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We take this opportunity to say goodbye to Stew Seidel and thank him for his role as editor of the Baker McKenzie International Trade Compliance Update for the past 19 years.
Stew will retire on June 30, 2021 after over 51 years in customs law. Stew joined Baker McKenzie International Trade Washington, D.C. as a partner in 2001 and previously served as Assistant Commissioner for US Customs (now US Customs and Border Protection).
Please join us in thanking Stew for his dedication to the trading community, Baker McKenzie and the newsletter, and wishing him all the best for the next chapter!
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This update contains public sector information available under the UK Open Government License v3.0. In addition, the materials used for the update comply with the policy put into effect by the Commission Decision of the European Commission of 12/12/2011.
Note. Unless otherwise noted, all information in this update is taken from official bulletins, official websites, new briefings or press releases from international organizations.
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The following disputes have recently been submitted to the WTO. Clicking on the case number (“DS”) below will take you to a page on the WTO website for more information about this dispute.
China – Anti-dumping measures against Japanese stainless steel products – Japan asks for advice
During the period covered by this update, the Dispute Resolution Authority (DSB) or the parties to the dispute took or reported the following actions. Panel Requests are not listed (click the ‘DS’ number to go to the case summary, click Activity to go to the latest news or documents):
The WTO has created a dedicated web page to help governments, businesses, the media and the public keep track of the latest trade information on responses to the COVID-19 outbreak. For measures taken during the period covered by this update, see WTO COVID-19 Trade and Trade-Related Measures below.
Under the Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT Agreement), WTO members are required to report to the WTO all proposed technical regulations that may affect trade with other members. The WTO Secretariat circulates this information to all member countries in the form of “notifications”. A separate section on WTO TBT notifications provides a summary table of notifications issued by the WTO over the past month.
WCO Workshop Supports Eswatini Customs through Risk Management East African Customs Confirm Joint Progress under Joint WCO/JICA Project
The WCO COVID-19 Project is supporting Madagascar Customs to increase its preparedness by developing standard operating procedures to expedite the movement of emergency supplies and humanitarian aid.
WCO Secretary General speaking at the 43rd Annual Meeting of the Caribbean Customs Enforcement Council (CCLEC)
On World Environment Day, WCO Calls for Action to Restore Our Ecosystems WCO Secretary-General Addresses Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Trade Ministers and Business Leaders
WCO and OECD jointly organize regional webinar on customs valuation and transfer pricing WCO and OLAF strengthen cooperation in the fight against customs fraud
WCO Virtual Workshop on Measuring the Performance of a Regional Organization in the Middle East and North Africa rolled out as part of the WCO-UNODC Container Control Program Virtual PITCH Training in Panama
GTFP aims to cooperate with Peruvian customs as part of its strategic planning mission EU introduces new VAT rules for e-commerce from July 1, 2021
WCO supports global fight against illicit trafficking at joint press conference in Antwerp European Regional Customs Heads Meeting WCO prepares for upcoming Council meeting
The 10th ASEAN-WCO Consultation successfully completed the CSP for West Africa, resulting in the training of 18 quality trainers in risk management and intelligence analysis (RM&IA).
WCO Hosts Virtual Workshop on LMD COPES CCP Iraqi Customs Training for Colombian National Tax and Customs Administration
The GAC Coordinator has completed Phase 2 of the four-phase due diligence scheme for the Launch Ceremony of the WCO Regional Canine Center in Korea and the WCO Asia Pacific Virtual Canine Symposium.
Sida-WCO Trade Facilitation and Customs Modernization Project Begins Support to Botswana’s Internal Revenue Service (BURS) Botswana Makes Progress on Implementation of Preliminary Decisions
The Zimbabwe Revenue Service is steadily implementing HS 2022, strengthening cooperation between national border authorities and Peruvian border authorities.
Free Zone Experts Discuss Effective Implementation of WCO Free Zones in North Africa, the North and the Middle East A Practical Guide to Data Analysis Intermediate Course Available Now on CLiKC!
WCO Project Helps Mozambican Customs Build Private Sector Confidence Latest WCO News Available Now
New WCO Regional Customs Laboratory in Nanjing, China WCO Virtual Workshop Supports Gambia’s Accession to Revised Kyoto Convention
Zimbabwe reaches another major tariff milestone WCO Seminar on Regional Data Analysis in Europe
International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Traffic: WCO Council Renews Secretariat Support in Preparing for a Post-Pandemic World
The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) has sent the following notifications to the Parties:
The following is a non-exhaustive list of recent Global Agricultural Information Network (GAIN) reports published by the United States Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) in the Food and Agricultural Import Rules and Standards (FAIRS) and Exporter’s Guide series, as well as other reports on import or export. requirements. They contain valuable information on regulatory standards, import requirements, export guidelines and MRLs (Maximum Residue Levels). For information and access to other GAIN reports, visit the FAS GAIN Reports website.
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FAIRS Export Certificate Report Annual Environmental Release Regulatory Consultation Draft Food Safety Standards for the Use of Dietary Supplements Written Submission to WTO Panel on U.S. Origin Labeling Requirements Interim Schedule for U.S.-India Organic Market Access and Certification Bulk Food Labeling products Requirements remain unchanged New Foreign Dairy Business Registration Form USJTA Fresh Fruit Processing USJTA Frozen and Dried Fruit Processing USJTA Bean Processing USJTA Vegetable and Juice Processing USJTA Whole Grain Processing USJTA Fresh and Frozen Vegetable Processing Vegetarians and Vegans USJTA Voluntary National Nutrition Standard Coffee Handling Tea & Spices USJTA Sugar & Confectionery Processing USJTA Juice & Jam Processing 2021 USJTA Whey Processing 2021 USJTA Fruit Filler Processing 2021 USJTA Processing yoghurt and other dairy products Ingredient Handling 2021 USJTA Oil Processing 2021 Feed Import Regulations and Standards Stricter Food Labeling Requirements for Processed Foods Reporting to the Russian Federation and Shipment of GE Products Within the Russian Federation Restricting Imports of Fertilizers and Agrochemicals FAIRS Countries
Effective June 21, 2021, the Government of Canada has imposed new sanctions on 17 individuals and 5 entities pursuant to the Special Economic Measures (Belarus) Regulations (“Regulations”). The sanctions were imposed in response to alleged systematic human rights violations and the change by the Belarusian regime on 23 May 2021 of Ryanair Flight 4978 from its original route to Minsk. The Government of Canada is coordinating with the United Kingdom, the European Union and the United States to implement the sanctions.
Persons listed under the rules are considered ineligible to enter Canada under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. In addition, the Regulation effectively freezes the assets of listed individuals because, subject to certain exceptions, any person in Canada and any Canadian outside of Canada is prohibited from:
1. Dealing with any property owned, owned or controlled by or on behalf of a listed individual, wherever located;
4. Provide something, wherever located, to a person on the List or to a person acting on behalf of a person on the List; and
The rules also prohibit any person in Canada and any Canadian outside of Canada from knowingly engaging in any act that causes, facilitates or assists or is intended to cause, facilitate or facilitate any of the prohibited acts described above. For additional background information, see the Government of Canada press release on the enforcement of these sanctions (here).
The following documents of interest to international traders have been published in the Canadian Gazette. (Also shows the original department, department, or agency. N=Notice, PR=Regulation Proposed, R=Regulation, O=Order)