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2 March 2004 Revision to D-03-04 and D-03-05 Appendix 2 to Directives D-03-04 (Plant Protection Phytosanitary Import Requirements for Maple Acer spp Nursery Stock from Sources Outside of the Continental United States) and D-03-05 (Plant Protection Phytosanitary Import Requirements for Oak Quercus…

2 March 2004 Information Sessions on New Model ATA Carnet The Canadian Chamber of Commerce is offering a series of information sessions on the new model ATA carnet during the spring. The agenda and registration form are available on the Chamber’s web site, at http://www.chamber.ca/carnet. The fee is…

1 March 2004 SIMA Index for March 2004 The SIMA index for March 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

1 March 2004 K11 Certificate of Damaged Goods The above-mentioned certificate is now available on the CBSA web site, at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pbg/cf/k11/README.html http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pbg/cf/k11/README.html

1 March 2004 Dedicated lane opens for border travellers The following article is excerpted from the “Toronto Star” edition of 1 March 2004. Frequent travellers between Canada and the U.S. will have a dedicated border crossing with the reopening today of the Whirlpool Rapids Bridge. Canadian Border…

1 March 2004 OTA Lobbies for Sunday Hours of Operation at Buffalo and Lewiston Ports of Entry The following article is excerpted from the Ontario Trucking Association web site of 27 February 2004. Currently, FDA does not offer Sunday hours of operation at either the Peace Bridge or the Queenston…

1 March 2004 CN makes formal offer to CAW The following information is found on the Canadian National web site, at http://www.cn.ca/news/railupdate/en_latestnews_20040228.shtml. CN on Friday [27 February] made a formal offer to the CAW that includes three options to end the labour dispute. CN is…

1 March 2004 RETRO TPL Certificates- Incorrect Validity Dates The following message is from the EICB. Measures have been put into place to correct the validity date problem on RETRO TPL certificates. Members are advised to cancel any RETRO TPL certificates with incorrect validity dates and reapply…

1 March 2004 Appeal No. AP-2002-111 This is an appeal pursuant to section 67 of the Customs Act from a decision of the Commissioner of the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency (the Commissioner), dated November 14, 2002, under subsection 60(1) regarding the classification of 2 kinds of self-adhesive…

1 March 2004 Appeal No. AP-2002-094 This is an appeal pursuant to section 81.19 of the Excise Tax Act from a determination of the Minister of National Revenue with respect to excise tax imposed on diesel fuel used as part of an industrial process for the manufacture of shot rock. The issue in this…

27 February 2004 Certification Requirements for Poultry Meat Products from the USA The following message to CFIA staff involved in meat inspection is from Dr. Lou Skrinar, Chief, Import Programs in Food of Animal Origin at the CFIA. On February 23, 2004, CFIA temporarily suspended the importation of…

27 February 2004 Guidelines for returning various Canadian avian products/by-products refused because of Low Pathogenic Avian Influenza (LPAI) in British Columbia Animal Health and Production Division (AHPD) guidelines for returning various Canadian avian products/by-products refused by countries…

27 February 2004 These minutes are also available on the Toronto Region page of the CSCB web site, at http://www.cscb.ca. GTA-COMMERCIAL DISTRICT CBSA/CSCB MEETING Thursday, February 19, @ 10:00 a.m. Infield Cargo In attendance: CBSA – Assia Hussain, Gerry Roussel, Michelle McCrum, Glen Torrens CSCB…

27 February 2004 Memorandum D3-1-1 Regulations respecting the Importation, Transportation and Exportation of Goods Customs cargo control procedures have been updated; these updates and D3-1-1 are available on the CBSA web site at the following address: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pub/cm/d3-1-1…

27 February 2004 Memorandum D17-1-4 Release of Commercial Goods This memorandum outlines and explains the terms and conditions for the release of commercial goods, and is found at the following address: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pub/cm/d17-1-4/README.html http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pub/cm/d17-1…

27 February 2004 Canada Border Services Agency Examining FAST Eligibility The following article is excerpted from the Ontario Trucking Association web site of 26 February 2004. The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is continuing its discussions with Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) about the…

27 February 2004 Update to AIRS-CFIA Web Site Chapter 12 was updated this morning. 12.00.00.0000.00 - Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit; industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder---Graines et fruits oléagineux; graines, semences et fruits divers; plantes…

27 February 2004. Xcaret – the heart and soul of the Mayan Riviera, a well-known and much-loved holiday destination for many North and South Americans and soon perhaps for you as well. From May 21-25, 2004, the Occidental Grand Flamenco Xcaret Hotel, located just 45 minutes south of Cancun and…

27 February 2004 Further Information on Memorandum D17-1-4 Release of Commercial Goods Memorandum D17-1-4, about which members received a message this morning, is a new D memorandum, replacing section 2 (the section dealing with release of commercial goods) of D17-1-5. In addition, changes…

26 February 2004 Updates to AIRS-CFIA Web Site Chapter 01 has been updated. The CFIA has suspended imports of live avians from the State of Texas. Chapter 03 was updated this morning ... new extensions. 03.05.99.8820.00 - Sprat (dried)/Sprat (séché) 03.05.99.8820.01 - Sprat (dried), Salted/Sprat…