Trade News

5 May 2006 SIMA Re-investigation re Laminate Flooring The CBSA has announced conclusion of a re-investigation regarding laminate flooring in thickness ranging from 5.5 mm to 13 mm (other than laminate hardwood flooring where the hardwood component exceeds 2 mm in thickness) originating in or…

5 May 2006 Update to Directive D-94-37, "Plant Protection Import Requirements for Prunus Fruit from South Africa" Directive D-94-37, "Plant Protection Import Requirements for Prunus Fruit from South Africa", has been revised and is available on the web at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/plaveg…

5 May 2006 Update to Directive D-94-05, "Importation of Apple Fruit from the Netherlands" Directive D-94-05, "Importation of Apple Fruit from the Netherlands", has been revised and is available on the web at http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/plaveg/protect/dir/d-94-05e.shtml. This directive has…

5 May 2006 Schedule of Appeals The updated schedule of appeals is available on the CITT web site, at: http://www.citt-tcce.gc.ca/appeals/hearings/060504_e.asp http://www.citt-tcce.gc.ca/appeals/hearings/060504_e.asp

5 May 2006 Record what? The following article by Susan Kohn Ross is excerpted from the 4 May 2006 “Customs Update” column in “The Journal of Commerce”. Added to the law as part of the Mod Act in 1994, importers are under an obligation to keep defined records and the failure to maintain those records…

4 May 2006 CN-CHECK April 06 Customs Notices – Checklist (April 2006) The checklist of Customs Notices published in April is available on the CSCB web site, at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pub/cm/cn-check_april_06/README.html http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pub/cm/cn-check_april_06/README.html

4 May 2006 D2-1-2 Foreign Expeditions in the Canadian North This Memorandum has been updated to reflect changes in addresses and telephone numbers. It is available on the CBSA web site, at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pub/cm/d2-1-2/README.html http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pub/cm/d2-1-2/README.html

4 May 2006 Unprocessed Grain Corn, Inquiry No. NQ-2005-001 IN THE MATTER OF an inquiry, under section 42 of the Special Import Measures Act, respecting: THE DUMPING AND SUBSIDIZING OF UNPROCESSED GRAIN CORN ORIGINATING IN OR EXPORTED FROM THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FINDING The Canadian…

4 May 2006 Seminar on Temporary Imports in CSCB Toronto Region CSCB Toronto Region announces a seminar on Temporary Imports, to take place on 17 May 2006 at the 4 Points Sheraton Hotel (formerly Day’s Inn Hotel and Conference Centre) on Airport Road. The presenter will be Debbie Arcand, Manager…

4 May 2006 2006 Atlantic Region Annual Conference Please note that the Four Points Sheraton Hotel has just informed us that the room block for the Atlantic Region conference will close at end of day on Sunday, 7 May, so make your reservations now! The CSCB Atlantic Region 2006 conference and annual…

4 May 2006 Another Fraudulent Scam We have received the following information from a member concerning attempted bank fraud. "I have received today from our bank, a copy of a fraudulent letter requesting a bank transfer from our account to a company called: Artec Design Limited 1-8-2-501…

3 May 2006 Connectivity Restored Connectivity to the EICS web access was restored last night after 6:00 pm EST.

3 May 2006 CPR Customer Bulletin: Change to Perishables set off process The following notice is from CPR’s General Manager, International. Effective June 1st 2006: In response to concerns brought forth by customers, CP Rail will no longer default to setting off perishable goods when no response is…

3 May 2006 General Packaging and Labelling Requirements for Fresh Fruit and Vegetables The following pamphlet is available on the CFIA web site, at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/plaveg/fresh/fruveglabetie.shtml This pamphlet briefly outlines the general packaging and labelling requirements…

3 May 2006 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site Chapter 16 was published with a new extension. /Le chapitre 16 a été publié avec une nouvelle extension. 16.02.50.5524.26 - Ground cooked beef/Boeuf haché cuit

3 May 2006 Update to the Minutes of the March 30, 2006, GTA Commercial District Meeting, and posted on April 24, 2006 Please note that information found in paragraph 2 of the minutes of the March 30 2006, GTA Commercial District Meeting, has been clarified by CBSA. These minutes were made available…

3 May 2006 Excise Tax on Jewellery As members will have noted in yesterday’s budget announcement, the excise tax has been removed on imported jewellery, clocks and articles made of semi-precious stones with a date of release on or after 2 May 2006. You may wish to refer to the Canada Revenue Agency…

3 May 2006 Excise Tax on Jewellery – Notice from Canada Revenue Agency Further to our message earlier today, the CRA has posted a Notice to all Importers and Licensed Jewellery manufacturers and Wholesalers under the Excise Tax Act regarding elimination of the Excise Tax on Jewellery Products. This…

The following messages were sent on 3 May: 1. Canadian Food Inspection Agency (AIRS) Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site 2. Canadian Food Inspection Agency (other) General Packaging and Labelling Requirements 3. Canadian Society of Customs Brokers (regional meetings) Update to the Minutes of the March 30…