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Statement by Secretary Napolitano on Increased Security Measures

November 9, 2010
The following is excerpted from the 8 November 2010 news release by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Following the thwarted terrorist plot last week to conceal and ship explosive devices on board aircraft bound for the U.S., the Administration took a number of immediate steps to increase security by tightening existing measures related to cargo bound for the United States.

Ministers Strahl and Toews announce new measures to bolster the safety and security of air travel

November 9, 2010
The following is excerpted from the 8 November 2010 news release by Transport Canada. The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, and the Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety, today announced new aviation security measures to further enhance the safety and security of Canada’s aviation system. Effective Monday, November 8, 2010, at 12 p.m.:

Dollar pushes past parity

November 9, 2010
The following is from the 9 November 2010 edition of “theglobeandmail.com”. The Canadian dollar (CAD/USD-I1.000.0030.30%) was just above parity with the U.S. dollar Tuesday morning as the greenback weakened against a variety of other currencies. The loonie was up 0.55 of a cent to 100.18 cents (U.S). The latest bout of U.S. dollar weakness comes amid worry about European government debt and simmering tensions over currencies and trade gaps ahead of the meeting of G20 leaders Thursday and Friday.

Dairy products on the import control list: supplementary import permits

November 9, 2010
Items 117 to 134 and 141 to 160 - Dairy products on the import control list: supplementary import permits Serial No. 783 Date: November 2, 2010 Purpose The purpose of this Notice is to outline the Minister’s policies and practices respecting supplementary imports of dairy products.

Elimination of Permit Fees for Steel

November 9, 2010
As the first step in eliminating the import permit requirement for items 80 and 81, carbon steel and specialty steel, the Export and Import Controls Bureau has announced the elimination of fees for these permits. The CSCB has asked that DFAIT provide the date, as soon possible, when import permits for these goods will no longer be required. EICB’s message follows: Elimination of Permit Fees related to the importation of Item 80 - Carbon Steel and Item 81 - Specialty Steel of the Import Control List

CITT Public Hearnings, Appeals

November 9, 2010
Starting Date Appeal No. Appellant Act Type of Hearing 2010-11-30 AP-2010-003 Rui Royal International Corp. Customs Act Public Hearing 2010-12-02 AP-2010-004 Nestle Canada Inc. Customs Act Public Hearing

Update to CFIA AIRS Website

November 9, 2010
Chapter 01 was published to add a recommendation to the following HS codes from the US for the end use "In-Transit". 01.05.11.1011 Weighing not more than 185 g: Fowls of the species Gallus domesticus - Over 3 days old. 01.05.11.1012 Less than 3 days old. 01.05.12.1011 Weighing not more than 185 g: Turkeys - Over 3 days old. 01.05.12.1012 Less than 3 days old. 01.05.19.1013.01 Weighing not more than 185 g: Other - Guinea fowl. Over 3 days old. 01.05.19.1013.02 Less than 3 days old.

EICS: Remembrance Day 2010

November 8, 2010
Thursday 11 November is a federal government holiday, and the Bureau's offices will be closed (no officers or Help Desk staff will be available). The EICS and EXCOL systems will be available during normal hours. Please note that the Help Desk email ONLY will be monitored on Thursday 11 November between 08:00 - 16:00 EST for urgent messages. EMAIL / COURRIEL: [email protected]

NAFTA Certificate of Origin - Signature

November 8, 2010
CBSA has confirmed that a digital representation of a cursive signature is acceptable on a NAFTA Certificate of Origin. Members will recall that this is a long outstanding issue, with previous information received often confusing. The following, from CBSA, should finally bring this issue to a close.

Casual Importations of Vehicles

November 8, 2010
The CSCB contacted CBSA for clarification regarding the requirement for a NAFTA Certificate of Origin for vehicles imported from the United States when the vehicles are not part of a commercial importation. Following is CBSA’s response; the bolding has been added by the CSCB.

Canada Gazette – Notices and Proposed Regulations

November 8, 2010
Members may be interested in the following notices and proposed regulations published on November 6, 2010, in Part I of the Canada Gazette. 1. Under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act: Publication of results of investigations and recommendations for a substance — Aniline, CAS No. 62-53-3 — specified on the Domestic Substances List (paragraphs 68(b) and (c) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999)

CBSA Message: Remembrance Day

November 8, 2010
The following message is from CBSA (EDI10-095). The following is a message to all Electronic Commerce clients. During the Remembrance Day holiday, Thursday, November 11, 2010, between 08:00 and 16:00 (Eastern Time), officers will be available at 1-888-957-7224 to deal with production issues only.

CFIA Import Control Division Closure, 11 November

November 8, 2010
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Import Operations Division will be closed for the Remembrance Day holiday on Thursday November 11 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (ET). If you require assistance please contact your nearest Import Service Centre. EISC - Montreal: 1-877-493-0468, 514-493-2468, FAX 514-493-4103 NISC - Toronto: 1-800-835-4486, 905-795-7834, FAX 905-795-9658 Please note: Ottawa Meat Import Control Centre (1-877-682-5191) will be opened Thursday 11th November 2010 from the hours of 8 AM to 8 PM.

Update to CFIA AIRS Website

November 8, 2010
a) Chapter 07 was published to: i) add new OGD extensions for the end use "human consumption". 07.11.20.7100.00 - Olives: Preserved, unsuitable for immediate consumption 07.11.40.7100.00 - Cucumbers and gherkins: Preserved, unsuitable for immediate consumption 07.11.51.7100.00 - Mushrooms of the genus Agaricus: Preserved, unsuitable for immediate consumption 07.11.59.7100.00 - Other mushrooms and truffles: Preserved, unsuitable for immediate consumption 07.12.31.7100.00 - Mushrooms of the genus Agaricus: Dried
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FIRM Reports

November 5, 2010
Members have expressed concern that requests for Facility for Information Retrieval Management (FIRM) reports are not being accepted by CBSA in all cases. CBSA have now confirmed that they will issue these reports when requested, and will be centralizing their production. Information about requests for FIRM reports is found in paragraphs 24 - 27 of D1-16-2, which will be updated to include the manner in which requests for FIRM reports are made. Until the centralized process is in place, members may continue to request FIRM reports from the regions.

Windsor Brokers' Meeting, 8 October

November 5, 2010
Minutes of the Windsor Brokers' meeting held on 8 October 2010 are now available on the Ontario Region page of the CSCB members site. To access, please go to our website at cscb.ca, log in, click on the Regions tab, and then on the Ontario Region link.

Dollar hits parity on greenback weakness

November 5, 2010
The following is from the 5 November 2010 edition of “theglobeandmail.com”. The Canadian dollar has once again hit parity with its American counterpart. The loonie has been getting some lift in recent days as the U.S. dollar has continued to weaken following an announcement that the U.S. Federal Reserve will take more steps to bolster the American economy. The loonie was up a little more than a quarter of a cent at 100.02 cents (U.S.) in morning trading.

NAFTA surface trade makes year-over-year gains in August

November 5, 2010
The following is from the 5 November 2010 edition of Canadian Transportation and Logistics ”ctl.ca”. Trade using surface transportation between Canada, the US, and Mexico was 25.3% higher in August 2010 than in August 2009, reaching $68.0 billion, according to a report from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) of the US Department of Transportation. The value of US surface transportation trade with Canada and Mexico in August 2010 remained 5.9% below the August 2008 level despite the 2009-2010 increase.

Items 114 TO 116 - Beef and Veal: Supplemental Imports

November 5, 2010
Serial No. 785 Date: November 5, 2010 Purpose This Notice sets out the Minister’s policies and practices respecting supplemental imports for beef and veal. It should be read with the Export and Import Permits Act (EIPA) and the EIPA Regulations. Where elements of the present Notice augment the EIPA and the EIPA Regulations, those elements are to be read as expressions of the Minister’s normal practices and procedures. This Notice replaces Notice to Importers No. 760, dated November 6, 2009, and is effective immediately.