On September 30, 2016, Global Affairs Canada issued new Notices to Importers (Notices) for several Tariff Rate Quotas (TRQs) that are administered on the TRQ year basis of January 1 to December 31. These updated Notices reflect the policies and procedures associated with the administration of the following TRQs:
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Canadian international merchandise trade, August 2016
October 22, 2016
Canada's exports increased 0.6% to $43.4 billion in August. Exports volumes rose 0.4% and prices edged up 0.2%. Imports were largely unchanged at $45.3 billion in August, as a 0.8% increase in volumes was offset by a 0.7% decrease in prices. Consequently, Canada's merchandise trade deficit with the world narrowed from $2.2 billion in July to $1.9 billion in August.
Update to the Meat Hygiene Manual of Procedures – China
October 22, 2016
China requires that the beef exported from Canada to China must be produced under the Canadian Beta-Agonist Free Beef Certification Program developed by the Canadian beef industry.
The section 11.7.3.2.2 on China has been amended with this information in the Electronic Certification System (E-cert).
List of Establishments Approved to Export Live or Raw Molluscan Shellfish from Ireland to Canada
October 22, 2016
Please be advised that the “List of Establishments Approved to Export Live or Raw Molluscan Shellfish from Ireland to Canada” has been updated.
The following establishments have been added to the list:
- “IE DN 0057 EC - Ocean Dragon Ltd”
- “IE KK 0005 EC - Ocean Fresh Shellfish Ltd.”.
Notice to Exporters: Peanut Butter for Export to the United States
October 22, 2016
On September 30, 2016, Global Affairs Canada issued new a Notice to Exporters for peanut butter exports to the United States. The updated Notice reflects changes to the allocation, return and reallocation policies associated with the administration of the peanut butter quota.