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What's New for 2005?

October 11, 2005
July 4, 2005
  • NAFTA Rules of Origin: Amendments to Appendix 6,
    Annex 300-B

    On July 1, 2005, Canada and the United States implemented measures to liberalize the NAFTA rules of origin applicable to certain textile goods that are not available from domestic producers in commercial quantities - the so-called "short-supply" goods...
June 27, 2005
January 21, 2005
  • NAFTA Diagnostic Tool
    An on-line tool designed to provide Canadians with:
    • Customized reports outlining the basic information they need to know before they attempt to enter the United States and Mexico under the NAFTA
    • Customized assessments of why they may have been denied entry under the NAFTA and,
    • A reporting mechanism providing access to experts within International Trade Canada regarding their border experience.
January 10, 2005
  • NAFTA - Rules of Origin Liberalized
    On January 1, Canada announced measures to liberalize the NAFTA rules of origin for certain products, including tea, spices, carrageenan, seasonings, precious metals, speed drive controllers and their printed assemblies, household appliances, loudspeakers, thermostats, parts for various machinery and equipment and toys. These changes make it easier for manufacturers of these products to qualify for duty-free treatment under the NAFTA...

What's New 2004 | What's New 2003


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2006-03-24

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