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Update for 18 September 2001

The following messages were sent on 18 September: 1. Canadian Society of Customs Brokers (general) La version francaise d'ITO 18 est maintenant disponible Preparation of E29B's in Electronic Format Voluntary Disclosure Program 2. Canadian Society of Customs Brokers (meetings) Come to the CSCB Annual…

CFIA - Message to Industry - US Emergency

17 September 2001 Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Message to Industry - U.S. Emergency The following message to industry, dated 14 September, is from Mr. Larry Hillier, Vice-President, Operations of the CFIA. It is available on the CFIA web site at the following address: http://www.inspection.gc

D10-14-30 and D11-4-16

17 September 2001 D10-14-30 and D11-4-16 The following D memoranda are available on the CCRA web site: D10-14-30 Natural Medicinal Preparations as Medicaments D11-4-16 Advance Rulings D10-14-30 replaces Customs Notice N-366, issued 16 January 2001. The memorandum explains the CCRA's administrative…
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UPS International Operations

17 September 2001 UPS International Operations The following message is from Lisa Paré, Vice-President of Customs Affairs and Brokerage at United Parcel Service Canada Ltd. In light of the tragic events of last week, which impacted our friends and neighbours in the United States, we would like to…

Suspension of CANPASS Highway Program, Telephone..

14 September 2001 Suspension of CANPASS Highway Program, Telephone Reporting for Private and Corporate Aircraft and Private Boats The CCRA has announced that the following alternative methods of reporting to Customs have been suspended until further notice, due to heightened security at our border…

Request Nos. TR-2000-007 and TR-2000-008

14 September 2001 Request Nos. TR-2000-007 and TR-2000-008 On 13 September 2001 the CITT issued its report to the Minister of Finance regarding requests for tariff relief filed on 12 March 2001 by Scapa Tapes North America Ltd., regarding certain woven fabrics of 100 per cent cotton. RECOMMENDATION…

ACROSS Queue Stall

14 September 2001 ACROSS Queue Stall The following message is from the CCRA's Electronic Commerce Unit. On 21 April 2001 a problem was reported whereby arrival messages were not being processed in ACROSS production. The cause of what is known as the "ACROSS queue stall" has been identified as…
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Update on CCRA Systems

14 September 2001 Update on CCRA Systems Rachelle May, Acting Director of the Systems Operations Division, has just called the CSCB with an update from a systems perspective on CCRA's response to events this week. Since it is deemed essential that all automated systems be operating at 100% capacity…

EICS Testing

14 September 2001 EICS Testing The following message is from Barbara Lukaszewicz, Director, Administration and Technology Services Division of the EICB. To ensure that EICS management has a complete picture of the test, members may wish to copy Barbara Lukaszewicz on those e-mails they send to the…

Request for Removal of Certain Carbide Inserts

13 September 2001 Request for Removal of Certain Carbide Inserts The Department of Finance has received a request for the removal of the customs duties on certain carbide inserts for use in Canadian manufactures. The goods in question are described as "pressed inserts" incorporating a "chip control…

Problems with Chinese Export Licenses

13 September 2001 Problems with Chinese Export Licenses In response to a request from the CSCB, the EICB has issued the following message concerning their problems with Chinese export licenses. Due to technical difficulties, the IPPS cannot process Chinese export licenses in the usual manner. They…

Minutes of Ontario Region Meeting with CCRA, 12 ..

13 September 2001 Minutes of Ontario Region Meeting with CCRA, 12 September 2001 The following minutes are also available to members only in the Ontario Region section of the CSCB web site, at http://www.cscb.ca. Attendance: J. Chabot, CSCB/AICBA S. Roberts, CSCB L. Bagley, CSCB J. Moccia, CSCB E…
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CSCB Welcomes our Latest Associate Member, DRT ...

12 September 2001 CSCB Welcomes our Latest Associate Member, DRT Logistics We are pleased to welcome our latest associate member, DRT Logistics International in Brampton. Their contact information follows: DRT Logistics International Unit 17B, 20 Strathearn Avenue Brampton, ON L6T 4P7 * (905) 458…

Message from CFIA Vice President re Disruption...

12 September 2001 Message from CFIA Vice President re Disruption at Borders The following message is from the Vice President, Operations, of the CFIA, Mr. Larry Hillier. [Yesterday's] tragic events in the United States have created border disruptions and an increase in international air traffic at…

Appeal No. AP-2000-018

12 September 2001 Appeal No. AP-2000-018 This is an appeal under section 67 of the Customs Act from decisions of the Commissioner of the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency. The goods in issue are plastic film, made by lamination of polyethylene terephthalate and polyethylene, which are used as…

Request for Removal of Duty on Automated Deboner..

12 September 2001 Request for Removal of Duty on Automated Deboner of Fresh Pork Ham The Department of Finance is currently reviewing a request for the removal of the customs duty on an automated deboner for fresh pork ham. This machine is classified under tariff item No. 8438.50.91 of theCustoms…
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US Crisis Update

12 September 2001 US Crisis Update The following message is from Assia Hussain, Chief of Release Processing at CCRA in the Greater Toronto Area. - CCRA in the Toronto region are encouraging southern Ontario border points to move freight in bond if required to alleviate the congestion at the border -…

Border Wait Times

12 September 2001 Border Wait Times The CCRA has established an area on their web site dealing with the increased waiting times for entry into Canada at major ports across the country, resulting from the crisis in the US. This information is available at the following address: http://www.ccra-adrc
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Peace Bridge Closed due to Bomb Alert

12 September 2001 Peace Bridge Closed due to Bomb Alert At 4:45 pm the CSCB learned that the Peace Bridge in Fort Erie has been closed for an undetermined period due to a bomb alert. The US Customs Service and Peace Bridge Authority jointly decided to close the bridge. We will inform members when we…
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Update Concerning Procedures in the GTA

12 September 2001 Update Concerning Procedures in the GTA The message sent earlier this afternoon, entitled "US Crisis Update", about procedures in the GTA area should be considered as options for business resumption after the extraordinary Customs measures of the past 48 hours revert to normal. We…