The International Chamber of Commerce is rallying its global network to highlight the adverse consequences of missing a first deadline [of July 31] to implement the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA).
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Playing by the Rules: Compliance in International Trade
August 13, 2014
In international trade, “compliance” refers to how well a company observes the laws and regulations that govern its international business operations.
WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement - Concerns and Issues
August 5, 2014
The cost of trade among South Asian countries is far too high. There is a need to simplify procedures for trade, and reduce the cost and time taken to handle cargo to ensure that trading within the region is more cost effective. The Trade Facilitation
New Harmonized System standards to enter into force on 1 January 2017
July 26, 2014
The new version of the HS includes 234 sets of amendments. Environmental and social issues are a major feature of these amendments, due to the importance of the HS as a global tool for collecting trade statistics and monitoring trade. The majority of the recommended amendments were broached by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
Customs Tariff Update - T2014-3
July 18, 2014
The Customs Tariff update T2014-3 is now available on the CBSA website at http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/trade-commerce/tariff-tarif/2014/menu-eng.html.