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SME Newsflash
Twelfth Edition: July 2010
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CBSA Updates
BSF5111, Marine Container Examination Program
This brochure contains frequently asked questions and answers about the marine container exam program.
BSF5112, Travelling Outside Canada
Whether you've been gone for only a few hours, or for several days, returning to Canada means a stop at a Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) office. Here are a few tips to get you on your way.
CN 10-001, Strengthening of the Canada Border Services Agency’s Procedure Respecting the Importation of Goods Contaminated With Soil
This notice announces that the CBSA will be strengthening its commercial importation process respecting goods contaminated with soil.
CN 10-003, Proposed Regulatory Change in Support of the NEXUS and CANPASS Programs and the Alternative Presentation of Persons Under the Customs Act
This notice announces a proposed regulatory change in support of the NEXUS and CANPASS programs and the alternative presentation of persons under the Customs Act.
CN 10-005, Processing of Form B2 adjustment requests
This notice advises that effective April 1, 2010, the processing of B2 adjustment requests, with certain exceptions, will be centralized at two locations for all of Canada.
D11-5-1, NAFTA Rules of Origin
This memorandum provides a stable link to the Department of Justice for the official version of the NAFTA Rules of Origin Regulations that is used to determine the entitlement of goods to preferential tariff treatment under the North American Free Trade Agreement.
D11-5-2, 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.
D11-5-7, Canada-European Free Trade Association Free Trade Agreement (CEFTA) Rules of Origin
This memorandum contains the CEFTA Rules of Origin Regulations and provides a stable link to the Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (FAITC) Web site where the Rules of Origin for the CEFTA may be found.
D11-5-8, Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA) Rules Of Origin
This memorandum contains the CPFTA Rules of Origin Regulations and provides a stable link to the FAITC Web site where the Rules of Origin for the CPFTA may be found.
D11-11-3, Advance Rulings for Tariff Classification
This memorandum outlines the CBSA program for advance rulings for tariff classification issued under paragraph 43.1(1)(c) of the Customs Act.
D17-1-5, Registration, Accounting and Payment for Commercial Goods
This memorandum explains the policies and procedures relating to requirements of the CBSA for client registration, accounting for, and payment of duties and taxes on imported commercial goods.
D17-1-8, Release Prior to Payment Privilege
This memorandum explains the policies and procedures related to the privilege associated with the release of imported shipments prior to payment of duties and taxes.
Interim Memorandum D17-1-13, Interim Accounting – Sight Entries – "Haiti Deemed Direct Shipment (General Preferential Tariff and Least Developed Country Tariff) Regulations"
This addendum details the accounting format requirements to account for goods qualifying under the provisions of the “Haiti Deemed Direct Shipment (General Preferential Tariff and Least Developed Country Tariff) Regulations”, or to make application for an adjustment request for goods that qualify under the regulations back to their effective date.
D19-7-2, Requirements Concerning the Importation and Exportation of Ozone-Depleting Substances and Products
This memorandum provides procedures concerning the importation and exportation of ozone-depleting substances (ODS) and products containing ODS.
D19-10-3, Administration of the Export and Import Permits Act (Exportations)
This memorandum outlines the requirements and permit procedures for the exportation of goods listed in the Export Control List and for the exportation of goods to the countries listed in the Area Control List.
D19-11-1, Canadian Economic Sanctions
The CBSA assists Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada with the administration of the United Nations Act, the Special Economic Measures Act, the Export and Import Permits Act and associated regulations. This memorandum outlines the key elements of the legislation administered by the CBSA.
D19-12-1, Importation of Vehicles
This memorandum outlines the CBSA's roles and responsibilities in administering and enforcing the regulations of Transport Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency as they pertain to the importation of new and used motor vehicles.
D22-1-1, Administrative Monetary Penalty System
This memorandum describes the Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) as it applies to the customs commercial clients, and establishes guidelines concerning the AMPS penalties that may apply for non-compliance.
Tariff Notice - TN-49
The Most-Favoured-Nation (MFN) rate of duty for a number of tariff items has been reduced to zero; while certain others will be subject to a staged reduction to MFN duty‑free.
Other Government Department News
Canada Brand International
This Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada initiative is designed to help take Canada's strong international image and leverage it to increase the sales and profile of Canadian food and agriculture products.
Canada's Tax and Duty Advantages: Enjoy the Benefits of Foreign Trade Zones... Anywhere in Canada!
If your company is involved in international trade, this Government of Canada page provides information about export-friendly incentive programs.
Certificates of origin for export now available online
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada outlines an online method of obtaining Certificates of Origin for your exports.
Consumer Product Safety for Industry and Professionals
This Health Canada Web site provides information, related guidance, and regulations for importers and manufacturers.
FACT: Fraud Awareness for Commercial Targets
This Competition Bureau Web site is an outreach and education initiative that provides businesses and not-for-profit organizations with the facts necessary to avoid becoming victims of fraud.
Enforcement Guidelines on "Product of Canada" and "Made in Canada" Claims
This Competition Bureau publication describes the general approach of the Bureau to assessing "Made in Canada" and "Product of Canada" claims under the false or misleading representations provisions of the Competition Act, the Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act and the Textile Labelling Act.
Learn more about using intellectual property in business
This Canadian Intellectual Property Office Web site directs you through useful information about intellectual property and its impact on your business activities.
Notice To All Exporters – CITES Permit Validation By Canada Border Services Agency
This Environment Canada notice advises that Canadian Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) export permits must be validated and shipments must be inspected by the CBSA at point of export.
Quick tips
Directory of CBSA Offices
The Directory of CBSA Offices is a comprehensive listing of designated CBSA offices and service locations across Canada, organized by province and then by district. The directory includes locations where travellers and commercial importers and exporters may fulfill their reporting obligations when entering and/or leaving the country.
SME Toolkit
The CBSA provides a variety of tools and services to facilitate the importing and exporting process, and a number of other government departments and agencies have also established services directed toward supporting SMEs. You can find them all in the SME Toolkit.
Feedback
Is there something new that should be included in the next edition of the SME Newsflash? Let us know! E-mail your comments to CBSA-ASFC@canada.gc.ca.
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