Trade News

14 November 2006 Regulators take aim at Sarbanes-Oxley excess The following article is excerpted from the 14 November 2006 edition of “National Post”. Worried the corporate governance pendulum may have swung too far, the new Democratic-controlled Congress and U.S. securities regulators are…

13 November 2006 B231 North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Origin Verification Questionnaire – Tariff Change This questionnaire requests that importers provide the CBSA with information used to determined eligibility for NAFTA, in order to conduct a verification of origin of specified goods…

The following messages were sent on 13 November: 1. Canada Border Services Agency (forms and publications) B231 NAFTA Origin Verification Questionnaire... 2. Canadian Society of Customs Brokers (members only) La version francaise d'ITO 18 est maintenant disponible 3. Other The Government Proposes to…

13 November 2006 The Government Proposes to Boost Airport Security with Biometric Technology The following is excerpted from a news release issued by Transport Canada on 10 November 2006, and found in its entirety at http://www.tc.gc.ca/mediaroom/releases/nat/2006/06-h137e.htm. The Honourable…

9 November 2006 Remembrance Day Holiday, 13 November 2006 The following is a message to all Electronic Commerce clients. During the Remembrance Day holiday, Monday, November 13, 2006, between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm (ET), three officers will be available at 1-888-957-7224 to deal with urgent matters…

E370 Application to Transact Bonded Carrier and Forwarding Operations The fillable version of form E370 is available on the CBSA web site, at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pbg/cf/e370/README.html http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pbg/cf/e370/README.html

10 November 2006 Temporary Closure of Office 398 The following message is from the CBSA. Please note that due to unforeseen circumstances during building renovations, CBSA office 398, located at 10765 Côte de Liesse Road, suite 217, Dorval, Quebec, is temporarily closed. The operator, Intermediate…

7 November 2006 Updated Master Penalty Document The following message is from the CBSA. The AMPS Master Penalty Document has been updated, with minor changes to a number of contraventions (ie C274 and C152, and name change from CCRA to CBSA). Major amendments consist of changes to Export…

9 November 2006 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site Chapter 08 was published. Change in release recommendation for Italy (human consumption and other end uses). 08.06.10 - Grapes (raisins) (fresh) *** 8 November 2006 Chapter 15 was published with a new OGD extension. / Le chapitre 15 a été publié avec une…

9 November 2006 Fresh Grape Import Alert The CFIA has requested the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to implement an Import Alert on all fresh grapes shipments from Italy. The Import Alert is designed to refuse entry and is in effect until further notice. The import requirements for the affected…

6 November 2006 Update: Advice to Consumers re Salmonella in the United States This is an update to the Advice to Consumers issued on November 2, 2006. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) and the Center for Disease Control (CDC) identified tomatoes consumed in restaurants as being the…

9 November 2006 TIFFANY WOODWORTH, Application No. EP-2006-001 IN THE MATTER OF an application made by Ms. Tiffany Woodworth under section 67.1 of the Customs Act for an order extending the time to file a notice of appeal under subsection 67(1) of the Customs Act with respect to a decision, dated…

7 November 2006 Parkview Lease & Auto Sales Ltd., Application No. EP-2006-002 Order issued Monday, November 6, 2006 IN THE MATTER OF an application made by Parkview Lease & Auto Sales Ltd., under section 60.2 of the Customs Act, for an order extending the time to file a request for a re…

6 November 2006 Appeals Hearing Schedule The updated hearing schedule for CITT appeals is available on their web site at: http://www.citt-tcce.gc.ca/appeals/hearings/061106_e.asp http://www.citt-tcce.gc.ca/appeals/hearings/061106_e.asp

6 November 2006 Decisions Pending The updated list of decisions pending by the CITT is available on their web site at: http://www.citt-tcce.gc.ca/appeals/pending/index_e.asp http://www.citt-tcce.gc.ca/appeals/pending/index_e.asp

8 November 2006 Seminar on HS Tariff Classification in CSCB Toronto Region The CSCB Toronto Region is offering a seminar entitled “HS Tariff Classification” on Thursday, 23 November 2006, between 3:00 and 6:00 pm. The registration form is available on the CSCB web site, at: http://www.cscb.ca…

10 November 2006 Certified Customs Specialist Course Deadline Extended Applications for the 2006 CCS course will be accepted until end of day on 22 November 2006. You will find the course application on our web site, at: http://www.cscb.ca/060/docs/2006CCSApplicationE.pdf If you have employees or…