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a) Chapter 09 was published to; i) Add the following OGD extension 09.04.12.6201 - Pepper, black 09.04.22.6201 - Pepper, tabasco 09.07.20.6101 - Clove, oil 09.07.20.6102 - Clove powder 09.07.20.9999 - Clove, other 09.09.31.6100 - Cumin, fruit, dehydrated 09.09.31.9990 - Cumin, other 09.09.32.6101 -…

The following is a CBSA message (EDI12-072) Saturday, September 8th, 2012 CCS / CADEX Outage: Please be advised that due to scheduled maintenance, CCS/CADEX will be down from 05:00 to 05:30 (Eastern Time). CADEX and CUSDEC B3s and AO release queries transmitted to the CADEX system will be affected…

Starting Date Appeal No. Appellant Act Type of Hearing 2012-09-12 AP-2011-060 Cycles Lambert Inc. Customs Act Public Hearing 2012-09-13 AP-2011-075 Jan K. Overweel Limited Customs Act Public Hearing 2012-09-20 AP-2009-046 Igloo Vikski Inc. Customs Act Public Hearing 2012-09-27 AP-2011-063 Casio…

The following is excerpted from a 5 September 2012 news release by CBSA. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) informs travellers that there will be some primary inspection lane reductions at the Queenston–Lewiston Bridge as the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission demolishes the old duty-free store…

The Department of Finance announced today that Canada’s official international reserves increased by an amount equivalent to US$861 million during August to US$67,182 million. This release is available in its entirety at: http://www.fin.gc.ca/n12/12-103-eng.asp

The following is excerpted from a 5 September 2012 news release by The Conference Board of Canada. Canada falls two positions to 14th place in the Global Competitiveness Index 2012-2013, released today by the World Economic Forum. The Conference Board is the Canadian Partner Institute at the World…

Brokers are advised that the correction period for August 2012 Softwood Lumber permits ends September 10, 2012, 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…

Members may be interested in the following notices from CFIA regarding facilities designated for the Inspection of Meat Products from the US: Est. 652 Est. S557

The following is excerpted from a 29 August 2012 bulletin from Canadian Pacific. After further evaluation, CP has elected to adjust the changes introduced to Tariff 3 on August 1, 2012. The earlier adjustments will continue to be effective September 1, 2012 and the latest changes, highlighted below…

Appeal No. Appeal Name 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-2011-057 AP-2011-058 Marmen Énergie and Marmen Inc. Customs Act AP-2011-055 Monterra Lumber Mills, Ltd. Customs Act AP-2011-040 AP…

The following is excerpted from a 4 September 2012 news release by Natural Resources Canada. The Honourable Joe Oliver, Minister of Natural Resources, today unveiled updated figures highlighting the significant contributions of the natural resources sector to the Canadian economy. The new figures…

The following is excerpted from a 4 September 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 wrapped up a four-country trade mission through Southeast Asia, which concluded…

The following is excerpted from a 5 September 2012 press release by the Bank of Canada. The Bank of Canada today announced that it is maintaining its target for the overnight rate at 1 per cent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly 1 1/4 per cent and the deposit rate is 3/4 per cent. Global growth…

FedEx has provided the CSCB with a notice regarding the release process for FedEx Ground shipments. Although the release process has not changed with eManifest, penalties are being assessed when an incorrect release option has been selected. Questions can be sent to the CSCB at [email protected], or at…

Chapter 44 was published to modify the import conditions for the following HS Codes from the states of Illinois, Indiana, Maine, North Carolina, Virginia, Wisconsin, West Virginia. 44.03.99.0131.03 - Willow - other products such as logs 44.03.99.0131.14 - Maple - other products such as logs. (Acer…

Appendix 1 (List of Areas Regulated for the Emerald Ash Borer) of the Plant Protection Policy Directive D-03-08 (Phytosanitary Requirements to Prevent the Introduction into and Spread Within Canada of the Emerald Ash Border, Agrilus planipennis [Fairmaire]) has been revised to add the State of…

The following Fact Sheet is available on the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) website: Centers of Excellence and Expertise http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/newsroom/fact_sheets/trade/ttfs/cee…

The following form has been updated and is available on the CBSA website: BSF329-4, Application to Transact Marine Operations with the Canada Border Services Agency http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/forms-formulaires/bsf329-4.pdf

The following form has been updated and is available on the CBSA website: E656, Customs Self Assessment Program Carrier Application - Part II http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/forms-formulaires/e656-eng.pdf

The following is excerpted from a 31 August 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 the successful conclusion of a fifth round of negotiations to modernize…