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CTR 3552, re Appeals AP-96-046 and AP-96-074

29 May 2000 CTR 3552, re Appeals AP-96-046 and AP-96-074 Motion by the appellant requesting that the Tribunal strike out the respondent's brief and that the CITT allow the appeals on the basis of the remaining documentation on file. The appellant argued that the respondent's pleadings do not…

CTR 3551 -- Hermes Numismatique et Arts Anciens I

29 May 2000 CTR 3551 -- Hermes Numismatique et Arts Anciens Inc. v MNR Request by the defendant to quash the claimant's action on the basis that the Court does not have jurisdiction to hear the said action. The claimant did not send to the defendant, after the latter seized some goods imported by…

D Memorandum D10-14-28

26 May 2000 D Memorandum D10-14-28 The following D memorandum is available: D10-14-28 Bath Preparations, Shower Gels, and Certain Other Preparations for use in Washing the Skin This Memorandum replaces Customs Notice N-286, issued 17 August 1999. The amendments contained within are in accordance…

CCRA Computer Staff Refuse Latest Contract Offer

26 May 2000 CCRA Computer Staff Refuse Latest Contract Offer Computer programmers and analysts at the CCRA have rejected their latest contract offer, asking for raises to bring their salaries closer in line with the high-technology industry. This is the first time in decades that workers have…

Tariff Amendment T2000-3

26 May 2000 Tariff Amendment T2000-3 Members who wish to download tariff amendment T2000-3 in MS Access format may do so from the CCRA internet site, at http://www.ccra-adrc.gc.ca. From the front page, under the Customs heading, click on "Business", then the "Virtual Customs Office". Once in the VCO…
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Possible Traffic Disruption in Windsor and Sarnia

26 May 2000 Possible Traffic Disruption in Windsor and Sarnia Members may be aware that a meeting of the Organization for American States (OAS) will take place in Windsor from June 4th to 6th. If you are not yet aware of this meeting, it is likely that you will be in the very near future, since it…

Fast-Track Tariff Relief Request on Certain ...

26 May 2000 Fast-Track Tariff Relief Request on Certain Knitted Sleeve Cuffs The Department of Finance has received a request for fast-track tariff relief on certain knitted sleeve cuffs and collars for use in the manufacture of gold jerseys. The products are described as: Sleeve cuffs and collars…

US, Canada diverge on driver-hour rules

25 May 2000 US, Canada diverge on driver-hour rules The following article is excerpted from "The Journal of Commerce" edition of 25 May 2000. The United States and Canada are moving in different directions with standards to limit the hours that truck drivers can be on the road. Crossings at the U.S…
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Interested in the DFAIT Consultative Committee?

25 May 2000 Interested in the DFAIT Consultative Committee? The CSCB is looking for members interested in serving on our DFAIT Consultative Committee. This committee is currently composed of the following sixteen corporate members who have permit machines : A & A Contract Customs Brokers, Carson…

D Memoranda D10-2-3 and D19-4-3

25 May 2000 D Memoranda D10-2-3 and D19-4-3 The following D memoranda are now available: D10-2-3 Tariff Classification, Sampling, and Testing of Raw Sugar D19-4-3 Copyright and Trade-Marks D10-2-3 explains the guidelines and procedures which are to be applied to the tariff classification, sampling…
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CTACC Operational Issues Reviewed

25 May 2000 CTACC Operational Issues Reviewed In an attempt to provide a more effective forum for the discussion of operational Customs issues, a CTACC sub-committee meeting was held in Ottawa on April 19th. There has been some delay in forwarding information about this meeting to CSCB members: the…

First Hurdle Passed in Normalizing Trade Relations

25 May 2000 First Hurdle Passed in Normalizing Trade Relations with China On 24 May the U.S. House of Representatives approved a trade bill that would grant permanent normal trade relations with the People's Republic of China. The bill, which ended the 20-year long ritual of reviewing China's trade…

Seminar in Toronto Region on Periodic Verification

24 May 2000 Seminar in Toronto Region on Periodic Verification Audit and Compliance A seminar entitled "Periodic Verification Audit and Compliance" will be offered by the Toronto Region of the CSCB on 21 June 2000. The event will take place at the Best Western Toronto Airport - Carlton Place, 33…

Customs Notice N-326 and D Memorandum D15-2-29

24 May 2000 Customs Notice N-326 and D Memorandum D15-2-29 The following information has been published: N-326 Goods Entering Canada as Replacement Parts or Goods Under a Warranty Arrangement D15-2-29 Canned Ham Customs Notice N-326 advises of a proposed change to Section 5 of Schedule VII to the…

Interest Rates for Third Quarter

24 May 2000 Interest Rates for Third Quarter The annual interest rate for the third quarter of 2000 (1 July to 30 September) will be 5.4000 per cent. The monthly interest rate for the same period will be 0.5 per cent. Members can find the table of interest rates for the third quarter in the CSCB…

Virtual merger for U.S., Canadian railroads

24 May 2000 Virtual merger for U.S., Canadian railroads The following article is excerpted from "The Journal of Commerce" issue of 24 May 2000. After watching regulators put the brakes on mergers, four of North America's largest rail carriers are joining forces on the Web. Canadian Pacific, CSX…

PC 2000-687

24 May 2000 PC 2000-687 PC 2000-687 is the Terra Nova FPSO Remission Order. 1. Subject to section 2, remission is hereby granted to Petro Canada, Calgary, Alberta, in the amount of $98,737,799.76 representing the customs duties paid or payable under the Customs Tariff in respect of the "Terra Nova…

Canada Welcomes Introduction of Legislation in...

23 May 2000 Canada Welcomes Introduction of Legislation in US on Border Controls Legislation has been introduced in the United States that would amend Section 110 of the U.S. Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, and eliminate the requirement for new entry-exit…
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Report on CSCB Corporate Dues Survey

23 May 2000 Report on CSCB Corporate Dues Survey We are pleased to report that nearly 50 per cent of the corporate dues surveys, sent to principals at the beginning of May, have been returned to the national office. Many thanks to all those who have completed their surveys. Members are asked to…

Trade Dispute Simmers between Canada and Brazil...

23 May 2000 Trade Dispute Simmers between Canada and Brazil re Civilian Aircraft Subsidies On 22 May Brazil announced it would still hold bilateral trade talks with Canada this week, in spite of the Canadian request to impose sanctions regarding Brazilian aircraft subsidies via the World Trade…