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This memorandum replaces the Memorandum D3-5-2 dated August 2008. It has been revised to denote the following changes: (a) Agency, Division and Branch names were revised to the current appellations. (b) Paragraph 46 was updated with a new contact and mailing address. (c) Paragraph 72 was updated to…

Family Day – February 10, 2014 in the province of British Columbia: For the purposes of calculating the accounting period, February 10, 2014 will be considered a holiday for this province and any late accounting penalties will be waived without the client having to submit an application. This…

This memorandum replaces the Memorandum D3-4-5 dated September 2008. It has been revised to denote the Agency, Division and Branch names current appellations. This memorandum outlines the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) requirements for the reporting and control of in-transit goods by highway…

The editing revisions made in this memorandum do not affect or change any of the existing policies or procedures. The Valuation for Duty Regulations (Regulations) are no longer fully excerpted in this memorandum. This memorandum provides a hyperlink to the Department of Justice Web site for the…

Canada's merchandise imports grew 1.2% and exports increased 0.9% in December. Consequently, Canada's trade deficit with the world widened from $1.5 billion in November to $1.7 billion in December. This 6 February 2014 release by Statisitcs Canada is available in its entirety at: http://www.statcan…

a) Chapter 7 was published to add the following OGD extension. 07.14.30.0004 - Chinese yam (Dioscorea polystachya) This created a requirement version change for the following HS codes. 07.05.19 - Lettuce: Other 07.05.21 - Chicory: Witloof (Cichorium intybus var. foliosum) 07.06.10 - Carrots and…

This is to advise that effective February 5, 2014, EDI release requests can be transmitted for clearances at the following ports: 890 Whitehorse, Yukon 891 Pleasant Camp, British Columbia 893 Fraser, British Columbia Paper release requests will be accepted for up to six months. Beginning August 5…

Please note that DFATD is currently in the process of replacing its out-dated telephone system with voice over Internet Protocol system. The department-wide undertaking will affect the EICS and EXCOL Help Desk. During the transition, it is possible that the Help Desk experience some intermittent…

Brokers are advised that the correction period for January 2014 Softwood Lumber permits ends February 10, 2014 at 17:00 ET. We remind you of the importance of submitting correct information on permits as this is imperative to the operation of the Softwood Lumber Agreement. Please submit permit…

CCS Designates are advised that three free quizzes will be offered during 2014 on the following dates: Available Due Quiz 1 March 20 April 10 Quiz 2 June 12 July 3 Quiz 3 October 2 October 23 As always, each quiz is worth ten professional development points towards maintenance of the CCS designation…

The following is excerpted from the 5 February 2014 edition of CBC News. CN Rail and the union representing some CN Rail workers have reached a tentative contract agreement, averting a potential strike by 3,000 workers that could have come as early as this weekend. Both sides said late Wednesday…

The following is excerpted from a 5 February 2014 edition of Reuters Canada. Canadian National Railway Co said on Wednesday that the union representing roughly 3,000 of its train and yard operation employees in Canada has given the company a notice of its intention to strike. The move comes just…

The following has been updated and is available on the CBSA website: Memorandum D13-8-1, Computed Value Method http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d13/d13-8-1-eng.html The editing revisions made in this memorandum do not affect or change any of the existing policies or procedures.

a) Chapter 6 was published to; i) add the following OGD extensions. 06.04.20.0045.46 - Foliage, branches – fresh – Yeddo spruce (Picea jeozensis) 06.04.20.0045.47 - Foliage, branches – fresh – Tiger-tail spruce (Picea polita) 06.04.20.0047.18 - Foliage, branches - fresh - dyed, bleached or otherwise…

The following has been updated and is available on the CBSA website: Memorandum D8-3-15, Application of the Computer Carrier Media Remission Order http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d8/d8-3-15-eng.html The editing revisions made in this memorandum do not affect or change any of the…

Chapter 44 was published to add the following OGD extensions. 44.20.10.0004 - Made completely of fibreboard of wood or other ligneous materials, whether or not bonded with resins or other organic substances. 44.20.90.0004 - Made completely of fibreboard of wood or other ligneous materials, whether…

- List of Exporters of Live Lobster and Lobster Tomalley Products to Japan http://inspection.gc.ca/food/fish-and-seafood/exports/by-jurisdiction/j… (Establishment added: 3346)

Issue No. 8, Winter 2014 The winter edition of the CBSA newsletter, CBSA Today: Commercial News for Stakeholders, is available at http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/agency-agence/consult/bccc-ccacf/newletter-b…. The following topics are covered in this newsletter: eManifest Regional Client…

CSCB members are invited to attend the 2014 IFCBA World Conference, Celebrating 25 years of Trade Facilitation through Expertise and Innovation, which will take place from May 13-17 at the Sheraton Grande Walkerhill Hotel in Seoul, Korea. For detailed program and registration information, please…