Trade News

10 November 2006 RC4051 Importing Non-Commercial Goods by Mail This publication is available on the CBSA web site, at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pub/cp/rc4051/README.html http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pub/cp/rc4051/README.html

6 November 2006 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

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 Border security hampering free trade This article is excerpted from the 9 November 2006 edition of the “Toronto Star”. Canada has benefited from its free-trade agreement with the United States, but security issues since Sept. 11, 2001, have made trade more difficult on both sides of…

6 November 2006 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

8 November 2006 Democratic surge could mean worse trade woes for Canada This article is excerpted from the 8 November 2006 edition of “National Post”. Free trade between Canada and the U.S. could resurface as a thorny issue after Tuesday's anticipated redrafting of Washington's political landscape…

7 November 2006 Fresh Grapes from Italy Last week, members were advised by the CFIA that they would increase vigilance for incoming shipments of fresh grapes from Italy. Therefore, a "Notice to Importer" will be issued for all shipments/consignments of this product in order to the CFIA to examine…

3 November 2006 K11 Certificate of Damaged Goods Form K11 is for request of examination of goods damaged between time of direct shipment and release from CBSA. It is found at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pbg/cf/k11/README.html http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pbg/cf/k11/README.html

3 November 2006 E625 Rail Crew Report This form, used to report goods imported by rail crews, is available electronically on the CBSA web site, at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pbg/cf/e625/README.html http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pbg/cf/e625/README.html

3 November 2006 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site Chapter 06 was published. / Le chapitre 06 a été publié. i) Denmark was separated from other countries with an additional declaration. / Le Danemark a été séparé des autres pays avec une déclaration supplémentaire : 06.02.10.0011.15 - Holly - Unrooted…

3 November 2006 Meat Hygiene Directive: 2006-48, Chapter 11 – Japan Pages 21 and 22, Annexes G and H of Japan, Chapter 11 in the Manual of Procedures should be replaced by the pages found at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/meavia/mmopmmhv/direct/2006/d… *** 3 November 2006…

3 November 2006 Problems with ACROSS and CFIA EDI System This message is from the Electronic Commerce Unit at the CBSA. We are experiencing communication problems between ACROSS and the CFIA EDI System. It is undetermined as to when the system will be ready for use. Please present paper requests.

3 November 2006 Bill for arming border guards could hit $1-billion This article is excerpted from the 3 November 2006 edition of “globeandmail.com”. It could cost $1-billion over the next decade to arm all the guards at Canada's land border points, train them in how to use their weapons and hire…

3 November 2006 LA/Long Beach Provides SAFE Port Preview This is a news release issued by US Customs and Border Protection on 2 November 2006. The nation’s busiest seaport today provided a preview of how the SAFE Port legislation recently signed into law would improve security, spotlighting new…

2 November 2006 CN-CHECK OCT 06 Customs Notices – Checklist (October 2006) The list of Customs Notices published in October, 2006 is available at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pub/cm/cn-check_oct_06/README.html http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pub/cm/cn-check_oct_06/README.html

2 November 2006 D0-CHECKLIST D Series Table of Contents and Checklist The checklist of D memoranda has been updated and is available at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pub/cm/d0-checklist/README.html http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pub/cm/d0-checklist/README.html

2 November 2006 D15-2-35 Certain Waterproof Footwear and Bottoms of Plastic or Rubber Originating in or Exported form the PRC This Memorandum refers to the application of anti-dumping duty to importations of certain waterproof footwear and bottoms of plastic or rubber originating in or exported from…

2 November 2006 Import Policy for American Fresh Spinach and Salad Blends Containing Fresh Spinach from Monterey and San Benito Counties This policy document is available on the CFIA web site, at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/plaveg/fresh/spinepin/impe.shtml. Introduction Late on September 14…

2 November 2006 Minutes of Customs Meeting in Fort Erie, 25 October 2006 The minutes of the meeting held between customs brokers and CBSA in Fort Erie on 25 October are available on the CSCB web site, at: http://www.cscb.ca/m00/m02/docs/rgon_min_20061025_e.pdf http://www.cscb.ca/m00/m02/docs/rgon…