2020

Customs Notice 20-03 Clarifying Proof-of-Report Requirements for Exporters and Carriers Memorandum D20-1-1 Exporter reporting CFIA Notice to the industry: New ABP approval number. The CFIA is changing the identification number for establishments approved to export inedible animal products and by-products…

 The agreement will eliminate virtually all tariffs on goods traded between the two sides. The European Parliament approved the EU-Vietnam trade and investment agreements this week, and the trade agreement is now set to enter into force in 2020, upon…

The rate of implemented commitments under the Agreement stands at 29.6 per cent among LDCs. At this week’s meeting of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Committee on Trade Facilitation Canada, China, the European Union, Japan, the Russian Federation and the…

The new rules would reduce the quantities allowed for certain food items brought in by travellers. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced that it is proposing changes to how much food individuals can bring with them into Canada. The…

The Agency needs an extra 45 days due to the complexity and novelty of the issues. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced that it needed more time to complete the re-investigation to update the normal values and export prices…

Railway will progressively shut down its Eastern Canadian operations until the illegal blockades end. The Canadian National Railway Company (CN) issued a notice announcing the sutdown of its network in Eastern Canada until the en of the illegal blockades affecting…

Customs Notice 18-16 United States Surtax Remission Order – Revised Large Diameter Carbon and Alloy Steel Line Pipe exported from Japan to Canada by Sumitomo Corporation. Conclusion of Normal Value and Export Price Review Textiles and Clothing Free Trade Agreement…

Export Development Canada’s Trade Confidence Index fell to its lowest level in almost a decade. According to Export Development Canada’s latest Trade Confidence Index, confidence among Canadian exporters fell to its lowest level in almost a decade. The biannual survey…

Trade will also be influenced by the impact of COVID-19 and the effectiveness of efforts to treat the disease. According to the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Goods Trade Barometer released this week World merchandise trade growth is likely to remain…

Ottawa wants to finalize long-term policies for the administration of these tariff rate quotas. Global Affairs Canada announced a second phase of consultations on Canada’s tariff rate quotas (TRQs) for dairy, poultry and egg products, with a view to finalizing…