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Members may be interested in the following, published on 19 December 2012 in Part II of the Canada Gazette. 1. Regulations Amending and Repealing Certain Regulations Made Under the Firearms Act, P.C. 2012-1613 November 29, 2012. http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2012/2012-12-19/html/sor-dors262-eng…

Tuesday and Wednesday, December 25 - 26, 2012 and Tuesday January 1, 2013 are designated government holidays, and the Bureau's offices will be closed (no officers or Help Desk staff will be available). The EICS and EXCOL systems will be available during normal hours for the seasonal period. However…

Chapter 03 was published to; i) modify the import instructions for the following HS codes from Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand and the United States with the end uses of 'Aquarium - commercial', 'Aquarium - private', 'Outdoor Holding Unit - commercial' and 'Outdoor Holding Unit - private' 03…

CCS designates are reminded that the final quiz of 2012 is due tomorrow ( Thursday, December 20th). Please note, the submission deadline has been extended to 4pm EST. This quiz includes 50, not the standard 25, questions and is based on all CCS Today emails for 2012, other available information, and…

The following is now available on the CBSA Web site: Customs Notice 12-032, Release of Canadian Automated Export Declaration (CAED) Version 2013 http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/cn-ad/cn12-032-eng.html

The following is from the 18 December 2012 edition of American Shipper. The United States and Canada on Friday released progress reports listing steps the two governments have taken in their one-year-old effort to make the norther border more efficient and simplify regulations. Many of the…

a) Chapter 09 was published to add a new OGD extension. 09.01.21.7300 Coffee pods not decaffeinated with milk powder. This created requirement version change to the following HS codes: 09.01.12 Coffee, not roasted: Decaffeinated. 09.01.21.7100 Coffee, roasted: Beans, not decaffeinated. 09.01.21.7200…

The following is a CBSA Message (EDI12-106) The attachment contains the 24/7 contact information for all border offices. Please share this information with all of your teams (day, after hours and weekends).

CCS designates are reminded that the final quiz of 2012 is due this Thursday, December 20th. Please note, the submission deadline has been extended to 4pm EST. This quiz includes 50, not the standard 25, questions and is based on all CCS Today emails for 2012, other available information, and some…

The following is excerpted from a 17 December 2012 news release by Canada Border Services Agency. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) facilitates the entry of legitimate travellers and goods, while protecting the safety and security of Canadians and ensuring that Canada's borders are not used…

Chapter 45 was published to change the release recommendation from "Refer to CFIA-ISC" to "Approved" for the end uses "Educational use", "Industrial use (i.e. is not commercial use)" and "Scientific use (Research)" for the following OGD extension. 45.04.10 - Blocks, plates, sheets and strip; tiles…

Please be advised that as the prevailing monthly price for JANUARY 2013 exceeds US$355. Charges and volume restraints under the Softwood Lumber Agreement will not be applicable during the month of JANUARY 2013. Pursuant to Article VII of the Agreement, when the prevailing monthly price for any given…

THE IMPORT CONTROL DIVISION WILL BE CLOSED: CHRISTMAS- Monday December 24, 2012 (4:00 PM EST) to Thursday December 27, 2012 (8:00 AM EST). NEW YEARS - Monday December 31, 2012 (4:00 PM EST) to Wednesday January 2, 2013 at (8:00 AM EST). If you require assistance please contact: National Import…

The following is a notice from Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada. The Export and Import Permits Act places very strict controls on the export of prohibited firearms, prohibited weapons and prohibited devices (as defined in the Criminal Code of Canada). Export permit applications for…

The following is excerpted from a 14 December 2012 news release by Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada. The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today announced that the Canada-Panama Economic Growth and Prosperity Act has received…

The following is excerpted from the 17 December 2012 edition of The Globe and Mail. As we reflect on the 20th anniversary of the signing of the North American free-trade agreement by Canada, the U.S. and Mexico, we should be considering that deal as the foundation for regional consolidation and…