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1 March 2004 Appeal No. AP-2002-094 This is an appeal pursuant to section 81.19 of the Excise Tax Act from a determination of the Minister of National Revenue with respect to excise tax imposed on diesel fuel used as part of an industrial process for the manufacture of shot rock. The issue in this…

27 February 2004 Certification Requirements for Poultry Meat Products from the USA The following message to CFIA staff involved in meat inspection is from Dr. Lou Skrinar, Chief, Import Programs in Food of Animal Origin at the CFIA. On February 23, 2004, CFIA temporarily suspended the importation of…

27 February 2004 Guidelines for returning various Canadian avian products/by-products refused because of Low Pathogenic Avian Influenza (LPAI) in British Columbia Animal Health and Production Division (AHPD) guidelines for returning various Canadian avian products/by-products refused by countries…

27 February 2004 These minutes are also available on the Toronto Region page of the CSCB web site, at http://www.cscb.ca. GTA-COMMERCIAL DISTRICT CBSA/CSCB MEETING Thursday, February 19, @ 10:00 a.m. Infield Cargo In attendance: CBSA – Assia Hussain, Gerry Roussel, Michelle McCrum, Glen Torrens CSCB…

27 February 2004 Memorandum D3-1-1 Regulations respecting the Importation, Transportation and Exportation of Goods Customs cargo control procedures have been updated; these updates and D3-1-1 are available on the CBSA web site at the following address: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pub/cm/d3-1-1…

27 February 2004 Memorandum D17-1-4 Release of Commercial Goods This memorandum outlines and explains the terms and conditions for the release of commercial goods, and is found at the following address: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pub/cm/d17-1-4/README.html http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pub/cm/d17-1…

27 February 2004 Canada Border Services Agency Examining FAST Eligibility The following article is excerpted from the Ontario Trucking Association web site of 26 February 2004. The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is continuing its discussions with Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) about the…

27 February 2004 Update to AIRS-CFIA Web Site Chapter 12 was updated this morning. 12.00.00.0000.00 - Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit; industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder---Graines et fruits oléagineux; graines, semences et fruits divers; plantes…

27 February 2004. Xcaret – the heart and soul of the Mayan Riviera, a well-known and much-loved holiday destination for many North and South Americans and soon perhaps for you as well. From May 21-25, 2004, the Occidental Grand Flamenco Xcaret Hotel, located just 45 minutes south of Cancun and…

27 February 2004 Further Information on Memorandum D17-1-4 Release of Commercial Goods Memorandum D17-1-4, about which members received a message this morning, is a new D memorandum, replacing section 2 (the section dealing with release of commercial goods) of D17-1-5. In addition, changes…

26 February 2004 Updates to AIRS-CFIA Web Site Chapter 01 has been updated. The CFIA has suspended imports of live avians from the State of Texas. Chapter 03 was updated this morning ... new extensions. 03.05.99.8820.00 - Sprat (dried)/Sprat (séché) 03.05.99.8820.01 - Sprat (dried), Salted/Sprat…

26 February 2004 D Memorandum D10-14-33 Tariff Classification of Limestone of a Kind used in Animal Feed This memorandum explains the rationale for classifying limestone with a calcium carbonate content of 95 per cent or more, of a kind used in animal feed, in HS heading 25.21. This document is…

26 February 2004 Pork and Beans The following messages are Prosecution Bulletins from the CFIA Illegally Imported Pork Legs Draw $15,000 Fine An attempt to unlawfully import some duck gizzards, pork legs and tendons from Hong Kong has led to a $15,000 fine for a Scarborough, ON importer. Lo Koon Mo…

26 February 2004 B3-3 Canada Customs Coding Form This is the internet version of Form B3, and is found at the following address: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pbg/cf/b3-3/README.html http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pbg/cf/b3-3/README.html

26 February 2004 B233 Rejection of Reporter or Producer Re-determination Request The rejection of reporter or producer re-determination request form is available on the CBSA web site at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pbg/cf/b233/README.html http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pbg/cf/b233/README.html

26 February 2004 Customs Notice N-556 Certain Concrete Reinforcing Bar This notice advises that on 29 January 2004 the CBSA concluded two re-investigations of normal values and export prices of certain concrete reinforcing bar. This document is found on the CBSA web site at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc…

26 February 2004 E648 CSA Revenue Summary This form is found on the CBSA web site at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pbg/cf/e648/README.html http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pbg/cf/e648/README.html

26 February 2004 CN, union ordered to return to bargaining table The following article is excerpted from the 26 February 2004 edition of “The Globe and Mail”. Canadian National Railway Co. and the union representing 5,000 of its striking workers are resuming contract negotiations after disruptions…

26 February 2004 FDA slates bioterror rules meetings The following article is excerpted from “The Journal of Commerce” on 25 February 2004. The Food and Drug Administration Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition has announced a series to public meetings… to discuss recent rules issued under…

26 February 2004 Revision to Directive D-94-32, “Interim Policy for Plant Protection Import Requirements for Fresh Pears from the People’s Republic of China” Appendix 3 of Directive D-94-32, “Interim Policy for Plant Protection Import Requirements for Fresh Pears from the PRC” has been updated, and…