(CFIA)
• Procedures & Documentary Process for the Import of Pet Food, Pet Treats, Compound Pet Chews Containing Bovinae Ingredients from USA to Canada
• Procedures & Documentary Process to Apply for Import Permit and Renewal/Amendments for the Import of Pet Food, Pet Treats, Compound Pet Chews Containing Non-Bovinae Ingredients from USA to Canada
• Template: Importer Statement of Compliance
Friday, May 14, 2010
Minister Van Loan Signs Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement
(Minister of International Trade)
The Honourable Peter Van Loan, Minister of International Trade, and Panama’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, Roberto Henríquez, today [May 14] signed the Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement and parallel agreements on labour cooperation and the environment. The Right Honourable Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada, witnessed the signing ceremony.
“Panama is a dynamic, innovative economy,” said Minister Van Loan. “Our government’s aggressive free trade agenda is opening new markets within the Americas, creating opportunities for Canadian businesses and workers and, as we recover from the global economic downturn, securing future prosperity for Canadians and our trading partners.”
“Today’s historic signing marks a new era in relations with a key partner and much-valued friend in the Americas,” said the Honourable Peter Kent, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas). “Our government is working with like-minded countries such as Panama to secure a brighter, more prosperous future for our hemisphere.”
The Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement will lower tariffs on goods and remove other trade barriers to benefit a broad range of sectors, creating new opportunities for the Canadian construction, manufacturing and agriculture industries.
The Free Trade Agreement will also expand market access for Canadian service providers in areas such as information and communication technology, and engineering, environmental, energy and financial services. Investment provisions in the Free Trade Agreement provide greater protection for Canadian investments in Panama and will ensure greater transparency and security for Canadian investors. In addition, the Agreement will secure access to the government procurement market, including for the $5.4-billion expansion of the Panama Canal and other infrastructure projects.
Read the complete press release here.
The Honourable Peter Van Loan, Minister of International Trade, and Panama’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, Roberto Henríquez, today [May 14] signed the Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement and parallel agreements on labour cooperation and the environment. The Right Honourable Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada, witnessed the signing ceremony.
“Panama is a dynamic, innovative economy,” said Minister Van Loan. “Our government’s aggressive free trade agenda is opening new markets within the Americas, creating opportunities for Canadian businesses and workers and, as we recover from the global economic downturn, securing future prosperity for Canadians and our trading partners.”
“Today’s historic signing marks a new era in relations with a key partner and much-valued friend in the Americas,” said the Honourable Peter Kent, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas). “Our government is working with like-minded countries such as Panama to secure a brighter, more prosperous future for our hemisphere.”
The Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement will lower tariffs on goods and remove other trade barriers to benefit a broad range of sectors, creating new opportunities for the Canadian construction, manufacturing and agriculture industries.
The Free Trade Agreement will also expand market access for Canadian service providers in areas such as information and communication technology, and engineering, environmental, energy and financial services. Investment provisions in the Free Trade Agreement provide greater protection for Canadian investments in Panama and will ensure greater transparency and security for Canadian investors. In addition, the Agreement will secure access to the government procurement market, including for the $5.4-billion expansion of the Panama Canal and other infrastructure projects.
Read the complete press release here.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Proposal to Amend Canada’s Energy Efficiency Regulations: Line-voltage Thermostats
(Natural Resources Canada)
Natural Resources Canada's (NRCan’s) Office of Energy Efficiency is proposing to make changes (Amendment 12) to Canada's Energy Efficiency Regulations (the Regulations) with respect to line-voltage thermostats that are imported or shipped interprovincially for the purpose of sale or lease in Canada. A bulletin describing the proposed changes can be downloaded here.
The proposed changes to the Regulations will be presented during a webinar to be hosted for stakeholders on June 14, 2010. Webinar details will be sent to those stakeholders who will have expressed an interest in participating. Please send your comments and/or interest in attending the webinar to: remortaz@nrcan.gc.ca
Natural Resources Canada's (NRCan’s) Office of Energy Efficiency is proposing to make changes (Amendment 12) to Canada's Energy Efficiency Regulations (the Regulations) with respect to line-voltage thermostats that are imported or shipped interprovincially for the purpose of sale or lease in Canada. A bulletin describing the proposed changes can be downloaded here.
The proposed changes to the Regulations will be presented during a webinar to be hosted for stakeholders on June 14, 2010. Webinar details will be sent to those stakeholders who will have expressed an interest in participating. Please send your comments and/or interest in attending the webinar to: remortaz@nrcan.gc.ca
USDA Clarification on Quantity and Unit of Measure [Lacey Act Amendments]
(CIFFA eBulletin)
The Lacey Act Amendments of 2008 require APHIS to collect information on the importation of plant material, using a Plant and Plant Product Declaration (known as the PPQ505). The quantity and unit of measure of the imported plant material must be declared. In an effort to create a uniform dataset, APHIS will no longer accept counts of items (PCS - pieces, No - number, Boxes, etc) as valid units of measure. Counts of items do not adequately address the “quantity of the plant material” required by the Act.(3372.f.1.A.ii) Counts do not allow for differences in size or weight between items, nor do they accurately reflect the actual plant content in a shipment.
Beginning May 1, 2010, APHIS is requiring that plant material quantities be reported on the declaration using standardized metric units (kg, m, m2, m3). The values should reflect the actual plant content in the product and not necessarily the product as a whole. For an example click here.
The Lacey Act Amendments of 2008 require APHIS to collect information on the importation of plant material, using a Plant and Plant Product Declaration (known as the PPQ505). The quantity and unit of measure of the imported plant material must be declared. In an effort to create a uniform dataset, APHIS will no longer accept counts of items (PCS - pieces, No - number, Boxes, etc) as valid units of measure. Counts of items do not adequately address the “quantity of the plant material” required by the Act.(3372.f.1.A.ii) Counts do not allow for differences in size or weight between items, nor do they accurately reflect the actual plant content in a shipment.
Beginning May 1, 2010, APHIS is requiring that plant material quantities be reported on the declaration using standardized metric units (kg, m, m2, m3). The values should reflect the actual plant content in the product and not necessarily the product as a whole. For an example click here.
CN 10-009 – Elimination of Itinerant Carrier Codes
(CBSA)
The purpose of this customs notice is to advise that effective April 1, 2011, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) will no longer accept generic itinerant carrier codes for any mode of transportation. With the implementation of eManifest (advance commercial information) in the highway mode in September 2010, the CBSA will begin phasing in new policies and procedures. Carrier codes will become a regulatory requirement for all carriers, thereby harmonizing carrier identification with the eManifest initiative.
The generic itinerant highway carrier code “77YY” will no longer be accepted for commercial cross-border activity. A unique carrier code, assigned by the CBSA, will become a part of the setup process for eManifest. To allow carriers and drivers currently using code “77YY” to obtain a carrier code, a transition period will begin on May 1, 2010, until the final elimination of code “77YY” on March 31, 2011. For further information on applying for a carrier code please access this link.
Please direct any questions regarding this notice to: Manager, Registration Unit, CBSA, Email: carrier-cargo@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca or Telephone: 1(866) 749-6623
The purpose of this customs notice is to advise that effective April 1, 2011, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) will no longer accept generic itinerant carrier codes for any mode of transportation. With the implementation of eManifest (advance commercial information) in the highway mode in September 2010, the CBSA will begin phasing in new policies and procedures. Carrier codes will become a regulatory requirement for all carriers, thereby harmonizing carrier identification with the eManifest initiative.
The generic itinerant highway carrier code “77YY” will no longer be accepted for commercial cross-border activity. A unique carrier code, assigned by the CBSA, will become a part of the setup process for eManifest. To allow carriers and drivers currently using code “77YY” to obtain a carrier code, a transition period will begin on May 1, 2010, until the final elimination of code “77YY” on March 31, 2011. For further information on applying for a carrier code please access this link.
Please direct any questions regarding this notice to: Manager, Registration Unit, CBSA, Email: carrier-cargo@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca or Telephone: 1(866) 749-6623
CN 10-010 – Elimination of the Maximum Rates of Customs Duty on Certain Woollen Fabrics
(CBSA)
1. This notice announces the elimination of the maximum rates of customs duty on certain woollen fabrics in the Customs Tariff as of March 5, 2010.
2. Article 769 of Bill C-9, amends the Customs Tariff and states:Section XI in the List of Tariff Provisions set out in the schedule to the Act is amended by deleting Supplementary Note 1 and renumbering Supplementary Note 2 as Supplementary Note 1.
3. Supplementary Note 1 dealt with the maximum rate of customs duty under the Most-Favoured Nation Tariff and eligible Commonwealth countries on woollen fabrics of tariff item Nos. 5111.11.90, 5111.20.91, 5111.30.18, 5111.30.91, 5111.90.91, 5112.11.90, 5112.19.94, 5112.20.91. 5112.30.91, 5112.90.91 and 5803.00.29.
4. Bill C-9 is an Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 4, 2010 and other measures.
5. Inquiries and comments about this notice should be directed to:
Primary Products Industries Sector Unit, Tariff Division
Post-Border Programs Directorate, Programs Branch
Canada Border Services Agency
Telephone: 613-948-1282 Fax: 613-952-3971
1. This notice announces the elimination of the maximum rates of customs duty on certain woollen fabrics in the Customs Tariff as of March 5, 2010.
2. Article 769 of Bill C-9, amends the Customs Tariff and states:Section XI in the List of Tariff Provisions set out in the schedule to the Act is amended by deleting Supplementary Note 1 and renumbering Supplementary Note 2 as Supplementary Note 1.
3. Supplementary Note 1 dealt with the maximum rate of customs duty under the Most-Favoured Nation Tariff and eligible Commonwealth countries on woollen fabrics of tariff item Nos. 5111.11.90, 5111.20.91, 5111.30.18, 5111.30.91, 5111.90.91, 5112.11.90, 5112.19.94, 5112.20.91. 5112.30.91, 5112.90.91 and 5803.00.29.
4. Bill C-9 is an Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 4, 2010 and other measures.
5. Inquiries and comments about this notice should be directed to:
Primary Products Industries Sector Unit, Tariff Division
Post-Border Programs Directorate, Programs Branch
Canada Border Services Agency
Telephone: 613-948-1282 Fax: 613-952-3971
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Sufferance and Customs Bonded Warehouse Programs Evaluation Study
(CBSA)
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) recently conducted an evaluation study of both the Sufferance and Customs Bonded Warehouse programs.
The purpose of this message is to inform you of the release of the CBSA-Licensed Warehouse Programs: Sufferance and Customs Bonded Warehouses Evaluation Study and to provide you with the electronic link to the report on the CBSA website here.
Any questions or concerns related to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Sufferance Warehouse Program should be directed to Dan.Vrecic@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca. Inquiries related to the CBSA Bonded Warehouse Program should be directed to Vincent.LoMonaco@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca.
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) recently conducted an evaluation study of both the Sufferance and Customs Bonded Warehouse programs.
The purpose of this message is to inform you of the release of the CBSA-Licensed Warehouse Programs: Sufferance and Customs Bonded Warehouses Evaluation Study and to provide you with the electronic link to the report on the CBSA website here.
Any questions or concerns related to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Sufferance Warehouse Program should be directed to Dan.Vrecic@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca. Inquiries related to the CBSA Bonded Warehouse Program should be directed to Vincent.LoMonaco@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca.
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