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New Export Regulations

New Export Regulations The CBSA has responded to questions asked by CSCB members concerning the new export regulations. These questions were asked as a result of information provided by CBSA at a recent meeting, and this clarification should prove helpful. Our questions, and CBSA's responses, follow…
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Environment Canada Requirements

Environment Canada Requirements The CBSA has confirmed that the requirements of the Off-Road Small Spark-Ignition and Compression-Ignition Engine Regulations do not allow for the release of these goods to be done electronically. CBSA have also indicated that they have made a presentation on the CSA…
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Proof of Export at Time of Accounting

Proof of Export at Time of Accounting At the request of a member, we have asked the CBSA for their policy concerning proof of export required when importing goods of tariff items 9992.00.00; 9971.00.00; 9813.00.00 and 9814.00.00. The following response has been provided by CBSA: "Although the…

Update for 27 June

The following messages were sent on 27 June: 1. Canada Border Services Agency (electronic commerce) Canada Day Arrangements from CBSA 2. Canadian Food Inspection Agency Statement by the Honourable Andy Mitchell... 3. Canadian Society of Customs Brokers (general) New Export Regulations Proof of…

Tapping C-TPAT’s potential

Tapping C-TPAT’s potential The following article is excerpted from the 20 June 2005 edition of “The Journal of Commerce” magazine. The Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism has been the focus of much attention in recent months. Articles in this magazine and others have highlighted the program…

Update from CN regarding MISC Terminal...

27 June 2005 Update from CN regarding MISC Terminal - Canada Day weekend Thursday, June 30th 0001-2359 (regular hours) Friday, July 1st 0001-1400 Saturday, July 2nd 1000-1800 Sunday, July 3rd 1400-0001 (regular hours)

CN Notice regarding Independence Day...

CN Notice regarding Independence Day, Monday, July 4 (USA) Note: All Canadian Terminals = Normal Operation DETROIT TERMINAL OPERATIONS: July 4 – CLOSED July 5 - NORMAL HOURS GATE: CLOSED July 4 NORMAL HOURS July 5 AUBURN TERMINAL OPERATIONS: July 4 – CLOSED July 5 - NORMAL HOURS GATE: CLOSED July 4…

Strike cripples Vancouver port

Strike cripples Vancouver port The following article is excerpted from the 17 June 2005 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. More than 1,000 harbor truck drivers remain off the job at the Port of Vancouver on Monday, demanding raises of C$150 to $200 a day to keep up with soaring fuel costs. The…

WCO Finalizes "Framework of Standards"

World Customs Organization Finalizes “Framework of Standards to Secure and Facilitate Global Trade” The following news release was issued on 24 June by the World Customs Organization. During the first day of their annual Council Sessions in Brussels, Directors General of Customs, representing the…

Garlic, Fresh or Frozen, from the PRC and Vietnam

Garlic, Fresh or Frozen, from the PRC and Vietnam A review of normal values was concluded on 24 June 2005 respecting garlic, fresh or frozen, originating in or exported from the PRC and Vietnam. The review was conducted as part of the CBSA’s enforcement of the CITT’s order of 20 March 2002 that…

Minutes of Customs Meeting, 21 June 2005 in Fort..

Minutes of Customs Meeting, 21 June 2005 in Fort Erie These minutes are also available to members only on the Ontario Region page of the CSCB web site, at http://www.cscb.ca. Members may wish to pay particular attention to the information in these minutes from Louis Gionet at the EICB concerning…

2004-2005 Sugar Containing Products Quota ...

2004-2005 Sugar Containing Products Quota Holders List (1 October 2004-30 September 2005) The Sugar Containing Products Quota Holders List for 2004-2005 has been updated to indicate that Windsor Foods has been deleted from the list. The revised list is found on the ITC web site, at: http://www.dfait

TT Club warns of heightened risk profile...

TT Club warns of heightened risk profile for logistics operators The following article is excerpted from the 24 June 2005 edition of “Canadian Transportation & Logistics”. Transport mutual TT Club is warning growth in end-to-end logistics services and the greater complexity of long-distance supply…

Greenspan: Forget China curbs

Greenspan: Forget China curbs The following article is excerpted from the 24 June 2005 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. Imposing trade tariffs on China would be misguided and put the future of the U.S. economy ``at risk,'' Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said. Greenspan, testifying to…

Making Secure Worldwide Trade a Reality

Making Secure Worldwide Trade a Reality The following press release was issued by US Customs and Border Protection on 24 June 2005. United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner Robert C. Bonner submitted the United States’ “Declaration of Intent” to adopt the World Customs…

CN621 Clarification of the Scope of Tariff Item..

CN621 Clarification of the Scope of Tariff Item 0303.79.00 with regard to the Order Suspending the Application of Concessions on Imports of Certain Products Originating in the United States Customs Notice 621 informs the public of the various species of frozen fish classified under Tariff Item 0303…

U.S. ready to commit $20 million to WCO cargo...

U.S. ready to commit $20 million to WCO cargo security effort The following article is excerpted from the 23 June 2005 edition of “American Shipper”. The Framework of Standards is to be approved by the World Customs Organization (WCO) on 24 June. The United States is prepared to provide $15 million…

Safer Global Trade Boosted by Commitment to ...

23 June 2005 Safer Global Trade Boosted by Commitment to Build Capacity The following news release was issued by the World Customs Organization on 23 June, in anticipation of tomorrow’s adoption of the WCO Framework of Standards to Secure and Facilitate Global Trade. Making global trade safe is a…

ITC studies possible effects of modified NAFTA ...

22 June 2005 ITC studies possible effects of modified NAFTA rules of origin The following article is excerpted from the 22 June 2005 edition of “American Shipper”. The U.S. International Trade Commission is seeking input on a newly initiated investigation concerning proposed changes to the North…

D2-3-6 Non-commercial Provincial Tax Collection

D2-3-6 Non-commercial Provincial Tax Collection Programs This Memorandum provides general information for administering agreements between the CBSA and provincial authorities. The CBSA has agreed to collect provincial taxes for certain provinces on non-commercial goods imported by various means…