Trade News

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…

9 November 2006 Remembrance Day Holiday Monday, 13 November is a statutory holiday, and the Bureau's offices will be closed (no officers or Help Desk staff will be available). The EICS system will be available for normal hours. Please note that the Help Desk email ONLY will be monitored between 08…

9 November 2006 Thanksgiving - Thursday, November 23 rd and Friday, November 24th All Canadian Terminals – Normal Operations US Terminal Gates: Open Close DETROIT Thursday *** Closed *** Friday: 07:00 17:00 CHICAGO Thursday *** Closed *** Friday: 05:00 23:00 MEMPHIS Thursday 00:00 12:00 Friday 06:00…

7 November 2006 Canadian Remembrance Day – CN Intermodal Gate Hours Note: All U.S.Terminals = Normal Operation Canadian Remembrance Day – Monday, November 13, 2006 Intermodal Gate Hours - (Canada) Canadian Terminals: Open Close Brampton (BIT) Gate/Guérite: 00:01 - 23:59 Taschereau Gate/Guérite: 00…

6 November 2006 Coiled Metal Products - Updated Requirements The following message was sent from CN’s Intermodal Marketing Team. Effective November 1st, 2006, Coiled Metal Products weighing less than 3,500 lbs will be excluded from the policies in Tariff 9100 - Item 3015, and Tariff 7589 - Item 420…

6 November 2006 Transportation of Dangerous Goods : TDG Card The following message was sent from CN’s Intermodal Marketing Team. The operating procedures for the safe handling of dangerous goods include safe equipment, placarding and marshalling, documentation, and inspections. From time to time, CN…

10 November 2006 FAX problems The following message is from the Electronic Commerce Unit. Since Wednesday, November 8, 2006 we have been experiencing some problems with our fax (613-952-9979). The problem has now been resolved. Please re-send any documents you have sent to us by fax since Wednesday…

10 November 2006 BC Regional Annual Christmas Party Members in BC Region are invited to attend the annual Christmas cocktail party on 6 December at the River Rock Casino & Resort in Richmond. Prizes will be drawn, and members may wish to take the opportunity to donate a toy to the “Toys for Kids”…

10 November 2006 B230 North American Free Trade Agreement Origin Verification Questionnaire Goods Wholly Obtained or Produced Entirely in the Territory of one or More of the Parties This questionnaire has been updated with the CBSA logo, and some grammatical changes to the French version, and is…