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10 May 2006 Appeal No. AP-2005-002 2758-4747 QUÉBEC INC. v. MINISTER OF NATIONAL REVENUE IN THE MATTER OF an appeal heard on January 31, 2006, under section 81.19 of the Excise Tax Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. E-15; AND IN THE MATTER OF decisions of the Minister of National Revenue dated January 18, 2005…

10 May 2006 PC 2006-304 Order Amending the Schedule to the Customs Tariff, 2006-2 This Order removes the tariff on sour dough flavouring ingredients; carbon dioxide in non-refillable cylinders for use in Canadian manufacturers; certain sulphonamides for use in the manufacture of veterinary anti…

10 May 2006 Our Mounties should protect our borders The following article by Liberal Senator Tommy Banks is excerpted from the 10 May 2006 edition of “globeandmail.com”. The recent federal budget makes clear the intention of the Conservative government to arm Canada's customs officers. Public Safety…

10 May 2006 Minister of Finance Tables Notice of Ways and Means Motion to Implement Budget 2006 Measures Minister of Finance Jim Flaherty today tabled a Notice of Ways and Means Motion in the House of Commons to implement certain measures proposed last week in Budget 2006. These measures include: n…

9 May 2006 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site Chapters 02, 05, 15, 16, 19 and 21 were published. Registration types were added for bovine from the U.S. for end uses of : Samples for testing, Show (Exhibition) and Scientific Use. / Les chapitres 02, 05, 15, 16, 19 et 21 ont été publiés. Ajout de types d…

9 May 2006 Managing Shipments The following message is from CN’s Customer Support Centre. Based on customer concern about data and format in our newly offered Container Dwell reports, we will be suspending future issues. However, we are pleased to announce that CN will be contacting your office soon…

9 May 2006 Les Fruits de Mer Intercontinental Inc. Fined $8,000 On March 21, 2006, Les Fruits de Mer Intercontinental Inc. of St-Hilaire entered a guilty plea and was convicted of two charges for having committed an offence under the Fish Inspection Regulations. On June 28, 2000, and July 12, 2005…

9 May 2006 Annual Meeting in CSCB Québec Region The annual regional meeting in Québec Region will take place on Thursday, 15 June 2006 at the Hilton Montreal Airport hotel. All members and CCS designates are welcome to join us for what promises to be an enjoyable and useful day together. The program…

8 May 2006 A6A Freight/Cargo Manifest Form A6A, Freight/Cargo Manifest, is available in fillable format on the CBSA web site at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pbg/cf/a6a/README.html http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pbg/cf/a6a/README.html

8 May 2006 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site Chapter 01 was published. Change in release recommendation for U.S. for end use of Show (Exhibition). / Le chapitre 01 a été publié. Modification à la recommandation de mainlevée pour les É.-U. pour l'utilisation finale d'Exposition. 01.06.11 - Primates…

8 May 2006 CFIA AIRS Systems Not Functioning The following message is from Kim Rodrigue at the CFIA. I am afraid all CFIA systems (including AIRS and EDI)are currently down. Our IT are aware of the situation and are working to resolved the problem. No ETA is currently available. I will keep you…

8 May 2006 EDI System Problems Remain AIRS is currently functioning but unfortunately the EDI system is still down. Our IT continue to work towards a repair. No ETA is currently available. We will keep you informed as more information becomes available. In the meantime, please present paper.

5 May 2006 17 May 2006 Seminar in CSCB Toronto Region The registration form for the Toronto Region seminar on Temporary Imports has been updated to include Michael Adams’ contact fax and telephone numbers, and is available at: http://www.cscb.ca/m00/m02/docs/rgto_seminar_reg_20060517.pdf We hope you…

5 May 2006 CPR Project Demurrage – Customer Update The following message is from Canadian Pacific Railway. We are pleased to announce the launch of a new and improved demurrage management program. The new program will commence rollout in the fourth quarter of 2006 and will be fully implemented by…

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