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US Crisis Update

September 12, 2001
12 September 2001 US Crisis Update The following message is from Assia Hussain, Chief of Release Processing at CCRA in the Greater Toronto Area. - CCRA in the Toronto region are encouraging southern Ontario border points to move freight in bond if required to alleviate the congestion at the border -…

Border Wait Times

September 12, 2001
12 September 2001 Border Wait Times The CCRA has established an area on their web site dealing with the increased waiting times for entry into Canada at major ports across the country, resulting from the crisis in the US. This information is available at the following address: http://www.ccra-adrc…
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Peace Bridge Closed due to Bomb Alert

September 12, 2001
12 September 2001 Peace Bridge Closed due to Bomb Alert At 4:45 pm the CSCB learned that the Peace Bridge in Fort Erie has been closed for an undetermined period due to a bomb alert. The US Customs Service and Peace Bridge Authority jointly decided to close the bridge. We will inform members when we…
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Update Concerning Procedures in the GTA

September 12, 2001
12 September 2001 Update Concerning Procedures in the GTA The message sent earlier this afternoon, entitled "US Crisis Update", about procedures in the GTA area should be considered as options for business resumption after the extraordinary Customs measures of the past 48 hours revert to normal. We…

Customs Notice N-398

September 11, 2001
11 September 2001 Customs Notice N-398 The following Customs Notice has been published on the CCRA web site: N-398 Rulings on Textile Articles for Quota Purposes This Notice outlines the new procedure for the issuance of National Customs Rulings (NCRs) for textile products related to import quotas…

NAFTA Information Conference on Trucking

September 11, 2001
11 September 2001 NAFTA Information Conference on Trucking The following information is from Transport Canada. The issue of Mexican truckers' access to the American market was raised again last week by Mexican President Fox during his meetings with U.S. President Bush, and remains a contentious…
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World Trade Center and Pentagon Attacks

September 11, 2001
11 September 2001 World Trade Center and Pentagon Attacks We have had inquiries from members about the impact on the Canada-U.S. border of the terrible events unfolding in New York and Washington. We have contacted the office of Assistant Commissioner Denis Lefebvre and will advise members again as…
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All Canadian Airports Closed

September 11, 2001
11 September 2001 All Canadian Airports Closed The CSCB has just learned that all Canadian airports have been closed due to the emergency situation in New York and Washington. Transport Canada does not have a target time for re-opening airport operations. We will keep members informed of the…

Bond Changes

September 11, 2001
11 September 2001 Bond Changes We first told you about proposed changes to the wording of Customs’ bonds several months ago. These changes could have an impact on your business, possibly creating more stringent requirements for the release prior to payment bonds which are so essential to your…
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Canadian Borders Open

September 11, 2001
11 September 2001 Canadian Borders Open The CSCB has learned that border crossings into Canada remain open, although there may be delays resulting from heightened security levels during today's emergency in the US. The status of the US border is not clear at this point. The CSCB has requested…

Update -- Industry Advisory on Food, Feed and ...

September 11, 2001
11 September 2001 Update -- Industry Advisory on Food, Feed and Seed Products containing Corn The above named Industry Advisory is an update to the Advisory entitled Food or Feed Products Containing Genetically Modified Corn, dated November 3, 2000, and the Memorandum to all Seed Importers, dated…

Request for Tariff Removal on Cut and Sewn Vinyl..

September 11, 2001
11 September 2001 Request for Tariff Removal on Cut and Sewn Vinyl Covers re Upholstered Furniture The Department of Finance has received a request for removal of the tariff on cut and sewn vinyl covers for use in the manufacture of upholstered furniture. The product is classified under tariff item…

Update for 11 September 2001

September 11, 2001
The following messages were sent on 11 September: 1. Canada Customs and Revenue Agency (notices) Customs Notice N-398 2. Canadian Food Inspection Agency Update -- Industry Advisory on Food, Feed and ... 3. Canadian Society of Customs Brokers (general) World Trade Center and Pentagon Attacks All…

Customs Notice N-397

September 10, 2001
10 September 2001 Customs Notice N-397 Customs Notice N-397, Proposals for NAFTA Rules of Origin Changes, is available on the CCRA web site at the following address: http://207.61.56.166/news/doce.cfm?id=2245 The purpose of this Notice is to inform interested parties that the government is seeking…

Dumping of Certain Cold-Rolled Steel Sheet Product

September 10, 2001
10 September 2001 Dumping of Certain Cold-Rolled Steel Sheet Products The Canada Customs and Revenue Agency (CCRA) confirmed today that certain cold-rolled steel sheet products, originating in or exported from Brazil, Chinese Taipei, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Italy, Luxembourg…

Government Relations

September 10, 2001
10 September 2001 Government Relations Once a year, the CSCB hosts a cocktail reception for our contacts within the federal government. This year, because the reception has been scheduled to coincide with the CSCB annual conference, members have an opportunity to meet face to face with those who…

Request No. TR-2000-006

September 10, 2001
10 September 2001 Request No. TR-2000-006, Amendment to the Notice of Commencement of Investigation , Certain Woven Fabrics of Cotton/Polyester and Polyester/Cotton The CITT gives notice of an amendment to the notice of commencement of investigation that was published in the 30 June 2001 edition of…

Chinese Export Licences

September 10, 2001
10 September 2001 Chinese Export Licences The following message is from Barbara Lukaszewicz, Director, Administration and Technology Division of the EICB A problem has been brought to the attention of the EICB regarding the input of export licences from China, when making permit applications in the…

Fast Track Tariff Relief Request on Certain Rayon

September 7, 2001
7 September 2001 Fast Track Tariff Relief Request on Certain Rayon Yarns The Department of Finance has received a request for "fast track tariff relief" on certain rayon yars used in the manufacture of fabric. The yarns in question are solely of single, non-textured cuprammonium rayon, with no twist…