Showing posts with label D-Memos. Show all posts
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Monday, July 5, 2010

D19-1-1 Revised: Food, Plants, Animals and Related Products

(CBSA)

This memorandum replaces Memorandum D19-1-1, Food, Agricultural Inputs and Agricultural Products, dated September 20, 2006, dealing with the import requirements for food, plants, animals (FPA) and related products regulated by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and other government departments.

Appendix A, which contained a brief explanation of the goods subject to control, the applicable legislation and the exemptions that apply to commercial and non-commercial importations of goods regulated by the CFIA, has been removed. To determine the most up-to-date import requirements for specific FPA or related products, please use the CFIA’s Automated Import Reference System (AIRS).

Monday, June 14, 2010

CFIA: Importation of Fresh Tomatoes

(CFIA)

Effective June 28, 2010, shipments of tomato fruit from Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Hungary, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Syrian Arab Republic and Turkey will be required to be accompanied by a Phytosanitary Certificate with an additional declaration stating: “This consignment originated from a place where Tuta absoluta is known not to occur and was inspected and found free of Tuta absoluta”.

Shipments not meeting this requirement will be refused entry to Canada. The phytosanitary import requirement for tomatoes and the complete list of regulated countries are available in the directive D-10-01-01.

For all questions relating to these changes please contact:

Johanne Coulombe
Import Control and Enforcement Officer
Import control and Export Market information
Telephone: (613) 221-4331 Fax: (613) 228-6605
Johanne.Coulombe@inspection.gc.ca

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Revised: D22-1-1 Administrative Monetary Penalty System

(CBSA)

1. This memorandum supersedes Memorandum D22-1-1, Administrative Monetary Penalty System, dated June 16, 2003.

2. Paragraph 5 reflects the key changes as a result of the review of the AMPS Program that take effect April 14, 2010.

3. Other key changes in this memorandum are: a. updates to the references and links to Justice Canada’s Web site; b)updates to the links to the Master Penalty Document (MPD), the Short Version and Index; c) incorporating the definitions into the memorandum; d) update the sample Form E650, Notice of Penalty Assessment in Appendix A; and e) updates to contact information and terminology throughout to reflect changes in the CBSA’s organizational structure, including Appendix B.

Revised: D11-11-3 Advance Rulings for Tariff Classification

(CBSA)

This memorandum supersedes Memorandum D11-11-3, Advance Rulings for Tariff Classification, dated November 26, 2009. This memorandum has been revised to update contact information and to reflect the new organizational structure of the Canada Border Services Agency.

Thursday, April 1, 2010

Customs Notice 10-006 Advance Commercial Information (ACI) Exemption…

(CBSA)

Advance Commercial Information (ACI) Exemption for Goods on Board a Conveyance That Enters Canadian Waters While it is Proceeding Directly From One Place Outside of Canada to Another Place Outside of Canada

The purpose of this customs notice is to advise that effective April 1, 2010, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) will no longer require Advance Commercial Information (ACI) for goods on board of a conveyance that enters Canadian waters while it is proceeding directly from one place outside of Canada to another place outside of Canada.

Monday, March 22, 2010

Revised: D9-1-13 White Phosphorous Matches

(CBSA)

The following changes have been made to accurately reflect the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) role in administering the provisions of the Customs Tariff:

1. New terminology is used to reflect changes in organizational structure of the CBSA.

2. A legislative reference section has been updated to show the relevant sections of the Customs Tariff and Customs Act.

Friday, March 19, 2010

Revised D-Memoranda: NAFTA Rules of Origin

(CBSA)

Memorandum D11-5-1 NAFTA Rules of Origin

• The title of this memorandum has been changed from NAFTA Rules of Origin Regulations to NAFTA Rules of Origin.

• This memorandum has been revised to reflect recent amendments to the NAFTA Rules of Origin Regulations as a result of the modifications to the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System which came into force on January 1, 2007. These amendments make a number of changes to the numbering of headings, subheadings or tariff items. They are technical in nature and do not represent a change in policy.

• Also, this revised memorandum will provide a stable link to the official version of the NAFTA Rules of Origin Regulations. The NAFTA Rules of Origin Regulations are no longer fully excerpted in this memorandum.

• These Regulations, amending the NAFTA Rules of Origin Regulations as a result of the modifications to the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System, came into force on September 1, 2009.

Memorandum D11-5-2 NAFTA – Specific Rules of Origin

• The title of this memorandum has been changed from NAFTA Rules of Origin Regulations – Amendments to Schedule I – Specific Rules of Origin to NAFTA – Specific Rules of Origin.

• This memorandum has been revised to provide a stable link to the official version of the NAFTA Rules of Origin Regulations – Schedule I – Specific Rules of Origin. The NAFTA line-by-line rules are no longer fully excerpted in this memorandum.

• Amendments to the Schedule I – Specific Rules of Origin have been made to reflect modifications to the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System (HS) which came into force on January 1, 2007, and a liberalization of the rules of origin by the three NAFTA Parties.

• Changes to the numbering of headings, subheadings or tariff items to reflect modifications to the HS are technical in nature and do not affect the origin of goods. The changes to reflect the liberalization of the rules of origin act to ease the origin requirements for herbs and spices, petroleum, leather, certain textiles and apparel, aluminium, diesel engines, gas turbines and parts, valves, electric transformers, primary cells and batteries, telephonics, televisions, locomotives and parts, medical appliances and parts, and other instruments.

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

D17-1-8 Release Prior to Payment Privilege

(CBSA)

This departmental memorandum explains the Release Prior to Payment Privilege that was previously found in D17-1-5. This memorandum is revised as a result of the Paper Burden Reduction Initiative; the revisions are aimed at eliminating obsolete and duplicated requirements, streamlining certain commercial processes and modifying complex policies and forms.

The following sections have been expanded for further clarification of the subjects: a) The Direct Security and GST Options; b) Procedures related to late payment and non-compliance; and c) Maintaining security for importers and customs brokers.

Revised: D17-1-5 Registration, Accounting and Payment for Commercial Goods

(CBSA)

This memorandum has been revised to:

a) Remove the section regarding release of commercial goods, which can now be found in D17-1-4; b) Remove the section regarding release prior to payment privilege, which can now be found in D17-1-8; c) Incorporate related customs notices; CN384, CN412, CN503; d) Update related forms; e) Update various web site references and contact information; and, f) Reflect the organizational changes resulting from the creation of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Revised: D19-7-2 Requirements Concerning the Importation & Exportation of Ozone-Depleting Substances & Products

(CBSA)

Memorandum D19-7-2 has been updated and replaces the previous Memorandum D19-7-2, dated April 16, 1997. Memorandum D19-7-2 reflects the Ozone-depleting Substances Regulations, 1998. In addition, Appendices F and G have been added to this memorandum.

This memorandum outlines procedures for the importation and exportation of ozone-depleting substances.

The Ozone-depleting Substances Regulations, 1998 reflect Canada’s commitment to meet its requirements under the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer (Montreal Protocol). The Montreal Protocol is an international agreement signed by 194 countries to control the production and exchange of certain ozone-depleting substances. The Regulations are intended to further reduce emissions of ozone-depleting substances.

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.

Friday, December 4, 2009

Revised: Memorandum D11-11-3 Advance Rulings for Tariff Classification

(CBSA)

This memorandum supersedes Memorandum D11-11-3, Advance Rulings for Tariff Classification, dated April 1, 2003. This memorandum has been revised in accordance with the Government of Canada’s Paper Burden Reduction Initiative. The revisions are aimed at eliminating obsolete and duplicated requirements and modifying complex policies.

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

D7-2-3 Revised: Obsolete or Surplus Goods

(CBSA)

This memorandum has been revised in accordance with the Government of Canada’s Paper Burden Reduction Initiative. This memorandum supersedes and replaces Memorandum D7-2-3 dated May 31, 1999.

In accordance with the above, the following changes were made:

a. revisions to include the new Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) title, and updates to policy and procedures.

b. Paragraph 8, the K32-1, Drawback Claim, has been deleted from the listing of official forms and the requirement to file a K32, Drawback Claim, in duplicate has been removed.

c. Paragraph 10(b), the requirement to provide Form K32A, Certificate of Importation, Sale or Transfer, in duplicate has been removed.

d. Appendix A, Refund of Duties on Obsolete or Surplus Goods Regulations, has been replaced by paragraph 30.

e. Appendix B, K32, Drawback Claim Form, has been replaced by paragraph 31.

f. Appendix C, List of offices, has been replaced by regional CBSA, Trade Compliance Division (TCD) offices in paragraph 32.

D7-3-2 Revised: Exported Motor Vehicles Drawback

(CBSA)

This memorandum has been revised in accordance with the Government of Canada’s Paper Burden Reduction Initiative. This memorandum supersedes and replaces D7-3-2, dated January 1, 1991.

In accordance with the above, the following changes where made:

a. Revisions include updates to legislative references, D memorandum, policy and procedures and reflect the new name of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).

b. Paragraph 9, the K32-1, Drawback Claim, has been deleted from the listing of official forms and the requirement to file a K32, Drawback Claim, in duplicate has been removed.

c. The following documentation is no longer required to be submitted with the claim; copies of any invoices, a customs certified copy of Form E15, Certificate of Destruction/Exportation and
a list in triplicate of the import accounting documents.

d. Where Form K32A, Certificate of Importation, Sale or Transfer, or Form K32B, Drawback Certificate for Exportation, waivers are required to be presented, the requirement for presentation in duplicate has been removed.

e. The Exported Motor Vehicles Drawback Regulations has been replaced by paragraph 21.

f. Paragraph 22 provides a reference to Form K32, Drawback Claim, Form K32A, Certificate of Importation, Sale or Transfer and Form K32B, Drawback Certificate of Sale for Exportation.

g. The Appendix showing a listing of drawback offices has been replaced by regional CBSA, Trade Compliance Division (TCD) offices in paragraph 23.

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Memorandum D10-14-29: Tariff Classification of Gloves

(CBSA)

1. This memorandum explains the Canada Border Services Agency’s administrative policy regarding the tariff classification of gloves.

2. This memorandum has been updated from its original publication to reflect changes in the Customs Tariff legislation, and the Harmonized System Explanatory Notes. In addition, changes have been made to clarify the administrative policy outlined in some paragraphs of the memorandum.

Saturday, September 26, 2009

Memorandum D15-2-54: Certain Aluminum Extrusions Originating in or Exported from the People’s Republic of China

(CBSA)

This memorandum refers to the application of anti-dumping and countervailing duties to importations of certain aluminum extrusions originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China.

Friday, September 25, 2009

Interim Memorandum D10-14-19: Administrative Procedures for the Importation of Non-Beverage Ethyl Alcohol

(CBSA)

This interim memorandum contains updated information which replaces paragraphs 3, 4, 7, 8, 9 and 10 of Memorandum D10-14-19, Administrative Procedures for the Importation of Non-Beverage Ethyl Alcohol, dated April 19, 2002.

The information contained in this interim memorandum will be incorporated into the next version of the D10-14-19, Administrative Procedures for the Importation of Non-Beverage Ethyl Alcohol.

Monday, August 24, 2009

New CBSA Guidelines on Post-Importation Payments and Management and Administration Fees

(McCarthy Tétrault – John W. Boscariol)

Memorandum D13-4-13: “Post-Importation Payments or Fees: Subsequent Proceeds” (the “Guidelines”) issued last month by the Canada Board of Services Agency (“CBSA”) may be seen as a “shot across the bow” from CBSA regarding the inclusion of administration, management and other post-importation payments in the value for duty of goods imported into Canada. CBSA’s views on the law in this area will be of particular significance for importers engaged in related party transactions for goods, services and technology.

Thursday, August 20, 2009

D10-17-38 Administrative Policy – Tariff Classification of Marble Slabs and Granite Slabs

(CBSA)

The revision of this memorandum (PDF) is to reflect a clarification and amendment to the previous CBSA policy regarding the classification of marble and granite blocks or slabs, as a result of a Canadian International Trade Tribunal decision. Additional information has been added as it relates to the classification of crude stone slabs versus natural worked slabs, as well as commercial marble and granite versus geological marble and granite.

This memorandum outlines and explains the tariff classification of marble and granite blocks or slabs of tariff items 2515.12.00, 2516.12.10, 2516.12.90, 6802.21.00, 6802.23.00, 6802.91.00 and 6802.93.00.

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

D3-1-7, Customs Self Assessment Program for Carriers

(CBSA)

Memorandum D3-1-7 (PDF) has been written to provide regulatory and procedural information about the Customs Self Assessment (CSA) Program for Carriers. It reflects amendments made to the Accounting of Imported Goods and Payment of Duties Regulations, Reporting of Imported Goods Regulations and Transportation of Goods Regulations explaining the requirements for the CSA program.