Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Revised: D19-10-3 Export and Import Permits Act

(CBSA)

D19-10-3 Administration of the Export and Import Permits Act (Exportations)

1. This memorandum has been updated to reflect changes to the Canada Border Services Agency’s (CBSA) role in administering the provisions of the Export and Import Permits Act. (EIPA)

2. Terminology has been updated to reflect changes in the CBSA’s organizational structure

3. Sections 24 and Sections 25 of the EIPA were added in the Legislation heading to outline the border services officer’s duties and authorities under the EIPA.

4. In Paragraph 2, reference to the applicable legislation, the Export Control List and the General Export Permits are now available on the Department of Justice Web site.

5. In Paragraph 3, there is new information on methods of permit application; online and paper.

6. In Paragraphs 7,8 and 9 there are updates and new information on goods moving in transit

7. In Paragraphs 10-16 there are updates and new information on export permit procedures, reporting requirements and detention of goods.

8. In Paragraph 17, there is new information on Administrative Monetary Penalties (AMPs) on failure to meet export permits requirements when exporting goods.

9. In Paragraphs 18-20 there is new contact information.

10. In Appendices A-E there are updates and new information on the Export Control List (ECL), Area Control List (ACL), Export Permit form and export permit procedures.