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The following message is from CBSA (EDI12-092). The exchange rate effective March 30, 2012, for Myanmar (Burma) Kyat (MMK), has been revised. The correct rate should have read .1816 Using the incorrect exchange rate will cause an error in the value for duty. The CCS system has been updated to show…

Four CFIA programs have regulatory requirements for an original document to be presented to CFIA during the import process. The programs are: Animal Health, Plant Health, Meat Hygiene and Egg Programs. The importer or their representative broker is responsible to provide the CFIA National Import…

The CSCB Toronto Region is offering an education seminar on the basics of NAFTA. The seminar will take place at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, Toronto Airport, 6257 Airport Road in Mississauga on November 21, 2012 between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. The speakers are John Moccia, Livingston International…

The following is excerpted from a 4 November 2012 news release by the Department of Finance Canada. The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, heads to Mexico City today to attend the Group of Twenty (G-20) Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting. “While economic growth in Canada…

The following is excerpted from the 5 November 2012 edition of the Montreal Gazette. Canadian officials worry that the poor quality of information routinely collected from airline passengers could hamper a key feature of the perimeter security deal with the United States. An internal Canada Border…

The Department of Finance announced today that Canada’s official international reserves decreased by an amount equivalent to US$88 million during October to US$68,053 million. This release is available in its entirety at: http://www.fin.gc.ca/n12/12-137-eng.asp

Members may be interested in the following, published on 3 November 2012 in Part I of the Canada Gazette. 1. Canada Border Services Agency, under the Special Import Measures Act. Decision regarding Certain liquid dielectric transformers. http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2012/2012-11-03/html/commis…

a) Chapter 6 was published to add the following OGD extension. 06.04.20.0047.17 - Foliage, branches - fresh - dyed, bleached or otherwise prepared - Eucalyptus b) Chapter 15 was published to; i) Add the end use "Human Consumption" to the following HS codes. 15.01.90.5397 - Rendered poultry fat 15.01…

The following is excerpted from the 1 November 2012 edition of Reuters Canada. Canada and the European Union still have plenty of work to do on a proposed free trade treaty that is supposed to be finished by the end of the year, officials from both sides said on Thursday. Canada, keen to diversify…

Chapter 05 was published to change the release recommendation from "Refer to CFIA - Veterinary Inspection" to "CBSA Inspection" for the following HS codes originating from United Kingdom and Jersey 05.11.99.1294.02 Animal embryos - intact - Bison/buffalo 05.11.99.1294.03 Bovine (cattle) - dairy 05…

The following is a CBSA message (EDI12-091) Sunday, November 4th, 2012 Time change: In order to complete the time change from the Eastern Daylight Time to Standard Time, all of the CBSA’s EDI systems will be unavailable for 120 minutes, from 01:30 (Eastern Daylight Time) until 02:30 (Eastern…

Notice of Final Determinations is available at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/sima-lmsi/i-e/ad1393/ad1393-i12-nf-eng.html

The following is excerpted from a 1 November 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, in a speech to the Ireland-Canada Chamber of Commerce, highlighted how an…

Enrolment applications for the 2012-13 CCS (Certified Customs Specialist) course will be accepted until 30 November 2012. All applicants are advised that the first test (worth 5% of the final mark) is due on 25 January 2013. Details about the CCS course and the enrolment application are available on…

The following is excerpted from a 30 October 2012 news release by Transport Canada. The Honourable Ed Fast, Canada’s Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today announced that the Harper government is ensuring that all funds made available under the Asia-Pacific…

The following form has been updated and is available on the CBSA website: BSF329-7, Application to Transact Highway Operations with the Canada Border Services Agency http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/forms-formulaires/bsf329-7-eng…

Notice of Expiry Review Decision is available at: http://cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/sima-lmsi/er-rre/rr2012-002/rr2012-002-e12-nd-en…

Appeal No. Appeal Name Act AP-2009-046 Igloo Viksi Inc. Customs Act AP-2010-002 Frito-Lay Canada, Inc. Customs Act AP-2011-008 Jockey Canada Company Customs Act AP-2011-024 Canadian Tire Inc. Customs Act AP-2011-040 AP-2011-041 La Sagesse de l’eau Customs Act AP-2011-049 Cycles Lambert Inc. Customs…