Trade News

28 May 2003 AMPS and the Produce Sector The CSCB will be attending a meeting on June 19 to discuss AMPS issues related to the produce sector. Proposed agenda items include penalty assessment levels, CSA, and Partners in Compliance. As well, we are hopeful that CCRA will provide updates on issues…

29 May 2003 Review No. TA-2003-001 The CITT has initiated a review of its recommendations to the Minister of Finance in Review No. TA-2001-001, concerning ring-spun yarns, as implemented by Order in Council PC 2002-1087 dated 20 June 2002. The tariff relief order concerns the following tariff item…

27 May 2003 Update to CFIA-AIRS Web Site, 27 May 2003 The AIRS web site has been updated as follows: Chapter 15: 15.01.00.5391, .593, .5395, .5396 15.02.00.5396, .5397, .5398, .5399, .5401, .5402, .5403, .5499 15.03.00.5404 15.06.00.5405

27 May 2003 G7 Information Session Meeting in Windsor, Ontario May 14, 2003 These minutes also appear on the Ontario Region page of the CSCB web site, at http://www.cscb.ca. After logging in as a member, click on “CSCB Reference System”, then “Regions” and finally “Ontario”. The following are…

27 May 2003 CADEX Systems Problems Resolved The following message is from the Electronic Commerce Unit at the CCRA. The CADEX problems experienced yesterday have now been resolved. For those transactions that were due on 26 May and accounted for today, for which a penalty is incurred, the penalty…

27 May 2003 EICS Requirements Document (PRD) Updated on Web The following message is from the EICB. The EICS Participants Requirements Document (PRD) has been updated on the DFAIT web site: http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/trade/eicb/EICS/EICS-en.asp Here is a list of the changes since the version…

27 May 2003 Review No. TA-2002-001A (Les Collections Shan Inc.) On 26 May 2003, the CITT issued a report with a recommendation, to the Minister of Finance respecting the review of its recommendation regarding certain textile products imported by Les Collections Shan Inc. DECISION … Therefore, on the…

26 May 2003 E574 -- Memorandum of Understanding, Courier/Low Value Shipment (LVS) Program Form #574, Memorandum of Understanding, Courier/Low Value Shipment (LVS) Program, is available on the CCRA web site at the following address: http://www.ccra-adrc.gc.ca/E/pbg/cf/e574/README.html http://www.ccra…

26 May 2003 Appeal No. AP-2001-004 This is an appeal under section 81.19 of the Excise Tax Act (the Act) from a decision of the Minister of National Revenue (the Minister), in which a refund of "self-assessed" federal sales tax (FST) on imaged articles used exclusively in the production of printed…

26 May 2003 Frequently Asked Questions re EICS The Export and Import Controls System (EICS) has produced a document containing Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) regarding their new system. This document is found at the following address: http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/trade/eicb/EICS/faq-en.asp http…

26 May 2003 Broiler Hatching Eggs and Chicks Quota Holders List, 2003 The Broiler Hatching Eggs and Chicks Quota Holders List, 2003 is available on the DFAIT web site, at the following address: http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/trade/eicb/agric/broileggqhlist2003-en.asp http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/trade…

26 May 2003 Update to CFIA-AIRS Tool, 26 May 2003 The AIRS web site has been updated on 26 May as follows: Chapter 02: 02.07 – poultry requirements for personal exemptions – US (re Newcastle Disease) Chapter 08: 08.09.40 – several US states

26 May 2003 PARS Permit Requirements The CCRA has released a copy of a memorandum to Regional Directors reiterating the requirement for any permits, licenses, or certificates to be provided before requesting a Pre-Arrival Review System (PARS) service option. This holds true for both hard-copy and…

23 May 2003 Appeal No. AP-2001-095 This is an appeal pursuant to subsection 67(1) of the Customs Act from decisions of the Commissioner of the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency (the Commissioner). The goods in issue are battery-operated push-on lights, composed of an opaque white plastic dome. The…

23 May 2003 The following D memoranda deal with aspects of the Outerwear apparel remission order, 1998. D8-11-4 Outerwear apparel remission order, 1998 P.C. 1997-2056, as amended by P.C. 2001-159-DRAFT This Memorandum outlines and explains the provisions of the Outerwear Apparel Remission Order…

22 May 2003 DFAIT Outage The following message is from the Electronic Commerce Unit at the CCRA. Please be advised that the connection between DFAIT and ACROSS, which processes new import permit requests will be closed at 20:00 (EST) Thursday May 29, 2003 and will be re-opened at 08:00 (EST) Tuesday…

22 May 2003 SIMA Investigation Initiated re Carbon and Alloy Steel Structural Tubing On 21 May the CCRA initiated an investigation under the SIMA into the alleged dumping of carbon and alloy steel structural tubing, known as hollow structural sections (HSS), originating in or exported from the…

22 May 2003 Canada missing a chance at 'virtuous promiscuity' in trade The following article is excerpted from the “National Post” edition of 22 May 2003. The United States and Singapore signed a path-breaking Free Trade Agreement (FTA) this month, adding to the proliferation of bilateral and…