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E672, CANPASS Application Form has been updated and is available on the CBSA website at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/forms-formulaires/e672-eng.pdf __________________________________________________

This memorandum has been reviewed and updated to make wording consistent with other publications. The amendments to the minimum duty rates that were enacted by the Excise and GST/HST Rulings Directorate of the Canada Revenue Agency in 2010 have been incorporated in the D-Memo. The issuing office information on the references page has been updated. This Memo is available on the CBSA website at:

Appeal No. Appeal Name Act AP-2009-014 Transport Desgagnés Inc. Customs Act AP-2010-036 Accessoires Sportracks Inc. de Thule Canada Inc. Customs Act AP-2010-037 Great West Van Conversions Inc. Customs Act AP-2010-046 VGI Village Green Imports Customs Act AP-2010-065 Beckman Coulter Canada Inc. Customs Act

The following is excerpted from a 24 November 2011 news releasey by Canada Border Services Agency. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) reminds travellers to plan their border crossing to avoid delays during the upcoming Black Friday/U.S.Thanksgiving holiday weekend. In anticipation of higher traffic volumes and limits to the volume of traffic that can be processed at some ports of entry this weekend, travellers are advised to consider the potential for delays for the following dates and times:... This release is available in its entirety at:

The following is a CBSA message (EDI11-074) We are now able to process inbound and outbound data for clients using the Value Added Network named GEIS. __________________________________________________

The following is a CBSA message (EDI11-074) We are currently unable to process inbound and outbound data for clients using the Value Added Network named GEIS. There is no ETA. __________________________________________________

The following is a CBSA message (EDI11-073) Saturday, November 26th, 2011 CCS / CADEX Outage: Please be advised that due to scheduled maintenance, CCS/CADEX will be down from 06:00 to 07:30 (Eastern Time). CADEX and CUSDEC B3s and AO release queries transmitted to the CADEX system will be affected by this outage. Electronic Releases, RNS, CSA, ACI Marine, ACI Air, ACI eManifest Highway as well as Rail and Highway Cargo will not be affected by this outage. Sunday, November 27th, 2011 CADEX Outage:

Decision and reasons issued Wednesday, November 23, 2011 IN THE MATTER OF an appeal heard on October 4, 2011, pursuant to subsection 67(1) of the Customs Act, R.S.C. 1985 (2d Supp.), c. 1; AND IN THE MATTER OF a decision of the President of the Canada Border Services Agency, dated January 10, 2011, with respect to a request for re-determination pursuant to subsection 60(4) of the Customs Act. BETWEEN CANADIAN TIRE CORPORATION LTD. Appellant AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE CANADA BORDER SERVICES AGENCY Respondent

The following is excerpted from a 22 November 2011 news release by Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada. Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today concluded a highly successful visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Kuwait, where he took part in discussions about important developments in the Middle East and North Africa region... This release is available in its entirety at:

The following is excerpted from a 21 November 2011 news release by the World Customs Organization. On 21 November 2011, the Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda to Belgium deposited Rwanda’s instrument of accession to the International Convention on the Simplification and Harmonization of Customs Procedures (revised Kyoto Convention) with the World Customs Organization... This release is available in its entirety at:

The following is a CBSA message (EDI11-072) UPDATE We are now able to process inbound and outbound data for clients using the Value Added Network named GEIS. __________________________________________________

The following is a CBSA message (EDI11-072) We are currently unable to process inbound and outbound data for clients using the Value Added Network named GEIS. There is no ETA. __________________________________________________

Members may be interested in this notice from CFIA regarding facilities designated for the Inspection of Meat Products from the US. __________________________________________________

The following is excerpted from a 22 November 2011 news release by Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada. Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today concluded a highly successful visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Kuwait, where he took part in discussions about important developments in the Middle East and North Africa region.

The following is excerpted from a 22 November 2011 news release by Export Development Canada. Quebec’s international exports are forecast to grow by another 7 per cent in 2012 after an estimated 4 per cent gain in 2011, according to a Global Export Forecast by Export Development Canada (EDC). “The Canadian trend of diversifying into emerging markets is evident in Quebec with China expected to replace the U.K. this year as the province’s number two export destination behind the U.S.,” said Peter Hall., Chief Economist at EDC...

The following changes have been made to accurately reflect the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) role in administering the provisions of the Customs Tariff and the Customs Act: New terminology is used to reflect changes in organizational structure of the CBSA. A legislative reference section has been updated to show the relevant sections of the Customs Tariff and the Customs Act. This Memo is available on the CBSA website at:

Members may be interested in the following, published on 14 November 2011 in Part II of the Canada Gazette. 1. Under the Export and Import Permits Act, SOR/2011-242 November 7, 2011, Order Amending the Allocation Method Order (Beef and Veal). http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2011/2011-11-23/html/sor-dors242-eng… __________________________________________________

Decision and reasons issued Monday, November 21, 2011 IN THE MATTER OF an appeal heard on September 30, 2011, pursuant to subsection 67(1) of the Customs Act, R.S.C. 1985 (2d Supp.), c. 1; AND IN THE MATTER OF decisions of the President of the Canada Border Services Agency, dated December 9 and 12, 2010, with respect to a request for re-determination under subsection 60(4) of the Customs Act. BETWEEN OUTDOOR GEAR CANADA Appellant AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE CANADA BORDER SERVICES AGENCY Respondent DECISION

Members are advised that the following policies on animal health have been amended: Export Program - Veterinary Health Certificates - Pets http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/heasan/export/exporte.shtml#p… NEW - Export of Dogs and Cats to the Republic of Korea http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/heasan/export/petcom/koreae.s…