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2 September 2004 SIMA Index for September 2004 The SIMA index for September, 2004 is available on the CBSA web site, at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/sima/monthly-e.html http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/sima/monthly-e.html

2 September 2004 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site Chapter 05 was published. 05.07.90.1283 - Unprocessed horns, hooves, nails, claws and beaks/Cornes, sabots, ongles, griffes et becs non transformés Recommendation was changed to "Refer to CFIA" / Recommandation a été changée à "Référer à l'ACIA".

2 September 2004 Increased flow of goods big boost for rail and truck industries The following article is excerpted from the 1 September 2004 edition of “Canadian Transportation & Logistics”. Rail and truck transportation were among the main beneficiaries of an increased flow of goods noted during…

2 September 2004 Hours of Operation for CN’s MISC Yard on Labour Day The following message is from CN’s Customer Support Centre in Winnipeg. Please note that hours of operation for MISC (Mississauga Intermodal Service Centre) on Labour Day, Monday September 6th, were incorrect in our previous…

2 September 2004 CN Intermodal Terminal Hours Labor Day Holiday September 6, 2004 – Revised Canadian Terminals: HALIFAX (HIT) TERMINAL OPERATIONS: NORMAL HOURS - reduced staff GATE: NORMAL HOURS MONCTON TERMINAL OPERATIONS: NORMAL HOURS GATE: NORMAL HOURS MONTREAL (TASCHE) TERMINAL OPERATIONS…

1 September 2004 RC4041 Guide to Importing Commercial Goods This guide has been updated (on page 17 in the English version, and page 18 in the French version) to reflect new contact numbers. It is available on the CBSA web site at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pub/cp/rc4041/README.html http://www…

1 September 2004 Outbound Communication Problems The following message is from the Electronic Commerce Unit at the CBSA. We are currently experiencing outbound communication problems affecting VAN Internet and direct connect since 7:45 am. No ETA. This does not impact the CADEX communication lines…

1 September 2004 Textile Tariff Request No. TR-2003-003 On 30 August 2004 the CITT issued a report, with a recommendation, to the Minister of Finance regarding a request for tariff relief filed on 18 February 2004 by Peerless Clothing Inc., concerning certain nonwoven fusible fabrics. RECOMMENDATION…

1 September 2004 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site Chapter 1 was updated to display the new requirements for soft-shelled turtles imported for research purposes.

1 September 2004 Revisions to Update on Shipments of Wood Packaging to Australia On 27 July 2004 the CSCB alerted members to changes in importation of wood packaging to Australia. There have been two further changes: 1. Shipments may be expedited entry to Australia, under a facilitated “documentary…

1 September 2004 Re-investigation Concluded regarding Bicycles and Bicycle Frames from Chinese Taipei and the PRC On 1 September the CBSA announced conclusion of the re-investigation respecting certain bicycles and bicycle frames, originating in or exported from Chinese Taipei and the PRC, initiated…

1 September 2004 Canada Welcomes Third NAFTA Ruling on Threat of Injury regarding Softwood Lumber The Minister for International Trade, the Honourable Jim Peterson, PC, MP welcomed a NAFTA Panel report that found for the third time that the US International Trade Commission (ITC) threat of injury…

The following messages were sent on 1 September: 1. Canada Border Services Agency (anti-dumping) Re-investigation concluded regarding Bicycles... 2. Canada Border Services Agency (notices) RC4041 Guide to Importing Commercial Goods 3. Canadian Food Inspection Agency Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site…

1 September 2004 The following messages are from CN’s Customer Support Centre. Entering Brampton Terminal Week of Sept. 7-12 Due to expected high volumes of Import loads at Brampton Intermodal Terminal following the upcoming Long Weekend there is going to be potential for gate queue lineups to…

1 September 2004 Customs officers warn of border delays The following article is excerpted from the 31 August 2004 edition of the “Toronto Star”. The customs officers’ union is currently in negotiation with Treasury Board on their contract, and the threatened job action noted in this article is…

1 September 2004 CPR Derailment Southern Alberta At 3:00 PM MST August 31, 2004, a loaded coal train 862-034 derailed at mile 76.1 in the Crowsnest Sub near Cowley, AB. Arrangements have been made to detour traffic around the site until estimated line clear at 8:00 PM MST September 2, 2004. CPR's…

31 August 2004 EDI Email The following message is from EICS. The SMTP server experienced an issue this morning which will necessitate that any brokers who sent email requests between 4 AM and 8:15 AM August 31, 2004 (and have not received a response yet) will have to resend their requests. We are in…

31 August 2004 Inquiry No. NQ-2004-001 Certain Stainless Steel Wire A corrigendum to this finding was issued on 31 August; in the English version, the title of the annex to the statement of reasons should read: “Effects of Central Wire’s Data Revisions”. This document is found on the CITT web site…

31 August 2004 Appeal No. AP-2003-031 Agilent Technologies Canada Inc. In the matter of an appeal heard on April 22, 2004 under section 67 of the Customs Act, RSC 1985 (2nd Supp.), c. 1; And in the matter of decisions of the Commissioner of the CCRA dated May 21, 2003 with respect to requests for a…