It is that time of year again – time to obtain or prepare new Certificates of Origin. A Certificate of Origin may apply to either a single importation of goods or to multiple importations of identical goods exported to a free trade partner within a 12-month period, (called a “blanket certificate”). Blanket Certificates of Origin
Canada-Ukraine FTA
What Are Canada’s Tariff Codes (As At September 14, 2017)?
Canada
Canada does not have a single customs duty or tariff rate for all imports. Over the years, Canada has entered into a number of free trade agreements. A tariff rate code is assigned for every free trade agreement partner because tariff elimination commitments and tariff reduction schedules cause applicable tariff rates to be different…
How To Start A Trade Compliance Program? Who, What, When, Where, How Questions To Ask
Canada
The trade landscape is changing for many Canadian companies. Canada is involved in the renegotiation of NAFTA. The Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement comes into effect on August 1, 2017. The Canada-EU CETA enters into provisional effect on September 21, 2017. The Government of Canada is updating export controls and economic sanctions laws and Global…
What Are Canada’s Tariff Codes (As At July 14, 2017)?
Canada
Canada does not have a single customs duty or tariff rate for all imports. Over the years, Canada has entered into a number of free trade agreements. A tariff rate code is assigned for every free trade agreement partner because tariff elimination commitments and tariff reduction schedules cause applicable tariff rates to be different…
The July 12, 2017 Canada Gazette Contains Regulations Needed For Canada-Ukraine FTA and Canadian FTA Implementation
The July 12, 2017 issue of the Canada Gazette, Part II, is full of important trade-related regulations and orders. In Canada, regulatory rules are published in the Canada Gazette. Regulations are prepared by government departments and promulgated by the Governor in Council (Cabinet). Regulations do not need to be voted on by the House…
Seth Godin’s “On Pie” Applies To Market Access And The World Pie
On April 6, 2017, Seth Godin posted “On Pie” on his blog. I have thought about what Seth Godin wrote in “On Pie” many times when Canada, US or Canada-US trade issues arise, such as the Softwood Lumber AD/CVD Dispute, the 232 Steel Case, the 232 Aluminum Case, the Canadian FISC AD/CVD Case, NAFTA renegotiation,…
Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement Implementation Date Is August 1, 2017
Canada
Canada has sent a diplomatic note to the Government of Ukraine (the Ukrainian Embassy in Canada) stating that the implementation date for the Canada-Ukraine FTA is August 1, 2017. The Canada-Ukraine FTA was singed in Kyiv on July 11, 2016. On March 14, 2017, the Ukrainian Parliament voted to ratify the Canada-Ukraine Free Trade…
Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act Receives Royal Assent
On June 1, 2017, the Canada- Ukraine Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (Bill C-31) received Royal Asset in Canada’s Hose of Commons. On May 18, 2017, Bill C-31 passed third reading in Canada’s Senate. On February 14, 2017, Bill C-31 passed third reading in Canada’s House of Commons. The remaining step is ratification by Canada…
Ukraine Has Ratified The Canada-Ukraine FTA, Canada’s Turn Is Next
Canada
On March 14, 2017, the Ukrainian Parliament voted to ratify the Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement. Ukraine is ready to ratify the Canada-Ukraine FTA.
On March 7, 2017, BillC-31 “An Act to implement the Free Trade Agreement between Canada and Ukraine“ passed second reading in Canada’s Senate. Bill C-31 is now being reviewed…
Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act Passes Second Reading In Canada’s Senate
Canada
On March 7, 2017, BillC-31 “An Act to implement the Free Trade Agreement between Canada and Ukraine“ passed second reading in Canada’s Senate. Bill C-31 is now being reviewed by the Senate of Canada Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade. After the Report is prepared by the Standing Committee…