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3 May 2005 D0-CHECKLIST D Series Table of Contents and Checklist, April 2005 The list of D memoranda by operational group, updated for April 2005, is now available on the CBSA web site, 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…

3 May 2005 A48 RMD Correction Form A48, RMD Correction, is available on the CBSA web site, at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pbg/cf/a48/README.html http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pbg/cf/a48/README.html

3 May 2005 D20-1-0 Reporting of Exported Goods Regulations D Memorandum D20-1-0 supersedes D20-1-0 dated 22 June 2992, and Interim Memorandum D20-1-0 dated 30 November 2001. The current revision reflects the changes introduced in the revised Reporting of Exported Goods Regulations, which became law…

3 May 2005 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site Chapter 16 was published - new extension. 16.05.90.9334 - Terrestrial snails - canned / Escargots de terre - en conserve ** please note : this commodity used to be in chapter 03 (03.07.60.0164.04)/veuillez noter : ce produit se trouvait au chapitre 03 (03.07…

3 May 2005 Status of Ảland Islands The following message is from the Electronic Commerce Unit at the CBSA. Effective 15 April 2005, the Ảland Islands were no longer considered as a country for customs purposes. Ảland Islands is officially part of Finland, although they are considered as a special…

3 May 2005 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site Chapter 08 was published - personal use added. 08.06.10 - Fresh - Grapes (raisins)/Frais - Raisins

3 May 2005 Customs Update: Best Practices The following article is extracted from the 2 May 2005 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. The US Customs document on which this column is based, “Best Practices of Compliant Companies”, is found on the Customs and Border Protection web site, under the ISA…

2 May 2005 CB006 NEXUS Marine – Detroit River Pilot Project – Participant Guide The NEXUS Marine Detroit River Pilot Project will be implemented along the Detroit River from the mouth of Lake St. Clair to the mouth of Lake Erie for the 2005 boating season from 1 May to 30 September 2005. The Guide…

2 May 2005 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site Chapter 20 was published - new extension. 20.08.19.7206 - Halva (halwa)/Halva (halwa) ** please note : this commodity used to be in chapter 17 (17.04.90.7151)/veuillez noter : ce produit se trouvait au chapitre 17 (17.04.90.7151)

2 May 2005 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site Chapter 06 was published - Switzerland added to the requirement with the EU countries. 06.03.10.0032.04 - Roses - cut flowers - fresh/Rosiers - fleurs coupées - fraîche 06.03.10.0033.02 - Roses - flower buds - fresh/Rosiers - boutons de fleur - frais 06.03.90…

2 May 2005 Items 183 to 191 -- Barley Products Notice to Importers Serial No. 680 1.0 Purpose 1.1 The purpose of this Notice is to advise importers that the barley products tariff rate quota (TRQ) will be filled on May 13, 2005. Consequently, May 13, 2005 (at midnight) will be the cut-off date for…

2 May 2005 Canada and Ontario to Improve Safety on Highway 401 The following is excerpted from the news release issued by Transport Canada on 29 April 2005. The release in its entirety is available on the Transport Canada web site, at http://www.tc.gc.ca/mediaroom/releases/nat/2005/05-h092e.htm…

2 May 2005 U.S. puts Canada on piracy watch list The following article is extracted from the 2 May 2005 edition of “globeandmail.com”. The United States has launched a probe of Canada's intellectual property rights regime, sparked by industry complaints that the country has become a haven for…

2 May 2005 U.S. government unlikely to make HOS law: Sandberg The following article is excerpted from the 2 May 2005 edition of “Canadian Transportation & Logistics”. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration head Annette Sandberg says Congress probably won't write driver hours-of-service rules…

2 May 2005 Tariff Relief on Textile Fabrics used in Manufacture of Commercial Samples The Department of Finance is seeking members’ views on a request that the Department has received for tariff relief on textile fabrics for use in the manufacturing of commercial samples. They propose to amend…

2 May 2005 Status of ketamine under CDSA The following notice is from the Office of Controlled Substances, Health Canada. On February 7, 2004, Health Canada published a Notice to Interested Parties in Canada Gazette, Part I, with respect to a proposal to control ketamine under the Controlled Drugs…

29 April 2005 Women’s Boots Expiry Review No. RR-2004-002 IN THE MATTER OF an expiry review, under subsection 76.03(3) of the Special Import Measures Act, of the order made by the Canadian International Trade Tribunal on May 1, 2000, in Review No. RR-99-003, continuing, with amendment, its order…

29 April 2005 Canada Takes Action on Byrd Amendment The following news release was issued by International Trade Canada on 29 April 2005. International Trade Minister Jim Peterson today issued the following statement on behalf of the Government of Canada concerning the U.S. Byrd Amendment: “Today…