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The following messages were sent out on 17 March 2008: 1. CANADA BORDER SERVICES AGENCY - TARIFF, ORIGIN AND VALUATION Excise Tax Act Change 2. CANADA BORDER SERVICES AGENCY - ELECTRONIC COMMERCE CBSA message: Easter Holiday 2008 3. CANADIAN CUSTOMS ARTICLES McGuinty seeks amendments to Michigan…

17 March 2008 Update to AIRS website (3) A) Chapter 01 was published to change the recommendation from "CBSA Inspection - Inspectors designated and trained in FPA inspection" to "CBSA Inspection" for the following HS codes from the USA: 01.06.20.2085.01 Turtles 01.06.20.2085.03 Tortoises This…

17 March 2008 Update to AIRS website Chapter 08 was published to change the release recommendation from "Approved" to "Refuse entry" for Guatemala. 08.10.20.4010.01 - Blackberry - cultivated (fresh) 08.10.20.4013.00 - Raspberry (fresh)

17 March 2008 Update to AIRS website (2) Chapter 06 was published to modify the requirements for Phytophthora ramorum (Sudden Oak Death) for the State of Washington for the following HS codes: 06.01.10 Bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns and rhizomes, dormant 06.01.20 Bulbs, tubers…

17 March 2007 McGuinty seeks amendments to Michigan Business Tax The following is excerpted from the 14 March 2008 edition of “Canadian Transportation & Logistics”. Ontario premier Dalton McGuinty is encouraging Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm to amend the Michigan Business Tax Act (MBT) and…

17 March 2008 Imports of copper magnet wire for use in the manufacture of transformers or motors The Department of Finance is currently reviewing a request for the removal of the customs duties on imports of copper magnet wire for use in the manufacture of transformers or motors. This wire is…

14 March 2008 Customs duties on some parts for use in the manufacture of light rail vehicles or streetcars The Department of Finance is currently reviewing a request for the removal of the customs duties on vehicle batteries, switchgear assemblies and pantograph containers, all parts for use in the…

14 March 2008 CN08-010, Highway Sufferance Warehouse Closure (New Glasgow, Nova Scotia) The purpose of this notice is to advise that, effective March 31, 2008, Hoyt's Moving and Storage Ltd., located at 6264 South Foord Street, Stellarton, Nova Scotia, will be surrendering their highway sufferance…

14 March 2008 McGuinty pens article in praise of free trade The following was reported on in the 14 March 2008 edition of “Toronto Star”. Premier Dalton McGuinty has injected himself into the NAFTA controversy in the U.S. with an opinion piece in the Financial Times, a prestigious international…

14 March 2008 Carbon Steel Pipe Fittings - Statement of Reasons Concerning a determination under paragraph 76.03(7)(a) of the Special Import Measures Act regarding certain carbon steel pipe nipples and adaptor fittings originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China. Decision On…

14 March 2008 AMPS Statistics, 2002/03 - 2007/08 CBSA has released statistics on penalties under AMPS since its implementation. These statistics show the top 10 contraventions, according to value and according to volume, as well as contraventions issued according to party that was penalized. The…

CN08-010, Highway Sufferance Warehouse Closure (New Glasgow, Nova Scotia) The purpose of this notice is to advise that, effective March 31, 2008, Hoyt's Moving and Storage Ltd., located at 6264 South Foord Street, Stellarton, Nova Scotia, will be surrendering their highway sufferance warehouse…

14 March 2008 Doha trade worth $120B The following was reported on in the 13 March 2008 edition of “Journal of Commerce”. Deregulated trade under consideration in the current round of World Trade Organization talks could bring benefits worth an estimated $120 billion a year to the global economy…

13 March 2008 PKI Certificate Authority Unavailable 16 March 2008 Members are advised that maintenance will be conducted on Internal Credential Management (ICM) Services during the scheduled maintenance window Sunday, March 16, 2008 between the hours of 05:00 and 09:00 ET. ICM services will be…

13 March 2008 Someone tell commodities there’s a slowdown going on The following is a weekly commentary by Peter G. Hall, Vice-President and Deputy Chief Economist, Export Development Canada. The marketplace is fast realizing that a global economic slowdown is in the works. Everyone seems to be…

13 March 2008 Census ramps up for “imminent” mandatory AES rule The following is excerpted from the 13 March 2008 edition of “American Shipper”. The U.S. Census Bureau’s Foreign Trade Division is ramping up staff and resources to help the export industry comply with the soon-to-be-published rule for…

12 March 2008 Revised Draft - Changes to the Administration of the Release Prior to Payment Program Further to the message sent yesterday (Draft - Changes to the Administration of the Release Prior to Payment Program), the revised draft Customs Notice indicates the implementation date of April 1…

12 March 2008 CN Message: Revised Good Friday Intermodal Gate Hours Please note, the Montreal gate hours have been revised. Intermodal Terminal Hours - (Canada & U.S.) HALIFAX (HIT) Good Friday: 08:00 - 18:00 MONCTON Good Friday: 00:01 - 23:59 MONTREAL (TASCHE) Good Friday: 00:01 – 23:59 BRAMPTON…

The following messages were sent out on 12 March 2008: 1. CANADA BORDER SERVICES AGENCY - Notices and Memos Revised Draft - Changes to the Administration of the Release Prior to Payment Program 2. CANADIAN SOCIETY OF CUSTOMS BROKERS - Members Only In Memoriam 3. RAIL NOTICES CN Message: Revised Good…