Tribunal initiates expiry review of duties on cold-rolled steel from China, Korea and Vietnam
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal initiated an expiry review of its finding made in December 2018, to determine if the expiry of the finding is likely to lead to continued or resumed dumping or subsidizing of cold-rolled steel from the People’s Republic of China, the Republic of Korea and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and […]
Electronic ATA temporary admission Carnet will replace paper version in 2027
The Administrative Committee for the Convention on Temporary Admission (Istanbul Convention) and Contracting Parties to the Customs Convention on the ATA Carnet for the Temporary Admission of Goods (ATA Convention) held a virtual joint meeting on November 2, 2023, attended by approximately 160 delegates representing more than 60 Contracting Parties and observers.
WTO report finds strong expansion of global value chains
According to a joint international report published this week by the World Trade Organization (WTO), global value chains (GVCs) continued to expand in 2022, as indicated by the growing share of foreign inputs in exports and the increasing participation rates of economies worldwide.
Selected Government Memorandums, Notices and Decisions
Here is a selection of relevant memorandums, notices, and decisions published this week. If you have any questions, be sure to contact your Axxess specialist.
Canada and South Korea reach an organic equivalency arrangement
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced that Canada and South Korea have reached an arrangement to support market access of organic products.
Consultation on federal regulations to strengthen Canada’s supply chains
The Government of Canada launched a public consultation on regulatory opportunities to improve the efficiency and resiliency of Canada’s supply chains.
Global air cargo demand was up almost 2 percent in September
According to data for the month of September released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) global air cargo demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), increased by 1.9% compared to September 2022 levels (+6% for international operations).
Canada’s merchandise trade surplus reaches $2.0 billion in September
Statistics Canada announced that the country’s merchandise exports increased 2.7% in September, while imports rose 1.0%.
Selected Government Memorandums, Notices and Decisions
Here is a selection of relevant memorandums, notices, and decisions published this week. If you have any questions, be sure to contact your Axxess specialist. Government of Canada: Memorandum D19-9-4: Importation and Exportation of Pathogens and Toxins Government of Canada: Memorandum D11-11-3 : Advance Rulings for Tariff Classification
Reminder: Wheat products tariff rate quota will be filled on November 4
Global Affairs Canada advises that the 2023-2024 tariff rate quota (TRQ) for wheat products will be filled as of 20:59 p.m. Ottawa time (EST) on November 4, 2023.