July 08, 2011By: Andrew Hudson
Australian companies trading overseas face a variety of regulation which governs their operation. That regulation includes the following:
Australian laws governing trade in Australia;Australian laws governing trade...
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April 17, 2011By: Susan Kohn Ross
During the two days of the Customs and Border Protection Trade Symposium, we heard from a number of high level Customs managers, including Alan Bersin, Commissioner, and David Aguilar, Deputy Commissioner. Their message in a...
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April 04, 2011By: Andrew Hudson
Over time we have provided various updates on the rights of holders of intellectual property to seize goods at the border arising out of alleged breaches of copyright or trademark legislation. Those holding intellectual...
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April 04, 2011By: Andrew Hudson
The issue of container detention fees remains a real problem for freight forwarders, customs brokers and importers. It has certainly been the subject of many presentations and questions at CBFCA State Conventions and Member...
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February 13, 2011By: Cyndee Todgham Cherniak
From what we are seeing, the answer is "yes". During the economic/financial crisis of 2008-2010, the Governments of the United States and Canada requested that the automobile industry (OEMs) cut costs. In response (and to be...
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January 11, 2011By: Andrew Hudson
The International Chamber of Commerce ("ICC") (not to be confused with the International Cricket Council) has now released its new "Incoterms 2010" which will come into effect on 1 January 2011.
Incoterms are an...
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December 18, 2010By: Susan Kohn Ross
Join MS+K for this special seminar series presented by Su Ross and designed to give you every advantage in navigating federal trade regulations and agencies while controlling...
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June 28, 2010By: Susan Kohn Ross
Originaly Published in the June 2010 JOC Magazine -
Anyone who imports textile or wearing apparel products knows that achieving 100% regulatory compliance has been challenging for both Customs and the trade community. In a...
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April 26, 2010By: Cyndee Todgham Cherniak
On December 22, 2009, Canada's Competition Bureau published its Enforcement Guidelines on "Product of Canada" and "Made in Canada" Claims.
Please go to the following link to obtain a copy of the FINAL VERSION on the guidelines -...
Posted in Competition/Anti-Trust Law, Trade Law, Canada, Customs Duties, Global Compliance & Risk Management, Government Relations, Incorporating in Canada, International Anti-Trust/Competition Law, Rules of Origin | No Comments
April 23, 2010By: Susan Kohn Ross
The Obama Administration has now articulated the President's vision to expand exports significantly over the next five (5) years. To do so, Mr. Obama has established an Export Promotion Cabinet. He has also brought together...
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December 21, 2009By: Andrew Hudson
Although it has been the subject of some media coverage, we are pleased to provide the following reminder as to the commencement of the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement ("AANZFTA") on 1 January 2010.
The AANZFTA...
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October 26, 2009By: Andrew Hudson
According to a media release of 25 October 2009 from the Australian Trade Minister, it has been agreed that the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement will come into force on 1 January 2010 following discussion between...
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July 03, 2009By: Susan Kohn Ross
President changes GSP rules, plus Chile and Oman FTA updated - see edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/pdf/E9-15907.pdf
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June 17, 2009By: Andrew Hudson
The recent release of Australian Customs Notice No. 2009/25 ("ACN") by the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service ("Customs") is a clear warning to those in industry who use the Enhanced Project By-Law Scheme ("EPBS")...
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May 02, 2009By: Cyndee Todgham Cherniak
Earlier this week, we posted a blog article about the renewal of Canada's December 2008 request for consultations at the World Trade Organization regarding the U.S. country of origin labelling of meat.
On May 2, 2009, the World...
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April 28, 2009By: Cyndee Todgham Cherniak
Okay, the country of origin labelling rules pre-dated the world attention to swine flu. However, swine flu will likely exacerbate the ongoing dispute between the United States and Canada over the United States Country Of...
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