to report to the gamma imaging system for inspection as directed.
• U.S. CBP Textile Book Transmittals. - TBT-09-007 Amendment to Formal Entry Requirements for Textiles.

Order removes duties on a number of manufacturing inputs. Removal of duties on hexamethylene tetramine and on certain fibres, yarns and fabrics is meant to assist Canadian manufacturers. More...

CBSA reviews normal values of certain steel fasteners. The normal values issued for products manufactured by a specific firm from Taiwan will no longer be valid. More...

Canadian imports and exports were down in April. Country posted a small trade deficit of $179 million following a surplus of $1.0 billion in March. More...

OECD composite indicators: a light at the end of the tunnel? Composite Leading Indicators point to an easing pace of deterioration in some major economies. More...

Improvements to Peace Bridge's Canadian customs area. A fifth primary inspection lane and booth for commercial vehicles and a designated area for VACIS system. More...

Technical documents: Government memorandums, notices and decisions

• Tariff Amendment T2009-4 Order Amending the Schedule to the Customs Tariff, 2009-1.
• CBSA Notice to Fastener Importers. Specific normal values for certain steel fasteners from China and from Chinese Taipei.
• CBSA Notice - Certain woollen fabrics - Customs duty payable on woollen fabrics originating in Commonwealth countries
• Message from CBSA re: NRCan HS Codes.
• GST/HST Memorandum: 27.1 Calculating the GST/HST on Tour Packages.
• P.C. 2009-0823 Order Amending the Schedule to the Customs Tariff, 2009-1. Removing the customs duties on a number of manufacturing inputs.
• Customs Tariff (Conditions for Special Provisions for the Purposes of the United States Tariff (UST)) - Annex 300-B of NAFTA.
• DFAIT: United Nations Rwanda Regulations were repealed on June 4, 2009
• DFAIT - Updated 2009 Tariff Preference Level Holders list for exports to the United States: Apparel, fibre, made-up goods.
• CFIA Amending the Fish Inspection Regulations to allow inspectors to certify sport-caught fish exported for personal consumption.
• CFIA and USDA revise potato cyst nematode guidelines.
• U.S. CBP: Convict, Forced, or Indentured Labor Product Importations.
• U.S. CBP new/updated informed compliance publications: Locks of Base Metal.
• Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act - Tracking Labels for Children's Products effective August 14, 2009.
• USDA Update of Noxious Weed Regulations.

Canada and Japan discuss free trade feasibility. The Japanese government has some concerns as it is historically protective of its domestic agriculture. More...

Ottawa tackles some ocean shipping environment issues. One program enables ships to turn off their diesel engines while docked, another deals with clean ship recycling. More...

Canadian rail freight service review moving ahead. Consultant to survey shippers, terminal operators, port authorities, and shipping lines about their views on railway service. More...

Cornwall port of entry closed. Customs closed the Cornwall (Ontario) Port of Entry Office located on Cornwall Island as of 11:45 p.m. on May 31. More...

Technical documents: Government memorandums, notices and decisions

• Tariff Notice - TN-40 June 03, 2009 Change to the 2009 Customs Tariff, upcoming T2009-4 Amendment Package.
• Message from CBSA re: Changes to the list of HS codes subject to Transport Canada requirements.
• Customs Notice 09-012 Highway Sufferance Warehouse Closure (Port Hawkesbury, N.S.).
• Customs Notice 09-011 Temporary Importations Using the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Remission Order.
• CBSA - SIMA - Certain Laminate Flooring from China and France - Notice of Conclusion of Re-investigation.
• Softwood Lumber Import Permit/Quota Utilization Reports. March 2009.
• Notice to Importers No. 748, June 5, 2009 Item 125.1 - Powdered whey
• Notice to Importers No. 747, June 5, 2009 Item 117.1 - Specialty creams
• DFAIT Notice - Hearing in softwood lumber arbitration. Members of the public are invited to attend the hearing in Washington, DC.
• CFIA Directive D-99-06 Policy on the Issuance of Phytosanitary Certificates.
• CFIA Directive D-94-22 Plant Protection Requirements on Pine Plants and Pine Materials to Prevent the Entry and Spread of Pine Shoot Beetle.
• CFIA Directive D-03-08 Phytosanitary Requirements to Prevent the Introduction into and Spread Within Canada of the Emerald Ash Borer, Agrilus planipennis (Fairmaire).
• CITT Inquiry No. NQ-2009-001 Certain waterproof footwear from China and Vietnam.
• Canadian Regulatory Requirements for Ice Hockey Helmets and Face Protectors.
• U.S. CBP CSMS# 09-000241 - Stow Plan Guidance for Importer Security Filing (ISF).
• U.S. CBP registration form for the First Annual C-TPAT Northern Border Highway Carrier Conference in Buffalo, NY.
• U.S. CBP new/updated informed compliance publications: Turbojets, Turbopropellers and Other Gas Turbines, (HTSUS 8411) and Parts Thereof.
• U.S. Postal Service Customs Label Requirements when mailing items internationally.
• USDA Vegetable Import Regulations; Modification of Potato Import Regulations. Proposed rule.

Canada and U.S. to strengthen border security and trade cooperation. Exploring models for joint or shared border facilities, equipment, and technology, as well as for cross-designation of personnel as appropriate. More...

CBSA issues determination of dumping on waterproof footwear from China, Vietnam. Provisional anti-dumping duties payable on the subject goods that are released on or after May 28, 2009. More...

Air freight demand stopped free fall, but no recovery in sight says IATA. Sideways progression may indicate that we have seen the worst of the economic downturn. More...

International protests over U.S. paper pulp producers' fuel subsidy. Mills get 50-cent per gallon tax credit by adding small amounts of diesel to black liquor byproduct. More...

Technical documents: Government memorandums, notices and decisions

• Customs Notices 09-010 & 009 Importations Using the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Remission Order.
• Customs Notice 09-008 Goods Released Under the Courier LVS Program Which Have not Been Delivered to the Importer or Owner Thereof.
• Memorandum D8-4-2 Reporting and Summary Accounting of Vehicle Repairs by Highway Carriers.
• Softwood Lumber Products Export Charge Notice SWLN3 Calculation of Export Price.
• EICB - Message to Brokers - Utilization levels for imports of Milk Protein Substances.
• DFAIT / EICB Imports: Textiles and clothing NAFTA tariff preference level - Quotas.
• Notice to Exporters No. 165 NAFTA Cotton or Man-Made Fibre Apparel Exports: TPL Allocation Policy
• Notice to Exporters No. 164 NAFTA Fabric Exports: TPL Allocation - Tariff Preference Levels.
• CFIA Update - Product Inspection of Imported Fish.
• CFIA Procedure AHPD-DSAE-IE-2009-1-1 Requirements for Non-Human Primates Imported into Canada
• CFIA Directive D-08-05 Canadian Fruit Tree Export Program (CFTEP) for Malus, Pyrus, Chaenomeles, Cydonia and Prunus spp.
• CFIA Directive D-07-05 Phytosanitary requirements to prevent the introduction and spread of the hemlock woolly adelgid (Adelges tsugae Annand) from the United States and within Canada.
• CFIA Directive D-94-35 List of Sources Approved to Export Fruit Tree and Grape Propagative Material to Canada.
• Proposed Regulations Amending the Hazardous Products (Kettles) Regulations - maximum leachable lead level. (Health Canada)
• U.S. CBP CSMS# 09-000231 - June 1, 2009 Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) requirements go into effect.
• U.S. CBP Registration for C-TPAT First Annual Northern Border Highway Carrier Conference in Buffalo, NY Opens June 1st.
• U.S. FDA - Bottled Water: Final Rule - Foreign bottled water establishments will have to meet the same FDA requirements as domestic establishments.
• U.S. FDA Importer's Entry Notice. FDA needs four additional pieces of information that are not available in the U.S. CBP's dataset.

Canadian Government seeks input from business on FTA with the European Union. Focus on tariff and non-tariff barriers, rules of origin, technical barriers to trade, intellectual property and cross-border trade in services. More...

Canada - U.S. high-level border meeting to be held next week. Minister Van Loan and Secretary Napolitano in first of twice yearly high-level meetings to manage issues on the shared border. More...

Reminder: Going to the U.S. by land or water will require new documents starting June 1st. Canadians will have to present a passport, a NEXUS or FAST card, or an enhanced driver's licence/ID card. More...

Technical documents: Government memorandums, notices and decisions

• CFIA Product Inspection of Imported Fish.
• CITT Public Interest inquiry PB-2008-003 Aluminum extrusions from China. Properly documented requests.
• USDA announces proposed rule regarding the establishment of a 7.5 cents per hundredweight Dairy Import Assessment Program.
• USDA FSIS Directive 9020.1, Rev. 1. Meat, Poultry, Egg Products, and Shell Eggs Refused Entry Into the United States.
• USDA Prior Notice of Imported Foods - Updated May 2009 - Step-by-Step Web System Instructions.

The United States and the European Union settle their hormone beef dispute. The agreement will provide duty free access to U.S. beef produced from cattle not treated with growth hormones. More...

Decrease in imports widened Canada's trade surplus to $1.1 billion in March. Energy products registered the largest decline, followed by machinery and equipment, as well as industrial goods and materials. More...

Port of Montreal welcomes its first Green certified vessel. With its Green Award certification, the bulk carrier Utviken is the first ship to benefit from a 10% fee reduction on port dues. More...

WTO reports increase in worldwide anti-dumping investigations. The number of new anti-dumping investigations showed a 17 percent increase in the second part of 2008. More...

It's a go: Canada and the European Union begin free trade negotiations. The private sectors in both the EU and Canada have shown strong support for an ambitious economic agreement. More...

Technical documents: Government memorandums, notices and decisions

• CBSA - SIMA - Mattress innersprings from China.
• Memorandum D11-4-3 Rules of Origin Respecting the Most-Favoured-Nation Tariff.
• Memorandum D13-3-8 Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (Customs Act, Sections 48 to 53).
• Memorandum D13-2-3 Exchange rate for calculation of value for duty under the Customs Act.
• P.C. 2009-0678 Order fixing July 1, 2009, as the coming into force Canada-EFTA Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act.
• P.C. 2009 -0666 Remission of customs duties payable on mobile offshore drilling units.
• P.C. 2009-665 Export Control List - Order Amending.
• DFAIT Handbook of Export and Import Commodity Codes - 2009.
• Notice to Importers Serial No.: 745, May 8, 2009 Item 194 - Frozen Pork from the European Union as specified in the Surtax Order.
• CFIA Directive D-95-08 General Import Requirements for Fresh Temperate Fruits from the World.
• CFIA Directive D-99-01 Barley, Oats, Rye, Triticale and Wheat - Phytosanitary Requirements on Import, Transshipped, In-Transit and Domestic Movement.
• CFIA Directive D-07-03 Plant Protection (Phytosanitary) Import Requirements to Prevent the Entry of Epiphyas postvittana (Walker) (light brown apple moth).
• CFIA Directive D-94-18 Importation of Propagative Material of Ribes spp.
• CFIA Directive D-98-09 Comprehensive policy to control the spread of North American gypsy moth, Lymantria dispar in Canada and the United States.
• CFIA Procedure AHPD-DSAE-IE-2007-11-4 Requirements for Small Ruminants Imported from the United States for Feeding and Subsequent Slaughter.
• CFIA Procedure AHPD-DSAE-IE-2008-3-4 Import Conditions for Breeding Swine from European Community Member States.
• Canadian certificates for new EU fishing traceability requirements.
• Amendments to the Energy Efficiency Act.
• CITT Preliminary Injury Inquiry No. PI-2008-003 Certain waterproof footwear from China and Vietnam.
• CITT Request No. TR-2008-003 Polyester warp pile fabric for use in the manufacture of coffin interiors.
• CITT Appeal No. AP-2008-006 Whether lag bolts supplied with a friction-type anchoring system kit are subject to SIMA duties on fasteners.
• USDA - APHIS' Lacey Act documents: Instructions for Participants in Blanket Declaration Pilot Program
• U.S. CBP new/updated informed compliance publications: Fasteners of Heading 7318 - Vehicles, Parts and Accessories.
• U.S. CBP CSMS# 09-000218 - FAST drivers need to be reported in ACE e-Manifests by their FAST proximity card number.
• U.S. CBP Quota Book Transmittals QBT-09-523 - 05/05/2009 Specialty Sugar Opening, Period 4
• USITC determines that a U.S. industry is materially injured or threatened by of imports of citric acid and certain citrate salts from China and Canada.

Canada restarts WTO complaint against U.S. meat labelling rules. Canada is concerned about requirements to label certain commodities (for example, beef and pork) based on the country of origin. More...

NAFTA countries are concerned about unscientific bans of pork imports. More than a dozen countries worldwide have sought to ban pork imports from H1N1-affected nations. More...

European parliament bans seal products, Canada may take action at WTO. Canada wants exemption for countries with strict guidelines in place for humane and sustainable sealing practices. More...

Decline in international trade seems to be easing in early 2009. G7 merchandise trade continued to fall in year's first two months but at a slower pace. More...

Technical documents: Government memorandums, notices and decisions

• Customs Notice 09-007 Canada-European Free Trade Association Free Trade Agreement (CEFTA).
• Customs Notice 09-006 Form E29B, Temporary Admission Permit - Form Requirements.
• Customs Notice 09-005 Terms and Conditions of Operating an SO (CSA) Type Sufferance Warehouse.
• Memorandum D4-3-6 Duty-Free Shop - Off-Site Storage.
• Memorandum D4-3-5 Duty-Free Shop - Inventory Control and sales Requirements.
• Memorandum D4-3-4 Duty-Free Shop - Operational Responsibilities.
• Memorandum D4-3-3 Duty-Free shop - Security.
• Memorandum D4-3-2 Duty-Free Shop - Licensing.
• Memorandum D15-2-45 Certain Steel Plate Originating in or Exported from Bulgaria, the Czech Republic and Romania.
• CBSA - SIMA - Whole Potatoes - Notice of Initiation of Re-investigation - Review of the normal values.
• DFAIT / EICB Imports: Textiles and clothing NAFTA tariff preference level - Quotas.
• Order amending the Export Control List. To ensure currency of Canada's export controls of strategic items pursuant to its multilateral obligations.
• CFIA Directive D-07-03 Plant Protection (Phytosanitary) Import Requirements to Prevent the Entry of Epiphyas postvittana (Walker) (light brown apple moth).
• Health Canada - Mandatory requirements for decorative outdoor torches - Letter to Importers, Distributors and Retailers.
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations. Issues related to a 150 kg exemption for dangerous goods that are available to the general public and the provisions for Emergency Response Assistance Plan.
• U.S. CBP Guidance on the Lacey Act Declaration. Additional information.
• U.S. CBP Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) Table.
• U.S. CBP e-Manifest: Trucks - Newly updated step-by-step instructions.
• U.S. CBP Announces summer hours of operation for Crane Lake and Opening of seasonal port of Ely, Minnesota.
• U.S. CBP new/updated informed compliance publications: Internal Combustion Piston Engines.
• U.S. Food and Drug Administration - Prior Notice of Imported Foods - Fact Sheet: Prior Notice Final Rule - Slide Presentation.
• Guidance for FDA and CBP Staff: Compliance Policy Guide- Prior Notice of Imported Food Under the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002.
• U.S. Department of Commerce - Subsidies, including stumpage subsidies, provided by certain countries.

Canada-EFTA Free Trade Agreement will be implemented in July. Legislation to implement the free trade agreement with EFTA countries Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland received Royal Assent. More...

EU Member Countries give green light to negotiate FTA with Canada. Negotiations are expected to be launched at the May EU-Canada Summit in Prague. More...

Strike by truckers would not affect Port Metro Vancouver operations. Port authority issues a clarification on media reports of a potential trucking strike affecting Port Metro Vancouver. More...

CBSA investigates dumping of mattress innersprings from China. The investigation follows a complaint filed by a Toronto manufacturer who alleges that the dumping is harming Canadian production. More...

Evaluating a foreign supplier. Seven questions that require thorough answers before an entrepreneur decides to work with a foreign supplier. More...

Technical documents: Government memorandums, notices and decisions

• Memorandum D19-6-4 Kimberley Process - Export and Import of Rough Diamonds.
• CBSA - SIMA - Certain Carbon and Stainless Steel Fasteners from China and Chinese Taipei - Notice of Expiry Review
• Message from CBSA re: NRCan HS Codes. List of HS codes subject to Natural Resources Canada requirements.
• CRA GST Notice242 4.3 - Basic Groceries. Amended to include "formulated liquid diet products".
• CFIA Directive D-96-15 Phytosanitary requirements to prevent the spread of Japanese beetle, Popillia japonica, in Canada and the United States.
• CFIA Directive D-96-05 Import Requirements for Potatoes, Potato Parts and Potato By-Products.
• CITT Preliminary Injury Inquiry No. PI-2008-003 Certain waterproof footwear from China and Vietnam.
• CITT Preliminary Injury Inquiry No. PI-2009-001 Certain mattress innerspring units from China.

Review of expiry of dumping & countervailing duties on fasteners from China, Taiwan. The Canadian International Trade Tribunal and CBSA will determine if extra duties are still warranted. More...

Canada and Morocco in exploratory free trade discussions. Agreement would strengthen Canada's wheat exports which are in danger of erosion from another free-trade agreement. More...

Ottawa makes more stringent rules for corded window coverings. Window covering products that are advertised, sold or imported into Canada will be required to meet the new specifications. More...

Technical documents: Government memorandums, notices and decisions

• Memorandum D15-2-52 Certain Carbon Steel Welded Pipe Originating in or Exported from The People's Republic of China.
• Memorandum D15-2-44 Certain Carbon Steel Pipe Fittings.
• CBSA - SIMA - Cigarette tubes from France - Termination of the undertaking. Statement of reasons.
• Message from CBSA re: NRCan HS Codes. Changes to the list of HS codes subject to Natural Resources Canada requirements.
• Department of Finance - Request for the removal of duties on certain gas turbine-driven generator sets.
• DFAIT / EICB Imports: Textiles and clothing NAFTA tariff preference level - Quotas.
• CITT Appeal No. AP-2007-028 Classification of certain non-cellular plastic film.
• U.S. CBP CSMS# 09-000184 - Western Hemisph[er]e Travel Initiative (WHTI) and ACE e-Manifest Trucks.
• U.S. CBP to deactivate older NEXUS frequent traveler cards.
• U.S. FDA Prior Notice Online Quick Start Guide - Prior Notice of Imported Foods - Food and Drug Administration.

Unexpected Canadian trade surplus in February. Both exports and imports grew moderately in February, following three months of rapid declines. More...

Canada requests WTO consultations on Korean import ban of Canadian beef. South Korea banned imports of Canadian beef in May 2003, after a case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy. More...

Six new trade offices in China to help Canadian business. New Canadian trade offices opened in Chengdu and Shenzhen, four more will open before the end of the year. More...

North American collaboration to cut air pollution from ocean shipping. Joint proposal to the International Maritime Organization to establish an Emission Control Area in North American coastal waters. More...

Canada to tighten specifications for cribs, cradles and bassinets. Proposed changes would also align aspects of the Canadian regulations with those of the United States. More...

Technical documents: Government memorandums, notices and decisions

• Customs Notice 09-004 Expansion of Customs Self Assessment (CSA) to Mexico.
• Memorandum D15-2-53 Certain thermoelectric coolers and warmers originating in or exported from the People's Republic of China.
• CBSA Brochure BSF5083 What to Expect from a NAFTA Verification
• Softwood Lumber Products Export Charge Notice SWLN4 Security Requirements for Non-Resident Persons and Persons Without a Permanent Establishment in Canada.
• CRA Form GST367 Endorsement to the Bond for Non-Resident person without a Permanent Business Establishment in Canada.
• Department of Finance - Request to eliminate duty on certain polyester viscose lining fabric for use in the manufacture of apparel.
• CFIA Directive D-02-04 Phytosanitary Requirements for the Importation From the Continental United States and for Domestic Movement of Commodities Regulated for Blueberry Maggot.
• U.S. CBP: 10 percent duty on Canadian softwood lumber begins April 15.
• U.S. CBP - New Requirements for Imports of Food Products Containing Small Amounts of Meat or Poultry.
• U.S. CBP Trade enforcement leaflet on textiles.
• U.S. CBP informed compliance publications: - Base Metal Mountings and Fittings - Cooking Ranges, Stoves and Ovens - Diodes, Transistors & Similar Semiconductor Devices - Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) and Electronic Organizers - Vehicles, Parts and Accessories.
• USDA Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) New guidance documents: Supplier Brochure and Retailer Brochure.

U.S. imposes tariffs on lumber from four Canadian provinces. Lumber products from Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan subject to 10 percent duty. More...

Canada's non-U.S. exports kept rising in 2008. Similarly, imports from countries other than the United States have been on the rise for the past seven years. More...

Ottawa pledges WTO action if EU bans seal products. The European Union is considering a proposed EU-wide ban on the trade in seal products. More...

Participants publish details on Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement discussions. A variety of groups in participating countries had requested more information on the substance of the negotiations. More...

Technical documents: Government memorandums, notices and decisions

• Message from CBSA re: Easter Weekend.
• CBSA - SIMA - Cigarette tubes from France - Termination of the undertaking.
• CRA Form B275 Softwood Lumber Products Export Charge Return.
• DFAIT / EICB Imports: Textiles and clothing NAFTA tariff preference level - Quotas.
• Directive D-95-03 Asian Gypsy Moth (Lymantria Dispar L.) - Plant Protection Policy for Marine Vessels.
• Directive D-04-03 Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Policy for International Reporting of Quarantine Pests.
• CFIA Risk Management Document RMD-08-03 Review of the pest status of the swede midge (Contarinia nasturtii) in Canada.
• CITT Appeal No. AP-2008-007 Tariff classification of certain playground equipment.
• European Commission - Customs: Transitional period until 31 December 2010 for electronic advance declarations.
• U.S. CBP new/updated informed compliance publications: - Agglomerated Stone - Button, Snap Fasteners, Slide Fasteners and Similar - Watches and Clocks - Decorative Glassware - Distinguishing Bolts from Screws - Eyewear Frames and Eyewear - Table and Kitchen Glassware - Vending Machines and Their Parts.
• U.S. CBP French Translation Canadian Firewood Fact Sheet.
• U.S. Department of Commerce - Dumping and subsidization of citric acid and certain citrate salts from China and Canada.
• U.S. FSIS strengthens policies on imported food products.

Tariff classification advance rulings can provide certainty. An advance ruling ensures that the tariff classification number used is deemed correct by Customs. More...

Canadian Government offers to pay $46.7 million to the U.S. to settle lumber ruling. Canada is asking the London tribunal to confirm that the payment settles matters in accordance to the lumber agreement. More...

St. Lawrence Seaway celebrates 50th Anniversary. Over 2.5 billion tonnes of cargo have been transported through the Seaway since its inauguration. More...

Technical documents: Government memorandums, notices and decisions

• Tariff Notice - TN-39.
• CBSA - SIMA - Certain Stainless Steel Wire from Korea, Switzerland the U.S. and India.
• P.C. 2009-395 United Nations Resolutions on Somalia — Regulations Implementing.
• Notice to Importers Serial No. 744, April 1, 2009. Item 125.2 - Milk Protein Substances with a Milk Protein Content of 85% or More by Weight, Calculated on the Dry Matter, that do not Originate in a NAFTA Country, Chile, Costa Rica, or Israel.
• DFAIT / EICB Imports: Textiles and clothing NAFTA tariff preference level - Quotas.
• CFIA Communication Importers and Brokers - HS Code Filter List.
• CFIA - Implementation of the Strengthened Fish Import Program.
• CFIA: Canadian Import, Export and Interprovincial Requirements for Honey (Part V of the Honey Regulations).
• CFIA - Reminder - EDI Shipments Which Require Multiple Drops - List of Delivery Address Needed.
• Directive D-01-01 Phytosanitary Requirements to Prevent the Entry and Spread of Phytophthora ramorum.
• Directive D-02-04 Phytosanitary Requirements for the Importation From the Continental United States and for Domestic Movement of Commodities Regulated for Blueberry Maggot.
• Directive D-01-04 Plant protection import and domestic movement requirements for barberry (Berberis, Mahoberberis and Mahonia spp.) under the Canadian Barberry Certification Program.
• CITT Inquiry No. NQ-2008-003 Aluminum extrusions from China. Reasons issued.
• CITT Appeal No. AP-2005-043 Classification of drawer slides.
• U.S. CBP 09-000152 - Changes to the 2009 Harmonized Tariff Schedule - Update 0901
• U.S. CBP 09-000155 - Implementation of the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau Tax Rate Increase.
• U.S. CBP 09-000156 - Lacey Act Programming Deployed.
• U.S. CBP 09-000141 - Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) and ACE e-Manifest: Trucks. As of June, manifests submitted without approved WHTI documents will be rejected.
• U.S. CBP Guidance on the Lacey Act Declaration.
• U.S. CBP Notice - Cost or Value of Foreign Repairs, Alterations, or Processing. Withdrawal of notice of proposed rulemaking.
• U.S. International Trade Administration publishes list of Mexican tariff numbers subject to tariff rate increases on U.S. goods.
• USDA Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) New guidance documents available.
• USDA amends regulations concerning user fees for import and export related services.
• USDA Lacey Act - Information for the trade community on delay in enforcement of the data collection requirement.

Legislation introduced to implement Colombia and Peru Free Trade Agreements. Ottawa will implement these Agreements at an agreed upon date with the Governments of Peru and Colombia. More...

IATA reports a lull in international air cargo decline. The level of world air freight appears to have found a floor over the past three months. More...

Environmental and social issues impact changes to world customs tariff nomenclature. Harmonized System amendments, to be implemented in 2012, also result from changes in international trade patterns. More...

Major upgrade to Blue Water Bridge. Construction of additional lanes on the approach to the plaza, new Canada Border Services Agency inspection booths. More...

Technical documents: Government memorandums, notices and decisions

• CBSA - SIMA - Wood Slats from Mexico and China. - Statement of reasons.
• CBSA - Advance Rulings for Tariff Classification.
• CBSA Guide BSF5018 Commercial Driver Registration Program Participant's Guide.
• DFAIT / EICB Imports: Textiles and clothing NAFTA tariff preference level - Quotas.
• CFIA Consultation: Guide to the Canadian Federal Regulatory Requirements for Fertilizers and Supplements.
• Directive D-00-07 Import and domestic phytosanitary requirements to prevent the introduction and spread of apple maggot (Rhagoletis pomonella spp. (Walsh)).
• Directive D-98-09 Comprehensive policy to control the spread of North American gypsy moth, Lymantria dispar in Canada and the United States.
• CFIA Procedure AHPD-DSAE-IE-2007-6-1. Import of Restricted Feeder Cattle from the United States.
• European Parliament approves new rules on cosmetics.
• U.S. CBP Guidance on the Lacey Act Declaration.
• U.S. Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling of muscle cuts of beef (including veal), lamb, chicken, goat, and pork; ground beef, ground lamb, ground chicken, ground goat, and ground pork. U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA.

Tribunal finds dumping of aluminum extrusions from China hurts domestic producers. Chinese subsidies also found to cause damage, anti-dumping and countervailing duties will now apply. More...

Canadian trade deficit approaches one billion dollars. Statistics Canada reports that the country's trade deficit widened to $993 million in January 2009. More...

A practical guide for exporting to the United States. An updated Canadian Government document with information, tips and resources needed to succeed in the U.S. market. More...

New labour contract at the Port of Halifax. Longshoremen ratified a new three-year collective agreement last week. More...

Technical documents: Government memorandums, notices and decisions

• Memorandum D19-6-2 International Boundary Commission Act.
• Customs Notice 09-003 Extension of Most-Favoured-Nation Tariff to Libya.
• CBSA - SIMA - Certain waterproof footwear from China and Vietnam.
• CBSA - SIMA - Certain Stainless Steel Wire from Korea, Switzerland the U.S. and India.
• CBSA - SIMA - Wood Slats from Mexico and China.
• CRA Form GST114 Bond for Non-Resident Person without a Permanent Business Establishment in Canada.
• CRA Form E680 Notice of Objection (Excise Act, 2001)
• CRA Guide RC4049 GST/HST Information for Municipalities.
• DFAIT - Canadian Economic Sanctions - Somalia.
• CFIA Forestry Phytosanitary Issues - Update Number 17: Revised Canadian import requirements for wood packaging material from China: IPPC mark soon mandatory.
• CFIA Directive D-04-01 Canadian Nursery Certification Program (CNCP).
• CITT Inquiry No. NQ-2008-003 Aluminum extrusions from China.
• CITT Appeal No. AP-2007-007 Whether certain cotton T-shirts are entitled to the benefit of the United States Tariff of the Mexico Tariff.
• Mexico imposes tariffs on some U.S. goods over truck ban. (Decree in Spanish)
• U.S. CBP list of top 5000 importers FY 2008.
• U.S. CBP - User Fee Decals and Transponders. Private Vessel, Aircraft, or Commercial Vehicle (Truck).
• U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission final rule - Children's Products Containing Lead.
• USTR notice about delay of trade action in beef hormones dispute.
• U.S. FWS: European eel (Anguilla anguilla) now included in CITES Appendix II. All imports/exports require appropriate CITES Appendix-II documents.

Consultations on Canada-India free trade agreement negotiations. The Government of Canada is seeking the views of Canadians on the scope of a possible agreement. More...

Crucial step forward on Canada-EU free trade agreement. Both parties have agreed on the areas to be negotiated in a possible agreement. More...

Union and employers ratify agreement at B.C. ports. The foremen and their employers have thus averted a strike that threatened freight movement. More...

Going to the U.S. by land or water this summer will require new documents. Starting June 1st Canadians will have to present a passport, a NEXUS or FAST card, or an enhanced driver's licence/ID card. More...

Export Development Canada's volumes grow as credit tightens. Notable increase in demand for its products and services led to record business volumes for the Corporation in 2008. More...

Technical documents: Government memorandums, notices and decisions

• CBSA Guide 5034 Checklist for Importing Commercial Goods.
• Cargo Sealing Guidelines for PIP Members.
• Government launches consultations on a proposed arrivals duty-free program at Canada's international airports.
• DFAIT/EICB 2009 Turkey Quota Holders' List.
• DFAIT/EICB 2009 Ice Cream Quota Holders' List.
• DFAIT/EICB 2009 Natural Milk Constituents Quota Holders' List.
• Proposed Regulations Amending the Textile Labelling and Advertising Regulations. To add the generic fibre names "lastol" and "PLA".
• CFIA Directive D-08-05 Canadian Fruit Tree Export Program (CFTEP) for Malus, Pyrus, Chaenomeles, Cydonia and Prunus spp.
• CITT Appeal No. AP-2006-063 Whether disc brake calipers may also be classified under tariff item No. 9961.00.00.
• CITT Request No. TR-2008-003 One hundred percent polyester warp pile  fabric, cut, for use in the manufacture of coffin interiors.
• European Commission adopts compulsory origin labelling for virgin and extra virgin olive oil.
• U.S. CBP Proposal to amend regulations regarding the cost or value of foreign repairs, alterations, or processing.
• U.S. CBP CSMS# 09-000118 - Messages contain new requirements needed for truck carriers to comply with WHTI requirements that will be deployed in the near future.
• U.S. CBP CSMS# 09-000119 - ACE e-Manifest: Truck enhancements deployed March 1st.
• U.S. CBP new/updated informed compliance publications: Household Articles of Base Metal.
• U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service updates list of countries (pdf) from which it will not allow the import of CITES-listed specimens.

New Canadian requirements for wood packaging material from China. Phytosanitary certificates from China for wood packaging material will no longer be accepted due to high rates of non-compliance. More...

London Court rules that Canada breached softwood lumber agreement. Sawmills in four provinces will have to pay an additional $68.26 million in export taxes for exceeding quotas. More...

CBSA investigates dumping of waterproof footwear from China, Vietnam. If Trade Tribunal so decides, additional duty could be levied on the goods brought into Canada back to February 27, 2009. More...

EU ban on Canadian seal products moves a step closer. Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have voted to limit the exemptions to a ban proposed by the European Commission. More...

Technical documents: Government memorandums, notices and decisions

• Customs Notice 09-002 New Canadian requirements for wood packaging material from China.
• CBSA - SIMA - Certain waterproof footwear from China and Vietnam - Initiation of Investigation.
• CBSA - SIMA - Certain Aluminum Extrusions from China - Final Determination - Reasons.
• SIMA List - February 23, 2009 Anti-dumping and countervailing measures in force.
• CBSA Brochure BSF5073 Other Government Departments and Agencies: Reference List for Importers
• Department of Finance - Request to eliminate the duty on certain plain weave canvas fabric for use in the manufacture of apparel.
• DFAIT/EICB 2009 Eggs and Egg Products Quota Holders' List.
• DFAIT/EICB 2009 Cheese Quota Holders' List.
• DFAIT / EICB Imports: Textiles and clothing NAFTA tariff preference level - Quotas.
• Directive D-07-03 Plant Protection (Phytosanitary) Import Requirements to Prevent the Entry of Epiphyas postvittana (Walker) (light brown apple moth)
• Directive D-96-15 Phytosanitary requirements to prevent the spread of Japanese beetle, Popillia japonica, in Canada and the United States
• Directive D-95-03 Asian Gypsy Moth (Lymantria Dispar L.) - Plant Protection Policy for Marine Vessels
• Directive D-01-01 Phytosanitary Requirements to Prevent the Entry and Spread of Phytophthora ramorum
• CITT Preliminary Injury Inquiry No. PI-2008-003 Certain waterproof footwear from China and Vietnam.
• CITT Expiry No. LE-2008-003 Certain steel fasteners from China and Chinese Taipei. Notice of expiry of findings.
• European Commission - Manual for applications for customs IPR enforcement action.
• U.S. ITC new HTS Online Reference Tool, a comprehensive website for users of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS).
• U.S. CBP expands operating hours at port of Wild Horse, MT.
• U.S. CBP Quota Book Transmittal QBT-09-518 - 02/20/2009 Raw sugar year-end results 07-08

Canadian export awards will reward SMEs' export achievements. The program is also intended to inspire and encourage other Canadian companies to expand internationally. More...

Head of WTO says conclusion of Doha Round would stimulate world economy. A global agreement to free up trade would be a "global stimulus" amid the worldwide economic slump. More...

Canadian rail freight traffic down again in December. Rail freight from the United States decreased to 2.4 million metric tonnes, down 10.8% from last year. More...

CFIA's Central Import Service Centre (serving Ontario) has moved. Faxed and mailed correspondence should be sent to the new address. More...

Technical documents: Government memorandums, notices and decisions

• CBSA - SIMA - Certain carbon steel and stainless steel fasteners from China and Chinese Taipei - Conclusion of Re-investigation.
• Message from CBSA re: HS Codes subject to Natural Resources Canada requirements.
• Memorandum D19-5-1 Administration of the Hazardous Products Act and Regulations.
• Memorandum D15-2-43 Certain Steel Structural Tubing Known As Hollow Structural Sections (HSS).
• Memorandum D4-3-2 Duty Free Shop - Licensing.
• Memorandum D4-3-3 Duty-Free shop – Security.
• Memorandum D4-3-4 Duty-Free Shop – Operational Responsibilities.
• GST/HST Info Sheet GI-051 Zero-Rated Farm Equipment.
• Department of Finance - Invitation to submit views on proposed changes to the treatment of temporarily imported cargo containers.
• DFAIT - 2009 Export Controls Handbook.
• DFAIT/EICB 2009 Beef and Veal Quota Holders' List.
• DFAIT/EICB 2009 Broiler Hatching Eggs and Chicks Quota Holders' List.
• DFAIT / EICB Imports: Textiles and clothing NAFTA tariff preference level - Quotas.
• CFIA announces new version of its EDI system, tentatively scheduled to rollout on 3 March 2009.
• CFIA Directive D-95-03 Asian Gypsy Moth (Lymantria dispar L.) - Plant Protection Policy for Ships.
• CFIA Directive D-01-01 Phytosanitary Requirements to Prevent the Entry and Spread of Phytophthora ramorum.
• CFIA Directive D-96-15 "To Prevent the spread of Japanese Beetle, Popillia japonica.
• CITT Appeal No. AP-2007-009 Various styles and models of graduated compression hosiery.
• CITT Appeal No. AP-2007-017 Dill pickles.
• Draft Agenda for the 43rd Session of the Harmonized System Committee.
• U.S. CBP CSMS# 09-000094 - ACS Currency rate adjusted for February 23, 2009.
• U.S. CBP informed compliance: Fibers & Yarns Construction and Classification Under the HTSUS.
• U.S. Agriculture Secretary announces implementation of Country of Origin Labeling Law.
• U.S. Agriculture Secretary letter to industry on implementation of COOL.

Tentative deal averts disruption at British Columbia ports. The possibility of a strike had been a cause of great concern among many carriers and shippers. More...

CBSA issues dumping determination on aluminum extrusions from China. Agency made final determinations of dumping and subsidizing with respect to certain aluminum extrusions from China. More...

WTO publishes handy fact-filled country trade profiles. Information on trade flows and trade policy measures of 182 countries and selected economies. More...

Saudi Arabia, Jordan lift ban on Canadian beef. Saudi Arabia was Canada's sixth largest market for beef prior to a BSE-related ban imposed in 2003. More...

Technical documents: Government memorandums, notices and decisions

• Memorandum D2-3-2 Former Residents of Canada Tariff Item No.9805.00.00.
• Memorandum D4-1-5 Storage of Goods.
• Memorandum D19-7-3 Importation and Exportation of Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Recyclable Material.
• Memorandum D10-14-27 Tariff Classification of Front-Mount Mowers.
• CBSA - SIMA - Certain Aluminum Extrusions from China - Notice of Final Determinations.
• P.C. 2009-129 Order Amending Customs Tariff (Extension of Most-Favoured-Nation Tariff to Libya)
• DFAIT 2009/08 Sugar-containing Products Quota Holders' List.
• CFIA Directive D-03-14 Canadian Hay Certification Program to certify hay for export.
• P.C. 2009-119 Dairy Products Marketing Regulations Amended to remove an unintended prohibition on the marketing of imported dairy products in interprovincial or export trade.
• P.C. 2009-118 BSE Import Policy with respect to animal products and by-products from the U.S. - import requirements.
• CFIA List of Canadian establishments approved to export fish products from Canada to the Russian Federation.
• CFIA - Proposed Organic Products Regulations, 2009. Would apply to inter-provincial and international trade.
• U.S. CBP CSMS# 09-85 - ACE e-Manifest Portal changes as a result of Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI).
• U.S. CBP CSMS# 09-86 - FAST card is an approved WHTI document.
• U.S. CBP 10+2 Program: Importer Presentation.
• U.S. Trade Representative: WTO proceeding regarding country of origin labeling requirements, requests for consultations from Canada and Mexico.
• U.S. CPSC developing practical guidance for meeting phthalates requirements in new Child Safety Law; Interim enforcement policy.

First Canadian trade deficit in over 30 years. December exports and imports dropped amid a global economic downturn with exports falling at a faster pace than imports. More...

Trade ministers from 24 countries pledge to push for Doha conclusion this year. A statement emerged from an informal high-level gathering on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos earlier this month. More...

Detailed reports of import and export statistics are available online. Generate customized reports on Canadian and U.S. trade in goods with over 200 countries. More...

Technical documents: Government memorandums, notices and decisions

• DFAIT - Update on Softwood Lumber Exports Report. Updating three times daily.
• CFIA Directive D-07-03 Plant Protection (Phytosanitary) Import Requirements to Prevent the Entry of Epiphyas postvittana (Walker) (light brown apple moth)" has been modified.
• CFIA Directive D-01-01 Phytosanitary Requirements to Prevent the Entry of Phytophthora ramorum Associated with Sudden Oak Death into Canada.
• U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission notice of stay of enforcement of testing and certification requirements.
• U.S. CPSC Spells out enforcement policy for new lead limits in children's products effective February 10.
• U.S. CPSC Issues guidance for complying with phthalates requirements in new child safety law.
• U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Guidance for small manufacturers, importers, and crafters of children's products.
• Regulatory meeting with manufacturers and users of Bisphenol A-containing materials. U.S. FDA and Health Canada.
• U.S. CBP - Modification of EC-Beef Hormone Chapter 99 Harmonized Tariff Schedule Provisions.

Seminars on export opportunities to European Free Trade Association countries. New FTA opens business opportunities in Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland for Canadian companies. More...

CFIA to hold information sessions for fish and seafood importers. The Agency urges importers to attend these information sessions to ensure they understand the new import documents. More...

Port Metro Vancouver 2008 volumes show bright spots despite economic conditions. The port remained the leader in container traffic among Pacific Northwest ports with a 38% market share. More...

Proposed amendments to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act. The new Act amends the definition of an importer to Canada, to clarify who is subject to the requirements of the Act and its regulations. More...

International air cargo plummets 22.6% in December. According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA) cargo traffic was down 4.0% for the full-year. More...

Technical documents: Government memorandums, notices and decisions

• Memorandum D19-12-1 Importation of Vehicles.
• Customs Notice 09-001 New Carrier Export Penalty.
• CBSA Leaflet BSF5081 Exporting Goods From Canada: A Handy Guide for Exporters.
• Message from CBSA re: 2009 Federal Budget.
• Customs Tariff Amendement T2009-2.
• DFAIT / EICB Imports: Textiles and clothing NAFTA tariff preference level - Quotas.
• CFIA Central Import Service Centre (CISC) has moved.
• CFIA Notice to Industry - New import requirements as contagious equine metritis investigation continues.
• Jordan to lift the ban imposed in 2003 on Canadian beef and cattle because of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE).
• Shoe Manufacturers Association of Canada files anti-dumping complaint - waterproof rubber footwear and bottoms from China and Vietnam.
• U.S. CBP informed compliance publications: - Coastwise Trade: Merchandise.
• USDA revises implementation plan for declaration requirement under Lacey Act.
• U.S. CPSC grants one year stay of testing and certification requirements for certain products.
• U.S. ITC Latest version of the 2009 Harmonized Tariff Schedule Effective February 1, 2009.

Government tables new Canada Consumer Product Safety Act. Law will improve the government's ability to take timely compliance and enforcement actions when unsafe products are identified. More...

B.C. ports' labour talks to resume in February. Mediators have scheduled both Parties to return to the bargaining table on February 12 and 13. More...

Tariff reductions on machinery and equipment. The measure is meant to assist Canadian industry by lowering the costs of acquiring machinery and equipment. More...

Bill to implement free trade with EFTA countries tabled again in Parliament. Previous bills on free trade with Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland expired due to elections, then the prorogation of Parliament. More...

Technical documents: Government memorandums, notices and decisions

• Tariff Notice - TN-38 Budget 2009 Announcements - Notice of Ways and Means Motion to Amend The Customs Tariff.
• FAST members will be receiving new membership cards.
• CRA Form GST177 Refund application for non-resident travel organizers.
• Notice to exporters Serial No. 163 Application for Saskatchewan Allocation. (softwood lumber exports)
• DFAIT / EICB Imports: Textiles and clothing NAFTA tariff preference level - Quotas.
• Reopening of United States market to Alberta seed potatoes.
• CFIA Reminder - Production Database Backup Saturday February 7, 2009.
• CFIA Fish and seafood Industry notices.
• CFIA Form 5083 Application for permit to import 2008/12
• CFIA Notice to Industry - New import requirements as contagious equine metritis investigation continues.
• CFIA Directive D-01-04 Plant Protection Import and Domestic Movement Requirements for Barberry (Berberis, Mahoberberis, Mahonia).
• CFIA Directive D-95-08 General Import Requirements for Fresh Temperate Fruits from the World.
• CFIA Directive D-01-01 Phytosanitary Requirements to Prevent the Entry and Spread of Phytophthora ramorum
• CFIA Directive D-98-09 Comprehensive policy to control the spread of North American gypsy moth, Lymantria dispar in Canada and the United States.
• CITT Expiry Review No. RR-2008-002 Hot-rolled carbon steel plate and high-strength low-alloy steel plate from Bulgaria, the Czech Republic and Romania.
• Amendments to the Harmonized System Explanatory Notes, Classification Opinions and the classifications decisions.
• European Union - VAT rates applicable in the EU Member States.
• U.S. CBP User Fee Contingency Plan - Conveyances that normally pay annual user fees to be cleared by U.S. CBP.
• U.S. DHS will not postpone requirements for maritime cargo carriers and importers.
• U.S. CBP FAQs - Importer Security Filing "10+2" Program - Frequently Asked Questions.
• U.S. CBP announces expanded hours for NEXUS lane at Blue Water Bridge.
• U.S. CBP - Multiple Consignees and Consolidated Customs Entries. Information notice on guidelines for e-Manifest filing for trucks.
• USITC - Changes to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSA). European Communities' ban on imports of U.S. beef and beef products.
• USITC - Changes to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSA). United States-Peru Free Trade Agreement.
• U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service updates list of countries from which it will not allow the import of CITES-listed specimens.

Canada and India initiate free trade agreement exploratory talks. Ministers stress the need to further tap the huge trade and investment potential that exists between the two countries. More...

New EU Presidency confirms free trade talks with Canada will go ahead. Trade Minister received Czech support for working toward the launch of negotiations at the next Canada-EU Summit. More...

Canadian port workers security clearance program now implemented. Phase II requiring background security checks for specified port workers was implemented on schedule. More...

Unprecedented rise in maritime hijackings in 2008. Pirates boarding ships were also better armed than in previous years and prepared to assault and injure crews. More...

Technical documents: Government memorandums, notices and decisions

• Message from CBSA - Changes to the list of HS codes subject to Natural Resources Canada requirements.
• Memorandum D14-1-2 Disclosure of Normal Values, Export Prices, and Amounts of Subsidy Established Under the Special Import Measures Act to Importers.
• Memorandum D14-1-4 Exchange Rate for Calculations Under the Special Import Measures Act and Regulations.
• Memorandum D19-9-3 Importation and Exportation of Human Remains and Other Human Tissues.
• Memorandum D8-4-1 Information Pertaining to Remission Orders.
• CBSA - SIMA - Certain Laminate Flooring from China and France - Notice of Extension.
• CRA Form GST115 GST/HST Refund Application for Tour Packages.
• CRA Booklet RC4160 Rebate for Tour Packages, Foreign Conventions, and Non-Resident Exhibitor Purchases.
• CRA Form GST528 Authorization to use an export distribution centre certificate.
• CRA Form GST59 GST/HST Return for Imported Taxable Supplies and Qualifying Consideration.
• CRA Form GST507 Third Party Authorization and Cancellation of Authorization for GST/HST Rebates.
• DFAIT / EICB Imports: Textiles and clothing NAFTA tariff preference level - Quotas.
• CITT Public Interest Inquiry No. PB-2008-001 Carbon steel welded pipe from China.
• EU to enforce due diligence in the timber trade. Importers will have to establish the legality of their merchandise by using the "due diligence" system.
• U.S. ITC - Changes to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSA). United States-Oman Free Trade Agreement.
• U.S. ITC releases assessment of possible modifications to the U.S. Generalized System of Preferences.
• U.S. International Trade Administration updates Basic Guide to Exporting.
• USDA Fruit, Vegetable, and Specialty Crops--Import Regulations - Revision to reporting requirements.
• USDA announces change in regulatory period for imported and Southeastern California table grapes.
• U.S. FDA issues guidances for industry to improve the safety of food, feed and drugs.
• USTR announces revised trade action in Beef Hormones Dispute.

November drop in exports lowers Canadian trade surplus. Exports slid for the fourth month in a row, the result of falling prices and lower volumes. More...

British Columbia ports' employers and labour still talking. Threat of strike or lockout has nervous shipping lines diverting vessels from Vancouver to Tacoma and Seattle. More...

USDA final rule on country of origin labeling for meat addresses some Canadian concerns. Regulations will allow for more flexibility on labelling requirements in the U.S. for meat from animals of American and Canadian origin. More...

New Vancouver-area highway will link port, rail yards to three main highways. Project is part of British Columbia's Gateway Program and the Government of Canada's Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative. More...

Technical documents: Government memorandums, notices and decisions

• Memorandum D10-14-56 Tariff Classification of Metal Frame Gazebos.
• SIMA Monthly Index. Anti-dumping and Countervailing Measures in Force.
• Customs Tariif Amendement T2009-1.
• CRA GST/HST Policy Statement: P-252 Agricultural Equipment Supplied Together with Accessories.
• CRA Form GST386 Rebate Application for Foreign Conventions.
• Notice to exporters Serial No. 162 Softwood Lumber Exports to the United States: List of Allocation Holders for 2009.
• DFAIT / EICB Imports: Textiles and clothing NAFTA tariff preference level - Quotas.
• CFIA - Negotiations with the Russian authorities - Instructions for exporters for fish and fish products exported from Canada to Russia.
• CITT Expiry Review No. RR-2008-002 Hot-rolled carbon steel plate and high-strength low-alloy steel plate from Bulgaria, the Czech Republic and Romania.
• U.S. Federal Agencies issue Draft Guidance for Industry Good Importer Practices. Guidance for importers on steps they can take to help ensure imported products are in compliance with applicable U.S. statutes and regulations.
• U.S. CPSC clarifies requirements of new children's product safety laws taking effect in February: Guidance Intended for Resellers, Thrift and Consignment Stores.
• USDA issues final rule on Country of Origin Labeling.
• U.S. FDA launches pilot program to improve the safety of drugs and active drug ingredients produced outside the United States.
• U.S. International Trade Administration - Notice of Allocation TRQ on the import of certain cotton woven fabrics for calendar year 2009.
• U.S. CBP Quota Book Transmittals - CAFTA Agriculture - Milk and Cream, Condensed or Evaporated - Specialty Sugar - Dairy Product.
• U.S. - International meat, poultry product classification codes undergo major revision. E-commerce standards for the international meat and poultry supply chain.

A primer on Canadian export controls. Companies require an export permit if the goods or technologies exported are included on Canada's Export Control List. More...

Ports of Montreal and Québec award traditional first ships' gold headed canes. Both port authorities also underline a very successful year in 2008 despite the general economic slowdown. More...

Seaway concludes 50th navigation season. Freight numbers lower than last year due principally to lower imports of steel products and exports of grain. More...

International air cargo volumes dropped 13.5% in November. The International Air Transport Association expects that the worsening trend will be continued in December. More...

Technical documents: Government memorandums, notices and decisions

• CBSA - SIMA - Certain filter tipped cigarette tubes from France - Notice of Review of the Undertaking.
• CBSA - Downloadable compressed Microsoft Access files for Customs Tariff. 2009-1.
• CRA Form GST532 Agreement and Revocation of an Agreement Between Supplier and Constructive Importer.
• Allocation Method Order (2009) - Softwood Lumber Products. Quota to companies in provinces that are subject to regional quota restrictions.
• Notice to Exporters Serial No. 161 Softwood Lumber Exports to the United States: 2009 Export Allocation Methodologies.
• DFAIT / EICB Imports: Textiles and clothing NAFTA tariff preference level - Quotas.
• CFIA Form 5561 Sanitary certificate for fish, seafood exported from Canada into the Russian Federation.
• U.S. CBP Announces Importer Security Filing Information Sessions (a.k.a. ISF/"10+2").
• U.S. CBP 2008 Year-End Commodity Status Report. Quota weekly commodity status report as of 12/31/2008
• U.S. CBP Quota Book Transmittal - Refined Sugar.
• U.S. ITC 2009 Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), effective January 1, 2009.
• USDA "Lacey Act" PPQ FORM 505 Plant and Plant Product Declaration Form.
• USDA further delays implementation of live fish import regulations to prevent spread of viral hemorrhagic septicemia.
• Influence of U.S. export controls on sourcing of U.S.-origin parts.

Canada reduces duties on wine an beer to settle WTO dispute with EU. European Union requested consultations with Canada regarding tax exemptions and reductions for Canadian wine and beer. More...

Order removes duties on a number of manufacturing inputs. Removal of duties on certain imported goods used in the production of other goods is meant to assist Canadian manufacturers. More...

Re-application deadline for PIP legacy members extended to March 31. Date for Partners in Protection members to reapply was extended based on the number of requests for extensions and the current economic climate. More...

New energy performance standards to be set for appliances, lighting. Ottawa seeks to eliminate shipment of inefficient, energy-using products that are either imported into Canada, or manufactured in Canada. More...

Technical documents: Government memorandums, notices and decisions

• Tariff Notice TN-37 Changes to the 2009 Departmental Consolidation of the Customs Tariff - T2009-1 Amendment Package.
• Customs Notice 08-022 Release of Canadian Automated Export Declaration 2009.
• Memorandum D19-4-1 Export of Controlled Cultural Property - Cultural Property Export and Import Act.
• DFAIT / EICB Imports: Textiles and clothing NAFTA tariff preference level - Quotas.
• CFIA Update on the response received from the Russian authorities regarding the audit report submitted by the CFIA.
• CFIA Notice to Industry - Contagious Equine Metritis Investigation Underway.
• Certain Ruminants and Their Products Importation Prohibition Regulations, No. 2 - Extend operation until June 30, 2009.
• CITT Inquiry No. NQ-2008-002 Thermoelectric containers from China. Reasons issued.
• CITT Expiry Review No. RR-2008-001 Structural tubing from Korea, South Africa and Turkey.
• EU requests consultations concerning hormone-treated beef and WTO inconsistency of continued U.S. and Canadian trade sanctions.
• U.S. CBP establishes standard inspection protocol for Canadian-grown fruits and vegetables.
• U.S. CBP Guidance - Immediate Delivery Procedures at Year-End.
• U.S. CBP Guidance - Interim guidelines for entering merchandise transported via pipelines.
• U.S. CBP Quota Book Transmittals (QBTs). Animal Feed - Refined Sugar - China ELVIS and Quota Requirements - Beef Limits - Ethyl Alcohol Limits.
• U.S. ITC will review use of the "first sale rule" for U.S. imports a 12-month period.
• U.S. Census Bureau 2009 Schedule B codes (for exports).
• USDA proposes revision to the U.S. standards for grades of frozen blueberries.

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