Canadian Government Notices for Dec 21-28
The Government of Canada issued the following trade-related notices for Dec 21-28, 2011 (note that some will also be given separate headlines):
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- Jan. 1, 2012 Customs Tariff. The Canada Border Services Agency again announced the availability of the January 1, 2012 version of the Canadian Customs Tariff. (here)
- Tariff numbers in rulings. CBSA issued a Customs Notice stating that due to amendments to the 2012 Canadian Customs Tariff, the classification numbers shown on current Advance Rulings for Tariff Classification and National Customs Rulings may not be valid as of Jan 1, 2012. (here)
- Canada responds to FMC "diversion" inquiry. The Government of Canada has responded to the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission's inquiry regarding the factors, including the Harbor Maintenance Tax, which may cause or contribute to the shift of containerized cargo destined for U.S. inland points from U.S. to Canadian and Mexican seaports. (here) (See ITT's Online Archives 11122349 for FMC extending the comment deadline.)
- Contravention 360 Guidelines. CBSA issued a revision of its "Contravention C360 Guidelines" to add information regarding importer failure to account for all imported goods at the time of the release request. (here)
- Plant/product imports. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a Plant and Plant Products Import Primer which describes common pitfalls for importers, how CFIA responds to non-compliance, etc. (here)
- Plants for planting. CFIA announced that it has implemented policy directive D-11-01 which outlines the phytosanitary requirements for imports of plants for planting and for fresh branches that are considered hosts of Anoplophora spp. These new requirements will affect 90 different genera of plants from 41 countries. (here)
- CFIA reorganization plan. CFIA is seeking comments on its multi-year regulatory modernization plan. (here)
- Aquatic animal imports. The CBSA issued a Customs Notice advising importers that CFIA has amended the Health of Animals Regulations with respect to the importation of aquatic animals (finfish, molluscs and crustaceans) effective as of December 10, 2011 but with a one year transition period. (here)
- Amendments to certain food regulations. The Governor General in Council issued regulations amending the Food and Drug Regulations for guar gum (here), dried split legumes (here), food additives (here) and (here); and cream cheese spread (here)
- AD/CV China pup joints. CBSA made a preliminary determination of dumping and a preliminary determination of subsidizing regarding certain oil country tubular goods pup joints from China. (here)
- Steel wire classification. The Canadian International Trade Tribunal announced a January 17, 2012 public hearing regarding the proper classification of certain articles of steel wire. (here)
- Expedited U.S.-Canada travel. Canada announced that starting December 22, 2011, traveling to the U.S. by air will be easier for Canadian travelers as they will soon be able to use NEXUS cards to expedite screening at eight airports, duplicate baggage screening will be eliminated over the next three years, etc. (here)
- 2011 trade accomplishments. Canada's Minister of International Trade listed Canada's top 2011 trade accomplishments. (here)
- Heroin in food/household containers. CBSA announced that its officers at the Port of Halifax seized heroin worth approximately $2 million hidden in boxes of various food products and household goods. (here)
- Product recalls. Tumblekins Farm Playset manufactured in China (here) Build-A-Bear Colorful Hearts Teddy manufactured in China (here) Certain Hair barrettes manufactured in China (here). Several jewelry recalls (here), (here), (here), (here) and (here). "Bugaboo Bee" Stroller (here)