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17 June 2008 ACE Periodic Monthly Statement Information Members with an interest in US Customs ACE information will find an updated ACE Periodic Monthly Statement Fact Sheet, as well as the Monthly Statement, at the following address: http://www.customs.gov/xp/cgov/trade/priority_trade/revenue/pms…

17 June 2008 Weaker U.S.-Canada truck traffic The following article is excerpted from the 17 June 2008 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. Surface trade between Canada and the United States fell in May as truck transits remained weak, reflecting rising fuel costs and the U.S. economic slowdown…

16 June 2008 Revision to Directive D-06-04, "Seed Potato Quality Management Program (SPQMP)" Directive D-06-04, "Seed Potato Quality Management Program (SPQMP)", has been revised and is available on the web at http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/plaveg/protect/dir/d-06-04e.shtml . This Directive has…

16 June 2008 Revision to Directive D-95-26, "Phytosanitary requirements for soil and related matter, alone or in association with plants") Directive D-95-26, "Phytosanitary requirements for soil and related matter, alone or in association with plants"), has been revised and is available on the web…

16 June 2008 Register now for the 2008 BC Region Annual Conference There are only a few days to go until the CSCB BC Region 2008 conference and annual general meeting. If you want to talk about the major issues facing customs brokers today with others who share your concerns, don’t miss this…

16 June 2008 Import Service Centres A recent communique was sent to you briefly outlining our plan to amalgamate our three Import Service Centres in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver into a single, National Import Service Centre. This is a follow up to that message to let you know that the transition…

16 June 2008 Release Requests Received for May, 2008 The release request report for May, 2008 is available on the CSCB web site, at: http://www.cscb.ca/listinfo/may2008.xls

The following mesages were sent on 16 June: 1. Canada Border Services Agency (other) Release Requests Received for May, 2008 2. Canadian Customs Articles Labour dispute stalls Vancouver airport customs 3. Canadian Food Inspection Agency (directives) Directive D-06-04, Seed Potato Quality Management…

16 June 2008 Labour dispute stalls Vancouver airport customs The following article is excerpted from the 14 June 2008 edition of “globeandmail.com”. We will endeavour to keep members updated on the labour relations situation as the CBSA bargains with the Customs officers’ union, CEUDA. Customs…

16 June 2008 US Customs: Remote Location Filing Operational Locations Updated Remote Location Filing operational locations have been updated on the CBP web site, at: http://www.customs.gov/xp/cgov/trade/trade_programs/remote_location_fil…

16 June 2008 US Customs: Drawback of Federal Excise Tax Paid on Petroleum Products The above-mentioned notice provides information regarding drawback claims for the refund of federal excise taxes paid on petroleum products imported into the United States. http://www.customs.gov/xp/cgov/trade/trade…

16 June 2008 Tariff to Nowhere The following article is excerpted from the 15 June 2008 edition of “The New York Times”. According to Political Science 101, candidates run to extremes in primary season and crowd the center in November. A good test will be whether the apparent Democratic nominee…

16 June 2008 U.S. economy may dodge recession bullet The following article is excerpted from the 15 June 2008 edition of the “Toronto Star”. There are just 218 days to go until the end of the Bush Administration, and hope of a U.S. economic revival that will spill over into Canada…. The Bush…

16 June 2008 U.S. scan-all container law divides shipping lines, terminals This article is extracted from the 16 June 2008 edition of “American Shipper”. The World Customs Organization’s summary report on the impact of 100 per cent scanning is available on the CSCB web site, at: http://www.cscb.ca…

16 June 2008 U.S. scan-all container law divides shipping lines, terminals This article is extracted from the 16 June 2008 edition of “American Shipper”. The World Customs Organization’s summary report on the impact of 100 per cent scanning is available on the CSCB web site, at: http://www.cscb.ca…

13 June 2008 Release notification message Message EDI08-045 CBSA has provided the following in response to the CSCB’s inquiry regarding delays for goods shipped by air and sea, and subject to ACI. The CSCB will follow up with CBSA for additional details. Effective June 8, 2008, release notification…

13 June 2008 Revised Trade Memorandum T-4-108: Efficacy data requirements for fertilizers and supplements regulated under the Fertilizers Act – Draft As a part of program modernization, the Fertilizer Section of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has revised the efficacy data requirements…

13 June 2008 Memorandum D13-4-12, Commissions and Brokerage (Customs Act, Section 48) This memorandum provides information on the treatment of commissions and brokerage in a calculation of value for duty made under the transaction value method. It reflects revised policy interpretation with respect…

13 June 2008 Memorandum D2-1-2, Foreign Expeditions in the Canadian North This memorandum has been updated to incorporate the Canada Border Services Agency’s legislative, regulatory and program requirements. Summary This memorandum outlines the Canada Border Services Agency’s (CBSA) clearance…